Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Consequence Likelihood Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very Unlikely Could happen Could happen Could happen Could happen at any time

Notices and Signs

  • Check that all actions from the last inspection have been completed – if not carry them forward to this review

  • Last date checked:

  • Actions taken and/or comments:

  • All relevant policies are displayed – OH&S, Rehab, Environmental, Management System

  • OH&S Performance chart and safety information noticeboard is updated within last month

  • All safety signage in place and visible (exit signs, PPE signage etc.)

  • Relevant Safe Work Procedures are readily identifiable

  • Are ‘Out of Service’/’Do Not Operate’ tags available and staff trained in the procedures?

  • OHS Representatives photo, names and details displayed on noticeboard

Training

  • All new staff have attended induction – verify records on file

  • Toolbox training modules for period have been completed and records kept on file

  • All staff are wearing correct or appropriate uniform/ PPE?

Facilities and building structures

  • Facilities are provided for clothing & personal belongings

  • Adequate decontamination facility is available and operational (i.e. eye wash stations)

  • All lighting is adequate and clean; emergency lighting is adequate – test if practical

  • All surfaces are clean and free of damage

  • All toilets and ablutions are clean and hygienic

  • All entrances, exits & walkways clear and identifiable

  • All steps & stairways have non slip treads & damage free as well as have evenly-spaced steps and/or handrails

  • Safety steps are available for accessing higher areas

  • Ventilation is clean and adequate

  • Area is free of manual handling hazards – if unsure a manual handling risk assessment can be completed

  • There is adequate storage for all goods and equipment

  • All storage is stowed in a safe and orderly manner (e.g. good housekeeping)

  • No heavy or awkward items are stored above shoulder height or below waist height

  • Adequate rubbish bins are available

  • There is a regular garbage disposal system

  • Rubbish bins and disposal areas are clean and odour free

Equipment and tools

  • Furniture, equipment and tools are clean & free of damage

  • There is preventative maintenance program in place for all equipment

  • All machinery & equipment is in a safe and clean condition

  • Safe Working Load (SWL) displayed on lifting equipment

  • All machinery/ equipment guards are in place and in good working order – where applicable

  • Workers are not exposed to noise exceeding 85dB

  • All plant & machinery have risk assessments completed and have been reviewed in the last 12 months

  • Trolleys are clean and serviceable, castors are maintained and debris removed

  • Relevant PPE is provided for all tasks & maintained

First Aid

  • Adequate first aid kits with appropriate contents are available – must also be clean and identifiable

  • Contents of kit are correct as per first aid box contents list and content use by dates have not expired

  • Emergency resuscitation instructions and injury/illness procedures are displayed near first aid kits

  • Names of qualified First Aiders and emergency numbers are displayed near kits

Electrical

  • Electrical switchboards are labelled and free of obstruction

  • Electrical equipment and leads are free of damage

  • Electrical equipment has been tested and tag date is within service period

  • Portable Residual Current Devices/Earth Leakage Breakers are used on portable electrical equipment & leads

  • High voltage areas are well sign posted

  • Electrical air vents and fans are free from blockage

  • There is no dust build up on electrical equipment

  • Power boards are fitted with an overload protection button

  • No evidence of extension cords joined together

  • No evidence of double adapters in use

  • Extension cords do not exceed 25m

  • Power point switches and sockets are in good condition (e.g. not cracked); no burn marks on power switches/outlets

  • Permanent electrical appliances (such as workshop equipment, photocopiers, fridges) have their own power point

Emergency Planning

  • Employees have been trained in emergency procedures in last 6 months

  • Sufficient Emergency Wardens are allocated & trained

  • Adequate appropriate fire fighting equipment is available, visible & readily accessible

  • Fire equipment is clean and has been checked in last 6 months

  • Fire equipment is clean and has been checked in last 6 months. Last date checked:

  • Emergency procedures and maps are displayed showing fire extinguishers/blanket locations/evacuation points

  • Emergency procedures and maps are displayed showing fire extinguishers/blanket locations/evacuation points. Date of last review:

  • Are all EXIT signs visible? Are all exits marked with proper signage and illuminated?

  • Are all exit doors unlocked, accessible and free of obstruction?

  • No chemicals are stored near food or with paper products

  • Spill tray / labelled plastic drip containment is in place for chemicals with taps – if applicable

  • There is a Material Safety Data Sheet for each product and have not expired their 5 year life

  • A chemical register is available in office & store areas

  • Chemicals are sealed and clearly labelled

  • Are proper containers with labels used for storage of flammable and/or combustible liquids?

  • Are chemical storage areas properly ventilated?

  • Hazardous Substance/DG Risk Assessments have been completed

  • Automatic dispense has the correct chemical and is in working order

  • All appropriate workers chemical trained with the supplier and records maintained

  • Note: A Hazard Report is to be completed for identified hazards or risks. A Business Improvement Report is to be raised via Knowledge SPOT for each “X” or unacceptable outcome in this report.Actions taken and/or comments

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