Audit
BOOKSHELF
Is the WH&S Policy and Procedure Folder available and accessible?
Is the MSDS folder available and accessible?
Is the Safe Work Procedure Folder accessible and avaliable?
Is the Safe Operating Procedure Folder accessible and avaliable?
Is the Job Safety Analysis Folder accessible and avaliable?
Is the asbestos register accessible and up to date?
Are evacuation plans visible on exits?
Are the chairs, floor and table in good condition? Relevant to the environment?
Are rubbish bins fly proof, clean and emptied frequently?
Is there a clean running water supply?
Are electrical switches, power leads, plugs and appliances in good working order?
Is electrical testing completed and up to date?
Is the notice board up to date?
Is there adequate space?
Are chairs, floors & desk in good condition?
Has electrical equipment been tested? Is testing current & equipment tagged?
is the general area clean and tidy?
Is there a cleaning program in place?
Are rubbish bins fly proof, clean and emptied frequently?
Is there hand drying facilities available?
Is the lighting and ventilation adequate?
FIRST AID KIT
Is the location appropriate?
Is there adequate signage?
Is there quick and easy access?
Are there records of use?
EARTH LEAKAGE (RCD)
Has this been tested?
HAND TOWEL DISPENSER & BASIN
Is this accessable?
Are there adequate stocks available?
Is the testing up to date?
WORK BENCH VICE
Is height and access adequate?
In good condition and stable?
CUT OFF SAW
Is the wheel guard fitted and in good condition?
Is the cutter in good condition?
Does the emergency stop control work?
Are electrical leads & plugs in good condition & current test tagged?
TOOL BOARD
Are tools in their appropriate place?
Are there any damaged tools (please list)?
SHELVING
Is this secure?
Is it being used appropriately?
Is it clean and clear from rubbish and excess materials?
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Is the location and height adequate?
Is the type of sign appropriate?
Is the testing up to date?
LIGHTING (GENERAL)
Do all lights work and are they clean?
is the height and clearance adequate for tasks undertaken?
Is the lighting adequate for the tasks needed?
Are windows clean?
WORK BENCHES
Is the height and access adequate?
Are they in good condition and stable?
Is the lighting adequate?
Is tool storage adequate?
EXTENSION LEADS
Is their general condition good?
Is electrical testing in date and are they tagged?
Is there storage adequate?
POWERTOOLS (Please insert details of any which do not comply)
Are power cables and connections in good condition?
Are attachments in good working order?
Is the storage and security appropriate?
Is electrical testing in date and are they tagged?
DRILL PRESS
Is a belt guard fitted and secure?
Do attachments, clamps and vices work?
Is the power cable and plug in good condition & electrical testing up to date?
Is the unit stable and secure?
Are signs and safety equipment displayed and avaliable?
BENCH GRINDER
Is the blade/wheel in good condition?
Is the power cable and plug in good working order? and is electrical testing up to date?
Is there a guard and tool rest for the wheel?
Is there minimal gap from the tool rest to the wheel?
Are eye screens fitted and clean?
CHAINS AND SLINGS
Is their storage appropriate?
Have they been weight tested and test is current?
ARC WELDER
Is the welder in good working order?
Is the storage appropriate?
Are power cables and connections in good working order?
Has is been electrical tested and tagged?
Is PPE available (gloves & helmet)?
Is there adequate ventilation and is the work area location appropriate?
OXY ACETYLENE WELDER
Are the gauges /valves & hoses in good working order?
Is the trolley and storage appropriate?
Are the attachments in good order?
AIR COMPRESSOR
Relief valve checked & drained?
Is the power supply and motor in good condition?
Are hoses and supply lines in good condition?
Has it been pressure tested and tagged?
Has it been electrical tested and tagging up to date?
Is the general operation good?
Are there adequate signs re: use of PPE?
WORK IN PROGRESS & GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
Are safe work procedures being followed?
Are there adequate tools and equipment for the tasks?
Is the layout and general housekeeping/condition adequate?
STORAGE CUPBOARD
Is the cupboard clean and tidy?
Are the tools easily accessable?
Are tools in good working order?
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Has all movable equipment been electrical tested and tagged?
Are they in good general condition?
CHAINSAW (multiples)
Is the chain in good condition?
Is the general condition acceptable?
Is it appropriately stored?
Is the chain break working?
BRUSH CUTTER (Multiples)
Are guards fitted correctly?
Is it appropriately stored?
Is the harness in good condition?
Is the general condition acceptable?
HEDGE TRIMMER
Are guards fitted correctly?
Is it appropriately stored?
is the general condition acceptable?
POLE SAW
Are guards fitted correctly?
Is it appropriately stored?
Is the harness in good condition?
is the general condition acceptable?
BLOWER VAC
Is it appropriately stored?
Is the harness in good condition?
Is the general condition acceptable?
ROAD SAW
Is the wheel guard fitted and in good condition?
Is the cutter in good condition?
POWER GENERATOR
Are there operational & safety signs?
Does the emergency stop control work?
Is the general condition of the plant acceptable?
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Is the location and height adequate?
Is the type of sign appropriate?
Is the testing up to date?
SIGN STORAGE
Are the storage racks adequate?
Is access to the racks adequate?
Is manual handling considerations in place?
BUNTING & MESH STORAGE
are the storage racks secure?
Is access to the racks adiquate?
Have manual handling considerations been taken?
Is the storage tidy and orgainised?
BOLLARD STORAGE
are the storage racks secure?
Is access to the racks adiquate?
Have manual handling considerations been taken?
Is the storage tidy and orgainised?
HAND TOOLS
Is the storage adiquate?
Are the tools generally in good conditions?
HYGIENE FACILITIES
Is there a water supply and soap avaliable?
Is the ventilation adequate or are there means to ventilate?
Is the general condition of the cages acceptable?
Is there a first aid kit available or one in the General Inspectors vehicle?
Is the area tidy and is there clear access to buildings?
Are there security procedures in place for fence/gates/alarms?
Is the ground surface in good condition?
Is traffic control in place (signage and speed limits)?
FUEL BOWSER
Are there danger and content signs visible?
Are hoses and fittings in good working order?
Is there a working emergency stop control (or means to shut off the supply)?
Are there practices in place for spillage and leakage?
ACCESS AND EGRESS (GATES)
Are gates secure and lockable?
Is the height and width suitable?
Are padlocks in good condition?
GARDEN HOSES
Are these tidy and organised?
Are they off the ground where possible?
Is access and storage adequate?
WORK IN PROGRESS & GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
Are safe work procedures being followed?
Are there adequate tools and equipment for the tasks?
Is the layout and general housekeeping/condition adequate?
Is the general house keeping of a good standard?
EARTH LEAKAGE (RCD)
Has a current test been completed and RCD tagged? (Please perform a trip test)
LIGHTING (General)
Do all lights work and are they clean?
Is the height and clearance adequate for the tasks required?
GRAVE SHORING & HOIST
Are chains, hooks and SWL marked from testing?
Is the structure of the hoist acceptable?
Is the condition of the boxing acceptable?
CEMENT MIXER
Does the guard enclose the belt?
Is the motor in good condition?
Does the tipping mechanism work smoothly?
PIPE RACK
Are the storage racks adequate?
Is access to the racks adequate?
Is manual handling considerations in place?
LADDERS
Are they in good condition?
Is the storage appropirate?
PRESSURE CLEANER
Are water fittings in good working order?
Is the cleaner in good working order and fuel storage adequate?
Are the hoses and gun working and clear from blockages?
Is there adequate floor space and is the floor clean?
Has spill control been addressed (e.g. spill kit available)?
Are signs adequate and visible?
Are chemicals correctly and clearly labelled?
Are they sealed correctly?
Is this area secure and is there adequate signage?
Is there a spill control procedure in place?
Is the general housekeeping kept up to date?