WHS Site Inspection

• Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Site Location
  Address

• Personnel Involved in inspection

WHS NOTICEBOARD DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING

• WorkSafe NSW “If You Get Injured at Work” Poster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHS Policy Poster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Most recent WHS Meeting Minutes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DISPLAYED NEAR ALL EXITS

• Evacuation plans with fire equipment and exits clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

• Are emergency signals or alarms regularly tested and clearly audible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in place to ensure individuals with special needs are made aware of emergencies and assisted as needed (flashing lights, escort wardens, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a site assessment of risk to workers, clients and visitors been conducted (fire, flood, traffic, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers been provided with procedures for dealing with threatening phone calls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there procedures for managing suspicious mail and threats

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid Kit Poster displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current First Aid Certificate held by First Aid Officer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE

• Nominated Fire Warden in place and displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency drills conducted yearly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Blanket present and sign located above blanket in kitchens

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke detectors and alarms fitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SECURITY

• Adequate locks on all external doors & windows

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Register of who has what keys

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a security system employed on the premises

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If duress alarms are in the workplace, do workers know how to locate and access them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the premises have a duress response plan and if so, have workers been trained in its use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an access control system installed e.g. swipe card

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are security doors operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in place to briefly inform visitors of site risks and point out exits and amenities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are car parks for workers and FACS vehicles secure and safe during and outside of work hours

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Two exits from appropriate interview rooms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor security lights triggered to operate after dark

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FLOORS, AISLES, EXITS

• Entrance/steps in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor coverings in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors, even uncracked, no holes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors clean and not slippery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways free from rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STAIRS AND LANDINGS

• Lighting adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good visual contrast between steps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slip resistant strips on edge (nosing) of steps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails present and at correct height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimal variation between step height and step depth

  Yes

  No

  N/A

INDOOR CLIMATE

• Temperature appropriate for the workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air conditioning filters cleaned regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BATHROOMS/TOILETS

• Adequate toilets for males/female

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets for people with disabilities provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaned regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Well ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Soap and hand towels/driers provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitary facilities provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water taps marked hot and cold or thermostatic mixing valves installed (Bathroom and Kitchen)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

KITCHEN/LUNCH ROOM

• Suitable eating/tea break facilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cooking facilities clean and in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Benches, microwaves, toasters and fridges are clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locked cupboard/drawer for knives and sharps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exhaust fans over cooking units clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti-slip floor surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do kitchens contain fire extinguishers and fire blankets that are accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EQUIPMENT

• Is equipment located away from workstations in open areas, with good ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all lifting and moving equipment in good condition and order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe operating procedures or instruction available for operating equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the procedures/guidelines for laminators, hotplates, etc. to be switched off or unplugged when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers aware of procedures for reporting faulty equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIGHTING

• Lighting in the workplace suitable for the work performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accessible light switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Task lighting provided for detailed work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead lights shielded to minimise glare

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glare minimised in the work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good natural lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency and exit lighting works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

• Work areas kept clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials and equipment stored safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubbish bins emptied regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate container provided for disposing of “sharps”

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DESKS AND WORKSTATIONS

• Are chairs and desks, stable, undamaged and adjustable to suit workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate leg room beneath desks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments completed for all Hazardous Substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Register of hazardous substances kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous substances stored as per MSDS requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedures in place and communicated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers instructed in correct use of hazardous substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals and hazardous substances labelled, in original containers and properly stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STORAGE

• Materials stored in racks or bins wherever possible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise manual handling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors in store areas free from rubbish and packing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Files stored appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

NOISE

• Equipment regularly maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noisy equipment enclosed or isolated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORKPLACE LAYOUT

• Sufficient individual storage space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables secured behind work surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate space between furniture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICITY

• Electrical Equipment tested and tagged in extreme work environments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an electrical equipment register in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plugs, sockets and switches in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No frayed or defective leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate number of power points for the appliances in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Earth leakage protection installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE ENVIRONMENT – GENERAL

• Adequate space for staff and clients

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VEHICLE SAFETY AND PARKING AREA

• Are vehicles in good repair and working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles regularly serviced and records maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits in vehicles present, up to date and appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entrances and exits clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Well drained to prevent flooding and pooling of water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drainage grates in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Direction of traffic well defined

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting installed and operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Intersections and pedestrian areas identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• “No Parking” areas clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parking for drivers with disabilities provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PEDESTRIAN AREAS

• Continuous clear accessible pathway i.e. no barriers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No raised curbs or changes in the pathways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Surface free of holes and projections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Well drained to prevent flooding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate illumination of walkways, stairways and ramps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti-slip surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps and changes of level clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency entrance and exits clear, well defined and lit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WALLS/GATES/FENCES

• In good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Childproof locks fitted where needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SUN PROTECTION

• Adequate protection from sun provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff and clients have access to sun block if needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are encouraged to wear hats

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GAS CYLINDERS

• Stored upright

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored in a dry place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regularly maintained and serviced annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Attachments completed, clean and ready for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date stamped on base of cylinder has not been exceeded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OTHER

• Storage sheds tidy and locked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site Manager

  Sign

• Health & Safety Representative/WHS Committee Member

  Sign

• Other Worker

  Sign