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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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References - Work Health and Safety Act 2020, Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, Worksafe WA guides & Publications, Farmsafe Australia, Australian Centre for Agriculture Health and Safety, University of Sydney and other relevant documentation available across Australia.
Disclaimer - The information provided in this document is not a service as provided by Section 26A Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and can only assist you in the most general way. This document does not replace your statutory requirement or legislation obligations under any relevant state and territory legislation that you are responsible for. WAFarmers or Preplan Pty Ltd is not liable in any form resulting from any action taken or reliance made by you on the information or material contained in this document which is of a general nature. Before relying on the material, users should carefully make their own assessment as to its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes, and should obtain own independent legal advice relevant to their particular circumstances. Notwithstanding anything contained therein, WAFarmers or Preplan Pty Ltd will not except or be liable in any form for any loss or other consequences (whether or not due to the negligence of the consultants, their servants or agents) arising out of the services rendered by the consultants. This document is copyright© to WAFarmers and Preplan Pty Ltd in all forms and aspects.
1. Layout
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Area is clean, tidy and well kept.
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Adequate storage area provided.
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Floor is free of obstructions and slip resistant.
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There is adequate ventilation.
2. Environment
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Lighting is adequate.
3. Emergency Procedures
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Are spill kits available?
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Portable fire extinguishers have been provided and maintained.
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Escape routes and emergency doors are clear.
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Emergency and hazard signage is clearly visa le.
4. First Aid Facilities
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There are appropriate first aid and emergency facilities in the near vicinity and workers' are aware of them.
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Kits are clearly signed, stocked and contents are in-date.
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Names and contacts of first aiders displayed and up to date.
5. General Facilities
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Washing facilities are clean and functional.
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Are stairs, passageways and store rooms well lit?
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Warning and Safety signage in good condition.
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Isolation valves are readily accessible and clearly labelled.
6. Manual Handling
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Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in manual handling.
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trolleys or mechanical hoists are available and are being considered for heavy items or loads.
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All manual task-related incidents have been adequately investigated and control measures implemented and reviewed.
7. Storage
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Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible are not above shoulder height.
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Storage designed to minimize lifting problems I.e. heavy objects not stored on upper racks.
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Racking securely fixed to the floor or wall.
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Safe lifting sign displayed.
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Are storage areas labelled appropriately and organized.
8. Slips and Trips
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Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in slips and trips
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Workers informed to wear slip resistant boots in wet areas.
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Significant hazards have been identified and assessed all the factors that will affect the risk has controls implemented.
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Walkways are free of hazards, such as electrical leads.
9. Electrical Safety
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Residual current devices (RCD) are installed at switchboards or fixed into sockets. (It should be clearly marked on socket).
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Portable RCD device is available and has been tested.
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Flexable cord, plugs ad extension leads are in good condition and have either moulded or transparent type plugs.
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Power points are suitable for the location and are positioned safely.
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Power boards are used. (not double adapters).
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Faulty equipment is tagged out. (Tag and tags is available).
10. Chemical Aspects
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Personnel in inspection area are inducted and trained in Chemical Handling and are following applicable SOPs (Safe Operating Procedures).
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there is an up to date easy to find and read list/register summary of all chemicals used.
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A risk assessment has been completed for all chemicals and harmful substances stored and used at the workplace.
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Original containers have the manufacturer's label.
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Chemicals stored according to compatibility and bundled i.e. in flammable or corrosive cabinets.
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Are the warning signs on the cabinet legible? (e.g. DG Class 3 diamond, no smoking, no ignition sources).
11. Personal Protective Equipment
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Instruction and information of PPE are available.
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PPE store available well maintained and in good order.
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signage of PPE requirements displayed on equipment.
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Required PPE available
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Appropriate signs displayed to standard requirements visible, correctly located and in good condition, (Inside and outside).
12. Noise
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Control measures have been put in place to reduce the risk of injury as a result of noise, including the provision of personal hearing protection.
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workers have received information and training in relation to noise at the workplace.
13. Machinery and Plant
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Records are kept of maintenance, alterations and inspections.
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Are safe work method statements/warming signs clearly visible?
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Manufacturer's manuals and operator instructions are readily available.
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Inspection re records are made and kept in relation to plant.
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Work area is organized for the safety of the mobile plant operator and pedestrians. (Safe walkways on floor?)
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Forklift operators hold a high risk work license for forklift operation and have reached 18 years of age.
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Mobile plant is in good working order. (Seat, lights, steering, controls, horn, tyres, gas cylinder, warning signs, brakes, mast, chains, hoses, counterweight, control labels).
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seatbelt and rollover protection is provided wherer required.
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Are records of training held for appropriately trained people?
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Emergency stops tested andc are working.
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Welding screens available, maintained and in good condition.
14. Guarding
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Operators and maintenance personnel properly trained, familiar with the operation and set up of machinery and able to demonstrate safety features.
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Where fixed guards are provided, they prevent operation of the machinery when open, the guards are prevented from opening while the machinery is in operation.
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Guards protect against hazards to the rear and sides of machinery.
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Seasonal checks are conducted to ensure safety features are in working order.
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Warning signs and decals clearly visible.
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where it is not practical to provide guarding and people are required to operate or pass close to dangerous moving parts, a safe system of work in place to reduce risk.
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Manufacturer's manuals are available for operators.
15. Welding Safety
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Are staff appropriately trained and inducted in the dangers of performing welding tasks?
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Are students appropriately supervised by a competent person when welding?
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are welding operators provided with the appropriate PPE?
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Is there adequate ventilation for welding tasks?
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Are there appropriate warning signs in welding areas?
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Are welding screens used when performing welding tasks?
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Are ventilation systems working adequately?
16. Compressed Gas
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Cylinders contents are identified and appropriately secured.
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cylinders are stored according to dangerous goods class and empty cylinders are separated from full ones.
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Gas lines are free of leaks, kinks, wear & tear.
Other Hazards
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Other hazards
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