Information

  • Conducted on

  • Conducted by.

  • Area of Inspection

SOP's

  • Are SOP's required

  • Are SOP's Available and Accessible

Environment

  • Temperature is comfortable

  • Area is free from Odours

House Keeping

  • Is the area clean and tidy

  • Is the area clear of clutter and in good order

  • Is there adequate storage

Fire Prevention

  • Is the area of inspection internal

  • Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees

  • Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire

  • Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

  • Extinguishers clear of obstructions

  • Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower that 100 mm

  • Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level

  • Exit doors easily opened from inside

  • Exits clear of obstructions

General Lighting

  • Is Lighting Present

  • Light fittings clean and in good condition

  • Emergency exit lighting operable

Building Safety

  • Floor surfaces even and uncluttered

  • Floor surfaces dry

  • Entry and walkways kept clear

Work Benches

  • Are work benches present

  • General condition of work benches

  • Clear of clutter and organised

  • Clear of rubbish.

  • Are tools not in use kept in place

  • Are there any damaged hand tools

  • Are there any damaged power tools in use

  • Work height correct for the type of work and the employee

  • Are there any sharp edges

Rubbish Removal

  • Bins located at suitable points around site

  • Bins emptied regularly

Storage Design and Use

  • Materials stored in racks and Shelves wherever possible

  • Storage designed to minimise lifting problems

  • General condition of racks and Shelves

Machines

  • Are Machines operated in the Workshop

  • Are they kept clean

  • Are the floors around the machines kept clean

  • Guards in good condition

  • Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator

  • Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely

  • Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage

  • Adequate work space

  • Noise levels controlled

  • Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines and signed SOP

  • Is the training recorded

  • Are gas bottles secured

Electrical Safety

  • Are Electrical Leads and Equipment Used in the area

  • Are double adapters in use

  • Portable equipment tested and tagged

  • Any broken plugs, sockets or switches

  • Are there any power leads across walkways

  • Are there any frayed or damaged leads

  • Are there any strained leads

  • Are there any damaged Portable power tools

Chemical Safety

  • Are Chemicals or Hazardous substances Present / used

  • Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals

  • All containers labelled correctly

  • Unused substances disposed of

  • if applicable are special storage conditions followed

  • If required is PPE available

  • Is adequate ventilation provided

  • Are eye washes and showers easily accessed

Ladders

  • Are Ladders used / in use

  • Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  • Are ladders in good condition

  • If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  • For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair

First Aid Facilities

  • Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly

  • Are contents regularly checked

  • Cabinets clearly labelled

  • Is there easy access to cabinets

  • Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet

  • Are first aid officers accessible

  • Are emergency numbers displayed (flip chart)

Office Hazards

  • Does the Area have an office

  • Condition of filing cabinets

  • Condition of chairs

  • Desks condition

  • Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc

  • Air conditioning systems regularly maintained

  • Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition

Sign Off

  • Work Area Representative.

  • Audit Conductor

  • Have the hazards identified been referred to Supervisor for riskware entry?

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