WANNON WATER WORKPLACE MONITORING CHECKLIST

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

OHS Notice Board

• Are the OHS Committee latest minutes posted ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Information about HSR, Wardens and First Aiders posted ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the OHS Policy posted ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the If you are injured poster displayed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there information on Wannon Waters Rehabilitation Program ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GENERAL

• Is the plant clean and tidy ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plant surroundings clean and tidy ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the Clear Water Storage's Integrity (roof /hatches secure-if visible, no holes, no signs of leaks or excessive rust) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the wind sock in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fixed safety ladders in good condition and usable ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are generator start up checks completed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit lights ON at all times ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that locks are functioning effectively (try to operate) and check fences .

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check equipment and fittings (no leaks etc) .

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check confined spaces equipment is appropriate, clean and accessible .

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE

• Are extinguishers in place and serviced in last 7 months ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers accessible, (no trip hazards around them) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit passageways clear of obstructions for 1 metre ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Standing Orders available and displayed (Manned sites) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL

• Are there any broken plugs, sockets or switches ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all portable equipment been tested and tagged within the last 12mths (please list equipment that is not tagged) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any double adapters in use ? If yes remove.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any temporary leads across floor ? If yes remove.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there anything on top of or in front of the switchboard/s ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Yellow line 1m in front of the switchboard showing clearance ? If not rectify.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY

• If the computers are on and not in use, are they locked ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there confidential information written on or near a computer (i.e. a password, login in details, IP address)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the PLC and/or the communications equipment cabinets securely locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the site fences and gates in effective condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was entry gate open and no operator present when first attending the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CHEMICAL/ CHEMICAL BUNDS

• Does the chemical folder contain the Register, Emergency arrangements, Risk Assessment and MSDS's ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the HAZCHEM register in date, in good condition and current ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets current for all chemicals (less than 5 years since being created) check that pest control chemicals recently used have MSDS's ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers / unsealed bags clearly labelled ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all "Flammable 3" chemicals inside the storage cabinet ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Yellow line 1m in front of storage cabinet ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all important chemical information placed on , or near the storage cabinet ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containment and spill control in place and complete (spill kit )?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemical containers (IBCs, drums) stored in bunds and safely stacked not in close proximity to stormwater drains ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemical bund valves shut and bund in good condition (not filled with rainwater , overflowing, stained, damaged or cracked) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check there a no chemical leaks or spills, including fuel/oil stains around refueling /generator areas etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all chemicals (first-aid standards, /reagents etc.) where applicable are within used by date .

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all bulk chemical fill point cam-locks are in good condition and locked .

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIGHTING

• Check adequate illumination for all tasks and safe movement ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check light fittings are clean and in good repair ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STORAGE

• Are there any sharp edges or overhead shelves that may cause injury ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the storage designed to minimise lifting ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there easy access to items without risk of injury while accessing them ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the housekeeping of racks and shelving appropriate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FLOORS

• Are floors kept clean and with no trip hazards ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entry and exit kept clear ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are even surfaces even and level; no high points or turned up mats ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are changes on floor height easily seen ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RUBBISH / WASTE MANAGEMENT

• Are bins located at suitable points ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins emptied regularly ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins sizes manageable when full ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any leaks from waste skips, bins or compactors ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there prescribed waste at this site ? E.g. Asbestos, cyanide. If so, is it stored appropriately ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so are transport certificates kept ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable, have the different wastes been appropriately segregated by type ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORK BENCHES

• Are they clean and clear of rubbish ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and equipment stored safely ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials not in use stored appropriately ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any materials / items not impeding access to benches ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bench work heights appropriate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any sharp edges that may cause injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EQUIPMENT

• Is equipment kept clean and free of debris ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it adequately guarded / are there any pinch or trap points visible ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and equipment stored in the right places ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there 1 metre work space around fixed machinery/plant ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there hearing protection signage ( noise level control ) in areas where you would have to shout to be heard ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment fueled and ready for use ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic signs and witches hats clean and appropriate for use ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SOPs displayed adjacent to relevant equipment ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

AMENITIES

• Are ther adequate toilet facilities ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets maintained in good, clean condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff eating areas clean and tidy ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate cleaning products and equipment ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID

• Are cabinet & contents clean, orderly & appropriate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a list of contents in the first aid kit ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there easy access to the first aid kit ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers adjacent to , or on the cabinets ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the servicing of the kit been done in the last 6 months ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PLANT FOLDERS

• Check log sheets - are they the current version ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check log sheets - Is all required data completed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check any missing figures have been noted and reasons given ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are instruments calibrated when required ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are breach records being filled out when necessary ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the monitoring matrix - is it the current version ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check CCP Plan - is it the current version ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical Delivery Sheets filled in and correct ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are calibration log sheets filled in ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the breathing Apparatus Checklist filled out AND Cylinder currently Full (if applicable) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ODOUR MANAGEMENT

• Are possible sources of odour such as screenings, grit, sludge drying, digester and trickling filters etc. Producing odour during the time of the audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any lagoons non-aerated / aerated, producing odours at the time of the audit ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any odour / evidence of algae blooms in any storage / lagoon (scum on surface etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

NOISE MANAGEMENT

• Is there any excessively noise or vibration? Loud plant/noise sources ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there excessively loud/unusual operating noise from cooling towers ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there loud traffic noise (chemical deliveries/waste collection) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are audible alarms (excessively loud/ continually sounding) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SURFACE / STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

• Is there evidence of wastewater influent area spills ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of discharge / spills of effluent ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any stormwater grates or drains not clearly labelled or in poor condition on site ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BIODIVERSITY / LAND MANAGEMENT

• Are there any known significant flora and /or fauna on site? (e.g. Threatened species and/or communities) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, is there clearly identifiable monitoring location (s) within the site? (e.g. Permanent quadrants, tiles grids, transects, etc.) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of pests plants and/or animals on site? (e.g. Rabbits, foxes, environmental weeds, etc.) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is biomass management required? (e.g. slashing, long grass, dense vegetation, etc.) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of excessive natural erosion occurring on site ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any known archaeological and cultural heritage site/s? (e.g. Scarred trees, maddens, buildings, etc.) ?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any visible dust in the air caused by vehicles or plant ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EROSION MANAGEMENT

• Do any excavations / trenching appear to be eroding ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any stockpile of soil/sand etc. on site ? If yes do the stockpiles have run off / erosion prevention ( if not in designated bays ) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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