Information

  • Document No.

  • WORKPLACE INSPECTION

  • WARNBRO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Acknowledgements; This checklist has been developed using the Western Australian Department of Education School Workplace Inspection Checklist and the Government of South Australia Department for Education and Child Development Safety Inspection Checklists. Some modification has been made to allow for the features of this App.

Previous Inspection

Previous inspection

  • Previous inspection has been sighted?

  • Concerns raised on previous inspection have been actioned within appropriate timeframe?

General Worksite Inspection

General worksite inspection

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and date of inspectIon.

  • Reported problems by staff:

  • Air conditioner maintenance schedule including annual cleaning in place?

  • Asbestos register in place?

  • First Aid maintenance / restock plan in place?

  • Hazardous Substances Register in place?

  • Emergency and Critical Incident Management plan is current and in place?

  • Lockout and Hazard management equipment present and easily accessible?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to add to audit?

  • Additional information to add to audit?

  • Additional information to add to audit?

Administration Building

Administration Building

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Windows

  • Latches are accessible & windows lockable?

  • Windows open and close easily?

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Floor Coverings

  • Floor coverings are intact, no trip hazard, not slippery, no runs in carpet?

  • Mats lie flat, no curling or raised edges?

Ceilings

  • Vents are in good condition?

  • Ceilings are intact, no cracks or loose material?

  • Lights all working and sufficiently bright for office tasks?

Electrical

  • Power boards are used, there are no double adapters?

  • Plug in electrical equipment and cords in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

Furniture

  • Adjustable 5-star base office chair used for computer work?

  • Chairs are in good condition & ergonomically adjusted to user?

  • Office desk has sufficient room on top for work material / tasks?

  • Office desk has sufficient clearance underneath for legs?

  • Telephone is in easy reach, headset for use with computer?

  • Workstation set-up allows good posture, no twisting / leaning?

  • Foot rest is available if required?

Housekeeping

  • Floor is free from trip hazards?

  • Display items are secure &reachable when standing on floor?

  • Is fire control equipment easily accessible, signed and regularly tested and of the appropriate type?

  • Are safe operating procedures displayed with all potentially hazardous equipment?

  • Are current (within 5years) material safety data sheets readily available for hazardous substances?

  • Are hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately?

Air Conditioning

  • Operating correctly?

Hazardous Substances

  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available and less than 5 years old?

  • Hazardous items stored correctly as per MSDS and labled?

  • Risk assessment has been completed for hazardous substances and recorded with relevant controls in place?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

Cash Handling

  • Risk assessment / safe work practice for handling cash?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Plan caters for 'out of working hours' personnel?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

Student Services

Student Services

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inpection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Windows

  • Latches are accessible & windows lockable?

  • Windows open and close easily?

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Floor coverings

  • Floor coverings are intact, no trip hazard, not slippery, no runs in carpet?

  • Mats lie flat, no curling or raised edges?

Walls

  • Solid, stable and free from damage?

Ceilings

  • Vents in good condition?

  • Lights all working and sufficiently bright for office tasks?

  • Lights secure?

Furniture

  • Desks are in good condition (students)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (students)?

  • Desk in good condition (staff)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (staff)?

  • Computers are placed suitably?

General Ventilation

  • Adequate natural ventilation?

Air Conditioning

  • Operating correctly?

Heaters

  • Adequate guarding to prevent contact burns?

  • Operating correctly?

  • Operating instructions are available / displayed?

Room Layout

  • Clear access around the room (including headspace)?

Housekeeping

  • Floor is free from trip hazards?

  • Display items are secure &reachable when standing on floor?

  • Is fire control equipment easily accessible, signed and regularly tested and of the appropriate type?

  • Are safe operating procedures displayed with all potentially hazardous equipment?

  • Are current (within 5years) material safety data sheets readily available for hazardous substances?

  • Are hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

Waste Disposal

  • There is no buildup of waste and bin areas are clean?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

English

English

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inpection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Windows

  • Latches are accessible & windows lockable?

  • Windows open and close easily?

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Walls

  • Solid, stable and free from damage?

Floor coverings

  • Floor coverings are intact, no trip hazard, not slippery, no runs in carpet?

  • Mats lie flat, no curling or raised edges?

Ceilings

  • Vents in good condition?

  • Ceilings intact, no cracks or loose material?

  • Lights all working and sufficiently bright for office tasks?

  • Lights secure?

Furniture

  • Desks are in good condition (students)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (students)?

  • Desk in good condition (staff)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (staff)?

  • Computers are placed suitably?

General Ventilation

  • Adequate natural ventilation?

Air Conditioning

  • Operating correctly?

Heaters

  • Adequate guarding to prevent contact burns?

  • Operating correctly?

  • Operating instructions are available / displayed?

Classroom Layout

  • Clear access around the room (including headspace)?

Housekeeping

  • Floor is free from trip hazards?

  • Display items are secure &reachable when standing on floor?

  • Is fire control equipment easily accessible, signed and regularly tested and of the appropriate type?

  • Are safe operating procedures displayed with all potentially hazardous equipment?

  • Are current (within 5years) material safety data sheets readily available for hazardous substances?

  • Are hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

Waste Disposal

  • There is no buildup of waste and bin areas are clean?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

Maths

Maths

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Windows

  • Latches are accessible & windows lockable?

  • Windows open and close easily?

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Walls

  • Solid, stable and free from damage?

Floor coverings

  • Floor coverings are intact, no trip hazard, not slippery, no runs in carpet?

Ceilings

  • Vents in good condition?

  • Ceilings intact, no cracks or loose material?

  • Lights all working and sufficiently bright for office tasks?

  • Lights secure?

Furniture

  • Desks are in good condition (students)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (students)?

  • Desk in good condition (staff)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (staff)?

  • Computers are placed suitably?

General Ventilation

  • Adequate natural ventilation?

Air Conditioning

  • Operating correctly?

Heaters

  • Adequate guarding to prevent contact burns?

  • Operating correctly?

  • Operating instructions are available / displayed?

Classroom Layout

  • Clear access around the room (including headspace)?

Housekeeping

  • Floor is free from trip hazards?

  • Display items are secure &reachable when standing on floor?

  • Is fire control equipment easily accessible, signed and regularly tested and of the appropriate type?

  • Are safe operating procedures displayed with all potentially hazardous equipment?

  • Are current (within 5years) material safety data sheets readily available for hazardous substances?

  • Are hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

Waste Disposal

  • There is no buildup of waste and bin areas are clean?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

Arts

Arts

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Windows

  • Latches are accessible & windows lockable?

  • Windows open and close easily?

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Walls

  • Solid, stable and free from damage?

Ceilings

  • Vents in good condition?

  • Ceilings intact, no cracks or loose material?

  • Lights all working and sufficiently bright for office tasks?

  • Lights secure?

Furniture

  • Desks are in good condition (students)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (students)?

  • Desk in good condition (staff)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (staff)?

  • Computers are placed suitably?

General Ventilation

  • Adequate natural ventilation?

Air Conditioning

  • Operating correctly?

Heaters

  • Adequate guarding to prevent contact burns?

  • Operating correctly?

  • Operating instructions are available / displayed?

Classroom Layout

  • Clear access around the room (including headspace)?

Housekeeping

  • Floor is free from trip hazards?

  • Display items are secure &reachable when standing on floor?

  • Is fire control equipment easily accessible, signed and regularly tested and of the appropriate type?

  • Are safe operating procedures displayed with all potentially hazardous equipment?

  • Are current (within 5years) material safety data sheets readily available for hazardous substances?

  • Are hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

Waste Disposal

  • There is no buildup of waste and bin areas are clean?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

Future Links

Future Links

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Windows

  • Latches are accessible & windows lockable?

  • Windows open and close easily?

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Walls

  • Solid, stable and free from damage?

Ceilings

  • Vents in good condition?

  • Ceilings intact, no cracks or loose material?

  • Lights all working and sufficiently bright for office tasks?

  • Lights secure?

Furniture

  • Desks are in good condition (students)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (students)?

  • Desk in good condition (staff)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (staff)?

  • Computers are placed suitably?

General Ventilation

  • Adequate natural ventilation?

Air Conditioning

  • Operating correctly?

Heaters

  • Adequate guarding to prevent contact burns?

  • Operating correctly?

  • Operating instructions are available / displayed?

Classroom Layout

  • Clear access around the room (including headspace)?

Housekeeping

  • Floor is free from trip hazards?

  • Display items are secure &reachable when standing on floor?

  • Is fire control equipment easily accessible, signed and regularly tested and of the appropriate type?

  • Are safe operating procedures displayed with all potentially hazardous equipment?

  • Are current (within 5years) material safety data sheets readily available for hazardous substances?

  • Are hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

Waste Disposal

  • There is no buildup of waste and bin areas are clean?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

Science

Science

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inspection.

  • Problems reported by staff:

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Lighting

  • Lights all working and sufficiently bright for tasks?

  • Lights secure?

Ventilation

  • Ventilation / Exhaust suitable for tasks?

  • Fume cabinet is inspected annually (as minimum)?

  • Fume cabinet is clean and working effectively?

Classroom Layout

  • Clear access around room and between aisles?

  • Adequate room to carry out tasks safely?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Chemical Storage

  • There is no evidence of spillage or leaks?

  • The area is free from food or drink containers?

  • Chemical store is adequately ventilated?

  • Chemicals stored in line with comparability and class?

  • Stores are free from outdated, unwanted or contaminated materials (are disposed of correctly)?

Hazardous Substances

  • Flammable liquid stored in a flammable cabinet?

  • Limited access into storage areas for students?

  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available and less than five years old?

  • Hazardous substances stored correctly as per MSDS and labled?

  • Hazardous substances and dangerous goods are correctly labled?

  • Risk assessment has been completed for hazardous substances and recorded with relevant controls in place?

Waste Disposal

  • Drain traps (if applicable) are regularly maintained and working?

  • Hazardous waste is correctly labeled and contained?

  • There is no build up of waste and bin areas are clean?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available, clean and fit for use?

  • PPE stored in a clean, closed container?

Hygiene

  • Gloves are available?

  • Rooms are free of fox products?

Fridge /Freezer

  • There is no food for consumption being stored in lab fridge / freezer?

Gas

  • Emergency cut off valve is accessible and clearly identified?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

Fire Extinguisher / Fire Blanket

  • Appropriate extinguishers available and in date (date stamp on tag)?

  • Secured to wall, signage displayed and clear access to extinguisher?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

  • Eyewash / safety shower working effectively and is signed? - if there is no plumbed eyewash, minimum of two eyewash bottles are available?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

Senior Block

Senior Block

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Windows

  • Latches are accessible & windows lockable?

  • Windows open and close easily?

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Walls

  • Solid, stable and free from damage?

Ceilings

  • Vents in good condition?

  • Ceilings intact, no cracks or loose material?

  • Lights all working and sufficiently bright for office tasks?

  • Lights secure?

Furniture

  • Desks are in good condition (students)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (students)?

  • Desk in good condition (staff)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (staff)?

  • Computers are placed suitably?

General Ventilation

  • Adequate natural ventilation?

Air Conditioning

  • Operating correctly?

Heaters

  • Adequate guarding to prevent contact burns?

  • Operating correctly?

  • Operating instructions are available / displayed?

Classroom Layout

  • Clear access around the room (including headspace)?

Housekeeping

  • Floor is free from trip hazards?

  • Display items are secure &reachable when standing on floor?

  • Is fire control equipment easily accessible, signed and regularly tested and of the appropriate type?

  • Are safe operating procedures displayed with all potentially hazardous equipment?

  • Are current (within 5years) material safety data sheets readily available for hazardous substances?

  • Are hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

Waste Disposal

  • There is no buildup of waste and bin areas are clean?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

Pysical Education

Physical Education

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Windows

  • Latches are accessible & windows lockable?

  • Windows open and close easily?

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Walls

  • Solid, stable and free from damage?

Ceilings

  • Vents in good condition?

  • Ceilings intact, no cracks or loose material?

  • Lights all working and sufficiently bright for office tasks?

  • Lights secure?

  • Is guarding (mesh fitted) and signage in place for any fragile roof areas?

Furniture

  • Desks are in good condition (students)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (students)?

  • Desk in good condition (staff)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (staff)?

  • Computers are placed suitably?

  • Are floor surfaces maintained in a safe condition and suitable for the type of activities conducted?

General Ventilation

  • Adequate natural ventilation?

Air Conditioning

  • Operating correctly?

Heaters

  • Adequate guarding to prevent contact burns?

  • Operating correctly?

  • Operating instructions are available / displayed?

Classroom Layout

  • Clear access around the room (including headspace)?

Change Rooms

  • Are the rooms clean and in good condition?

  • Are items available to maintain appropriate levels of hygiene?

  • Are change rooms supplied with hot and cold water?

  • Are the floors non slip?

  • Are the floors dry and well drained after use?

  • Are sinks, drains and toilets operating in a satisfactory manner?

Outside Areas

  • Are substances used for line markings hazardous or toxic?

  • Are sand pits clean, sufficiently deep (250mm) and in good condition?

  • Are goals and basketball structures securely fixed and in good condition?

  • Are goals and other rigid structures appropriately padded to avoid injury?

  • Is there adequate run off space around activity areas?

  • Are portable coccer goals anchored to avoid tipping?

  • Are fences or barriers around ovals free from hazards such as exposed cement bunker footings or steel projections etc?

  • Are all playing surfaces safe, suitable for the purpose, unbroken and in good condition?

Housekeeping

  • Floor is free from trip hazards?

  • Display items are secure &reachable when standing on floor?

  • Is fire control equipment easily accessible, signed and regularly tested and of the appropriate type?

  • Are safe operating procedures displayed with all potentially hazardous equipment?

  • Are current (within 5years) material safety data sheets readily available for hazardous substances?

  • Are hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

Waste Disposal

  • There is no buildup of waste and bin areas are clean?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

Technologies

Technologies

Design and Technolgy

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Chemical Storage

  • There is no evidence of spillage or leaks?

  • The area is free from food or drink containers?

  • Chemical store is adequately ventilated?

  • Chemicals stored in line with comparability and class?

  • Stores are free from outdated, unwanted or contaminated materials (are disposed of correctly)?

Hazardous Substances

  • Flammable liquid stored in a flammable cabinet?

  • Limited access into storage areas for students?

  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available and less than five years old?

  • Hazardous substances stored correctly as per MSDS and labled?

  • Hazardous substances and dangerous goods are correctly labled?

  • Risk assessment has been completed for hazardous substances and recorded with relevant controls in place?

Bench Tops

  • Bench tops clear of clutter?

  • Equipment / tools put away after use?

  • Walkways around benches are clear of obstructions?

Waste Disposal

  • There is no buildup of waste and bin areas are clean?

Lighting

  • Work surfaces and walkways are well lit?

Ventilation

  • Welding/ brazing/painting areas are well ventilated?

  • Extraction system is working effectively and filters fitted and serviced where appropriate?

  • A service schedule is in place for ventilation extraction systems?

Housekeeping

  • Work areas are clean?

  • Equipment and tools are stored in a tidy manner?

  • Tools are in good condition (e.g no cracks or splits in shafts)?

  • Holding jaws (pipe wrench, vice etc.) are clean?

  • Heads of chisels, punches and hammers are not mushroomed?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

  • Leads and cords are stored correctly?

  • Extension cords not laying across access / egress areas?

Air Supply

  • Air limes made of metal or adequate guards placed around PVC lines?

  • Air supply system is free from leaks?

  • Air is set to correct working pressure?

  • Couplings are clean and operational?

Guarding

  • Guards are adequate, in place and secure?

Lifting Equipment

  • Safe working load is displayed on equipment?

  • Lifting mechanism works smoothly and responds to controls?

  • Records of inspection available?

  • Slings / chains stored correctly & inspected regularly for damage / wear?

Machine Isolation

  • An isolation procedure is documented and lockout devices and tags are available?

Clear ways

  • Clear ways are clearly marked?

Welding

  • Cables are stored correctly and the insulation is in tact?

  • Cables run to minimise damage during operation? (Eg. Safe and sharp edges)

  • Welding screens available and in good condition?

  • Welding flux and rods are available and are suitable for the tasks undertaken?

Gas Cylinders

  • Cylinders in mobile trolley or suitably secured?

  • Flashback arrestors are fitted to hand piece end and regulator end?

  • Hoses are free from signs of damage / deterioration?

  • Cylinders are turned off when not in use & clear of oil / grease?

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available, clean and fit for use?

  • PPE stored correctly in a clean closed container?

Information

  • Manufacturer's operating manual is available for equipment?

  • Safe Operating Procedures displayed?

Signage

  • <br>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements are displayed?

  • Ensure all signage is appropriate and directions are complied with?

  • Instruction signs are clean and readable?

Fire Extinguisher

  • Appropriate extinguishers available and in date? (Date stamp on tag)

  • Secured to wall, signage displayed with clear access to extinguisher?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

Home Economics Classroom

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Classroom Layout

  • Clear access around the room (including headspace)?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Containers suitable and correctly labled?

  • Foodstuffs are stored in designated areas, free from leakage and spillage or leaks?

  • Floor space in store room is free from obstructions and spills?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Chemical Storage

  • There is no evidence of spillage or leaks?

  • The area is free from food or drink containers?

  • Chemical store is adequately ventilated?

  • Chemicals stored in line with comparability and class?

  • Stores are free from outdated, unwanted or contaminated materials (are disposed of correctly)?

  • The area is free from food / drink containers?

Hazardous Substances

  • Flammable liquid stored in a flammable cabinet?

  • Limited access into storage areas for students?

  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available and less than five years old?

  • Hazardous substances stored correctly as per MSDS and labled?

  • Hazardous substances and dangerous goods are correctly labled?

  • Risk assessment has been completed for hazardous substances and recorded with relevant controls in place?

Lighting and Ventilation

  • Lighting is adequate for all workstations?

  • Where range hoods or extraction units are fitted, these are clear and working effectively?

  • Fly screens are present on windows that can be opened and are in good condition ( no rips or tears).

Waste Disposal

  • There is no buildup of waste and bin areas are clean?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

Fire Extinguisher

  • Appropriate extinguishers available and in date? (Date stamp on tag)

  • Secured to wall, signage displayed with clear access to extinguisher?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

School Grounds - General

School grounds -general

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Bitumen

  • Free from potholes, cracks and weeds?

Grass

  • Surface even (free from holes, mounds) where used for sport or play?

Stairs, Ramps

  • Have a non-slip surface?

  • Are clear of obstructions?

  • Steps are un damaged (no cracks, chips or holes)?

  • Handrails are secure?

Roof

  • Is free from visible damage?

  • Gutters are in good repair : not broken or blocked?

  • Air conditioning unit appears to be in good condition?

Goal Posts

  • Secure and pinned to ground?

  • Padding is fitted where required?

Stands - Netball and Basketball

  • Secured to the ground?

  • There are no loose items that may fall from backboard?

Trees

  • There are no dead limbs that may fall?

  • Limbs are lopped to allow safe access around base?

  • Saplings and support stakes are intact?

  • Covers are fitted to the tops of star pickets?

  • There are no raised roots causing trip hazards?

Shrubs

  • Suitable (ie. no berries in lower school areas)?

  • Are not encroaching on walkways?

Driveways, Carparks

  • Speed limits are sign posted?

Walkways

  • Pathways are available and clearly marked for pedestrians to keep them separate from trafic?

  • Walkways are free from slip and trip hazards?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

Cleaning Storeroom

Cleaning Storeroom

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Housekeeping

  • Floor is free from trip hazards?

  • Where possible, equipment is kept off the floor (e.g. Backpack vacuum stored on hooks)?

  • Display items are secure &reachable when standing on floor?

  • Is fire control equipment easily accessible, signed and regularly tested and of the appropriate type?

  • Are safe operating procedures displayed with all potentially hazardous equipment?

  • Are current (within 5years) material safety data sheets readily available for hazardous substances?

  • Are hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Storage space is sufficient for needs?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Floor space is free from obstructions and trip hazards?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Chemical Storage

  • There is no evidence of spillage or leaks?

  • The area is free from food or drink containers?

  • Chemical store is adequately ventilated?

  • Chemicals stored in line with comparability and class?

  • There are hand washing facilities available?

  • Stores are free from outdated, unwanted or contaminated materials (are disposed of correctly)?

Hazardous Substances

  • Flammable liquid stored in a designated area?

  • Lockable doors with limited access into storage areas for students?

  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available and less than five years old?

  • Hazardous substances stored correctly as per MSDS and labled?

  • Hazardous substances and dangerous goods are correctly labled?

  • Risk assessment has been completed for hazardous substances and recorded with relevant controls in place?

Lighting

  • Lighting is sufficient to see entire storeroom?

Ventilation

  • Store room is ventilated?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

  • Leads and cords are stored correctly?

Manual Equipment

  • Mops and brooms in good repair?

  • Squeeze buckets easy to operate, not seized?

  • Chemical dispensing system working effectively?

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available, clean and fit for use?

  • PPE stored correctly in a clean closed container?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Plan caters for 'out-of-normal working hours' personnel?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

Gardening Workshop

Gardening Workshop

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of a Inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Storage space is sufficient for needs?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Floor space is free from obstructions and trip hazards?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Chemicals

  • Chemicals are stored in suitable containers?

Chemical Storage

  • There is no evidence of spillage or leaks?

  • The area is free from food or drink containers?

  • Chemical store is adequately ventilated?

  • Chemicals stored in line with comparability and class?

  • There are hand washing facilities available?

  • Stores are free from outdated, unwanted or contaminated materials (are disposed of correctly)?

Hazardous Substances

  • Flammable liquid stored in a designated area (maximum 20ltr of fuel stored)

  • Lockable doors with limited access into storage areas for students?

  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available and less than five years old?

  • Hazardous substances stored correctly as per MSDS and labled?

  • Hazardous substances and dangerous goods are correctly labled?

  • Risk assessment has been completed for hazardous substances and recorded with relevant controls in place?

Lighting

  • Lighting is adequate in storeroom / workshop?

Ventilation

  • Ventilation adequate to prevent vapour build up?

Machinery Guarding

  • Guards are adequate, in place and secure?

  • There are no exposed chain drives, belt drives?

Manual Tools

  • Spades, rakes, shovels are in good repair?

  • Wheel barrow, trolleys are in good repair?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

  • Leads and cords are stored correctly?

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available, clean and fit for use?

  • PPE stored correctly in a clean closed container?

  • Shade hat, sunglasses and sun cream is available?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Plan caters for 'out-of-normal working hours' personnel?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

HASS Building

HASS Building

  • Inspection completed in this report?

  • Time and Date of Inspection.

  • Reported problems by staff:

Windows

  • Latches are accessible & windows lockable?

  • Windows open and close easily?

Doors

  • Doors free from damage?

  • Doors open and close without creating a hazard?

  • Door closers fitted and operating where required?

  • Doors can be locked or secured from the inside?

  • Are doorways, walkways and evacuation exits kept clear and at least 600 mm wide?

Walls

  • Solid, stable and free from damage?

Ceilings

  • Vents in good condition?

  • Ceilings intact, no cracks or loose material?

  • Lights all working and sufficiently bright for office tasks?

  • Lights secure?

Furniture

  • Desks are in good condition (students)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (students)?

  • Desk in good condition (staff)?

  • Chairs are in good condition (staff)?

  • Computers are placed suitably?

General Ventilation

  • Adequate natural ventilation?

Air Conditioning

  • Operating correctly?

Heaters

  • Adequate guarding to prevent contact burns?

  • Operating correctly?

  • Operating instructions are available / displayed?

Classroom Layout

  • Clear access around the room (including headspace)?

Housekeeping

  • Floor is free from trip hazards?

  • Display items are secure &reachable when standing on floor?

  • Is fire control equipment easily accessible, signed and regularly tested and of the appropriate type?

  • Are safe operating procedures displayed with all potentially hazardous equipment?

  • Are current (within 5years) material safety data sheets readily available for hazardous substances?

  • Are hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately?

Storage of Materials

  • Items are stored safely - not at risk of falling off or causing injury?

  • Shelving is fit for purpose, secure and safe?

  • Frequently used items kept between knee & shoulder height?

  • Student schoolbags stored out of the way?

  • Can storage areas be secured to prevent unwanted access?

  • Is flammable material stored and handled in a safe manner?

  • Are required resources and equipment stored safely?

  • Are free standing shelves / cupboards secured to ensure stability?

Electrical

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good Condition with no splits, cracks damage or exposed wires?

  • Equipment and appliances are working effectively and are in good condition?

  • Equipment is currently tagged & last inspection date is recorded?

  • Do all power boards have an overload switch?

Waste Disposal

  • There is no buildup of waste and bin areas are clean?

Evacuation Plan

  • Evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  • Can the alarm be heard in this area?

First Aid

  • First Aid facilities are available / accessible and suitable for tasks?

  • List of First Aid officers is displayed?

Additional Information

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

  • Additional information to be added to this inspection?

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