WHS Workplace Assessment Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Access

• Walkways are clearly defined and clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walking surface is maintained to prevent slips, trips and falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand rails are fitted where required and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disabled access is provided and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cleanliness

• Premises are clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste disposal facilities are provided for all types of waste and can cope with all generated waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pest controls are in place (ie; fly screens, baits)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• Toilets are maintained in a safe and healthy condition, are clean and well stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cool drinking water is readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Meals rooms are maintained in a safe and healthy condition and have adequate kitchen facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Atmosphere

• Natural ventilation is used to remove stale air odours (ie; roller doors, windows)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical ventilation is used as necessary to minimise unhealthy breathing conditions (ie; fume extractors, fans)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation where provided in workplaces is working (ie; air conditioning)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Lights are in working order and light fittings and diffusers are maintained in a clean state?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting does not create excessive glare, reflection, flickering or shadows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Illuminated exit signs and notices are in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working Space

• Sufficient working space is provided and maintained in work areas/ stations to work and move around without collisions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment is positioned so that the operator cannot be accidentally bumped or distracted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Plant

• Inspection, testing and tagging program is used, tags are current and records maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switches and power points are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Double adaptors and piggy backs are not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power leads are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stacking and Storage

• Racking and shelving is secure and capable of supporting intended loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets are not overloaded or untidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Goods are securely stacked with the heaviest items at the bottom and do not overhang shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances

• MSDS are current and readily accessible? Where are the MSDS stored (type answer)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers that retain a hazardous substance are appropriately labelled and designed for the purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Names and identities of first aid officers are displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The first aid room/ station is appropriately signposted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits are appropriate, readily accessible, inspected and stocked as according to regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Response

• Emergency procedures are displayed including telephone numbers of emergency services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency wardens have been appointed, trained and identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire exits and routes are clearly marked, easily identifiable and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers suitable to the type of fire that may occur are available, serviced as according to minimum regulations (every 6 months) and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• All materials and equipment can be carried easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical aids such as trolleys, trolley jacks or hoists are used where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers are trained in manual handling techniques and the use of mechanical aids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ergonomics

• Chairs are height and tilt adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Computer hardware (ie; monitor, keyboard) are adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WHS Documentation

• Site WHS rules and signage are displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Comments/ Feedback

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