Information

  • Client / Site / Project

  • Audit Date

  • Lead Auditor

  • Auditors

  • Auditees

  • Audit Signed

General inspection of Workplace

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  • Bins have been emptied.

  • Under work benches are clean and clear of clutter.

  • No food or drink containers located on work benches or in work environment.

  • Electrical leads are tested, tagged and are within the next test date.

  • 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.

  • Drink fountains/water coolers working.

  • Fork lift pre-use inspections are being undertaken. (Check completed records).

  • Aisle ways marked and clear.

  • First Aid kits are available.

  • Waste disposal/scrap bins are available.

  • All workshop lights are working and not flickering.

  • Fumes, dust or odorous hazards in the workplace are being controlled.

  • Noise levels are below 85dba (8hrs).

  • Are hearing protection signage clearly visible.

  • Eye wash stations clean and functioning.

  • Floors and stairs free of slip / trip hazards.

  • Work area clear and uncluttered.

  • Safety notice boards contain safety information only.

Amenities

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  • Lunchroom – Clean and tidy, and garbage bins emptied.

  • Kitchen – Clean and tidy, and garbage bins emptied.

  • Clean toweling available.

  • Toilets and showers – Not damaged, clean and with no mildew.

  • Cleaning liquid or soap available.

  • Fridges and microwave ovens are clean and the fridge is free of old / mouldy food.

  • Garbage bins have lids.

  • Access and exits clear of obstructions.

  • Floors are clean and free from waste.

  • Facilities (office, lunchroom toilets/showers) adequate for current demand.

  • Fire extinguisher signs are in place and show application of each type of extinguisher.

Storage

  • Is this section relevant?

  • Unused water hoses and electrical leads rolled up and stored when not in use.

  • Shelves clean and not overcrowded/ overloaded and to a safe weight limit and not above head height.

  • Items stored in a secure manner, not overflowing or blocking access.

  • Store not creating manual handling problems.

  • When mobile plant is not in use it is returned to a designated storage area and keys (if applicable) removed.

  • Lifting equipment stored in a safe place and secured.

  • Unused tools and equipment stored away.

Walkways, Pathways and Floors

  • Is this section relevant?

  • Walkways clear of all obstructions.

  • Floor surfaces clean, free of trip/slip hazards.

  • No sharp edges and guarding in place for unprotected edges.

  • Clear access to the following areas: firefighting equipment, spill kits, ladders, electrical boards, eye wash stations, emergency showers.

  • Walkways clear and access areas marked and clearly identified.

  • Persons walking on walkways in work areas are not exposed to hazards e.g. sparks, fall objects from overhead cranes.

  • Walkways, pathways and floors in good repair (no “major cracks or trip hazards”).

  • Car parks have clear line markings. Clear of rubbish and display sufficient lighting.

Rail Safety

  • Is this section relevant?

  • The siding is isolated / protected from the adjoining rail network operations by a physical device such as a derailer.

  • The location at the siding entrance where UGL initiates control of rolling stock from another Rolling Stock Operator is marked by a Stop Board.

  • The adjoining rail network is isolated / protected from the siding operations by a physical device such as a derailer.

  • 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.

  • Speed Boards / Signs indicate speed limits of rolling stock movements in the siding and into worksheds.

  • Yard Limit signage marks the location of the boundary of the yard for rolling stock movements in the siding.

  • Catch Point and / or derailer signage marks the location of devices for limiting rolling stock movements in the siding.

  • 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

  • Is this section relevant?

  • Fire-fighting equipment tagged and within current date.

  • Correct types of fire extinguishers and appropriate placarding in place and available for tasks conducted.

  • No buildup of combustible materials, e.g. cardboard, oily rags.

  • Ignition sources (e.g. welding, grinding) at least 15m from flammable liquids.

  • Spill kits available and stocked. Spills cleaned immediately and the residue appropriately disposed of.

  • Liquids appropriately bunded. No leaks, no cracks in the bunding. Water in bunding removed.

  • Gas cylinders storage – Segregated and separated. Oxy bottles 3m from class 2.1 flammable gas.

  • Bunded pallets not more than 10% full.

  • Emergency vehicle access available.

  • 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)

  • Is this section relevant?

  • Correct PPE worn as required in accordance with signage.

  • PPE clean and in good condition.

  • PPE stored correctly when not in use.

  • Bump hats worn when working under rolling stock (including bogies/engines) and in low headroom areas.

  • Clothing and safety footwear worn and in good condition.

  • Redundant PPE disposed of correctly.

  • Safety harness & fall devices checked and used correctly.

  • Visitor PPE available.

Hazardous Substances

  • Is this section relevant?

  • Lids secured on all chemical containers and all containers are correctly labeled.

  • SDSs available for all the products used in the team area.

  • SDSs dated within 5 years of current date.

  • Bunded pallets empty and not left in the open to gather the rain.

  • Chemical disposal procedures available and followed.

  • Only flammable goods stored in flammable goods cabinets.

  • Team members know where the chemical safety information is kept.

  • Chemicals transported in a safe, secure manner.

  • Spill equipment readily available, signed and easily accessible.

  • Hazardous substances, properly stored, bunded and correctly labeled.

  • Spill kits located on site with a contents list.

  • Hazardous substances correctly labeled and separated as per dangerous goods requirements.

Inspection/Testing

  • Is this section relevant?

  • Scaffolds are inspected within the last 30 days.

  • Calibrated tools are in good condition.

  • Slings are inspected before use.

  • Damaged equipment has been tagged out.

  • Double flashback arrestors present on oxy, LPG, acetylene equipment.

  • Plant & equipment pre-start checklists completed.

  • Inspections of air hoses and electrical leads have been completed.

Electrical Equipment

  • Is this section relevant?

  • Electrical Switch boards have electrical diagrams and have RCD fitted.

  • Electrical equipment inspections - tagged and within current inspection date.

  • Leads not in walkways.

  • Pre-start inspections of power tools, leads & power boards are undertaken before use.

  • Power points, light fittings & switches are in safe places & free from obvious defects.

  • Power distribution boards locked.

  • The main & isolating switches clearly labeled & accessible.

  • Signage present.

Plant and equipment

  • Is this section relevant?

  • Clean and in good condition.

  • Correct type available.

  • Proper storage available.

  • Tools are tagged and current.

  • Information label on tools.

  • Hand tools in good condition.

  • Mobile plant pre-start daily inspection conducted.

  • Equipment and machinery safe guards in place & adjusted.

  • Scaffolding built to standard and tagged.

  • Lifting equipment and slings correctly used, inspected and stored in rack/designed area.

  • Mobile equipment in good working order.

  • Mobile plant returned to designated storage area when not in use.

  • Maintenance and cleaning meet standards.

  • Adequate safety signs and instructions displayed.

Emergency

  • Is this section relevant?

  • Emergency phone numbers displayed.

  • Evacuation signal(s) identified for use.

  • Evacuation signal(s) in designated location(s) & easily accessible.

  • Emergency Warden/Fire Wardens list on display current.

  • Emergency evacuation procedure is displayed.

  • Emergency Control Organisation helmets/other provided<br>* White - Chief / Deputy Wardens<br>* Yellow - Floor Wardens<br>* Red - Wardens<br>* Green – First Aiders

  • If deemed necessary, working battery-operated torches provided.

  • Emergency exit lights are working and operating.

  • Emergency exit doors are unobstructed and operating (lever handle, outward opening).

  • Emergency Assembly Area(s) identified and signposted.

Manual Handing

  • Is this section relevant?

  • Employees aware of manual handling techniques.

  • Lifting Instructions are displayed.

  • Mechanical aids such as trolleys or hoists are available / used.

  • Work benches at a comfortable height.

  • Work items regularly used are within easy reach.

  • Office equipment such as chairs, computers adjusted to avoid strain.

  • Storage shelves / areas organised to minimise bending stretching.

  • Workspace adequate to enable ease of movement.

  • Sufficient area in and around plant & equipment to enable access.

High Risk Work

  • Is this section relevant?

  • ‘Authorised Entry’ only area/s clearly signposted.

  • Entry as per permit conditions.

  • Personnel trained and records available.

  • Equipment registers current.

  • Access and egress register maintained.

  • Adequate lighting exists.

  • Calibration certificate is available.

  • Emergency retrieval system exists.

Documentation

  • Is this section relevant?

  • The teams’ SWMS available on the shop floor and up to date.

  • Review of team meeting minutes to ensure Safety has been actioned.

  • Operational manuals (where required) available.

  • Recently rotated employees in the team have read the procedures, SWMS and manuals for the area.

  • The team is aware of the site’s consultation arrangements.

  • The team is aware of the incident reporting and hazard identification procedures.

  • The team reviewed the OHS and consultative committee meeting minutes in the team meeting.

  • Toolbox meeting records are available.

  • Daily pre-start meeting records available.

  • Hazard identification.

  • Plant records adequate.

  • Registration of plant adequate.

  • Permits excavation and hot work.

  • Scaffold handover certificates.

  • Lifting rigging registers.

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