Workplace Inspection Checklist and Action Plan

  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Fire and Emergency

  • Are all access and exit points readily accessible (clear paths of egress and no locks restricting them)?

  • Are emergency exit points clearly marked and in the location shown on the evacuation diagram for the workplace?

  • Are emergency procedures available for all employees to access?

  • Where installed, is fire safety equipment e.g. fire extinguisher/blanket accessible and in their designated location?

  • Are illuminated directional exit lights operational, and positioned to lead occupants to their nearest exit from any area of the building?

  • Where installed, have fire extinguishers been inspected within the last six months?

  • Is there a designated ECO Team for the workplace?

  • Has the ECO received training in the past 6 months (face-to-face or online)?

  • Has the emergency evacuation plan been tested within the last 12 months?

  • Where installed, can the alarm be heard in all areas?

  • Has a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan been completed for all staff with special needs (e.g. pregnancy, mobility, visual or hearing impairments) and is it up to date?

First Aid

  • Are the names and locations of the First Aid Officers clearly displayed and in date?

  • Are employees aware of how to report and incident through enableHR?

  • Is the First Aid Kit accessible in an uncluttered location and a sign installed to display its location?

  • Is the First Aid Kit stocked as per the items listed in the 'First Aid and Supply List' and are all items in date?

Housekeeping and Layout

  • Is the work area tidy, organised and free of trip hazards

  • Are all points of entry, exit and walkways free of obstructions?

  • Are floor surfaces, including stairs, clean and in good condition?

  • Are all handrails secure?

  • Are drawers and filing cabinets closed when not in use?

  • Is the work area free of unsecured sharp edges or surfaces that could cause injury in the course of routine workplace activity?

  • Is there adequate systems in place for regular waste disposal?

  • Are cleaning agents labelled and stored safely?

  • Are items stored safely and securely, to ensure they are not a risk of falling, creating a trip hazard or manual handling injury?

General Environment

  • Are the lights installed in the work area all operating?

  • Can natural light be controlled with blinds or other means?

  • Are all ventilation systems installed in the work area operational?

  • Is the area around photocopiers and printers ventilated?

  • Where installed, are the airconditioning and/or heating systems operational?

  • Is the working environment free of distracting or loud noise?

  • Is the workplace free of any leaks, wet spots, dampness, or odours from plumbing or weather events?

Amenities

  • Are toilet areas clean and stocked appropriately?

  • Are water, soap and hand drying facilities available?

  • Are kitchen areas kept clean?

Electrical

  • Are all plugs, sockets, power boards and cords in working order (i.e cords not frayed etc.) and secured to avoid trip hazards?

  • Have all double adaptors and 'piggy back' plugs been removed?

  • Is electrical equipment test and tagged current?

  • If power boards are in use, do they have overloading protection?

  • Are there any extension leads on the floor?

Manual Handling

  • Are items stored safely and securely, to ensure they are not at risk of falling?

  • Are heavy or bulky items stored at waist height or below?

  • Are frequently used items stored between knee and shoulder height?

  • Does the workplace have adequate storage facilities?

  • Have all employees who undertaken tasks involved in manual handling been provided training?

Psychosocial

  • Have all employees and volunteers been inducted into the workplace?

  • Do all employees have a clear understanding of the duties and expectations of their role?

  • Have all employees completed the enableHR online bullying and harassment training?

  • Do all employees know how to report workplace bullying, harassment or other inappropriate behaviour - either within the workplace or by consituents?

Building & Precinct

  • Are gutters clean, sound and not leaking?

  • Is there a site traffic plan?

  • Is there adequate clearance zones around sub-boards?

  • Are walkways kept clear?

Chemicals (Hazardous/Dangerous Substances)

  • Are chemical containers clearly labelled?

  • Are flammable substances stored in small quantities in cabinets?

  • Is there adequate ventilation of work area?

  • Have risk assessments been completed for hazardous substances?

Machinery & Tools

  • Is all plant and equipment adequately guarded?

  • Is plant and equipment adequately maintained?

  • Are current maintenance records on file?

Conclusion

  • Other Observations:

  • Corrective Actions:

  • Inspection Completed:

  • Name of Inspector:

  • Signature of Inspector:

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