Workplace Health and Safety Site Inspection

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Vehicle Parking Area and Building Perimeter

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• Landscaping provides minimal hiding places?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Surface of parking area and driveways are free from potholes,<br> cracks and other trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Adequate outdoor lighting is installed and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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External Walkways and Access Points

• Are all pathways clear of barriers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Are there any raised curbs or changes in pathways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Adequate illumination of Walkways , stairways and ramps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Are surfaces anti-slip and cleared of any mould?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Are steps or any change, to levels clearly distinguished!

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Are stairways well lit and is lighting working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Walls gate, and fences in good Order without gaps or protrusions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• DO staff have access to gate keys?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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Vehicles and Tran sport

• Prior to leaving tie Site, drivers check fuel level, and visually inspect the vehicle e. g, tyres ) lights aid indicators .<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• All staff are aware of the motor vehicle policy and procedures and any associated operational guidelines?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Are the site vehicles equipped with first aid kits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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Entrances and Exits

• Are all exits and entrances free from Obstruction?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Are exit doors clearly marked?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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W alkways , Floors and Stairs

• Are stairs, and walkways kept dear of boxes, equipment, cables and other obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Is the tread on stairs in good condition and adequate to Minimise slipping?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A
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• Are handrails adequate and in a good state of repair?<br>

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  No

  N/A
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• Are stairways well lit and is lighting<br> working?<br>

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  No

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Storage Facilities

• Is sufficient storage provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored between mid thigh and shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe means of accessing high shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage equipment in good condition and not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas free from rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is shredded paper being taken off site regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals being stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting/Ventilation/Temperature/Noise

• Does the lighting in the work area allow staff to see their work easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lights in good working order ie no flickering?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances

• Are hazardous substances kept on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous substances properly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a register of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets maintained and stored in a visible location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are all cords, plugs and sockets in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are power boards with safety switches used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power points being overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Staff Amenities

• Are staff toilets in good condition and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is kitchen equipment in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot water taps appropriately marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do kitchens contain fire extinguishers and fire blankets that are accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Offices

• Are chairs and tables stable and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When heaters are on they are kept away from underneath the desk and away from other flammable items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff observing correct office ergonomics including posture, glare from computers etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training and Consultation

• Have all staff signed Safe Working method Statements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site include WH&S as an agenda item at monthly meetings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a random sample of WH&S controls indicate staff are following procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WH&S and Injury Management Information

• Are there any safety posters displayed within the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff know how to report a hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Communication

• Do staff have access to mobile phones when out of the office on work related visits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff using the Travel Schedules calendar?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff report movements to base as per agreed procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working On Other Premises

• Staff working in outreach are made aware of the security and emergency procedures of these premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Security and premises are checked before agreeing to use the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Procedures

• Is an evacuation plan in place and prominently displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are evacuation drills conducted annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can emergency signals and alarms be clearly heard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers easily identified and located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have fire extinguishers been inspected and tagged within the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are new staff shown the location of fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sign on book being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the WH&S and Emergency plans folder contain local procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the reception area have a copy of the bomb threat checklist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Is there a staff member on site that has a current first aid certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff aware of the first Aid Kit location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency contact numbers and the names of First Aiders located near the first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Items

• Are the 12 DSS displayed in reception or the DES consultants office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are disability service pamphlets/posters displayed in reception or the BEST Access Centre?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are CRRS and "How was our service" posters displayed in reception or the BEST Access Centre?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are client survey forms avaiable at reception or BEST Access Centre?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are complaint forms available at reception or BEST Access Centre?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a secure box for completed surveys/complaints to dropped into?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have complaints logged in the Site Complaint Register been forwarded to the HO Feedback Register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A