Tecnq General Workplace Inspection Version 2

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

• 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Fire Prevention

• 2.1 - Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 - Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7 - Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10 - Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.11 - Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.12 - Are fire doors clearly marked and kept closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.13 - Have fire wardens been appointed and trained for this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.14 - Can fire alarms be heard in all areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.15 - Is spark proof equipment used if necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - General Lighting

• 3.1 - Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 - Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 - Is extra lighting provided for close work where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - Building Safety

• 4.1 - Floor surfaces even and uncluttered? i.e. free of scarf, off cuts and other trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 - Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 - Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 - Stair and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 - Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 - Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8 - Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.9 - Are footpaths in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.10 - Furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.11 - Loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.12 - Are unauthorised people excluded from the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.13 - Is there enough fresh air, without draughts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.14 - Is local exhaust ventilation provided to remove fumes and dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.15 - Are ventilation systems tested annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Work Benches

• 5.1 - Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 - Tools not in use kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - No damaged hand tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 - No damaged power tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 - Work height correct for the type of work and the employee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 - No sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7 - Are benches and shelves clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Rubbish Removal

• 6.1 - Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 - Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 - Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 - Are there separate bins for general waste, wood dust and sharp waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Storage Design and Use

• 7.1 - Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 - General condition of racks and pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Machines

• 8.1 - Are they kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 - Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 - Guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 - Are the guards always used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 - Are fixed guards impracticable, are guards interlocked, so that the machine cannot start before the guard is closed off and cannot be opened whilst the machine is moving?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 - Where guards cannot give full protection are work holders, jigs, push sticks used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 - Do guards allow for safe cleaning and maintenance of the machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8 - Do all machine users and maintenance staff know that guards must be used and how to operate them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9 - Are all guards and other safety devices inspected and tested regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.10 - Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.11 - Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.12 - Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.13 - Adequate work space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14 - Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.15 - Noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.16 - No bending or stooping required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.17 - Duck-boards in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18 - Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.19 - Is the training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.20 - Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.21 - Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.22 - Are gas bottles secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.23 - Are emergency stop buttons or pedals easily identifiable and within easy reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.24 - Are operating controls clearly marked to show what to do?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.25 - Are operating controls designed and placed to avoid accidental operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.26 - Can the machine be isolated from its energy source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.27 - Are the machine and work pieces securely clamped to minimise vibration, noise and risk of pieces being ejected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.28 - Are warning devices audible or visible and does everyone understand what they mean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.29 - Are operators supervised to ensure they use guards and other protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.30 - Is information about safe working loads, minimum speeds displayed on machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Maintenance

• 9.1 - Is there a schedule of preventative maintenance for all machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 - Are guards and safety devices tested and maintained in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 - Are all inspections, tests, maintenance, repairs recorded in a machine log?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 - Is there a safe system of work for maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 - Have maintenance staff been warned about the dangers and precautions to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. - Electrical Safety

• 10.1 - Safety switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 - Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 - No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6 - No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7 - No frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8 - No strained leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.9 - Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.10 - Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.11 - Is 240 volt or battery powered equipment used whenever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.12 - Are all electrically powered machines tested every three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.13 - Are live electrical parts guarded at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. - Chemical Safety

• 11.1 - Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 - Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 - Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 - All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 - Unused substances disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6 - Do special storage conditions apply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.7 - If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.8 - Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.9 - If required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.10 - Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.11 - Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.12 - Are flammable substances used and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.13 - Are incompatible chemicals segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.14 - Are corrosive or flammable chemical containers kept in spillage trays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.15 - Are suitable containers used for temporary storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.16 - Are guards provided to protect against splashes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.17 - Is cutting oil and coolant regularly changed according to manufacturers instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. Ladders

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 - Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 - Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.6 - Are stepladders or footstools used to reach high shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.7 - Are lifting aids available for moving heavy or large loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. Gases

• 13.1 - Are gas taps easy to reach and turn on and off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 - Are gas cylinders attached to a support to trolley?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 - Are gas cylinder valves and tubing in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 - Are gas cylinders labelled with contents and hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 - Are the correct regulators fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6 - Are gas lines and isolators clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.7 - Are portable gas cylinder kits stored in a locked external enclosure when the workshop is not in use?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14. Personal Protective Equipment

• 14.1 - Is protective clothing worn properly and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 - Is suitable eye protection worn if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 - Are suitable gloves worn if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4 - Is respiratory protection suitable and worn if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.5 - Is all PPE stored in clean uncontaminated areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.6 - Is suitable PPE available for emergency use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.7 - Is hearing protection provided and worn if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15. First Aid Facilities

• 15.1 - Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2 - Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3 - No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4 - Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.5 - Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.6 - Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.7 - Are first aid officers accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.8 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.9 - Do staff know how to obtain blank copies of incident reports?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16.- Office Hazards

• 16.1 - Condition of filing cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2 - Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.3 - Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.4 - Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.5 - Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.6 - Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.7 - Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.8 - Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17. Vehicle Condition

• 17.1 - Schedule maintenance performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2 - Condition of tyres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 - Brake performance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4 - Lights? (Check operation of brake, indicator and reversing lights)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5 - Condition of drivers seat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6 - Condition of other seats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.7 - First aid kit supplied and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.8 - Storage provisions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18. Toilet and hand washing facilities

• 18.1 - Are hand washing and drying facilities available in the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2 - Are there enough toilets for men and women within a reasonable distance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.3 - Are toilets and washbasins clean and in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.4 - Are hot and cold running water, soap and towels available in the toilets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19. Kitchenette and lunch rooms

• 19.1 - Are staff and students advised no eating or drinking in the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2 - Are rest and eating facilities provided outside the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.3 - Are floor surfaces clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.4 - Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.5 - Are power points and cables a safe distance from wet areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.6 - Are microwave oven door seals clean and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.7 - Is the fridge clean and defrosted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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