Workplace Inspection Checklist and Action Plan
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Site conducted
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
Fire and Emergency
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Are all access and exit points readily accessible (clear paths of egress and no locks restricting them)?
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Are emergency exit points clearly marked and in the location shown on the evacuation diagram for the workplace?
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Are emergency procedures available for all employees to access?
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Where installed, is fire safety equipment e.g. fire extinguisher/blanket accessible and in their designated location?
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Are illuminated directional exit lights operational, and positioned to lead occupants to their nearest exit from any area of the building?
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Where installed, have fire extinguishers been inspected within the last six months?
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Is there a designated ECO Team for the workplace?
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Has the ECO received training in the past 6 months (face-to-face or online)?
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Has the emergency evacuation plan been tested within the last 12 months?
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Where installed, can the alarm be heard in all areas?
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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
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Are the names and locations of the First Aid Officers clearly displayed and in date?
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Are employees aware of how to report and incident through enableHR?
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Is the First Aid Kit accessible in an uncluttered location and a sign installed to display its location?
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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
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Is the work area tidy, organised and free of trip hazards
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Are all points of entry, exit and walkways free of obstructions?
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Are floor surfaces, including stairs, clean and in good condition?
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Are all handrails secure?
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Are drawers and filing cabinets closed when not in use?
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Is the work area free of unsecured sharp edges or surfaces that could cause injury in the course of routine workplace activity?
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Is there adequate systems in place for regular waste disposal?
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Are cleaning agents labelled and stored safely?
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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
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Are the lights installed in the work area all operating?
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Can natural light be controlled with blinds or other means?
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Are all ventilation systems installed in the work area operational?
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Is the area around photocopiers and printers ventilated?
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Where installed, are the airconditioning and/or heating systems operational?
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Is the working environment free of distracting or loud noise?
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Is the workplace free of any leaks, wet spots, dampness, or odours from plumbing or weather events?
Amenities
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Are toilet areas clean and stocked appropriately?
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Are water, soap and hand drying facilities available?
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Are kitchen areas kept clean?
Electrical
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Are all plugs, sockets, power boards and cords in working order (i.e cords not frayed etc.) and secured to avoid trip hazards?
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Have all double adaptors and 'piggy back' plugs been removed?
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Is electrical equipment test and tagged current?
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If power boards are in use, do they have overloading protection?
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Are there any extension leads on the floor?
Manual Handling
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Are items stored safely and securely, to ensure they are not at risk of falling?
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Are heavy or bulky items stored at waist height or below?
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Are frequently used items stored between knee and shoulder height?
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Does the workplace have adequate storage facilities?
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Have all employees who undertaken tasks involved in manual handling been provided training?
Psychosocial
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Have all employees and volunteers been inducted into the workplace?
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Do all employees have a clear understanding of the duties and expectations of their role?
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Have all employees completed the enableHR online bullying and harassment training?
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Do all employees know how to report workplace bullying, harassment or other inappropriate behaviour - either within the workplace or by consituents?
Building & Precinct
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Are gutters clean, sound and not leaking?
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Is there a site traffic plan?
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Is there adequate clearance zones around sub-boards?
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Are walkways kept clear?
Chemicals (Hazardous/Dangerous Substances)
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Are chemical containers clearly labelled?
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Are flammable substances stored in small quantities in cabinets?
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Is there adequate ventilation of work area?
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Have risk assessments been completed for hazardous substances?
Machinery & Tools
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Is all plant and equipment adequately guarded?
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Is plant and equipment adequately maintained?
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Are current maintenance records on file?
Conclusion
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Other Observations:
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Corrective Actions:
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Inspection Completed:
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Name of Inspector:
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Signature of Inspector: