Work Health and Safety

• Work Health and Safety

• Work Health and Safety

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

1. Health and Safety Systems (All)

• A. WHS policy displayed and current

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• B. Who Represents you displayed

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• C. Emergency procedures in place

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  Not Acceptable

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• D. Record of tool box minutes or team meetings being communicated

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  Not Acceptable

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• E. Safety signs/notices clean and well maintained

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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  Not Applicable

2. Housekeeping (All)

• A. Work areas free from rubbish and obstructions

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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  Not Applicable

• B. Access and egress paths are clear

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• C. Floor surfaces safe and suitable free from slip/trip hazards

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• D. Floor openings covered secured correctly

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• E. Aisles unobstructed and clearly defined

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• F. Adequate lighting

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• G. Vision at corners adequate or mirrors provided

  Acceptable

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3. Office Safety and Ergonomics (All Office areas)

• A. Workstation self-assessment checklist completed

  Acceptable

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• B. Desk and chair suitable for required tasks

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• C. Chairs are easily adjustable (height and back rest)

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  Not Acceptable

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• D. Footrests and document holders available

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• E. Layout of work area is suitable for tasks and reduces bending, twisting or overreaching

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• F. Free standing fittings (eg filing cabinets, bookcases) are secure and stable

  Acceptable

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• G. Laptops only used for short periods or additional ergonomic equipment provided eg workstations provided

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• H. Persons protected from sharp objects eg no sharp or protruding objects from walls or edges

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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4. Electrical (All as applicable)

• A. No broken plugs, sockets or switches

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• B. Electrical leads in good working order (no frayed or defective leads)

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• D. No work near or exposed to electrical equipment

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• E. Electrical tools/equipment, including portable power tools etc and leads:<br>* inspected - in good condition and working order<br>* tested and tagged - record test date<br>* stored safely and appropriately

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• F. No strained leads

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• G. No cable-trip hazards

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  Not Acceptable

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• H. Lock-out procedures/danger tags in place where required

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• I. Safety switch (RCD) if used, record date of last inspection

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• J. Switchboards secured eg doors locked

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• K. No double adapters being used

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  Not Acceptable

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• L. Lights operational (no flickering lights)

  Acceptable

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5. Machinery Plant Equipment and Workbenches (All as applicable)

• A. Adequate work space available

  Acceptable

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• B. Workspace clean and tidy

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• C. Warnings or instructions displayed - manual available

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• D. Non slip mats / flooring for workbenches

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• E. A maintenance register and regular maintenance is in place for equipment and machinery

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• F. Moving parts of all machinery and equipment are guarded

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• G. All machines are fitted with the safety signs and SOPs displayed

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  Not Acceptable

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• H. Start/stop switches clearly identified

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• I. Machine noise and fume level acceptable

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• J. Pre-start checks conducted prior to use and record

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• K. All plant and equipment is safe and maintained in a good state of repair

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6. Chemicals Hazardous and Dangerous Goods (all as applicable)

• A. Chemicals stored in designated area or cupboard (SDS)

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• B. Flammable goods cupboard is self-closing

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• C. Chemical containers clearly labelled, including household chemicals in their original containers

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• D. Ventilation/exhaust systems in storage area

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• E. Protective clothing/equipment available/used

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• F. Chemical storage sign in place

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• G. Spill kits in place/available

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• H. Safety data sheets available for all chemicals classified as hazardous

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• I. Appropriate emergency/first aid equipment shower, eye bath, extinguisher

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• J. Chemical register/manifest developed and easily accessed

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• K. Risk assessment completed for hazardous chemicals

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• L. Bunding available and used in chemical storage area

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7. Stairs Steps Ladders and Landings (all if applicable)

• A. No worn or broken steps, rungs or styles

  Acceptable

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• B. Handrails in good repair

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• C. Clear of obstructions

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• D. Adequate lighting

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• E. Emergency lighting installed

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• F. Non-slip treatments/treads in good condition

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• G. Kick plates (toe boards) where required

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• H. Clear of debris and spills

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• I. Ladders rated and labelled industrial use

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• J. Platform ladders over 2m are fitted with guard rails and kickboards

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• K. Ladders in good state of repair eg no visible cracks in welding, no broken rungs, non-slip feet undamaged

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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8. Personal Protection (All as applicable)

• A. Employees provided with appropriate PPE and PPE is worn

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• B. Employees trained in the use of PPE eg how to put on correctly

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  Not Acceptable

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• C. Regular maintenance checks performed on PPE (eg hard hat replacement dates) hard hats are within the life span set out by AS 1800 (2 yrs)

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• D. Sun protection measures in place (eg sun screen, hats, sunglasses etc provided)

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• E. Correct signage for PPE at access points

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• F. Hard hat areas correctly sign posted

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• G. Hard hats available to visitors on site

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• H. Safety footwear appropriate to the job are worn

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• I. Hearing protection appropriate and being worn

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• J. Eye protection appropriate and being worn

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• K. Hand protection appropriate and being worn

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• L. High visibility clothing is worn

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9. Manual Handling (all as applicable)

• A. Mechanical AIDS provided and used

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• B. Safe systems of work in place where required

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• C. Manual handling controls implemented

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• D. Persons trained in manual handling procedure

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• E. Trolleys in good state of repair

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• F. Trolleys are clean and stored appropriately when not in use

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10. Material Handling and Storage (all areas as applicable)

• A. Site storage areas established

  Acceptable

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• B. Stacks stable

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• C. Heavier or frequently used items are stored at waist height

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• D. Sufficient space for moving stock

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• E. Heights of material safe and accessible

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• F. No sharp edges

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• G. Material stored in racks/bins

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• H. Shelves free of rubbish and dust

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• I. Pallets in good repair

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• J. Racks clear of lights and sprinklers

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• K. Racks not stacked above SWL

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11. Amenities (all as applicable)

• A. Washrooms clean

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• B. Toilets clean

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• C. Meal rooms clean and tidy

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• D. Rubbish bins available covered

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• E. Drinking water supplied

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• F. Running water available in wash room

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• G. Soap and hand washing facility available

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12. First Aid (All as applicable)

• A. Cabinets and contents clean and orderly

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• B. Contents meet requirements for risk level and are in date

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• C. First aiders names displayed on phones

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• D. First aid numbers displayed on phones

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• E. First aiders location and phone number (on site)

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• F. Qualified first aider(s)

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• G. Record of treatment

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13. Fire/Emergency Control (All)

• A. Fire-fighting equipment in place and accessible (eg extinguisher, hose reel or fire blanket) clear of obstruction

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• B. Fire-fighting equipment is serviced (eg date of last inspection is not more than 8 months). <br>Record date of last inspection.

  Acceptable

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• C. Fire equipment location is signed

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• D. Emergency lights and exit signage in place, undamaged and operational

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• E. Exit doors open outwards and pathways clear of obstructions

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• F. Smoking/naked flame restrictions observed

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• G. Flammable goods storage available

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• H. Emergency personnel identified and trained

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• I. Emergency procedures displayed

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• J. Emergency telephone numbers displayed

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• K. Trial evacuations conducted<br>Record date of last evacuation held.

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• L. Telephone threat incident checklist displayed next to the phones

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• M. Occupancy limits to ensure building does not become over crowded

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• N. Duress alarms/panic buttons installed are routinely tested? Is this testing recorded?

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14. External Environment

• A. Boundary security fences/gates in good condition

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• B. Council/staff vehicles and plant, not directly involved in work activities, are parked clear of work activities and public throughfares

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• C. Customer parking bays well marked/signed

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• D. Public safety signage in place, in good condition, legible and positioned appropriately (eg speed signs, unauthorised access etc)

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  Not Acceptable

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• E. Are roadways and pathways in good condition and clear of obstructions or debris

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  Not Acceptable

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• F. Gas bottle storage area secured, in good condition and clear of obstructions or debris

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15. Canteen/Kitchen Area

• A. Are all utensils, equipment and stock stored adequately

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• B. Are utensils inspected and maintained for wear and tear

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• C. Are workbenches in good repair and clean

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• D. Do stoves/ovens have isolation device

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• E. Are stoves/ovens kept in good working order, regularly cleaned, inspected and maintained

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• F. Microwave kept in good working order, regularly cleaned, inspected and maintained

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  Not Acceptable

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• G. Cold room doors can be opened from the inside without a key and fitted with a bell (bell operational)

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• H. There is adequate lighting and a light switch available in the cold room

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• I. Cold room and fridges kept in good working order, regularly cleaned, inspected and maintained

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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16. Other (if applicable)

• A. Wheelchair lift checked in accordance with manufacturers recommendations

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• B. Stage curtains made from flame retarded material (check label on bottom of curtain)

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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• C. Are all stage lights secured and in good repair

  Acceptable

  Not Acceptable

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  Not Applicable