Workplace Inspection

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous inspection

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Management System

• Workers compensation certificate is displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current OHS policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a injury management system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a drug and alcohol policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular safety toolbox meetings held

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an induction package which includes safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators required to be trained before using plant and machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a training register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe operating procedures displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention

• Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower that 100 mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

  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

General Lighting

• Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

• Stair and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are footpaths in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Work Benches

• Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools not in use kept in 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 the employee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Rubbish Removal

• Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Design and Use

• Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General condition of racks and pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Signage of PPE requirements displayed on or around equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Required PPE is available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machines

• Are they maintained and serviced according to the manufacturer's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors around 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

• Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate work space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No bending or stooping required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Duck-boards in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators trained/inducted 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

Is this equipment safe

• Air impact wrenches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Band saw

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drop saw

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mill drill

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parts washer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MIG welding machine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crane

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Linisher

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gas

• Cylinders contents are identified and appropriately secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas bottles are stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty cylinders are separated from full ones

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas lines are free of leaks, kinks, wear and tear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Safety switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No strained leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding Safety

• Is appropriate PPE provided and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate warning signs in welding areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation for welding tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welding screens used when performing welding tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material 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

• Do special storage conditions apply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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 officers accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen

• Drains clear and free flowing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Taps free from drips

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fridge clean and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Microwave clean and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oven/stove safe and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free from pests or evidence thereof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Office Hazards

• Condition of filing cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Forklift Condition

• Schedule maintenance performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a log book within the vehicle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle 1 Condition

• Schedule maintenance performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of tyres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brake performance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights? (Check operation of brake, indicator and reversing lights)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of drivers seat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of other seats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit supplied and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage provisions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a log book within the vehicle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle 2 Condition

• Schedule maintenance performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of tyres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brake performance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights? (Check operation of brake, indicator and reversing lights)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of drivers seat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of other seats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit supplied and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage provisions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a log book within the vehicle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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