WDHS - Workplace Hazard Inspection Check List

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Date

  Date

• Area(s) inspected

• The Department Manager Responsible for Inspection

• The Department Manager is responsible for writing requisitions and follow-up for items that require repair or quotes for works discussed and items noted

• Health and Safety Representative Responsible for Inspection

• Others

• Review previous Workplace Inspection Corrective Actions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FLOORS, CEILINGS & WALLS

• Even surface - no holes/cracks and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dropped objects picked up

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor spills wiped

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surfaces clean, dirt and dust free

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stock material out of the way

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manholes covered when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ceiling fan operable and free of dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heater operable and free of dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GARDENS / PATH OR AISLES

• Wide enough for goods and traffic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Surface free from defects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of equipment, stock and rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of trolleys

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of electrical leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unobstructed vision at intersection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OCCUPATIONAL VIOLENCE

• Duress Alarms available in this area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Numbers worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MACHINES

• Adequate work space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise level satisfactory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workbenches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks in good condition and free of dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chairs operable and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools and equipment not in use kept in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged tools or equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working height suitable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

• Extinguisher full and numbered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area Warden checked and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Service date clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate direction for fire exits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from the inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit and corridors clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire instructions available and displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GENERAL LIGHTING /GARDEN AND GROUNDS / OUTDOOR FURNITURE

• Adequate lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No direct or reflected glare

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings clean and in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting operable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foot paths clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor furniture clean and in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SHARPS CONTAINERS

• Not overfilled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Not on floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Infectious waste labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDS are they up to date on intranet and hard copies (5 years)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WINDOWS

• Clean, admitting plenty of daylight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No broken glass

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SIGNATURES

• Department Manager

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• Health and Safety Representative

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