WHS INSPECTION CHECKLIST

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site / Department

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Department Manager / representatives

Health and Safety Systems

• WHS Policy statement displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Incident reporting policy available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• rehabilitation policy available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• crisis Management plan current and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• JSA record available and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHS committee member appointed for area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHS minutes available in area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

emergency procedures

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Firefighting equipment serviced / tagged with in last 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers appropriate to hazards present in area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation diagram is clear visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit signs clearly visible and not obstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit path ways clear of obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm and communication system in area adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kitchen ducts and hoods cleaned periodically

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit lights are working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Prevention of slips, trips and falls

• electrical leads free from walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors free of water, oil and spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs have placed around any wet floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trolleys are stored away from walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corridors and doorways are free from clutter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Loading Dock / Bin Room

• Loading dock is well lit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Traffic Management Plan (TMP)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear and adequate warning signage at the loading dock entrance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The door to the bin room is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Speed limit signs in the loading dock clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Powerpoint's do not have double adapters attached

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment has safety switches and emergency stop buttons

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mobile plant and equipment

• Plant equipment in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fault reporting. / rectification system in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning and instructions displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning lights operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reversing alarm operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Satisfactory operating practices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyre satisfactory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWP of lifting or carrying equipment displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous substances

• All gas bottles are upright and secured by chain

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chemicals stored appropriately according to SDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers labelled correctly according to SDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical register with SDS Folder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace ergonomics

• Computer equipment is free from visible damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workstation and seating design acceptable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ergonomic factor considered in work layout and task design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of excessive force and repetitive movement minimised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate training provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal protection

• Employees are provided with PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE being worn by associates, contractors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct signage at area requiring PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other hazards

• Are shelves and storage racks secure with no breakages

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Boxes and heavy objects are stacked on lower shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHS signs are in good condition and clearly dispalyed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Visitor management

• Visitors wearing passes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visitor log books in order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees familiar with locations of log books and passes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees familiar with procedures for escorting guests without passes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Key Security

• Employees familiar with key control procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual handling

• Mechanical aids provided and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical aids in good working condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• JSA's in place for manual handling tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments conducted for manual handling tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• manual handling controls implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First aid

• Where is the nearest First Aid Cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who are your nearest First Aid trained associate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Adequate and free from glare

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting clean and efficient

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No flickering or inoperable lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting system operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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