Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Health & Safety Audit

  • Instructions:

    1. Answer the questions with YES, NO or N/A
    2. Add notes, images and actions by clicking on the paperclip icon.
    3. List hazards, comments and observations if applicable.
    4. Complete the audit by providing a digital signature.
    5. Share your report by exporting as PDF, Word, Excel or Web Link.

1. MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT

  • Health & Safety information is readily available and in date

  • Health & Safety policy statement is displayed

2. SAFETY CHECKS

  • Daily checks are taking place - Forklift, Fire Exits are clear and operational, Fire Extinguishers in place, Emergency Lighting is functional.

  • Weekly Checks are taking place - Fire Alarm testing.

  • Monthly Checks are taking place - Emergency Lighting tests.

  • All other checks are up to date - Racking, Annual Inspections etc.

3. HAZARD REGISTER

  • The Hazard Register is available and up to date

  • Hazard Identification are performed and corrective actions are implemented

  • Significant Hazards are assessed and identified

  • Staff members are trained in performing hazard identification, assessing significance and developing controls

  • Schedule in place to monitor significant hazards

  • Hazard identification and controls performed on any new plant, process or materials

  • Signage erected, legible and appropriate (e.g. Emergency, traffic flow, restricted areas, required PPE)

  • Procedure in place to induct or escort visitors

  • Register used or system in place for visitors on site

4. INFORMATION, TRAINING & SUPERVISION

  • Check the newest employee(s) records. Were they inducted?

  • Training plan is available and implemented for health and safety training

  • Training records are maintained

  • There is evidence that task specific training has occurred

  • Current health and safety committee minutes are displayed

  • General health and safety information is displayed

  • Health and safety library stocked with required material

5. ACCIDENT, INCIDENT REGISTER, FIRST AID

  • Incidents are being reported since the beginning of the financial year

  • Investigations are completed

  • Corrective actions are being implemented

  • Corrective actions are fed back into the hazard register

  • First aid personnel appointed and have current certificate

  • First aid kits are available and stocked

6. EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION

  • Health and safety committee members are appointed

  • Health and safety committee meetings are regularly scheduled and held

  • Minutes were taken and available

7. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

  • Emergency plan is current and reflects actual practice

  • Fire Warden(s) and First Aider(s) appointed are current staff members

  • Site map marked with assembly area(s) displayed and current

  • Trial evacuations completed ( should be at least every 6 months)

  • List the date of the Evacuation Trials

  • Trial
  • Evacuation Trial Date

  • There are minutes from the review of the evacuation effectiveness including attendance by staff / staff reps

  • Emergency procedures notice are displayed

Physical Inspection

  • Select the area/s you are inspecting

TOILETS / WASHROOM / LOCKER ROOM

  • Floors are in a safe condition (slip, trip, fall)

  • Areas are clean and tidy

  • All lights are working and lighting is adequate

  • Doors and windows open, close and lock

  • Power points and cords are in safe condition

  • Area is free of evidence of pests

  • Toilets are clean and working

  • Taps, basins, sinks, showers are clean and working

  • Soap and paper / air towels are available

  • Adequate facilities are per head of staff

  • Is the area clear of any other hazards?

  • List other Toilet/Washroom/Locker Room hazards

  • Hazard
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WAREHOUSE / WORKSHOPS / STORES

  • Floors are in a safe condition (slip, trip, fall)

  • All lights are working and lighting is adequate

  • Emergency lighting in place and functional

  • Doors open, close and lock<br>

  • Power points and cords are in safe condition

  • Area is free of evidence of pests

  • Fire hoses, extinguishers are certified

  • Fire hose, extinguisher signage are clean and obvious

  • First aid kit are present, obvious and stocked

  • Taps are working

  • Fire exits are clearly marked and unobstructed

  • Spill kit are accessible and stocked

  • Product are neatly stacked in racking, above 'pick face' is shrink wrapped

  • Is the area clear of any other hazards?

  • List other Warehouse/Coolstores hazards

  • Hazard
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OFFICES & CORRIDORS

  • All lights are working and lighting is adequate

  • Emergency lighting in place and functional

  • Doors and windows open, close and lock

  • Power points and cords are in safe condition

  • Area is free of evidence of pests

  • Fire hoses, extinguishers are certified

  • Fire hose, extinguisher signage are clean and obvious

  • First aid kit are present, obvious and stocked

  • Areas are clean and tidy

  • Workstation ergonomics are adequate

  • Floors are in safe condition (slip, trip, fall)

  • Air conditioning is working (if installed)

  • Fire exits are clearly marked and unobstructed

  • Is the area clear of any other hazards?

  • List other Office & Corridor hazards

  • Hazard
  • undefined

ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS AND COMMENTS

  • List additional observations and comments

  • Observation/Comment
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Signature

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