Workplace Inspection

• Building/Department

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspected by

1.0 - Previous Inspection

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Fire Prevention

• Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  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

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - General Lighting

• Is there sufficient lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fixtures clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - 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

• Are liquid spills/wet spots dealt with quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall preventive measures in place and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Work spaces

• Clear of trash/garbage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools not in use are in the proper place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged hand tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged power tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work height correct for the type of work and for the employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 - No sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Trash/Waste Removal

• Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oily rags and combustible waste in covered metal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aerosol cans being disposed of properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Storage

• Materials stored in racks, bins or on carts wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimize lifting/reaching issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors around racking/shelves clear of trash and debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General condition of racks and pallets is suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Machines (Welding Machines, Hydraulic/Drill Presses, Saws, Lathes, Mills etc.)

• Are the floors around the machines and the machines kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate workspace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No bending, stooping or stretching required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators trained into the operation of the machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gas tanks/cylinders secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Electrical Safety

• Safety switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No electrical cords across aisles/walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No frayed or damaged electrical cords/lines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Chemical Safety

• Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unused substances disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 Ladders

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 - First Aid Facilities

• Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid trained responders accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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