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Yard & Access Checks

YARD & ACCESS CHECKS

  • Are driveway entries/exits in safe condition and clear of obstacles?

  • Is the yard adequately separated and able to be secured from the public and/or unauthorised visitors?

  • Is warning signage prominently displayed?

  • Are any exclusion zones or high risk areas with access restrictions clearly separated or demarcated?

  • Are traffic movements in the yard managed safely?

  • Are vehicles, plant, equipment and materials located in safe, designated areas?

Office & Building Checks

OFFICE & BUILDING CHECKS

  • Are all walkways, entries and exits clear of obstructions and trip hazards?

  • Are office work areas tidy and sanitary?

  • Are break areas / kitchen tidy and sanitary?

  • Are bathrooms tidy and sanitary?

  • Are hygiene supplies adequate? (e.g. hand wash, cleaning products etc.)

  • Is all tall office furniture, shelving etc. stable and secured if required? (e.g. not overloaded or top heavy, affixed to wall or floor etc.)

  • Is lighting adequate?

  • Is ventilation adequate?

  • Is temperature comfortable in work areas?

  • Are heating/cooling systems serviced and operating properly?

  • Is the noise level safe and comfortable?

  • Are workstations set up correctly, with good ergonomics?

Emergency Preparedness

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

  • Are emergency procedures displayed and current?

  • Is there a first-aid kit readily available?

  • Is the first-aid kit checked regularly and well-stocked? (check eyewash is not expired)

  • Are fire extinguishers readily available?

  • Are fire extinguishers checked and serviced as required, all fully charged?

  • Are adequate first aid personnel available during work hours?

  • Are emergency exits clearly identified?

  • Are emergency exits kept clear of obstacles?

Electricity

ELECTRICITY

  • Are all temporary leads places safely, not causing trip hazards?

  • Are there adequate permanent power outlets?

  • Are outlets and muti-boxes used safely, not overloaded?

  • Are RCDs in place for all power adapters/multiboxes?

  • Are RCDs operating correctly (please test)?

  • Is all electrical equipment in good condition, free from damage and faults?

Hazardous Substances

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

  • Are hazardous substances stored in the correct containers and clearly and accurately labelled?

  • Are hazardous substances stored safely? E.g. isolated from unauthorised access, properly contained to prevent them from being released accidentally into the environment, away from incompatibles or ignition sources etc.

  • Are hazardous substances disposed of correctly?

Documentation

DOCUMENTATION

  • Are Google Drive Documents up-to-date? (e.g. latest versions only)

  • Is the information library up-to-date?

  • Is the risk register up-to-date? (e.g. reported hazards added, changes to work practices or premises captured).

  • Have all reported incidents been investigated as required?

  • Is the training register up-to-date? (e.g. new workers inducted and added, training information current)

  • Are all personnel files up-to-date and secure? (e.g. contact details current)

  • Are exposure and health monitoring records up-to-date and secure?

  • Are toolbox talk records kept?

The templates available in our Public Library have been created by our customers and employees to help get you started using SafetyCulture's solutions. The templates are intended to be used as hypothetical examples only and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. You should seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of a template is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction. You should independently determine whether the template is suitable for your circumstances.