WORKPLACE INSPECTION NO 31: WORKSHOP

• Inspector:

• Supervisor:

• Company:

• Location:
  Address

• Date:

  Date

INSPECTION

• Are the Workshop offices in a good condition, clean, tidy and utilities fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Ablutions in a good condition and all utilities fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical tagging clearly visible and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RCD’s on all electrical equipment, VRD on welders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Workshop floor area in good repair, clean, tidy and utilities fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough lighting in the workshop and is it effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machine guards in place and in good condition on all floor standing and handheld power tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the workshop floor free of potential slip and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables, hoses, leads etc. properly stored on shelving / hooks or in cupboards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area uncluttered? (Materials stacked on shelves or in racks/cupboards, storerooms tidy etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways, access areas and emergency exits clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workbenches clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all personnel wearing PPE required for the area/task and are they using it correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools put away when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety clips used on all hose connections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are grinding and cutting discs for grinders and cut-off saws in good condition and the correct type for the tool? (no cracks or broken edges, rated to the correct rpm, correct type for the material being cut etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas hoses and welding leads stored correctly when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the oxyacetylene hoses and reels been inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas bottles stored correctly (refer BOC Guidelines for Cylinder Safety)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE correct for task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flammable goods stored in an approved dangerous goods storage cabinet/shed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does hand grinders have guards in place around the disk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety hammers available for the removal of pins etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the level of ventilation and lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there fire extinguishers clearly visible and correct signage in place in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are "PPE Required" signs located at entrances to the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the workshop have a separate battery charging station with good ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the battery charging procedures sign in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there "Danger", "No Smoking" and "No Naked Flames" signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an emergency shower/eyewash station close to hazardous areas and are they in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear access to the emergency shower/eyewash station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available and are they easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough absorbent material available to clean up oil spills? (Containing booms, socks, pads)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate protection for spills (ie. drip trays) in place in fuel and oil transfer areas where fuel and/or oil is transferred to/from small containers (20lt - 205lt)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate bins available for waste? Are they being used and emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area free from litter including cans, cups and rags etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste bins clearly labelled and materials placed in correct bins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any waste oil drums stored outside of bunded areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any oil spillages on floor or outside workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oil filters separated from general waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire extinguisher on every piece of mobile equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill/drip trays being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses correctly stored and are there any leaking or dripping hoses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oil and other lubricant drums clearly labelled and correctly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are engine coolants (ie. ethylene glycol) being captured and removed from site by a waste contractor or reused?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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