University of Tasmania Workplace Inspection Checklist For Studio, Workshop, Electrical And Engineering Spaces

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

General housekeeping

• Stock/material stored safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust/ventilation systems work adequately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors and passageways clear of electrical leads and other trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Response

• All access and egress areas clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit signage adequate and functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors can be opened from the inside at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire fighting equipment visible and clear of obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire fighting equipment of appropriate type and serviced in last 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation procedure clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire wardens and contact numbers clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits visible and readily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit records of treatment and supplies current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid personnel and contact numbers identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• All electrical appliances are correctly tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All plugs, switches and sockets in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All powered equipment has easily identified and working stops

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switches, circuits and circuit breakers clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Residual current devices (RSDs) in use for all,portable electrical equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work does not occur near exposed live electrical equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant Safety

• This section is not relevant for this work area

• Safe work method/operation instructions and warning signs clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machines adequately guarded/protected to prevent contact, entanglement or damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Preventative maintenance arrangements/program in place for plant and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machine/plant log books kept and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machine/plant operational risk assessments conducted and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE requirements are clearly displayed and followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting levels satisfactory for operators to utilise equipment safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workshop floor has clearly outlined safe walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All people are appropriately trained in use of plant and equipment in workshop

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records of training of all appropriate people available and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All plant and equipment located in appropriate locations within the workshop (ie explosion proof etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any sources of excessive noise in the immediate work area or from an external source

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• This section is not relevant for this work area

• Appropriate PPE is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All PPE is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE requirements are followed by all workshop users<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• This section is relevant for this work area

• Safe work practices are followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Transfer procedure charts are currenti

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical aids adequate for current needs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual handling risk assessments have been performed and are current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual handling controls implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work is orientated for easy access to pedals, grips, phones and computers so that there is no unnecessary bending or stooping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work surface are set to appropriate height (eg desks, benches)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adjustable seating is available when needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Footrests are available if needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Routine tasks do not require individuals to,lift excessive weight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs, Steps and Landings

• This section is not relevant for this work area

• No broken or worn steps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Non-slip treatments in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No obstructions/debris/spills present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is emergency lighting in the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is adequate lighting for the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kick plates in place where needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances/Chemical Safety

• This section is not relevant for this work area

• A Hazardous substance register is available and present AND entered in the Chemical Management System

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A chemical register is available and current AND is entered in the Chemical Management System

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety data sheets (SDSs) and any other safety information is available for all chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals are labelled appropriately according go the latest Code of Practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals stored appropriately ie by compatibility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drip trays used where needed (eg kitty litter trays)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate secondary containment to prevent spread of major spills available (eg bunding and absorbent material)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All poisons and other drugs kept in appropriate storage eg locked storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All storage refrigerators are modified to be spark proof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approved methods/procedures of disposal of all chemicals used in the workshop available and are followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All uses of the workshop are aware of correct procedures for use of chemicals (ie chemical handling procedures always followed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area has adequate ventilation for chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable liquid cabinets are at least 3m from any potential ignition source

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All appropriate emergency/first aid equipment available and tested on a regular basis (eg safety shower, eyewash station, fire extinguishers and fire blankets)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate protective equipment available and always used ( includes dermatitis control)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All gas cylinders segregated by Dangerous Goods class with correct separation distances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Specialised trolleys available to move gas cylinders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All gas cylinders securely fastened:chained in workshop and in storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cylinders are at least 3m from potential ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding Safety

• This section is not relevant for this work area

• All uses of area are appropriately trained to perform welding tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All students appropriately supervised by competent persons when welding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All appropriate PPE provided for welding tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation for welding tasks is available and operates correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding screens in place as needed when welding tasks are performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate warning signs in place in welding area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Area

• This section is not relevant for this work area

• All stacks are stable and safe with no danger of falling objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is a safe means of accessing higher shelves (eg step ladder)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavier items are stored at convenient level- between shoulder and knee height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All ladders are in good condition and comply with AS 1892

  Yes

  No

  N/A

For HSR/Officer in Charge to complete

• All Projects are covered by risk assessments and RAs are current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All tasks are covered by up to date task risk assessments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All task risk assessment documentation is available and easily locatable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are induction records available for this area, and if so, where are they filed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What licences or permits cover this work area? List and detail specific items covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List all routine monitoring and inspections carried out for thus work area. Provide file reference and frequency ie fume cupboard inspections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List details of all other health and safety reports for this work area carried out over the last 6 - 12 months ie manual handling, ergonomic assessment, noise issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A