Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist

• Audit Title

• Building / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Workplace Inspection Review

• Have all corrective actions been completed since last inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Total number of open corrective actions identified?

1.0 - Health and Safety Systems

• 1.1 - OH&S policy commitment displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Register of Injuries available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 - “If You Are Injured” poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 - Occupational Rehabilitation poster available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 - Workplace inspection records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6 - Documented local safe work procedures available (if applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7 - HSR appointed: Names of the HSR on poster?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.8 - Current OH&S Committee minutes displayed or available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Housekeeping

• 2.1 - Work areas free from rubbish & obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 - Surfaces safe and suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 - Free from slip/trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 - Stock/material stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 - Aisles are unobstructed and clearly defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 - Aisles have adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7 - Vision at corners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8 - Aisles are wide enough?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - Electrical Safety

• 3.1 - No broken plugs, sockets, switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - No frayed or defective leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Leads and portable equipment inspected and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 - No strained leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 - No cable-trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6 - Lock-out procedures / danger tags in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - Lighting

• 4.1 - Adequate and free from glare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Lighting is clean and efficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 - Windows are clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 - No flickering or inoperable lights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 - Emergency lighting system is checked regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Fire Control & Emergency Response

• 5.1 - Extinguishers in place and services as per requirements (every 6 months)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 - Extinguishers are appropriately signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - Personnel trained in use of fire fighting equipment (records)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 - Emergency exit signage available and in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 - Exit path ways clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7 - Alarm/communication system – adequate and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8 - Smoking restrictions are observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.9 - Emergency personnel identified and trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10 - Emergency procedures are documented and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11 - Emergency telephone numbers are displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.12 - Are trial evacuations are conducted (Evacuation drill reports)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.13 - Appropriate fire fighting equipment is available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Stairs, steps and landings

• 6.1 - No worn or broken steps are present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 - Handrails are in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 - Steps are clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 - Adequate lighting exists (including emergency lighting)?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 - Non-slip treatments/treads are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6 - Kick plates are installed - where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7 - Clear of debris and spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Chemicals – for areas that have chemicals only

• 7.1 - Material safety data sheets are available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Dangerous goods Risk assessments documented & controls implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - Dangerous goods / Hazardous substances register are developed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 - Containers labelled correctly & stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 - Adequate ventilation/exhaust systems are in place (if required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6 - Protective clothing/equipment is available/used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.7 - Personal hygiene–dermatitis control are in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.8 - Waste disposal procedures are in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.9 - HazSub handling safe work procedures are followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.10 - Appropriate emergency/first aid equipment– shower, eye bath, extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.11 - HAZCHEM signage displayed (if required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.12 - Oxygen / Gas bottles are safely affixed to trolleys or restrained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Personal Protection

• 8.1 - Employees provided with PPE and Clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 - Sunscreen provided (outdoor workers)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 - Correct PPE signage at access points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 - Sharps containers are available and not overflowing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Workplace Ergonomics

• 9.1 - Workstations and seating design acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 - Ergonomic factors considered in work layout and task design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 - Use of excessive force and repetitive movements are minimized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 - Appropriate training is provided (as required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Material Storage

• 10.1 - Storage is stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 - Safe means of accessing high shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 - Heavier items stored low?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 - No danger of falling objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5 - No sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 - Amenities

• 11.1 - Washrooms clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 - Toilets clean and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 - Meal rooms clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 - Place for perishable foods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 - Facilities to store food, wash crockery etc in hygienic manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6 - Supply of clean water for drinking (not in toilets/washrooms)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.7 - Rubbish bins available (on wheels, as required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 - First Aid

• 12.1 - Kits and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 - Stocks meet requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 - Qualified 1st Aiders names displayed: List of First Aiders on poster?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 - 1st Aiders location and phone numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.5 - Record of treatment and of supplies dispensed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 - No Lift / Manual Handling

• 13.1 - Staff observed to be compliant with no lift manual handling techniques / procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 - Mechanical aids provided and used (where relevant)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 - Mobility and Transfer assessments are undertaken and on Ecase?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 - Behavioural changes and clothing problems have been identified and Ecase updated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 - Ad hoc manual handling risk assessment are performed & controls implemented (as required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 - Lifting Equipment / Trolleys / Plant

• 14.1 - SWL is displayed on all lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 - Lifting equipment / batteries have a current service label?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 - Slings are in good condition, clean and hung on hooks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4 - Brakes are in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.5 - All trolleys are in good repair (i.e. no sharp edges and moving adequately)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.6 - Spring loaded trolleys are in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.7 - Machine guarding is in place where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.8 - Danger tags are in use for damaged equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.0 - Buses (if any)

• 15.1 - Seatbelts are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2 - Wheelchair ramp is in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3 - Bus floor surfaces do not create slip or tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4 - Fire equipment is clearly marked and free of obstructions (serviced every 6 months)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16.0 - Residential Rooms (if any)

• 16.1 - No excessive furniture or furniture creating hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2 - Beds can be easily moved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.3 - Enough room either side of beds to allow transfers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.4 - No slip, trip or fall hazards present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.5 - Electrical safety requirements are being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.6 - Linen skips are observed to be less than ¾ full?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17.0 - Outside Grounds or Common areas (if any)

• 17.1 - Speed limit signs are in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2 - Walkways are clearly marked and free from obstructions and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 - Fences and gates are adequately secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4 - Lighting is sufficient for evening shifts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18.0 - Other site specific issues or hazards (if any)

• 18.1 -

• 18.2 -

• 18.3 -

• 18.4 -

• 18.5 -

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• Management Representative

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