WORKPLACE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Organisation Name

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Responsible Person

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Checklist

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

• Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all relevant workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation procedures discussed and tested regularly via drills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Designated ASSEMBLY POINTS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do relevant workers know where the ASSEMBLY POINTS are?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trained wardens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supervisor or another worker responsible for managing visitors during emergencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers in place, clearly marked for the type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers recently serviced? (check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No obstructions in front of extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers no more than 1200mm max height & base not lower than 100mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicator signs 2.1m above floor level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Testing program for smoke detectors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Testing program for fire extinguishers, hydrants and hose reels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST-AID and MEDICAL

• Emergency contact names and numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Number of First-Aiders appropriate to the size of the business?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First- Aider accessible on each shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training of the First-Aider appropriate to the risks in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all First-Aiders have current certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a program in place for First-Aid refresher courses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant Workers aware of the location of First-Aid (FAKs)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FAK’s appropriate for the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there easy access to FAK’s?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Designated person responsible for upkeep and inspection of FAK’s?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FAK’s inspected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contents of FAK’s within expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contents of FAK’s in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the First-Aid register/log book been used to record First-Aid administered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do company vehicles have FAK’s & are they regularly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-employment medical undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Audiometric testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drug & Alcohol testing program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fatigue management program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BUILDING SAFETY

• Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Intersections kept clear of boxes, etc..?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MEZZANINE FLOORS

• Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EXTERIOR OF BUILDING

• Are footpaths in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORK BENCHES

• Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools not in use kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged hand tools n use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged power tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work height correct for the type of work and the relevant worker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STORAGE DESIGN and USE

• Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General condition of racks and pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWL of storage visibly marked and adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pallets, storage racks stacked safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MOBILE PLANT and VEHICLES

• Risk assessments done for all mobile plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWL in place for all tasks involving the use of mobile plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily Pre-Start inspections completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic Management Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance schedules in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records that indicate schedules are being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First-Aid kit sited in vehicles and deemed adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the operators have the necessary current licences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators trained/inducted into the use of the plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the machinery recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MACHINERY

• Risk assessments done for all machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWI in place for all tasks involving the use of machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manufacturers instruction manual available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance schedules in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records that indicate schedules are being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machines kept clean & free of offcuts, filings, shavings, etc..?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors around the machine suitable (clear of clutter, trip hazards, spills etc..?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machine used for its designed purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient room for required operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting (including task lighting)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety guards in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety guards prevent access to danger areas of the plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety guards are “fail to safe”?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety guards functional, inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E-stops are present and located in accessible areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E-stops are not used for normal start-stop operations of the plants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machine controls are labelled clearly and correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators trained/inducted into the machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence that relevant persons are trained in Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS

• Hazardous Manual Tasks Policy in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous Manual Tasks Identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments completed where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk controls selected using the hierarchy of controls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable controls for high force/awkward postures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable controls for repetitive tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Documented procedures in place for risk controls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compliance observed with procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant workers trained in controls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the training been documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• PPE is not relied on to control risk where higher-order controls should be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE correct for tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable procedures implemented on the use, storage, cleaning, maintenance and replacement of PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE readily accessible to all relevant workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate signage regarding when and where to wear PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE being worn correctly and as per signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a PPE register available and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Safety Switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outlets are not overloaded/ No double adaptors in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No strained leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures in place for regular visual inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CHEMICAL SAFETY

• Hazardous Chemical Register complete and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) obtained for all chemicals (within 5 year issue date)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDS stored in an accessible location, which is known to relevant workers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk controls selected based on instructions of relevant SDS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments completed for hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Less hazardous chemicals used where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Least amount as possible stored at the workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers suitable for the chemical type and labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers/cylinders good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders stored safely (outside, restrained, empty’s not upside down)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unused substances disposed of as per SDS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do official storage conditions apply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant Workers trained in the use of hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is required PPE provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eyewashes and showers easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits or other clean up arrangements available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable fire protection equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage/Placarding in place where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures in place for safe transport?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LADDERS

• Are all ladders Industrial strength?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If used for electrical work, are they non-conductive? (Wood or fibreglass)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For Extension Ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are not used to access heights when higher-order controls should be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE HAZARDS

• Condition of filing cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of chairs (Five-star bases)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks in good condition? (No damage)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Screen-Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc..?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways are not blocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE WORK STATIONS

• Worker seated square to desk, keyboard and screen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Computer Monitor approximately an arms length away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Top of the screen just below eye level, centre at approximately shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adjustable desk chair to maintain the standard spinal curves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When seated-thighs horizontal, feet on the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work at elbow height, forearms horizontal and wrists straight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting where tasks are undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to relevant workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the air conditioning/heating unit regularly cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures in place for regular cleaning of air intake vents, local exhaust vents and associated ductwork?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures in place for regular sanitation, cleaning and maintenance of water towers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the temperature suitable for tasks being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there excess dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there excess noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fume prevention measures in place, where applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there provisions for smoking and non-smoking workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a policy on drugs and alcohol in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sun safety policy in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilet facilities adequate and well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

KITCHEN/LUNCHROOM

• Cleanliness of appliances and work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cupboard countertops, benches constructed of metal, solid core timber or similar timber sheeting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The cupboard surfaces and countertops free of cracks, crevices or cavities and all exposed surfaces including tops and exposed edges lined with a smooth impervious material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances (fixed/portable) in good condition, operation manual available, correctly position and are tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

• Nominated person responsible for housekeeping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are housekeeping inspections conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins located at suitable points around the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recycling Program in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pest controls in place-fly screens and pest treatments where necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas clear of trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All areas clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

INCIDENT/ACCIDENT, INJURY & RETURN TO WORK

• Incident/Accident/Near Miss and Injury procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate Reporting Form in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all incidents investigated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Corrective Actions then implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers Compensation, Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If you are injured poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A