Workplace Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• UNIT:

• DATE / TIME OF INSPECTION

  Date

• NAME:

• SIGNATURE

  Sign

STRUCTURE

• Are walls, windows and structures free from cracks and damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the building free from roof leakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces and walkways even and free of slip / trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stair steps stable, even, and free of damage and slip / trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do stairs have suitable, secure handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do platforms / landings have barriers or handrails to prevent falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all unwanted waste disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIGHTING

• Do installed lights work and provide sufficient lighting for tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light fittings and switches operating correctly and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VENTILATION

• Do installed ventilation systems work and operate as designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where installed, do temperature controls work and operate as designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ACCESS, EGRESS AND MOVEMENT

• Are emergency EXIT doors clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all illuminated Emergency Exit signs working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are EXIT doors unlocked, unblocked and free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all internal & external EXIT routes / walkways kept free of obstructions and slip / trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

AMENITIES

• Are all washrooms, showers and toilets operating correctly, and kept clean, free from damage and adequately stocked (e.g. sufficient toilet paper and hand drying facilities)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personal storage lockers free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are meals and refreshment areas (including benches, floors, storage facilities, fridges and utensils) kept clean, regularly checked and free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all food and other waste disposed of regularly and correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID

• Are First Aid Kit locations clearly identified by prominent signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all site First Aid Kits fully stocked (as per content list), with all contents current (within used by date)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where installed, is Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) clearly identified by signs, easily accessible and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is register of designated First Aiders maintained and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is contact information for First Aiders displayed and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE AND EMERGENCY

• Is all Firefighting equipment correctly mounted, clearly identified by signs, and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does all Firefighting equipment display current test tags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Emergency Alarm components clearly identified, accessible and checked for correct function within last 6 months?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is register of designated site wardens maintained and current?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is contact information for site wardens displayed and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Emergency Management Plan easily accessible and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Emergency Evacuation Diagram include all minimum requirements (refer to guidance - Emergency Evacuation Diagrams)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Emergency Evacuation Diagram prominently displayed and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TOOLS AND WORKBENCH AREAS

• Are workbenches kept free of clutter and unwanted materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand tools regularly checked, maintained in working order and stored for ease of access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders free of damage and stored for ease of access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trolleys suitable for task and free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any damaged / unsafe tools clearly and correctly tagged to prevent accidental use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

• Is all general plant and equipment regularly inspected, maintained in operating order and free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are air compressor, lines and hoses regularly inspected for damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pre-use safety checks of plant and equipment undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does all electrical plant and equipment display a current Electrical Test Tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Lock-Out Tag Out warning tags understood and readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are PPE requirements when using plant and equipment clearly communicated and understood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STORAGE

• Is storage shelving/racking stable, secure and free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safe Working Load limits displayed for all pallet racking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ia all shelving / racking correctly rated for the items stored on them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to stored items on shelving / racking free of obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items correctly stored on shelving / racking for ease of handling? (heavy bulky items stored on lower shelves)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items stored above head height secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemical containers / packaging correct;y sealed and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

• Are all chemicals stored securely, with incompatible substances separated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Gas Cylinders securely stored, protected from impact and away from direct sunlight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a current Hazardous Materials register maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Data Sheets available and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is relevant PPE readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hazardous Substances signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a chemical Spill Kit exist, is it easily accessible and its contents complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE AREAS

• Are work surfaces / desks stable, undamaged and kept free from waste and unwanted materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are computer items adjusted to suit the users comfort?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cords free from damage and displaying a current electrical Test Tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chairs adjustable, functioning correctly, and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage easy to access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current WHS policy displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DISPLAY MATERIAL

• Is the Workcover "If You are Injured" poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the current WHS issue resolution process displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Name/s of the local HSR's displayed and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EXTERNAL AREAS

• Are perimeter fencing and gates free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area clear of unwanted materials that might be a hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to the building free of obstructions and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site have a Traffic Management Plan? (include defined parking areas, safe pedestrian access and forklift work areas)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SIGN OFF

• KIMBERLY WELSH - WHS DELEGATE

• Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

• CHRISTINE WELSH - UNIT CONTROLLER

• Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date