Workplace WHS Inspection - Warehouse & Traffic Areas WHS-SMYA-FM04b

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1. GENERAL WH&S/HOUSEKEEPING

• Good housekeeping practised, areas clean/ tidy/ uncluttered, rubbish cleared regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE available for staff e.g. High Vis, Gloves, safety shoes, wet weather gear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill Kit available for glass collection & breakage - bin, broom & pan, cut resistant gloves & safety glasses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cylinders properly secured with straps or chains to prevent falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting suitable for all work tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ‘No smoking’ requirements followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Office, toilets & staffroom in clean & good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks in good condition, chairs have seat & back height & tilt adjustments, computer monitor at correct height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. WALKWAYS, LADDERS

• Are walkways clear of trip & slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders classed for industrial use (not domestic), in good working order e.g. no damage, rubber feet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where applicable, are ladders secured to the relevant structure at the top?

• Are safety steps available where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note – crates etc must not be used as a step

3. MOBILE PLANT

• Forklifts in good working order, pre-start checklists completed daily

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift Drivers adhering to speed limits inside & outside & wearing seatbelt

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All forklift operators hold current HR licence, licence copies maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

• Safety Signage displayed to direct visitors, drivers, customers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the warehouse & outside area set out to segregate vehicles & people:

• Are there pedestrian exclusion zones, forklift exclusion zones & designated walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a designated driver safety zone used when standing outside their vehicle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers in place to segregate people from traffic where a collision risk is present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All personnel in traffic areas wearing high visibility clothing /vests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklifts sound horn when entering/exiting doors &/or approaching corners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All people & forklifts maintaining a distance of 3m apart where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. ELECTRICAL

• Power outlets & boards not overloaded, double adaptors not used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Equipment tested & tagged & in date (every 12 months)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area kept clear around mobile plant electrical charging stations

6. MANUAL HANDLING

• Is excessive heavy manual lifting eliminated? Are loads safely within employee capabilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifting aids available, in good working order &are they used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Repetitive movements minimised &/or controls such as task rotation & breaks taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do working positions pose a hazard that could cause injury, such as:

• Staff using incorrect lifting techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting heavy, large &/or awkward materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bad postures over stock or tables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Repetitive twisting or turning? (task rotation & breaks taken?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frequently used items difficult to access/ stored below knee or above shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FIRE SAFETY & FIRST AID

• Has an evacuation drill been conducted within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire-fighting equipment (e.g. extinguishers, hoses, fire blankets) in the work area:

• Easily accessible & free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Been tested within the last 6 months (check tag attached)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage of combustibles in the work area held to a minimum to avoid a fire hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency evacuation instructions, map, names of emergency response/fire wardens etc clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency exits clear, easily accessible & exit lights in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first-aiders trained up to date, names displayed on notice boards &/or on first aid kits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an appropriately stocked first aid kit & register easily accessible & kit serviced within 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. RACKING & STORAGE

• All racking in good condition/ working order - use Section 11 to record details of damaged racking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All racking assessed by competent person within last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Goods stored at or above head height secured to pallet to prevent falling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pallets in good condition & stable on racking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. OTHER EQUIPMENT

• Man cage - good condition, loading plate visible, gate self-closes, tyne locking pins used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pallet wrapper & strapping equipment in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. DOCKING AREA (applicable warehouses only)

• Truck stoppers on back dock in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dock leveller in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access ladder to loading dock in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. AISLES - Check each warehouse aisle & racking row to identify any items that may present a health or safety issue

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• ACTION REQUIRED

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• COMMENTS/NOTES

• Once inspection is conducted, pass to Department &/or Site Manager to review & establish actions required, in consultation with relevant staff

  Yes

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• Manager Responsible

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• Signature:

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• Date:

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Site Manager has reviewed?

• Name:

• Signature:

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• Date:

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Notify relevant management immediately regarding items raised that may:

• Impose a significant risk to the health & safety of personnel &/or business

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Be relevant to other sites

• Be complicated to eliminate or reduce the risk & further advice is required