Information

  • Document No.

  • Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Site Location
  • Personnel Involved in inspection

WHS NOTICEBOARD DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING

  • WorkCover “If You Get Injured at Work” Poster

  • WHS Policy Poster

  • Most recent WHS Meeting Minutes

DISPLAYED NEAR ALL EXITS

  • Evacuation plans with fire equipment and exits clearly marked

FIRST AID

  • Nominated First Aid Officer (where site has 20 or more resident staff)

  • First Aid Kit in a safe, accessible and known location

  • First Aid Kit Poster displayed

  • Current First Aid Certificate held by First Aid Officer

FIRE

  • Nominated Fire Warden in place

  • Emergency drills conducted yearly

  • Fire Blanket present and sign located above blanket in kitchens

  • Smoke detectors and alarms fitted

  • Accessible, uncluttered and able to be opened fire exits with appropriate signage

  • Fire extinguishers located/accessible appropriate to risk and inspected with date stamp for compliance

HAZARDS AND REGISTER OF INJURIES

  • Accessible Hazard Report Forms

  • Accessible WHS Incident Report & Investigation Forms

WHS SITE INSPECTIONS

  • Site WHS Site Inspection conducted 6 monthly

SECURITY

  • Adequate locks on all external doors & windows

  • Register of who has what keys

  • Alarm system provided

  • Duress alarms in appropriate interview rooms

  • Two exits from appropriate interview rooms

  • Valuable items such as cash and video players are stored when not in use, e.g. hidden safes

  • Areas inside and around the organisation where an aggressor could hide have been identified

  • Outdoor security lights triggered to operate after dark

FLOORS, AISLES, EXITS

  • Entrance/steps in good order

  • Floor coverings in good repair

  • Floors, even uncracked, no holes

  • Floors clean and not slippery

  • All entrances, doorways and stairs kept clear at all times

  • Walkways free from rubbish

STAIRS AND LANDINGS

  • Lighting adequate

  • Good visual contrast between steps

  • Slip resistant strips on edge (nosing) of steps

  • Handrails present and at correct height

  • Minimal variation between step height and step depth

INDOOR CLIMATE

  • Temperature appropriate for the workplace

  • Air conditioning filters cleaned regularly

  • Air quality acceptable, e.g. free of fumes and smells, replacement frequency adequate

BATHROOMS/TOILETS

  • Adequate toilets for males/female

  • Toilets for people with disabilities provided

  • Cleaned regularly

  • Well ventilated

  • Soap and hand towels/driers provided

  • Sanitary facilities provided

KITCHEN/LUNCH ROOM

  • Suitable eating/tea break facilities

  • Stock/food is stored appropriately i.e. refrigerated

  • Cooking facilities clean and in good order

  • Benches clean

  • Locked cupboard/drawer for knives and sharps

  • Exhaust fans over cooking units clean

  • Anti-slip floor surfaces

LIGHTING

  • Lighting in the workplace suitable for the work performed

  • Accessible light switches

  • Task lighting provided for detailed work

  • Overhead lights shielded to minimise glare

  • Faults such as flickering globes, blown globes replaced/repaired immediately

  • Glare minimised in the work area

  • Good natural lighting

  • Emergency and exit lighting works

HOUSEKEEPING

  • Work areas kept clean and tidy

  • Materials and equipment stored safely

  • Rubbish bins emptied regularly

  • Workers provided with personal protective equipment for cleaning e.g. gloves

  • Appropriate container provided for disposing of “sharps”

  • Procedures in place to ensure that any accidental spills or leakages are immediately cleaned up

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

  • Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous substances (Not including domestically supplied items, e.g. products sourced form Coles, Woolworths, etc.)

  • Risk Assessments completed for all Hazardous Substances

  • Register of hazardous substances kept

  • Hazardous substances stored as per MSDS requirements

  • Emergency procedures in place and communicated

  • Workers instructed in correct use of hazardous substances

STORAGE

  • Materials stored in racks or bins wherever possible

  • Storage designed to minimise manual handling

  • Floors in store areas free from rubbish and packing

  • Files stored appropriately

NOISE

  • Equipment regularly maintained

  • Noisy equipment enclosed or isolated

WORKPLACE LAYOUT

  • Sufficient individual storage space

  • Cables secured behind work surface

  • Adequate space between furniture

ELECTRICITY

  • Electrical Equipment tested and tagged in extreme work environments

  • Plugs, sockets and switches in good repair

  • No frayed or defective leads

  • Adequate number of power points for the appliances in use

  • Earth leakage protection installed

OFFICE ENVIRONMENT – GENERAL

  • Adequate space for staff and clients

VEHICLE PARKING AREA

  • Entrances and exits clearly marked

  • Surface of parking area and driveways free from potholes and cracks

  • Well drained to prevent flooding and pooling of water

  • Drainage grates in good order

  • Direction of traffic well defined

  • Traffic and speed restrictions signs clearly defined and free from obstructions

  • Adequate lighting installed and operational

  • Intersections and pedestrian areas identified

  • Potential vehicle damage areas, corners, guardrails and entrances effectively marked

  • “No Parking” areas clearly identified

  • Parking for drivers with disabilities provided

PEDESTRIAN AREAS

  • Continuous clear accessible pathway i.e. no barriers

  • No raised curbs or changes in the pathways

  • Surface free of holes and projections

  • Well drained to prevent flooding

  • Adequate illumination of walkways, stairways and ramps

  • Anti-slip surfaces

  • Steps and changes of level clearly identified

  • Emergency entrance and exits clear, well defined and lit

WALLS/GATES/FENCES

  • In good order

  • Childproof locks fitted where needed

SUN PROTECTION

  • Adequate protection from sun provided

  • Staff and clients have access to sun block if needed

  • Staff are encouraged to wear hats

GAS CYLINDERS

  • Stored upright

  • Stored in a dry place

  • Secured to the wall/trolley by a chain or leather strap

  • Regularly maintained and serviced annually

  • Attachments completed, clean and ready for use

  • Date stamped on base of cylinder has not been exceeded

OTHER

  • Storage sheds tidy and locked

  • Gardens are in good order – debris, fallen branches removed lawns mowed regularly

  • Gardens are free of sharp objects (broken glass, metal, wood splinters, needles etc)

  • Containers provided for smokers (if smoking area is allowed)

  • Play equipment safe (check with child care agencies to identify criteria)

Close Out

  • Site Manager

  • Health & Safety Representative/WHS Committee Member

  • Other Worker

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