Workplace Inspection Checklist

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Health & Safety

• Is the OHS policy displayed & visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On line incident reporting system is understood and accessible to all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all staff been inducted (local induction)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are health and safety procedures readily available to all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the name of the Health & Safety Representative displayed in a prominent position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copies of completed risk assessments are accessible, stored appropriately and reviewed regularly or when require do?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment & Housekeeping

• Are all work areas free from rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workstations suitable for the tasks being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from slip, trip and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient storage space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are double adapters being used (if so remove)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical outlets & power boards are capped with safety plugs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all electrical appliances been "tested & tagged" within the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all power leads and extension leads in good conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all power leads secured so as not to cause a tripping hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light switches unobstructed and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a switchboard is located nearby is it secured and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Are there sufficient mechanical aids (trolley, storage containers' pick up sticks)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual handling aids stored so that they are easily accessible to all?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have risk assessments been conducted for all hazardous manual handling tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all staff been trained in safe manual handling technique?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have manual handling controls been implemented for all reported injuries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stored items easily retrieved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Children's outdoor play spaces & Playground Security

• Are outside play areas free from sharp objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the play equipment in good conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all fixed equipment free of entrapment parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ground around the play climbing equipment cushioned (tan bark)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sandpits raked and checked for hazardous objects regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locks / padlocks and latches tested and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fences kept in good condition with no holes, gaps, scalable spots?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What was the last date of a "lock down" practice?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is external lighting effective and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps in and out of buildings low enough for young children to Use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are footpaths slip resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate swing zone clear space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor playground audit actions completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any "pinch points" on swings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily outdoor checklist checked and no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Children's rooms / Cots Bed linen

• Floor coverings in good condition with no trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tables and chairs in good condition with no sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Table & chairs set up appropriately to allow safe flow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paints, glues & scissors stores safely for age appropriate use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets & nappy change area fully stocked with bin liners' nappies, disinfectant, gloves, wipes & paper towels.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heating & cooling environment, dusted, nothing stored on top or in front, temp levels, windows open as appropriate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toys and equipment in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High chairs clean & in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No cords within children's reach eg curtain/blind cords are securely attached to walls/window frame.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cots free of stickers, string, ribbon, ties, beading and cot bumpers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cot safely positioned with access on 3 sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cots in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cot mattresses & bed linen in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No entrapment hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toys & equipment age appropriate/safe - chocking hazards - under 3 years old

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Broken/unsafe toys & equipment are stored out of children's reach and labelled "do not use"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cords are secured safely to wall/window frame

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily indoor checklist checked and no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire safety/ Emergency Procedures

• Are fire extinguishers signed and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers serviced / tagged every 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit signs lit and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation plans displayed prominently throughout the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trial emergency procedures conducted every 3 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wardens are provided with hats/vests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid & UV Protection

• Is there sufficient first aid signage near each kit and is clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits are easily accessible to all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All educators & staff are up to date with their first aid certification (records)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the last practice held for Auto Immune Device (AID)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All staff follow SunSmart practices (wear hats, apply sunscreen, follow UV rating system)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency telephone numbers are displayed at every telephone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Security

• Is there effective security lighting and is in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Front door security system in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All staff follow correct security procedures? Don't enter building alone if alarm has triggered overnight - don't give anyone personal keypad code - 2 staff to lock up at end of day.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Knives, plastic bags, matches etc kept out of children's reach

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Storage & Labelling

• All chemicals including cleaning products, detergents etc are stored and labelled out of children's reach

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals stored separately from food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Medicines (excludes medication which is to stored according to education & care regulations) stored out of children's reach / in appropriate container at a temperature stated on container and clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safet latches on cupboards are in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Summary of Actions

• Yes

  No

  N/A