Information
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Client / Site / Project
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Audit Date
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Lead Auditor
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Auditors
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Auditees
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Audit Signed
General inspection of Workplace
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Is this section relevant?
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Bins have been emptied.
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Under work benches are clean and clear of clutter.
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No food or drink containers located on work benches or in work environment.
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Electrical leads are tested, tagged and are within the next test date.
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Are electrical cords in good condition i.e. There are no exposed wires, no cuts or nicks in the insulation and plug is securely fastened on the lead.
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Drink fountains/water coolers working.
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Fork lift pre-use inspections are being undertaken. (Check completed records).
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Aisle ways marked and clear.
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First Aid kits are available.
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Waste disposal/scrap bins are available.
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All workshop lights are working and not flickering.
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Fumes, dust or odorous hazards in the workplace are being controlled.
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Noise levels are below 85dba (8hrs).
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Are hearing protection signage clearly visible.
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Eye wash stations clean and functioning.
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Floors and stairs free of slip / trip hazards.
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Work area clear and uncluttered.
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Safety notice boards contain safety information only.
Amenities
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Is this section relevant?
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Lunchroom – Clean and tidy, and garbage bins emptied.
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Kitchen – Clean and tidy, and garbage bins emptied.
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Clean toweling available.
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Toilets and showers – Not damaged, clean and with no mildew.
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Cleaning liquid or soap available.
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Fridges and microwave ovens are clean and the fridge is free of old / mouldy food.
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Garbage bins have lids.
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Access and exits clear of obstructions.
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Floors are clean and free from waste.
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Facilities (office, lunchroom toilets/showers) adequate for current demand.
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Fire extinguisher signs are in place and show application of each type of extinguisher.
Storage
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Unused water hoses and electrical leads rolled up and stored when not in use.
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Shelves clean and not overcrowded/ overloaded and to a safe weight limit and not above head height.
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Items stored in a secure manner, not overflowing or blocking access.
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Store not creating manual handling problems.
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When mobile plant is not in use it is returned to a designated storage area and keys (if applicable) removed.
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Lifting equipment stored in a safe place and secured.
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Unused tools and equipment stored away.
Walkways, Pathways and Floors
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Is this section relevant?
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Walkways clear of all obstructions.
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Floor surfaces clean, free of trip/slip hazards.
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No sharp edges and guarding in place for unprotected edges.
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Clear access to the following areas: firefighting equipment, spill kits, ladders, electrical boards, eye wash stations, emergency showers.
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Walkways clear and access areas marked and clearly identified.
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Persons walking on walkways in work areas are not exposed to hazards e.g. sparks, fall objects from overhead cranes.
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Walkways, pathways and floors in good repair (no “major cracks or trip hazards”).
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Car parks have clear line markings. Clear of rubbish and display sufficient lighting.
Rail Safety
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Is this section relevant?
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The siding is isolated / protected from the adjoining rail network operations by a physical device such as a derailer.
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The location at the siding entrance where UGL initiates control of rolling stock from another Rolling Stock Operator is marked by a Stop Board.
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The adjoining rail network is isolated / protected from the siding operations by a physical device such as a derailer.
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The location near the adjoining network where UGL hands back control of rolling stock to a Rolling Stock Operator is marked by a Stop Board.
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Speed Boards / Signs indicate speed limits of rolling stock movements in the siding and into worksheds.
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Yard Limit signage marks the location of the boundary of the yard for rolling stock movements in the siding.
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Catch Point and / or derailer signage marks the location of devices for limiting rolling stock movements in the siding.
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The end of each track has suitable stopping device/s that are capable of controlling the retardation of rolling stock movement in a desired manner without risk to people or assets.
Fire and Environmental Protection
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Is this section relevant?
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Fire-fighting equipment tagged and within current date.
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Correct types of fire extinguishers and appropriate placarding in place and available for tasks conducted.
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No buildup of combustible materials, e.g. cardboard, oily rags.
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Ignition sources (e.g. welding, grinding) at least 15m from flammable liquids.
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Spill kits available and stocked. Spills cleaned immediately and the residue appropriately disposed of.
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Liquids appropriately bunded. No leaks, no cracks in the bunding. Water in bunding removed.
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Gas cylinders storage – Segregated and separated. Oxy bottles 3m from class 2.1 flammable gas.
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Bunded pallets not more than 10% full.
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Emergency vehicle access available.
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Storm water drain inspection in the area. (Ensure storm water drains are free of clutter and debris that might block free flow of water).
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Is this section relevant?
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Correct PPE worn as required in accordance with signage.
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PPE clean and in good condition.
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PPE stored correctly when not in use.
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Bump hats worn when working under rolling stock (including bogies/engines) and in low headroom areas.
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Clothing and safety footwear worn and in good condition.
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Redundant PPE disposed of correctly.
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Safety harness & fall devices checked and used correctly.
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Visitor PPE available.
Hazardous Substances
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Is this section relevant?
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Lids secured on all chemical containers and all containers are correctly labeled.
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SDSs available for all the products used in the team area.
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SDSs dated within 5 years of current date.
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Bunded pallets empty and not left in the open to gather the rain.
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Chemical disposal procedures available and followed.
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Only flammable goods stored in flammable goods cabinets.
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Team members know where the chemical safety information is kept.
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Chemicals transported in a safe, secure manner.
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Spill equipment readily available, signed and easily accessible.
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Hazardous substances, properly stored, bunded and correctly labeled.
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Spill kits located on site with a contents list.
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Hazardous substances correctly labeled and separated as per dangerous goods requirements.
Inspection/Testing
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Is this section relevant?
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Scaffolds are inspected within the last 30 days.
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Calibrated tools are in good condition.
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Slings are inspected before use.
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Damaged equipment has been tagged out.
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Double flashback arrestors present on oxy, LPG, acetylene equipment.
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Plant & equipment pre-start checklists completed.
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Inspections of air hoses and electrical leads have been completed.
Electrical Equipment
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Is this section relevant?
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Electrical Switch boards have electrical diagrams and have RCD fitted.
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Electrical equipment inspections - tagged and within current inspection date.
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Leads not in walkways.
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Pre-start inspections of power tools, leads & power boards are undertaken before use.
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Power points, light fittings & switches are in safe places & free from obvious defects.
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Power distribution boards locked.
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The main & isolating switches clearly labeled & accessible.
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Signage present.
Plant and equipment
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Clean and in good condition.
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Correct type available.
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Proper storage available.
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Tools are tagged and current.
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Information label on tools.
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Hand tools in good condition.
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Mobile plant pre-start daily inspection conducted.
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Equipment and machinery safe guards in place & adjusted.
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Scaffolding built to standard and tagged.
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Lifting equipment and slings correctly used, inspected and stored in rack/designed area.
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Mobile equipment in good working order.
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Mobile plant returned to designated storage area when not in use.
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Maintenance and cleaning meet standards.
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Adequate safety signs and instructions displayed.
Emergency
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Emergency phone numbers displayed.
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Evacuation signal(s) identified for use.
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Evacuation signal(s) in designated location(s) & easily accessible.
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Emergency Warden/Fire Wardens list on display current.
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Emergency evacuation procedure is displayed.
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Emergency Control Organisation helmets/other provided<br>* White - Chief / Deputy Wardens<br>* Yellow - Floor Wardens<br>* Red - Wardens<br>* Green – First Aiders
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If deemed necessary, working battery-operated torches provided.
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Emergency exit lights are working and operating.
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Emergency exit doors are unobstructed and operating (lever handle, outward opening).
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Emergency Assembly Area(s) identified and signposted.
Manual Handing
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Employees aware of manual handling techniques.
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Lifting Instructions are displayed.
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Mechanical aids such as trolleys or hoists are available / used.
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Work benches at a comfortable height.
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Work items regularly used are within easy reach.
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Office equipment such as chairs, computers adjusted to avoid strain.
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Storage shelves / areas organised to minimise bending stretching.
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Workspace adequate to enable ease of movement.
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Sufficient area in and around plant & equipment to enable access.
High Risk Work
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Is this section relevant?
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‘Authorised Entry’ only area/s clearly signposted.
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Entry as per permit conditions.
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Personnel trained and records available.
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Equipment registers current.
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Access and egress register maintained.
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Adequate lighting exists.
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Calibration certificate is available.
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Emergency retrieval system exists.
Documentation
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The teams’ SWMS available on the shop floor and up to date.
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Review of team meeting minutes to ensure Safety has been actioned.
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Operational manuals (where required) available.
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Recently rotated employees in the team have read the procedures, SWMS and manuals for the area.
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The team is aware of the site’s consultation arrangements.
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The team is aware of the incident reporting and hazard identification procedures.
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The team reviewed the OHS and consultative committee meeting minutes in the team meeting.
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Toolbox meeting records are available.
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Daily pre-start meeting records available.
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Hazard identification.
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Plant records adequate.
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Registration of plant adequate.
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Permits excavation and hot work.
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Scaffold handover certificates.
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Lifting rigging registers.