VPP Tumut Workplace Safety Inspection VHSE

• Workplace Safety Checklist Tumut VP 9/10

• Inspection description

• Conducted on

  Date

• Area inspected

• Inspection team

• Supervisor/ Manager on shift at the time of inspection

Instructions / Comments

• 1. Completed audits are to be emailed to Nicole Lofts 2. This inspection is to be carried out weekly 3. Type observations and necessary actions in the text box below each question 4. Use the action plan text boxes at the end of this audit tool to record significant items requiring prompt action and bring these to the attention of relevant supervisors 5. Insert specific comment regarding plant conditions during the inspection in the text box below.

Visual Safety Management

• Names and pictures of HSE Representatives Posted ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire warden list on display ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aider list on display ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety committee minutes posted and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety / Environment performance scorecard displayed and current ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Response

• Fire exits clearly visible from general work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are clearly labelled and have a current 6 month test date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers of the appropriate type are appropriately distributed across the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire hoses are well maintained and are not being used for operational needs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits are clearly sign posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits are maintained and stocked (no out of date supplies)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency instructions are displayed in appropriate areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation points are clearly signposted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency showers and eye wash stations are working correctly and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Diphoterine stations are stocked and have current inspection/test date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency response cabinets are stocked as per the inventory list (security seal is in place and it is the correct seal serial number)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Workplace

• Waste stored in the correct bins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are in the designated locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence that bins are being emptied on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors clear of obstructions, tripping and slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits clear of tripping and slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work area tidy and well laid out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oil leaks and chemical spills controlled? If there is no evidence of spills select YES

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs have appropriate rails, lighting and slip resistance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roadways and / or floor surfaces are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standard roadway signs maintained and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials are stored in designated locations and storage is safe within these areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting levels appropriate to perform required work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels are normal and not excessive in areas where hearing protection is not required. <br>Designated high noise risk areas are identified and sign posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temperatures are not excessive, Thermal levels are assessed and risks controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storm water outlets clearly marked and free of solid and liquid wastes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free from unsecured or corroded fittings which may fall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machine Guarding

• Emergency shutdown procedures are clearly posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All pinch, crush and shear points are guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other moving parts are suitably guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety interlocks are working properly and are in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Interlocks are NOT by-passed and are designed to prevent being by-passed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stops or cables are fitted and working (no shrouds on E-stops)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Preventative maintenance is performed on guarding / interlock systems. Dates of maintenance are visually displayed in an appropriate area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Powered Mobile Equipment PME

• All PME is in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers operating PME are able to produce current licences/ qualifications (ask 2 operators)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspections are conducted regularly, records are being retained and are available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reversing lights and warning equipment working on all vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence sighted that pre-start checks have been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Walkways and traffic areas are well defined and separations are adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exclusion zone requirements are being adhered too?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shared walkway requirements are being adhered too?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All designated walkways are clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3 m clearance is being adhered too for powered mobile equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10 m clearance is being adhered too for Front End Loader operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Heights

• Ladders and high work access identified and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Platforms clear and have guard rail and toe board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All scaffolding is tagged and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall arrest systems (e.g. harnesses) are being used when it is not practical to use a temporary work platform or guardrail?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall arrest systems have current inspection tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace Ergonomics

• Workstations are well set up ergonomically. Staff are demonstrating appropriate posture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work station controls are easily accessible and easily operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chairs appropriate for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• All electrical control panels are closed, secure and locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical wires and conductors are encased? There is no evidence of exposed electrical wires or conductors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads and cables protected from mechanical damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lockout devices are fitted and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment adequately earthed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Up to date inspection labels on leads and power tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical wires/cords off floor and / or clear of water or other liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals / Flammable Materials / Compressed Gases

• All chemicals clearly labeled with Required DG labels and area signs ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDS readily available for all chemicals ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable liquids / Gases are safely stored with no potential ignition sources in vicinity ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable liquids containers are earthed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All materials are stored in the correct containers ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill control and clean- up materials are accessible and adequately stocked ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No smoking signs are present in all flammable material storage locations and surrounds ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupational chemical exposure risks are assessed and risks controlled . <br>No new chemicals are in use in any area without a risk assessment ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical substances are stored in bunded areas ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All bunds are empty and free of contamination, litter or storm water ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bunding is in good order ( e.g no cracks in concrete ) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders are chained and in the correct storage areas ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Handling

• Manual handling risk assessed and controlled. All manual handling occurring in accordance with risk controls ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual handling aids are being used where required ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lift tables and safe working loads are identified ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear access is available around all conveyors ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All observed manual handling is occurring safely and in accordance with work instructions ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment PPE

• All workers are wearing the correct PPE ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All PPE is well maintained and in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct equipment for the task and PPE being used in accordance with the matrix

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE risk assessments completed and up to date where there is an exemption from the procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE storage and cleaning facilities are available and in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE signage is displayed and current ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Equipment

• Chains, wire rope and / or soft slings have tags stating Safe Working Loads ( SWL) and have evidence of current inspection ( 3 month inspection ) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chains are in good working order with no wear or gouging ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wire ropes are in good working order with no wear and tear or broken strands ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Soft slings are in good working order with no cuts , fraying or evidence of chemical contamination ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting equipment is stored appropriately in a clean and well ventilated place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers are cleared from any area when loads are being lifted to eliminate any risk of injury from falling objects ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Barricading

• Red and white tape is being used ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barricade tag is in place at each entry point with all required information ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barricade has been installed to eliminate the possibility of accidental entry into the restricted area and encompasses the entire potentially affected area i.e up and down to ensure all levels are barricaded ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An alternative walkway is in place while barricading is in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Radiation Sources

• All sources in use or storage are labelled and sealed to prevent contact ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Standard Operating Procedures

• Workers are able to produce the Standard Operating Procedure for any task they are performing ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ACTION PLAN( Action , Responsibility , Due Date and VAULT ID when available)

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