Workplace Inspection Checklist - S.A.F.E template 1.13 Hobart

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Responsible Business Unit Manager

• Robyn Elms-Hankin

  Marie Papiccio

  Tanya Dalton

  Elaine Biggar

  Nikki Michael

Have risks been identified on this inspection

• Yes

  No

  N/A

List risks identified.

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Previous inspection

• 1. Has the last inspection been reviewed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

A. Layout and Communication of Safety Policy

• 1. Safety Policy is displayed in prominent position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are there no outstanding actions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Area is tidy through good housekeeping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Exit doors are unobstructed and open freely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Floor coverings are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Floor is free of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Ergonomic chairs are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B. Environment

• 1. Temperature is comfortable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Lighting appears adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Lighting covers and fittings are secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Noise level is acceptable/adequately controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Ventilation is adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Adequate storage facilities available (for office requirements)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Work surfaces are free from glare and reflections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Workers can control the amount of natural light

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C. Emergency Management

• 1. Personnel are aware of the location of Emergency Procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Presence of evacuation signs in buildings with current date information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Fire Extinguishers are appropriate and easily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Extinguisher tags have been checked in the last six (6) months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Processes exist for making visitors aware of Emergency Procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Records of alarms undergoing inspection(where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Escape routes are clear and egress/access is not compromised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Emergency and Hazard signage is clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. All exit signs are illuminated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

D. First Aid Facilities

• 1. First Aid kits are readily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. First Aid kits are stocked as per legislative requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Items in the First Aid kits are within expiry dates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Names and contact details of First Aiders are displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E. General Facilities and Environment

• 1. Facilities (washrooms, showers, lockers, dining areas, drinking water, etc) are clean and functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Where applicable, lockers or equivalent are made available to staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Safety Noticeboard is made available to enable the display of relevance Safety Information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Warning and Safety signage is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

F. Manual Handling

• 1. Frequently used items are within easy access ( recommended to be: between knee and shoulder and less than an arm span away)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Heavy items are stored at waist height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Stepladders or equivalent are made available to access items stored above shoulder level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Trolleys or other mechanical aids are available for heavy items and loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Where applicable, personnel using equipment follow SOPs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

G. Electrical Safety

• 1. Power leads are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Power leads are off the floor and placed away from walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Safety covers are used where power leads are on the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Power boards are used (not double adaptors)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Residual Current Devices (RCD) are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

H. Chemical Management

• 1. Health and Safety information on all chemical substances is readily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Chemicals are labelled as per legislative requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Chemical Management procedures are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

I. Ergonomic Equipment

• 1. Workstations are designed for their intended purpose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Workers can easily access frequently used equipment ie: keyboard, mouse, and telephone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Training and instruction has been provided to workers to enable them to adjust their workstations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Equipment is adequately maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Chairs have a five (5) point base, are height and tilt adjustable and have lumbar support

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. The desk has adequate leg clearance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Computer monitors can be positioned directly in front of the user, with the top of the monitor at eye level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Footrests are available where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

J. Personal Protective Equipment

• 1. Where require PPE is appropriate to the task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. PPE is accompanied by instruction and/or suitable training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Required PPE is readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Appropriate supervision is provided to ensure PPE is worn as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. PPE is maintained in serviceable condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign Off

• Health Safety Representative

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• Auditor's signature

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• Management signature

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• Inspection Actions Completed - Date and signature

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