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Prepared by
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Workplace Inspection
GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING
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Is outside work area free from rubbish and obstructions?
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is work area free from slip / trip and fall hazards?
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Are work benches clean and tidy?
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Are cupboards and shelves clean and tidy, fit for purpose?
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Are items stacked to prevent risk of falling objects?
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Are amenities in a clean and tidy condition?
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Are Policies displayed and Weighbridge procedures available?
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Are work practices observed during inspection performed safely?
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Is there clear vehicle access to and from the car park area?
PUBLIC PROTECTION
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Are customer entry requirements and rules displayed?
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Is site access controlled?
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Is traffic control equipment working (check)?
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Are fencing, barricades or barriers fit for purpose and in place?
PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Are workers wearing required PPE?
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Safety glasses / gloves / sunscreen available for workers?
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Are Incident Notification forms available (use for Hazard, Near Miss, Environmental, Injury, Property Damage, General Report, Customer Feedback)?
MANUAL HANDLING
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Safe work procedures in place and followed?
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Any changes to manual handling that requires a risk assessment to be completed?
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Are heavier items stored below shoulder height (below 1.5 metres)?
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Is there a safe way to access high shelves (i.e. use of ladder)?
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Are stacks fit for purpose and stable?
GENERAL HAZARDS
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Are sharp / protruding edges marked to identify hazard?
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Are access and exit points accessible, marked and clear?
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Is a line of sight (vision) available at corners?
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Are ladders / step stool available and fit for purpose (i.e. Australian Standard / not muddy / nothing broken)?
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Are tools and leads inspected and tagged?
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Are outlets, switch and junction box covers evident and fit for purpose?
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Are chemicals stored in accordance with Safety Data Sheet requirements?
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Are Danger / Lock Tags available for use?
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Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available for dangerous goods used in the work area?
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Are pest harbourage areas removed (i.e. rubbish / cardboard boxes)?
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Have bait stations been checked?
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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Are fire extinguishers / blankets available, identified, tested and with clear access?
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Is emergency response information displayed?
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Is first aid / warden information current and displayed?
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Is a first aid kit available and stocked with in-date items?
SECURITY
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Does the security monitor sensor work (check red light comes on with movement)?
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Does the security monitor display all cameras in work areas?