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WHS Fundamentals (NSW Checklist Template) V.27FEB2023
WHS Fundamentals (NSW Checklist Template) V.27FEB2023
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WHS Fundamentals (NSW Checklist Template) V.27FEB2023

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    Work Safety Systems Pty Ltd
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Executive Summary

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Summary of main issues and actions required

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION

  • Is the current WHS Policy displayed?

  • How are the roles and responsibilities for WHS communicated to workers?

  • Do workers understand high risk activities associated with their role?

  • Do workers feel that they are consulted and participate in the improvement of WHS practices and management systems? (OHS Act 2004 s.35. WHS Act 2011 s.47)

  • Other Comments?

INCIDENTS AND RETURN TO WORK

  • Do workers know how to report a hazard/incident?

  • Do Managers and workers feel that hazard and incident reports are well managed? Closed out?

  • Have workers been consulted on incident investigations?

  • Are managers aware of their responsibilities with regard to Return to Work case management? NSW Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act (1998)

  • If you are injured poster displayed?

  • Other Comments?

OFFICE WORK AREAS

  • Good ergonomic practices.

  • Condition of filing cabinets?

  • Condition of chairs (Five star bases.)

  • Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  • Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  • Walkways are clear?

  • Items appropriately stored, heavy items on lower shelves, no risk of items falling out?

  • Other Comments?

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

  • Is an emergency management plan (EMP) available and reflective of the site location, ground conditions and the type of works to be undertaken? ( NSW s.49. WHS Reg 2011 s.43)

  • Emergency alarm system functioning correctly and tested?

  • Emergency exit lighting operable and exit doors accessible?

  • Emergency contact names and numbers displayed?

  • Assembly area signage in place?

  • Other Comments?

FIRE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

  • Are there suitable fire extinguishers on site, serviced in last six months & tag stamped?

  • Is fire equipment accessible (not blocked)

  • AS 1851.1 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment e.g. hot work minimum 4.5kg

FIRST AID AND MEDICAL First aid in the workplace

  • Is there a qualified first aid person on site? (one first aid person for up to 25 workers for high risk work) (WHS Reg 2011 s.42)

  • First aider accessible on each shift?

  • Do all first aiders have current certificates?

  • Relevant Workers aware of location of first aid kits (FAK’s)

  • First Aider information displayed.

  • FAK’s appropriate for the workplace, regularly inspected and items within expiry date?

  • Do company vehicles have FAK’s ? Are they regularly inspected?

  • Other Comments?

BUILDING SAFETY

  • Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  • Entry and walkways kept clear?

  • Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  • Stair and risers kept clear?

  • Other Comments?

MEZZANINE FLOOR

  • Are railings in good condition?

  • Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  • Other Comments?

EXTERIOR BUILDING

  • Are footpaths in good condition?

  • Loading area clean and tidy

  • Directional, Speed limit, access signage

  • Other Comments?

WORK ENVIRONMENT & AMENITITES

  • Adequate lighting where tasks undertaken (WHS Reg 2011 s.40)

  • Is there adequate ventilation?

  • Is the air conditioning/ heating unit regularly cleaned?

  • Are there provisions for smoking and non-smoking workers?

  • Kitchen/lunch room facilities available?

  • Are toilet facilities adequate and well maintained? (WHS Reg 2011 s.41)

  • Other Comments?

TRAFFIC MANANAGEMENT

  • Is there a Traffic Management Plan in place on this site? and implemented?

  • Are workers aware of traffic management controls and no go zones?

  • Have mobile plant/equipment movements and pedestrian movements been separated?

  • Is there safe pedestrian access around and within work areas?

  • Are public areas / restricted areas clearly marked for visitors

  • Other Comments?

WAREHOUSE STORAGE

  • SWL of storage visibly marked and adhered to?

  • Secured to the floor or wall as required?

  • Racks and pallets in good condition and Regularly inspected?

  • Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  • Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  • Pallets, storage racks stacked safely?

  • Enough room to safely access storage?

  • Other Comments?

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • Safety switches installed?

  • Outlets are not overloaded / No double adapters in use?

  • Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  • No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  • No power leads across walkways?

  • No frayed or damaged leads?

  • No strained leads?

  • Portable power tools in good condition?

  • Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  • Procedures in place for regular visual inspection?

  • Cleanliness of appliances and work areas

  • Do the machines/tools on site have guards/handles fitted as per manufacturer’s recommendations? (e.g. grinder, circular saw)

  • Are electrical leads, plugs & power tools in good condition & are they tested & tagged three(3) monthly?

  • Is electrical work is carried out by an appropriately licensed individual

  • Other Comments?

MOBILE PLANT & EQUIPMENT

  • Are risk assessments done for all mobile plant? (OHS Reg 2017 - s.98. WHS Reg 2011 - s.179)

  • Assess risks associated with: plant overturning, things falling on the operator, the operator being ejected, the plant colliding with any person or thing, mechanical failure of pressurised elements of the plant that may release fluids that pose a risk to health and safety have been identified and managed. (OHS Reg 2017 - s.109. WHS Reg 2011 - s.214)

  • SOPs available for work that includes the use of powered mobile plant?

  • Do plant operators have appropriate licences for licensed work? <br> - Forklift operation<br> - Operators of plant used to lift or suspend a load hold the appropriate high-risk work licence? <br>(OHS REG 2017 – Reg 128, Sched 3. WHS Reg 2011 - s.81 Sched 3.)

  • Are Daily Safety Check log books for machinery being completed? record daily inspections, defects and repairs? (OHS REG 2017 – Reg 106. WHS Reg 2011 - s.213)

  • Does mobile plant no equipment have: reverse alarm, rotating light and reversing cameras? <br>OHS REG 2017 – Reg 110 / NSW WHS Reg cl 212 & 218

  • Are workers wearing high visibility clothing in the vicinity of traffic/mobile plant?

  • Are processes in place to ensure workers do not use personal electronic devices (e.g. mobile phones, phone earpieces or music players) when working near mobile plant, traffic or a site transit route.

  • Is plant not in use switched off & key removed? <br>(OHS REG 2017 – Reg 107. WHS Reg 2011 - s.207)

  • Are Safety zones established when workers could be at risk from the operation of powered plant including from trucks loading/unloading?

  • Note - Safety zones should be clearly marked, have signed vehicle entry/exits and be adequately lit if working in the dark.

  • Is maintenance, inspection, and testing carried out by a competent person? (OHS REG 2017 – Reg 106. WHS Reg 2011 - s.213)

  • Are records of all tests, inspections, maintenance, commissioning, decommissioning, dismantling, and alteration of each item of plant available. (OHS REG 2017 – Reg 123. WHS Reg 2011 - s.204)

  • Is a system in place to ensure that damaged or out of service plant are identified and removed from service? <br>(OHS REG 2017 – Reg 107. WHS Reg 2011 - s.210)

  • Managing Risk of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice 2013, 6. Keeping Records

  • Other Comments?

MACHINERY

  • Are machines kept clean & free of waste materials?

  • Are the floors around machines suitable (clear of clutter, trip hazards, spills etc?)

  • Sufficient room for required operations?

  • Adequate lighting (including task lighting)

  • Safety guards in place to prevent access to danger areas of plant?

  • Safety guards functional, inspected and tested?

  • E-stops are present and located in accessible areas and tested?

  • Machine controls are labelled clearly and correctly?

  • Noise levels controlled?

  • Operators trained in machine operation and SWPs? Records maintained?

  • Are Lock-out /Tag-out procedures implemented and followed?

  • Are annual (minor) and 10 yearly (major) inspections carried out on vehicle hoists?

  • Other Comments?

WORKSHOP

  • Are controls in place for the movement of heavy items within the workshop environment (eg. hoists, trolleys etc)?

  • Are controls in place for awkward and sustained postures such as crouching?

  • Are controls in place to protect workers against vibration when using powered equipment for long periods?

  • All hoists, trolley jacks serviced and maintained as per AS/NZS 2615 & 2550.9 and records kept Note: All lifting devices must display load capacity?

  • Minimum 600mm clearance provided between hoists and other equipment?

  • Compressors inspected and serviced regularly – guards attached where applicable?

  • Guards fitted to equipment where required, ie bench grinders, compressor pulleys, etc?

  • All tyre machines / balancers / hoists anchored into the ground?

  • Waste oils and other products disposed of appropriately – spill kit available?

  • Are tyre inflation cages used?

  • What mechanical aids (such as bead breakers) are being used? Is training provided? SOP's available?

  • Is equipment used ONLY for it's intended purpose?

  • Are compressors visually inspected for rusting/pitting carried out at least every two years and internal inspections at least every 4 years?

  • Parts stored in appropriate areas with racking, shelves, (off the floor)?

  • No goods stored on top of internal offices/buildings unless designed for load bearing purposes (false ceilings)?

  • All Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM’s) handled appropriately as per Regulator Guidance Material? NSW Code of Practice : How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace

  • No electrical equipment used in ‘wet’ areas of workshop?

  • Other Comments?

LADDERS

  • Are all ladders Industrial strength?

  • Are ladders in good condition?

  • If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  • Used according to instructions?

  • For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  • Ladders are not used to access heights when higher order controls should be used?

  • Fixed access ladders secured to prevent unauthorised access?

  • Other Comments?

HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS

  • The risks to health and safety associated with any hazardous manual tasks have been identified and managed? <br>(OHS Reg 2017 s.26 NSW WHS Reg 2011 cl.60)

  • Risk Assessments completed where required?

  • Are relevant workers trained in controls? <br> (OHS Reg 2017 s.27. WHS Reg 2011 s.39)

  • Are documented procedures in place for risk controls?

  • Other Comments?

CHEMICAL SAFETY

  • Is a Hazardous Chemical Register complete and available for the site? (OHS Reg 2017 s.162. WHS Reg 2011 s.346)

  • Are Current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) obtained for all chemicals (within 5-year issue date)? (OHS Reg 2017 s.156. WHS Reg 2011 s.344)

  • Are SDS stored in accessible location, which is known to relevant workers?

  • All containers appropriate for chemical type and labelled correctly? (OHS Reg 2017 s.158. WHS Reg 2011 s.342)

  • Is required PPE provided and being worn?

  • Is adequate ventilation provided?

  • Are gas cylinders stored outdoors or in well-ventilated areas?

  • Note: All cylinders should be stored and secured in an upright position and if filled with flammable gas, at least five metres from any source of ignition.

  • Other Comments?

NOISE & DUST

  • The risks to health and safety associated with noise at the workplace have been identified and managed?<br>(OHS Reg 2017 s.32. WHS Reg 2011 s.57-59)

  • Workers are not exposed to noise in excess of the exposure standard for noise? (OHS Act 2004 s.22)

  • Workers must not be exposed to noise louder than 85dB(A) over eight exposure hours or 140dB(C) at any time. These limits are referred to as the exposure standard (OHS Reg 2017 s.32. WHS Reg 2011 s.56)

  • Are workers wearing appropriately rated hearing protection?

  • Hearing tests conducted for all workers every 2 years, and records and follow up medical consultation available to them? <br>(OHS Act 2004 s.22)

  • Is there excess dust?

  • If yes, are there controls in place to prevent dust being created? <br>

  • Is appropriate respiratory protection being worn?

  • Other Comments?

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

  • Suitable procedures implemented on the use, storage, cleaning, maintenance and replacement of PPE? (WHS Reg 2011 s.44-47)

  • Are site workers wearing personal protective equipment whilst doing tasks that require it to be worn (e.g. dust masks, gloves, eye &/or ear protection)?

  • Are supervisors and site workers wearing UV protective equipment / clothing / sunscreen?

  • Is PPE readily accessible to all relevant workers?

  • Is PPE stored correctly?

  • Is there adequate signage regarding when and where to wear PPE?

  • Other Comments?

HOUSEKEEPING

  • Are housekeeping inspections conducted?

  • Bins located at suitable points around site?

  • Bins emptied regularly?

  • Recycling Program in place?

  • Pest controls in place – fly screens and pest treatments where necessary

  • Areas clear of trip hazards?

  • All areas clean and tidy?

  • Other Comments?

CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT

  • Is there a contractor management process?

  • Are records such as contract details, licences, insurance certificates etc. maintained?

  • Are contractors included in the induction process?

  • Are Contractor Assessment forms been completed for all subcontractors?

  • Other Comments?

OTHER HAZARDS

  • Other items that need to be addressed

COVID 19

  • Is there an up to date Covid Management Plan?

  • Are Covid-19 controls in place and being adhered to?

  • Other Comments?

SUMMARY

  • Summary

Appendix

  • If you are injured at work

WHS Fundamentals (NSW Checklist Template) V.27FEB2023
KAUSHALYA ARNOTT

WHS Fundamentals (NSW Checklist Template) V.27FEB2023

WHS Fundamentals

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