Title Page
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Site conducted
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Conducted on
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Checklist
GENERAL
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Review area items on hazard register, any past date or require action/ support to complete?
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Do staff report any concerns or ideas for improvement in the area? [Talk to at least 3 staff]
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Is the general area clear and free from obstruction, spills or debris that might be a hazard to pedestrians or vehicles e.g., water, dust or oil making ground slippery.
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Supervisor completed weekly area checks; operators completed daily equipment pre-starts [sample equipment]
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Are vehicles and pedestrian segregations used correctly e.g., per traffic mgt plan
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Lights clean and working correctly e.g., not flickering
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Workers using PPE e.g., per area and task signage, and training/ instruction.
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All safety signage is in good condition e.g., restrictive area and traffic management signage, exit signage illuminated
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Fire extinguishers or hose reels mounted, sign-posted and accessible
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Emergency exits free from obstructions and clearly marked
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First aid kit(s) provided & location clearly sign-posted
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Safety Notice board clean and up to date material?
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Toolbox talks displayed on notice board? List last talk topic:
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Are any pedestrian/ travel routes through warehouse clearly indicated and obeyed?
MOBILE PLANT & EQUIPTMENT
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Pre-start check for mobile plant conducted daily, with records maintained
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Mobile plant in good condition e.g., seat belt functions, no broken lights
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Traffic routes not obstructed, damaged or contain substances that could become a hazard e.g., oil or dust making slippery
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Designated parking areas clearly marked and unobstructed
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Lifting equipment and attachments checked with no signs of damage, SWL visible and manufacturers plaque legible.
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Access to danger/ tag out equipment in area.
CHEMICALS
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All chemicals labelled clearly
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SDS available for all chemicals, and included on chemical register [sample at least 3 chemicals]
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Spill containment equipment available and stocked
LOADING & UNLOADING AREA
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Site Loading Rules displayed at driver safety zone, and location of vehicle delivery.
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Only authorized persons unloading trucks on site [observe and ask staff]
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Vehicle delivery, if off-site e.g., on side-road designated area established, and spotter used if busy street – delivery company following agreed safe procedure.
STORAGE & RACKING
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Mezzanine area: Goods in mezzanine floor properly secured
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Racking check completed at least quarterly per Section 23 Special Hazards – Racking Checklist.
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Racking, pallets and shelving in good condition (no signs of damage, bowing or cracks) with goods properly stacked and secured when stored above shoulder height e.g. wrapped
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Racking signage in good condition and racks loaded within listed capacity [sample at least 2 bays]
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Yard storage; racking and housekeeping in good condition, no signs of overloading or damage.
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Trolleys; stored away when not in use, in good condition, check wheels and handles.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/TOOLS
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Manual aids in good condition and used by workers appropriately
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Ladders stored in designated area, restricted use, and in good condition e.g. no cracks, bending in rungs or signs of damage.
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Do any staff experiencing physical difficult with tasks or finding manual aids inadequate/not available when needed. Ask staff.
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Lifting equipment SWL and manufactures plaque clearly visible, within service date (per manufacturers recommendations)
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CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Any identified deficiencies shall be communicated to the management team and where not immediately rectifiable listed on the risk action register.
