Tamar Valley Workplace Safety Inspection

• Document No. OHS - 1002 Created by Jeannie Walker 04/04/2014

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Housekeeping

• Are the floor surfaces even,free of holes, cracks, fraying or uplifting edges?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all the ladders have suitable non- slip surfaces and edges?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the handrails secure and in good condition?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all noise levels acceptable?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door handles and catches in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all waste containers appropriately located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all areas maintained in a tidy condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ventilation

• Are work areas well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are air conditioning units maintained regularly? Last maintenance inspection:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Is there adequate lightning in the area? Including natural light.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lights functional and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Furniture

• Is the furniture provided suitable and used for its intended purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the furniture in good safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage

• Are the storage areas free of accumulated equipment or rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the shelving appropriate and provided at suitable height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are filing cabinets secure to ensure stability?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electricity

• Are the power points and switches in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all power boards used have an overload switch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical cords in good repair, with no broken or damaged plugs or sockets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all electrical appliances been tested and tagged according to Australian standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cabinets and cross kept out of walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire and Emergency procedures

• Are entrances and exits kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where emergency exit lights are installed are they kept in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are evacuation procedures displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguisher and blankets located and mounted appropriately and is correct signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher appropriate for hazards within area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammables kept clear from heat and ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First aid

• Are appropriate first aid kits readily available and are they regularly maintained? Where? By whom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid signs displayed prominently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the content of the kits inspected regularly to ensure that they do not present a risk to allergic reactions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the list of qualified first Anders and emergency phone numbers displayed prominently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are arrangements for the first aid needs known by staff and visitors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous substances and dangerous goods

• Is there Material Safety Data Sheets available on all substances and accessible to all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chemical store in correct manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all decanted substances labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct PPE available, in good repair and being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety observations ( You may need to ask employees within the department some of these questions)

• Is there minimal traffic of non warehouse personal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees working safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where applicable are employees wearing PPE appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of who is on OHS committee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of how report a hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Further comments. Please add and further comments you may have.