Workplace Inspection Checklist - General (with pool)

• Division

• Department/Outlet

• Rooms / Areas (if applicable)

• Date Inspected

  Date

Manager

• Name

• Position

Person(s) conducting the Inspection

Person

• Name

• Position

Workplace Heath and Safety Officer

• Name

• Position

• Instructions for completion:
  Complete one form.
  Complete all areas in the Department/Outlet
  Attach additional sheets if required
  Set review date to verify identified actions completed
  
  Filing instructions:
  Original held at Department/Outlet.
  Copy sent to Workplace Health and Safety Department.

• Is the area tidy, clean and well kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all internal lights working correctly? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all external lights working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there enough rubbish bins, and if so have they been emptied recently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the general condition of walls, floors, floor coverings and ceilings good?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the temperature and ventilation appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the noise levels acceptable or measures taken where noise levels are excessive?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning signs clearly visible and not faded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are corridors, hallways and stairs kept unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairs and passageways well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there good visual contrast at changes in elevation e.g. steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps in a good condition, including the edges of steps being non-slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails or balustrades provided where needed, and if so are they undamaged and safe and secure to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are balustrades or handrails free from any nearby climbable objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do ladders appear to be legal, compliant and safe to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entrances provided with wet weather mats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there warning signs in place where wet or slippery floors were observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoking areas at least 5 meters from a building entrance with signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency exit routes been identified and signage is visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exit lights operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits/doors in good condition, operable, unobstructed and not held open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire stairs free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire door automatic closing devices operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can evidence be presented as to when the last and next emergency evacuation drill was/will be conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency evacuation diagrams, current and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants sign posted and mounted and do they have clearings around them of at least one metre and is access clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants have inspection tags that have been stamped within the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all hydrants have secure caps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all smoke detectors operational and free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all staff been inducted into the department / outlet emergency evacuation procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency wardens been assigned and trained in your department / outlet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have emergency alarms been checked and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the main gas valve been identified, and have appropriate staff been made aware of its location and emergency shut-off procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency equipment readily available e.g. eye wash, chemical spill kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have adequate storage facilities been provided? For example no improvised storage under benches or on floors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas free from obstruction or items sticking out into pathways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items that are frequently used easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If reaching up is necessary, is a step stool or similar device provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have adjustable chairs been provided for workstations with a computer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have ergonomic aids been provided for computer workstations? For example foot rests and document holders.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have lifting and moving devices (eg: trolleys) been provided for tasks requiring heavy manual work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment in good condition? I.e. no evidence of frayed, torn, broken or loose electrical leads or outlets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current Test/Tag attached to every item of electrical equipment onsite not protected by an RCD?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power boards used instead of double adaptors or piggyback plugs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads secured and not potential trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension leads used only for temporary power?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are liquids, chemicals and gasses stored away from electrical outlets of items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical cupboards/rooms/risers locked and free of combustible storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are distribution boards sign posted, kept closed, kept free from obstruction and has access been restricted to authorised persons only.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any electrical leads lead away from areas that could cause damage to the lead, such as hot surfaces and doorways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical cords free from direct exposure to water or other liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first-aiders for the area appointed and trained? This may be staff not in your own area but elsewhere in the building.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the locations of first aid kits labelled, easily visible, easily accessible and known to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a first aid cabinet caretaker been assigned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid cabinet contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the contents of first-aid kits complete and within expiry dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is personal protective equipment (PPE) provided where necessary, eg. gloves, face shield, respirators, hearing protection, safety glasses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE worn when necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff been trained in the use, selection and maintenance of PPE? Comment:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE stored and maintained correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE supplied to visitors in hazardous areas, eg. safety glasses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators have relevant licences / training for the plant and equipment they are operating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators of plant requiring WHSQ licences have copies on them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have pre-starts been completed for all plant and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have risk assessments been conducted and reviewed within 5 years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have nip points, v-drives, and chain drives been adequately guarded on machines e.g. compressors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have quick stops on rotating parts or blades been fitted, and are they in good working order i.e. bench grinders, meat slicers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards adequate for transmissions, gears, pulleys, belts, chain drives, guillotines and presses, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency shut down switches located within easy access of the operator, clearly marked and colour coded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fail safe, lock out switches provided where necessary and tested regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Danger or Isolation tags used during maintenance and repairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand-tools maintained and stored in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operating manuals (or instructions) available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are air receivers and compressors installed with pressure gauges and relief valves, and are these tested regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there Safety Data Sheets (< 5 years old) for all materials used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage and handling practices in line with the Safety Data Sheets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff have access to Safety Data Sheets in the area where the chemicals are used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored in defined areas away from food products or other items that could be contaminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the appropriate type of PPE available for chemicals used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers with chemicals appropriately labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals that are taken from bulk storage put in appropriate containers and labelled appropriately? For example food or drink containers are not used to store chemicals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is absorbent material for chemical spills available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the quantity of flammable liquids held for use kept to the minimum possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable liquids and other dangerous good stored appropriately and properly segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there HAZCHEM / warning notices indicating the presence of flammable liquids / dangerous goods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed air / gas cylinders stored in well ventilated areas and are they properly segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders adequately secured i.e. individually chained and not accessible to the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are empty cylinders stored separately from full cylinders and are they adequately signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eating / drinking areas provided away from work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are general kitchen areas kept clean? For example removal of rubbish, cleaning of floors and surfaces.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage cupboards and fridges kept clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate provision of soap, dish cloths and towels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate fire extinguishers and fire blankets readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilet and washing facilities kept clean and hygienic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate provision of soap, hand drying facilities and toilet paper?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste containers appropriately stored and correctly labelled? This includes recycling, chemical name/s and dangerous good labels.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste bins clean and emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kitchen tools such as knives kept sharp and are they appropriately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff appropriately clothed? For example no loose fitting clothing - long hair is confined and closed shoes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kitchen utensils kept clean and are they appropriately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is guarding on moving parts adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot plates turned off when not in use or left un-supervised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible materials and chemicals kept at a safe distance from hot surfaces and naked flames?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill absorbents available for oil / grease spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate provision of soap and towels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are range hoods and filters maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are airflow rates of the range hoods effective and comfortable for staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage advising vehicles of the speed limits in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the workplace have a documented site specific traffic management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the workplace have physical barriers separating pedestrians and mobile plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the workplace have signage advising pedestrians where to walk and where not to walk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic direction markings clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wheel stops, bollards and columns highlighted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is parking area lighting operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surfaces free from potholes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does this location have a pool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pool chemicals securely stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any climbable objects located near the pool fence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pool gate handle operating correctly and does the pool gate fully close and latch automatically?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the pool water been tested within the last week?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pool rules and CPR signage clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water depth markings clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pool suction fittings and plumbing grates/covers securely in place and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are you a member of an industry body?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you subscribe to any industry specific publications that include safety issues within your industry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you attended any industry training/seminars/professional development courses in the previous 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A