Information
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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Manual Tasks
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Are workers using minimal force/effort to perform the task?
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Are the forces required to perform the task within the physical capacity of the worker?<br> <br>
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If the task is performed for prolonged periods, can it be performed at an easy pace?
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Are workers able to perform the task with their arms close to their body?(i.e. not reaching away from their body or overhead)
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Are workers able to perform the task in an upright, forward facing position? (i.e. not bent over or twisting/turning their back)
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Are workers' necks in a comfortable position when viewing things?
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Are workers able to vary their posture throughout the task?
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Are workers able to perform the task with their wrist and forearm in a comfortable position?
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Are workers protected against vibration when using handheld power tool or driving trucks/forklifts for long periods?
Machinery and Equipment
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Is your machinery regularly serviced and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions?
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Are there lockout, tagout or isolation procedures in place when maintenance is performed?
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Do operators of equipment have the appropriate ticket where necessary?
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Does all equipment have guarding to prevent operators and others accessing hazardous parts?
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Are all operators of equipment trained in how to use it safely?
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Is there adequate workspace around equipment and is it on a stable foundation to prevent it moving during operation?
Slips, Trips and Falls
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Are controls in place to prevent floors from becoming slippery?<br>
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Are all floor surfaces even and undamaged?
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Are ramps and steps clearly marked?
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Are walkways/stairways/ramps kept clear of boxes, rubbish, leads or other trip hazards?
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Are controls in apace to prevent people falling from mezzanine floors or other high areas?
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Are all ladders used stable and in good condition?
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Are all areas well lit?
Personal Security
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Is a security surveillance system being used?
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Are workers trained in dealing with aggressive or violent customers?
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Are support services available to staff who have been involved in an aggressive incident?<br> <br>
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Do cash handling procedures reduce the risk of robbery?
Burns
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Are hot parts of equipment guarded or insulated?
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Is oil manually filtered when it is cold?
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Is a gravity fed chute or automatic oil filtration system used?
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Are fire extinguishers/blankets available?
Heat Stress
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In hot areas, have steps been taken to minimise the amount of heat produced?
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Is cool water made available to employees?
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Are cool, shaded rest areas available for employees?
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Are employees encouraged to wear light-weight, light-coloured and loose fitting clothing in hot areas?
Electrical
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Is electrical equipment inspected and tested by a competent person or connected through a safety switch?
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Are damaged plugs, leads and sockets immediately removed from service?
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Are outlets and other electrical equipment used in wet areas suitable for that type of work?
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Are leads kept away from sources of damage?
Young Workers
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Are young workers supervised closely?
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Are young workers buddies up with experienced workers?
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Are young workers trained how to perform tasks safely?
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Do young workers always work with other staff members?
Chemicals
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Have you obtained a Material Safety Data Sheet for all the chemicals used in your workplace?
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Have you read each MSDS and identified which chemicals are hazardous substances?
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Have you got a register which has a list of the hazardous substances used and a copy of each substance's MSDS?
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Is a copy of each hazardous substance's MSDS available near where it is used?
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Have you done a written risk assessment for each hazardous substance?
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Have you identified ways to prevent people being exposed to hazardous substances and put those controls in place?
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Have you identified any hazardous substances for which you have to provide health surveillance?
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Do all hazardous substance containers have a label showing what is in it?
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Have you given workers using hazardous substances training in how to use those substances safely?
First Aid
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Is a first aid kit available at the workplace?
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Are the first aid kit contents suitable for the types of injuries that may be sustained at your workplace?
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Is the first aid kit regularly checked and items replaced if they are no longer usable?
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Are there trained first-aiders at the workplace?
Emergency Procedures
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Have you identified emergencies that may require an evacuation of the workplace?
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Is there an emergency evacuation procedure?
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Is the evacuation procedure displayed in the workplace?
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Are workers, and anyone else who is going to be at the workplace for extended periods trained in the evacuation procedures?
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Are emergency exits clearly marked and kept free from obstructions?
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Are appropriate fire extinguishers available and regularly inspected?
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Is fire fighting equipment easily accessible?
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Is there a procedure for responding to and recording incidents/injuries?
Workplace Harassment
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Is there a system for workers to report workplace harassment?
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Have managers/supervisors been trained in how to deal with workplace harassment?
Other Issues?
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Signatures
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Site representative signature
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