WORK PLACE INSPECTION

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Are all actions from previous inspections completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are WHS safety management system documents accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incident/accident reporting procedures available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are immediately visible safety risks which workers may be exposed to being addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety signs visible and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is information of the emergency team clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Entry and Exits

• Are all doorways, walkways and floor surfaces in good condition, non-slip, free of any tripping hazards as well as being clear of any obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit signs clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exits and passageways free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ramps and/or stairways in good repair and free from hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails on stairways sturdy and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do vehicle entrances and exits have clear vision to other vehicles and pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the car park area marked well (e.g. signs, arrows, one way) to minimise the risk of injury from vehicle movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do door locks operate correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways and shelving adequate width for user access? e.g. wheelchairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the environment clean and tidy (free of slip/trip hazards)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the workplace and any amenities (e.g. kitchen, toilet) kept in a clean and hygienic state?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lockers or lockable drawers provided for personal belongings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where dining facilities are available, can the space accommodate all persons likely to be eating during meal breaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dining facility chairs in good condition “ without any obvious damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hygienic means of sanitary disposal available and maintained for female workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers have access to running water or an adequate supply of clean water along with soap and hand drying facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there access to an adequate supply of clean drinking water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do facilities provide a refrigerator, sink and facility for boiling water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the office chairs have at least a 5-point base?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do task chairs provide appropriate support to the lower back (lumbar region)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the seat height and lumbar support of office task chairs be adjusted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all chairs used on smooth surfaces (i.e. non- carpeted areas) either have friction castor wheels or no wheels at all?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space for work to be carried out at a desk, if required? (clear of rubbish)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment and furniture maintained in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all workers completed an ergonomic assessment, if required? (office location only)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage space adequate, in good condition and being used safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are filing cabinets, shelves and cupboards secured and safe from tipping over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access adequate around stacked/stored materials/areas kept free of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate supply of clean air (e.g. ventilation or system for heating/cooling)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do air-conditioning filters/vents appear clean and free from dust and dirt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external areas within the confines of the site safe and free from hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the gates and fences in good repair and free from hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area ramps and/or stairs and handrails in good repair and free of slip/trip/fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the power supply protected by fixed RCD (safety switch)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no, are portable RCDs used/supplied? If in doubt, ensure you use portable RCDs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the electrical test and tagging within the testing date ranges? (e.g. look for dates on tags)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical equipment in visibly safe condition? (e.g. no exposed wiring)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads/computer cabling properly secured which prevents any tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power points and switches free from visible damage or fault?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cords kept clear of water and water outlets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power boards used instead of double adaptors or 'piggy back' plugs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all identification points on electrical switches (e.g. power points, light switches) legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire systems in place (extinguishers, blankets, alarms, detectors, hoses)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a written emergency plan covering relevant emergency situations with clear emergency procedures accessible to everyone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an Emergency Evacuation Diagram with emergency contact details current and appropriately displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan illustrate the location of fire protection equipment, emergency exits and assembly points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there fire extinguishers with test tags indicating they have been checked in the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the fire extinguishers show they are fully charged (green in gauge)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers and hoses free from obstruction and do they have signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are you able to hear alarms when activated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency drills carried out regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit doors identified, open easily from inside and clear from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are normal light fittings operational (e.g. not flickering)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting provided adequate and appropriate for the tasks performed by every person at work and safe movement around the site (natural and artificial)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all overhead fittings secure and not at risk of falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Emergency Exit lights (if installed) operating correctly? (i.e. not flickering and fully lit)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual handling aids (e.g. sack trucks, trolleys etc) available where there is an identified need and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the manual handling aids suitable for the needs or task performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the manual handling aids maintained in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers working at this location aware of who is the trained first aider?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a first aid kit in an easily accessible and prominent place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage that shows the specific location of and direction to, the first aid kit(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents of the first aid kit complete, in good order and within expiry dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence that the first aid kit(s) are regularly maintained and replenished as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the contents of the kit accounted for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can you access emergency contact details within the vicinity of the first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all work owned vehicles contain a first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where there is a defibrillator available is it, clearly marked and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have likely infection hazards been identified and risk controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If installed, are deluge showers or eye wash facilities regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers have access to (D/N) High Visibility Safety Vests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety glasses and ear protection available and in good condition/replaced where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where equipment has an expiry date is it within date? (e.g. safety helmets etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is issued PPE regularly cleaned and/or replaced, maintained and stored in good condition? (e.g. high visibility garments, specialist air respirators, heavy duty leather gloves etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE provided appropriate for the nature of the particular hazard and work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sunscreen 30+UV provided to workers required to work outdoors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs to identify clearly where PPE is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate safety equipment available to allow workers to work at heights? (e.g. step ladders that meet Australian Standards)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the appropriate equipment maintained correctly and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment stored in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step stools of solid construction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trolleys and lifting aids available to assist with manual handling and are these in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items of plant to be used in serviceable condition and safe (not damaged, SOPs in place, guards in place, emergency stops in place, etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clearly identified and adequate work space around machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand tools (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic) properly maintained, stored and tested, in serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cranes/hoists in safe condition (marked with safe loads, controls and isolators clearly marked, sling ropes in good condition, warning devices functioning)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are forklift trucks and other powered mobile plant in good condition (safe working loads, controls, alarm, warning lights and licensed operators)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lock out, tag out procedures used to identify and isolate plant that is unsafe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a chemical register available for all chemicals kept in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety data sheets (SDS) available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas cylinders safe (properly secured, not freestanding, signed, separate from other gases where required, gauges fitted with flashback arrestors etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical containers clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed air outlets marked with warning notices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are arrangements in place to handle hazardous/chemical waste and general rubbish separately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the appropriate signage posted to indicate where flammable/explosive materials are stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have steps been taken to identify and manage asbestos? (signage, register) Note: A register is not required where the workplace was constructed after 31/12/2003 or if no asbestos has been identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have risk assessments been completed on all hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available and in close proximity to usage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does anyone have to raise their voices to be heard because of background noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers protected from exposure to excessive noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hearing protectors in good condition and used in identified areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all high noise areas been identified and display signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Abrasive Blasting - within the business or tasks performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined spaces - within the business or tasks performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Demolition Work - within the business or tasks performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavation Work - within the business or tasks performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Psychological wellbeing evaluation and monitoring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stevedoring (ships and wharf) - within the business or tasks performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spray paining and powder coating - within the business or tasks performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding Processes - within the business or tasks performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work health and safety consultation, co-operation and co-ordination

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working remote or Isolated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workzone Traffic Management - within the business or tasks performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A