WHS Audit Children's Services 1 unit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Date of Audit

  Date

• Time Audit Start

  Date

Previous Inspection

• This Section of the Audit will review the progress of the most recent audit undertaken

• has the last inspection been reviewed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there outstanding actions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add outstanding actions

• Add responsible person

External Facades and Car Park

• This section of the audit will cover the surrounding public space surrounding the centre including garden beds, car park, surrounding streets and facades of the building

• Pedestrian access and walkways are clear and defined

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand rails are fitted where required and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the centre have accessible/disabled parking and adequate parking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the centre have relevant council signage in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Footpaths are free from cracks and obstructive tree roots that would pose potential hazards to the community

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the centre have adequate bins, stored safely and accessible by Council Waste Management Staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External lighting is in operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all external lighting operational and complete (Missing or broken bulbs?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All fences are secure and free from obstruction, waste, damage, graffiti and is aesthetically to standard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free of visible cracks or damage to building facades (structural or aesthetic)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the windows clean and free from debris with fly screens affixed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guttering is free from debris holes and are connected firmly to the building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for External Facades and Car Park

• Photos for External Facades and Car Park

  Media

Entry, Foyer and Hall Way

• This Section of the audit will cover entry, foyer and hallway of the building.

• Child proof gate is in good working order (self closing) & relevant signage displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All entry doors are in good working order, including locks, security latches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CPR chart current and displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Evacuation information displayed at exit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visitors book available and correctly completed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate signs are displayed (e.g. smoking, allergy aware, health warnings)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lights are in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mains switchboard is accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Skylights are in good order and free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for this area

Room 1

• Room name

• Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs are positioned to advise of safety services (e.g. First Aid Station, Defibrillator, Asthma/Anaphylactic Kits)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting and illuminated exit signs operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are present a utilised in this space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste disposal facilities are provided for all types of waste (e.g. food, paper)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste disposal facilities can cope with all waste generated on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seating is provided that is suitable for the work being carried out<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedures are displayed including telephone numbers of emergency services<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carpeted floors are clean and free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vinyl floors are clean and free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors to outside area operational and lockable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storeroom doors are closed and secured and inaccessible to children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation information displayed at exit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CPR Chart current and displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of natural light and ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cool drinking water is available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes on this area

Storage Room

• Door is operational, including locks, security latches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Store room free of obstruction, waste, damage, graffiti and is aesthetically to standard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free from trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment stored in a neat and organised manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beds and bedding stored neatly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is no obvious physical damage or sighs of excessive stain/load or corrosion on racking systems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height and not over hanging <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for this space

Children's Bathroom

• Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are present and utilised in this space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tiles are clean clear and free of damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets are clean and operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sinks are clean and operational (self closing taps)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Soap is provided and hand drying facilities are available and functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors to outside area operational and lockable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Children's Bathroom

Nappy Change Area

• Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tiles are clean clear and free of damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nappy Bins are present and utilised in this space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydraulic change bench operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nappy change pad free of damage and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Children's bath operational and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nappies and nappy change equipment well stocked and kept in safe manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Soap is provided and hand drying facilities are available and functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cot Room

• Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Room is kept a suitable temperature

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cots are in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• emergency cot is sign posted and in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen

• Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Soap is provided and hand drying facilities are available and seperate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are present and utilised in this space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vinyl floor is clean and free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tiles are clean and un-damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fridge is clean, clear and operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Medication stored appropriately <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Zip Water system is operational with operating instructions displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals securely stored, labeled and with SDS and cabinet sign posted with poisons number

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Knives are secured in a lockable box or cupboard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Contact phone numbers displayed near phone <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe Work Method Statements for equipment are accessible<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaning checklist up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electric kettles to be stored out of children's reach<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Blanket is operational and check is up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid Kit and checklist is up to date and in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cupboards are clean, in good working order and do not contain any miscellaneous utensils

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Food handling procedures followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temperature Logs completed <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Delivery Check Lists completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct and safe food storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fridge and freezer at correct Temperature<br>(Fridge -5, Freezer -18 below)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stacking is stable and maintained at a safe height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CPR chart displayed and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Kitchen

Staff Room

• Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are present and utilised in this space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tables & chairs clean and clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workstations are ergonomically satisfactory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Meal rooms are maintained in a safe and healthy condition and have adequate kitchen facilities<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff fridge is clean and set below 5 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHS noticeboards are well maintained and contain only relevant and current information (WHS Committee, Work Safe sign, WHS Minutes Child Protection Committee)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Staff Room

Outdoor area

• Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor Safety Checklist complete and director sign off completed each week

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CPR chart with emergency details is displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are present and utilised in this space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Artificial grass/softfall is clean and clear and free of damage and meets standard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gates to outside area operational and lockable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gardens and trees are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment safe and well maintained <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hose reel attached to water mains and in good working condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sandpit operational and clean and cover is operational and completely removed when in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shade structure in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Children's drinking water available outdoors at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed equipment in good working order and well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Outdoor Area

Outdoor storage

• Door is operational, including locks, security latches and access panels inaccessible to children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment is stored neatly and safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals securely stored, labeled and with SDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is no obvious physical damage or sighs of excessive strain/load or corrosion on racking systems<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stacking is stable and maintained at a safe height<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good are securely stacked with the heaviest items at the bottom and do not overhang shelves<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free from trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors are clean and not damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walls are clean and free from scuff marks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for space

Storage 1

• Location of storage

• Door is operational, including locks, security latches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment is stored neatly and safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Store room free of obstruction, waste, damage, graffiti and is aesthetically to standard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals securely stored and labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is no obvious physical damage or sighs of excessive stain/load or corrosion on racking systems<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stacking is stable and maintained at a safe height<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Goods are securely stacked with the heaviest items at the bottom and do not overhang shelves<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free from trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• floors are clean and not damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walls are clean and free from scuff marks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for this space

Laundry

• Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space if free of tip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tile floor is clean and free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washing machine is operational, clean and clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dryer is operational, clean and clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toolboxes are stored neatly and correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals securely stored, labeled and with current SDS and cupboard labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant safe work procedures up to date and displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exhaust fan well maintained and operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is no obvious physical damage or sighs of excessive stain/load or corrosion on racking systems<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stacking is stable and maintained at a safe height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Goods are securely stacked with the heaviest items at the bottom and do not overhang shelves<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Laundry

Staff Toilet

• Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Soap is provided and hand drying facilities are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are present a utilised in this space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tiled floor is clean and free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets are clean and free of waste and in working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand washing sink clean and clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shower is operational, clean and clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitary bins are available and changed regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Staff Toilets

Centre Office

• Door is operational, including locks, security laches and access panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal lighting operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space is free of trip, slip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workstations are ergonomically satisfactory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are present a utilised in this space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy items are stored between knee and shoulder height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good are securely stacked with the heaviest items at the bottom and do not overhang shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pest Control report book up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free of vermin, visible pests or other pest control issues.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical outlets have safety plugs when not in use<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Centre Office

Electrical Plant and Equipment

• Inspection, testing and tagging program is current and records maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Defective electrical installations, articles and equipment are tagged as being "Out of Service" until repaired or replaced <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power leads and other electrical plants are in god condition and are all tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access is restricted at or near any area in which there is a risk of exposure of persons to hazards arising from electricity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Main switches / circuit breaker switches are installed , clearly labeled and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety switches are used with portable appliances as required <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All switches and power points are in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Electrical Plant and Equipment

Animals

• Animals are clean and healthy & tanks/cages clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety and health risks are mitigated (allergies)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grounds free of animal waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Animals not near beds, toys and food areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Animals

Fire

• Emergency Procedures are displayed including telephone numbers of emergency services (Including Poisons Information)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Illuminated exit signs and notices are in working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Wardens have been appointed and publicised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Exits and routes are clearly marked, easily identifiable and free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguishers suitable to the type of fire that may occur are available and serviced regularly (Every 6 months)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency bag marked and located as per plan (checklist current)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire blanket in Kitchen

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation plans in every room at each exit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Drill roster table and report up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke Detectors - report up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Fire

First Aid

• Personnel are appropriately trained and appointed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Names of the sites First Aid officers are displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid Kits are sufficient, readily accessible, inspected and properly stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site First Aid Stations is appropriately signposted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Asthma Emergency Kit up to date and correctly stocked and sign posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for First Aid

Hazardous Substances

• SDS are current (expire 5 years from issue date) and readily accessible to any person who may be exposed to the substance and emergency personnel<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous substances signage is adequate for workers, visitors and emergency personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers that retain a hazardous substance are appropriately worded, labeled and designed for the task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work practices with hazardous substances comply with the manufacturers advice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provisions are made for the handling of damaged containers and cleaning spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals kept are on Council's approved chemical list

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Hazardous Substances

Miscellaneous

• All internal areas are clean and neat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All external areas are clean and neat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Ladders are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All ladders have non-slip feet attached and rope on extension ladders are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Metal ladders carry a warning not to use them around electrical conductors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All ladders are stored where they cannot be damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes for Miscellaneous

Audit finalisation

• Final Notes

• Select date

  Date

• Audit completed by

  Sign

• Centre Representative sign off

  Sign