WHSAUD012 Slips Trips and Falls Audit Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Internal Spaces

• Are walkways clear of materials and other obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces in good condition? (ie no frayed carpet or cracked tiles)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mats at the entrances in good condition with edges lying flat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in place to immediately clean up spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wet floor signs/ cleaning in progress signs available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate in pedestrian areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is routine cleaning (mopping) scheduled at a time to minimise risk to residents and staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from cords?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps and step noses in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are team members wearing appropriate footwear to reduce risk of slip, trip and fall injuries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drainage adequate in wet areas (eg . pool)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate provisions in place to prevent slips and falls in wet areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outside

• Are there potholes, broken paths, cracks, gaps or raised areas because of tree roots or other damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there plant growth (eg moss) over paths and walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are team members at risk of falling from a vehicle (eg ride-on -mowers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A