Stanmore PS workplace safety inspection checklist

• Stanmore Public School

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

• Electrical cables/cords are free of possible contact with water and kept clear of walkways or secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture is well maintained and in good/safe condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation in all areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All displays, hanging or posted, are without risk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STORAGE

• Classrooms and storerooms are tidy and free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored materials are secured appropriately to prevent them falling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy equipment is stored at waist level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage areas are accessible and free from trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving is stable and well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL

• All power boards have an overload switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Double adaptors are not used in conjunction with other double adaptors, power boards or extension leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No leads placed where subject to damage eg heat or cutting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No `broken plugs, sockets or switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Computer cables are organised tidily

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCIES (SERIOUS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT)

• Emergency plans are displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm is audible in the classroom

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

THOROUGHFARES (ACCESS & EGRESS)

• Pathways / walkways are slip free. Surfaces are even, free of holes, cracks, fraying or uplifted edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pathways / walkways / stairs / ramps and access areas clear of rubbish and obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps / stairs / ramps / handrails are secure and in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit and egress points clearly identified and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE ENVIRONMENT

• Ergonomic furniture is appropriately adjusted e.g. keyboards, chairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture is well maintained and in good / safe condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks and benches stable and suitable for the work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials are stored appropriately e.g. not on floor around work areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees and others undertaking work use good housekeeping practices around their work areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient space is provided around workstations so staff and others can move and work safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways and aisles are clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting aids are available where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment is in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical leads are secured to prevent trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation in all areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CANTEEN

• Food preparation areas clean and hygienic<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fridges and food storage areas kept clean and hygienic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate hand washing facilities are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety guidelines / rules are clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• To prevent slips and trips, all areas are kept clean and free of waste or obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation in all areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MASTER CONTROLS – WHOLE WORPLACE

• Perimeter fences and safety barriers in place and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Building / renovation areas and contained debris are controlled through effective barriers against unauthorised access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubbish is stored appropriately and removed regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access by delivery vehicles and other vehicles safe for pedestrians

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BATHROOMS AND TOILETS

• Adequate and clean toilet facilities and supplies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets provided for people with disability

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet and bathroom facilities cleaned regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paper towels or air dryers available and working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet paper available with spare rolls readily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitary towel disposal units in female toilets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Facilities well ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

AIR CONDITIONERS AND VENTILIATION

• Heating and cooling units effective for the work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photocopiers are placed in well ventilated areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

KITCHEN

• Appropriate hand washing facilities are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fridges and food storage areas kept clean and hygienic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety guidelines / rules are clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• To prevent slips and trips, all areas are kept clean and free of waste or obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Food preparation areas clean and hygienic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation in all areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GARDEN

• All tools and equipment stored safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (CHEMICAL SAFETY)

• Only minimal quantities of chemicals are kept on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The hazardous substances register is up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDSs available to all staff online (Chemwatch website)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals are secured from unauthorised access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals are stored correctly according to SDSs and CSIS guidelines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Sun safety procedures and No Hat No Play policy is practiced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All PPE is stored appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All PPE is checked and maintained appropriately e.g. cleaned or replaced as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GAS CYLINDERS

• Gas cylinders are secured from unauthorised access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinders have expiry date stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders are in good condition i.e. no rusting, damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

• All work spaces are clear, tidy and free of obstruction and waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All displays, hanging or posted are without risk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate aids available for work being carried out e.g. steps / ladders / trolleys

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHS Policy is displayed on staff noticeboard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List of HS Committee Members and / or HSR(s) is displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minutes of HS Committee Meetings is displayed in staff room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The reporting WHS incidents and injuries brochure is displayed in staff room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dignity and Respect Charter is displayed in staff room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EAP information and brochures are displayed and available to employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SafeWork “Watching out for you” poster is displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID

• First Aid Plan is displayed on noticeboard(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid arrangements are displayed, including name and location of first aid officer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate first aid kits are available and easily accessible with signs clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A current record of all first aid treatment is kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid room, sick bay or clinic is available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits are checked regularly to ensure they are clean, orderly, fully stocked and not expired

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standard precautions for infection control are displayed and hand washing facilities are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Medication associated with student health care is securely stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

• Emergency management plan and procedures are displayed on noticeboard(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation exercise is undertaken in accordance with the Emergency Management Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm is audible throughout the workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency numbers are clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bomb threat procedures are displayed appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entrances and exits are clearly identified and kept free of obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers) is located appropriately and regularly tested and tagged to ensure it is in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE SAFETY

• Access to all fire safety equipment unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers) has been tested, tagged and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire blanket available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire and sprinkler heads clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear instructions displayed for evacuation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate direction signs for emergency exits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate direction signs for emergency exits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors and emergency exits clear of obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct operation of fire doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ROOM HEATERS, AIR CONDITIONERS

• Heating and cooling units effective for the work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other

  Yes

  No

  N/A