Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site / Department

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Department Manager / representatives

Health and Safety Systems

  • WHS Policy statement displayed

  • Is incident reporting poster available

  • Is rehabilitation policy available

  • Crisis Management plan current and available. Where is it available to view?

  • JSA record available and current

  • WHS committee member appointed for area

  • WHS minutes available in area

  • Are See Something Say Something posters in Back of House Areas

emergency procedures

  • there are fire extinguisher located in the area ( e.g. Plant rooms, workshop)

  • There are sign showing the location of fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment

  • Firefighting equipment serviced / tagged with in last 6 months

  • Extinguishers appropriate to hazards present in area

  • Emergency evacuation diagram is clear visible

  • Emergency exit signs clearly visible and not obstructed

  • There are no items blocking the fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment

  • Exit doors easily opened from inside

  • Exit path ways clear of obstruction

  • Alarm and communication system in area adequate

  • Are fire doors self closing and closed. have they been inspected in the last 6 months (observe tag on the door near frame)

  • Are all associates aware of emergency / evacuation procedures and know the location of the assembly point

  • Are all sprinkler heads free from obstruction (500mm gap)

  • Are housekeeping standards such that they preven the accumulation of stores, rubbish, combustible or flammable materials

  • Exit lights are working

  • Personnel trained in use of fire fighting equipment in the last 12 month. ( ask PASS method

Prevention of slips, trips and falls

  • electrical leads free from walkways

  • Floors free of water, oil and spills

  • Warning signs have placed around any wet floor

  • Trolleys are stored away from walkways

  • Corridors and doorways are free from clutter

Loading Dock / Bin Room

  • Loading dock is well lit

  • Is there a Traffic Management Plan (TMP)

  • Floors and surfaces are in good condition no cracks or peeling

  • Is there a clear visibility at the entrance of the loading dock for pedestrians and vehicles to enter and exit

  • Clear and adequate warning signage at the loading dock entrance

  • The door to the bin room is in good condition

  • Speed limit signs in the loading dock clearly visible

Electrical

  • Powerpoint's do not have double adapters attached

  • All cords, cables, and sockets have no loose wiring and appear to be in good condition

  • Test and tag guidelines
    - equipment does not move, non-hostile environment e.g. Computers - 5 years
    - guest rooms (except for hairdryer - 12 mths), 2 years
    - portable equipment - e.g. Hot box, vacuum - 12 mths

  • Test and tag inspections is up to date and being completed through hotel. All appliances have a coloured tag attached.

  • Electrical equipment has safety switches and emergency stop buttons

  • Is electrical equipment isolated from elements such as water and sharp edges

  • Lock out / Tag out procedures, danger tags in place

Mobile plant and equipment

  • Plant equipment in good condition

  • Daily safety inspection procedures / checklists completed. (Sighted)

  • Fault reporting. / rectification system in place

  • Operators trained and / or licensed ( sight forklift license)

  • Warning and instructions displayed

  • Warning lights operational

  • Reversing alarm operational

  • Satisfactory operating practices

  • Tyre satisfactory

  • SWP of lifting or carrying equipment displayed

Hazardous substances

  • All gas bottles are upright and secured by chain

  • Is signage visible

  • Can the white ECOLAB SDS a folder be located in the department <br><br>Check 3 random SDS and write down the name of the chemical and the expiry date in the comments

  • Note: safety data sheets (SDS) must be dated within the last 5 years.

  • Is appropriate Personal protective equipment (ppe) available, maintained and used

  • Is the chemicals stored appropriately according to SDS

  • Containers labelled correctly according to SDS

  • Chemical register with SDS Folder

  • Appropriate emergency/first aid equipment- shower, eye bath, extinguishers

Workplace ergonomics

  • Computer equipment is free from visible damage

  • Workstation and seating design acceptable.

  • Ergonomic factor considered in work layout and task design

  • Use of excessive force and repetitive movement minimised

  • Appropriate training provided

Personal protection

  • Employees are provided with PPE

  • PPE being worn by associates, contractors

  • Correct signage at area requiring PPE

Other hazards

  • Are shelves and storage racks secure with no breakages

  • Boxes and heavy objects are stacked on lower shelves

  • WHS signs are in good condition and clearly dispalyed

  • Associates are not moving trolleys around that have been stacked above eye level ( as observers during the inspection

  • Are associates satisfied with quality of air conditioning and thermal comfort

  • Is ventilation appropriate / adequate for type of work being undertaken

  • All restricted are locked and signage Is clearly displayed at the entrance to these areas

Visitor management

  • Visitors wearing passes

  • Visitor log books in order

  • Employees familiar with locations of log books and passes

  • Employees familiar with procedures for escorting guests without passes

Key Security

  • Employees familiar with key control procedures

Manual handling

  • Mechanical aids provided and used

  • Mechanical aids in good working condition

  • JSA's in place for manual handling tasks

  • Risk Assessments conducted for manual handling tasks

  • manual handling controls implemented

First aid

  • Where is the nearest First Aid Cabinets?

  • Who are your nearest First Aid trained associate?

Lighting

  • Adequate and free from glare

  • Lighting clean and efficient

  • Windows clean

  • No flickering or inoperable lights

  • Emergency lighting system operational

Any additional information if required

  • Add media

Sign off

  • Departmental representatives

  • WHS Representative

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