WorkSafe WA Retail Industry Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Consultation takes place on OSH matters between management and employees.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard and injury reporting:<br> systems are in place for reporting hazards and injuries;<br> reported hazards and injuries have been adequately investigated;<br> systems are in place for reporting notifiable injuries to WorkSafe.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In relation to all tasks:<br> hazards have been identified;<br> the risk of injury has been assessed;<br> control measures have been so far as is practicable implemented;<br> implemented control measures are regularly reviewed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe operating procedures have been developed and implemented.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees have received adequate safety induction and task specific training in relation to OSH.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An OSH management system (ie WorkSafe Plan) has been implemented, including elements such as management commitment, safety planning, consultation and reporting, hazard management and training and consultation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety and health representatives have been elected, as per Act.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety and health representatives have been trained, as per Act.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An OSH committee is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Every dangerous part of fixed, mobile or hand held powered plant (machinery) is securely fenced or guarded in accordance with Regulations 4.37 and 4.29, except where the plant is so positioned or constructed that it is as safe as it would be if fenced or guarded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate safe work procedures provided and documented to set, test and use machinery during all cycles of production and maintenance. Look for:<br> pre-operational checks;<br> appropriate isolation and lock-out procedures provided for maintenance;<br> where setting, testing and start-up of machinery is required with the final means of safeguarding removed, interim safeguards are used;<br> where fixed physical guards are provided, adequate provision is made for cleaning, maintenance, adjustment and repair;<br> presence sensing system:<br>o safe system of work documented and a clearly identified warning provided when guard is muted; and<br>o inspection and maintenance records maintained;<br> the highest level of guarding that is practicable is being provided; and<br> where it is not practicable to guard machinery, a safe system of work is in place for persons operating or passing in close proximity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators and maintenance personnel are properly trained and familiar with the operation and set up of the machinery, including safety features.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manufacturers decals, manuals and operator instructions are readily available and in the English language.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicles and mobile plant are adequately maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions (or if not available by procedures developed by a competent person).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile plant is kept in a safe condition – for instance the seat is maintained, seatbelt is available, load chart is in place, operator manual or instructions are available, controls are labelled, dangerous parts are guarded, the plant is registered if required, if required roll over protective structure (ROPS) or falling object protective structure (FOPS) is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-start checks are conducted and logbooks/records are kept of pre-start checks and maintenance. Maintenance records of forklifts, vehicle hoists, mobile cranes, bridge cranes >10 tonnes and presence sending safeguarding systems are kept and accessible at all reasonable times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training and licences:<br> employees driving vehicles hold appropriate driving licences;<br> operators of mobile plant are adequately trained; and<br> where applicable, employees hold High Risk Work Licence (ie for forklift, boom type elevated work platform >11 metres).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Items, including waste, (empty) gas cylinders are adequately restrained while being moved in a vehicle.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Movement and speed of vehicles and mobile plant is managed to minimise the risk of collision or crush injury to pedestrians and persons operating vehicles, including:<br> loading and unloading areas are adequate, ie surfaces are in good condition, ramps are maintained;<br> pedestrians are segregated from areas where there is vehicle movement or areas where vehicles are being loaded or unloaded;<br> where applicable, pedestrian walkways and/or adequate signage is installed, eg speed limits, vehicles in use, no unauthorised entry;<br> personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided where required; and<br> persons working in vehicle movement areas are wearing PPE such as hi-visibility vests or clothing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where mobile plant is used, site hazards such as ramps, slopes, rough ground, power lines, excavations, ground load limits, underground services, etc. are identified, assessed and controlled.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the steel storage racking meet AS4084-2012?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the racking layout provided adequate movement around the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage showing Designers name, maximum distances, permissible working unit load limit, total working unit load limit for each pallet beam level, total working unit load limit for each bay?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the racking secured when using material handling equipment with pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there upright protectors in place to prevent damaged by material handling equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a maintenance program in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the shelf boards secured to ensure they do not dislodge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is stock stored on pallets/ shelving to an appropriate height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is stock stored on shelves to an appropriate depth (does not require extensive reach to rear stock)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the stock arranged in a way to reduce the risk of manual tasks injuries?<br>For example place awkward, bulky, large and heavy items on the lowest level so that it is easily accessible for a two person lift.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the stock stacked in a way so that it is stable with minimal risk of falling? Consider assessing the height each item is stored at.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there equipment available to assist with the moving of goods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the aisles, emergency exits and pedestrian gantry kept clear from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space for employees to carry out their tasks and the use of material handling equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there storage areas for empty pallets and a separate area for damaged pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a maintenance program in place for damaged pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the height of the pallet horizontal beams at an adequate height so that employees can access without hitting their heads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the installation of the racking and shelving accomplished by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators 18 years or older and do they hold a current HIGH RISK WORK LICENCE (HRWL) such as forklift (LF) or order picking forklift (LO)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are forklift inspections conducted prior to first use of plant and are records readily available and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a regular maintenance program in place and records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Are pre-operational checks conducted of:

• Roll Over Protective Structures (ROPs) or Falling Objects Protection Structures(FOPs), where applicable;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seat belt

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steering

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Horn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs for forklift operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brakes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mast

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reverse alarms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tynes (Forks)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hoses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Counter weight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are capacity charts legible, applicable to the particular forklift, amended for attachments and display the load limits for the particular forklift? eg platforms on order pickers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operators’ manual legible, accessible, apply to specific forklift trucks and have details as per manufacturers’ specifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Before use are the harnesses, lanyard and anchor points inspected and regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work organised for the safety of the operator and others?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have barriers in place to keep unauthorised personnel out of this area during plant operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work surfaces – clean, flat and undamaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ramps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loading docks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Control of traffic; and

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Control of pedestrians

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE – boots, high visibility vests, hardhats

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In order for two people to be elevated on the order-picking forklifts, has the manufacturer provided approval (preferably documented) for this to occur?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have operators and secondary person been provided with competency based training in how to operate the order-picking forklifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have operators and secondary person been provided with working at heights training e.g. harness application, inspections etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In particular with the order-picking forklift truck, has an emergency recovery procedure been developed and put into practice?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is training provided for fall injury prevention system and emergency rescue? Training should include safe use of, inspection, and hazard reporting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the platforms only be used as working platforms and NOT as a means of access to and egress from a work area;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a reporting procedure for damaged equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a procedure to notify others not to use this damaged equipment? Is there any metal swarf damage on the equipment? This can cause lacerations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient numbers of ladders/ steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trolleys in good condition? (inspect handles, castors, platforms for ease of use, build-up of dirt etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trolleys appropriate for use? Are the types of handles appropriate? Are the trolleys too high to see over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a way to identify the SAFE WORK LOAD for the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees trained in using the workplace equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the employees monitored to ensure their competency in using the workplace equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient numbers of trolleys?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flooring kept clear, clean and free of debris/ obstructions to allow ease of trolley use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallet jacks (manual or motorised) used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff trained in appropriate use of pallet jacks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallet jacks stored in safe, accessible location to encourage use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallet jacks labelled with a safe working load limit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallets overloaded with stock, causing excessive push/pull forces required for moving pallets with pallet jacks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

If a ladder is used, check that:

• the type of ladder is appropriate to the task. Do not use ‘domestic’ or ‘home-made’ ladders.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All ladders must comply with Australian Standard/New Zealand, AS/NZS 1892 series and users should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on safe use;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• the ladder is in good condition. Before it is used, the ladder should be inspected for faults, such as broken rungs, rails and footing. Consult the manufacturer’s checklist, if available;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• damaged ladders are removed from service;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• the ladder is on firm, stable and level ground;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• the ladder is the correct height for the task to avoid reaching or stretching. Keep the body centred between side rails at all times. Never over-reach;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• the ladder is not too close or too far from the support structure. The distance between the ladder base and the supporting structure should be about 1 metre for every 4 metres of working ladder height.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• the ladder is secured against displacement (i.e. slipping or sliding) and/or there is another person holding the base of the ladder;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• all the locking devices on the ladder are secure;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• the ladder is always faced while climbing up or down;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• materials or tools are not carried while climbing the ladder.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• only light duty work is undertaken while on the ladder, where three points of contact can be maintained and tools can be operated safely with one hand;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• no person should stand on a ladder (single) any higher than 900 mm from the top of the ladder; or as specified from the manufacturer’s instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• no other person is allowed on the ladder at the same time;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• slip resistant base, rungs or steps are provided;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• slip resistant shoes are worn;

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• metal or wire bound ladders are never used close to energised power lines; non-metallic ladders should be used instead; and

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ladders should not be used in access areas or next to doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What exists to prevent the risk of any wheel being driven (or pedestrian falling) over an edge? For example – raised edges, high contrast colour edge, pedestrian access restricted, loading dock chained off when truck not there

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are forklifts used on loading dock area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is loading dock exposed to weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the loading dock surface in good condition and appropriate surface to minimise slips/trips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is loading dock easily accessible/ not congested? (access is not obstructed)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are systems in place to minimise pedestrian access in forklift areas?<br>What is the risk of collision between forklifts/ trucks and pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a dock leveller in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there lip/ raised edge created to provide trolleys from rolling off platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained to operate dock levellers? Is training recorded & kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the employees monitored to identify competency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is platform functional as per manufacturer’s specification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is manual available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does loading dock cater to both side and rear loading trucks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are edges of loading docks highlighted in high contrast colours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external doors in good condition and easily opened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual task hazards have been identified in consultation with employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments of hazardous manual tasks have been conducted. Risk factors, such as carrying, pushing, pulling, holding, restraining, etc. have been considered. Potentially hazardous tasks include but are not limited to, movement of batteries to/from pallets, load tyres onto conveyors for shredding (repetition) cutting of light gauge scrap using a guillotine (repetition, awkward position), sorting material on conveyors (repetition/awkward position/time on task) etc manual task relating to maintenance work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Practicable control measures have been implemented and maintained to eliminate or reduce manual task risk in consultation with employees, such as: altering the workplace environment, design or layout; changing the systems of work; modifying the load being handled; changing the tools used to do the task or using mechanical aids. Consider:<br> grab rails and adequate steps (three points of contact available);<br> bins on wheels, use of trolley , use of smaller vehicle;<br> limit or avoid double handling of things or items;<br> implement work procedures to limit the manual handling and use appropriate mechanical aides to assist employee with task;<br> trolleys have been provided - no lifting of large or heavy items;<br> wheels of trolleys have been properly maintained and move freely;<br> trolleys are not overloaded when pushing – full visibility is required;<br> work is varied through job rotation or other systems to reduce repetitive actions over long periods of time, ie sorting at conveyors;<br> adequate equipment has been provided for tasks to be carried out;<br> no lifting of heavy equipment, machinery or recyclable items;<br> no lifting of heavy equipment from one level to another level by stairs;<br> no lifting of heavy equipment from vehicles - lifting equipment is provided from vehicles;<br> no reaching over work benches and equipment;<br> sufficient rest breaks have been provided;<br> heavy items are stored at waist height and lighter items are stored at top shelves;<br> access to shelves, storage areas, cupboards is not obstructed;<br> ramps are in place where trolleys are used to go from one level to another level;<br> work benches and other work surfaces are at good height to reduce poor posture;<br> reaching aids, such as hooks, are available where required;<br> adequate and regular breaks are provided to avoid risk of fatigue, which may lead to muscle and soft tissue injuries, burns, cuts; and<br> well-designed controls and monitors in mobile plant and controls and seat maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Task specific induction and refresher training in relation to manual tasks is provided, refer to pages 17/18 of the Code of practice Manual tasks or to the manual task training package of the WorkSafe website. Elements of training should include:<br> key sections of the OSH regulations and Code of practice Manual tasks;<br> the roles and responsibilities of the employers, employees and others and the consultation that should take place between employer en employees in order to identify manual tasks, assess the risk of injury and identify measures to control the risk;<br> basic function of spine, body postures, types of muscle work and principles of levers;<br> the relationship between the human body and the risk of injury;<br> the activities included in manual tasks and resulting types of injuries;<br> risk factors and potential sources of risks; and<br> the control strategies to reduce the risk of manual tasks injuries.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reported manual task injuries and hazards have been investigated the investigation examined the incident details, mechanisms of injury, relevant risk factors, sources of risks, contributing factors, actions required and practicable control measures to be implemented; and outcomes of the investigation have been reported to the person who reported the hazard or injury within reasonable timeframe.<br> the investigation examined the incident details, mechanisms of injury, relevant risk factors, sources of risks, contributing factors, actions required and practicable control measures to be implemented; and<br> outcomes of the investigation have been reported to the person who reported the hazard or injury within reasonable timeframe.<br>For further guidance, refer to the sample template manual task investigation report on www.worksafe.wa.gov.au.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Further information, including a manual tasks toolkit is available from www.worksafe.wa.gov.au and includes<br> Code of practice Manual tasks;<br> Manual tasks training package;<br> Video: Manual tasks risk management - Running time: 11:32 mins;<br> Worksheet: Manual tasks incident investigation (word);<br> Worksheet: Manual tasks risk management tool (pdf); and<br> Risk management checklist for manual tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground, floor or any stair or ramp has an unbroken and slip resistant surface.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground, floor or any stair or ramp is free from any obstruction or fall hazards that may cause a person to fall, ie no electrical leads, hoses, tools, mounted power boxes, water across walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Systems are in place to ensure that the ground or floor is free from fall hazards and obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs are available and erected near spills.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access to egress from the workplace is free from obstructions at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guard rails or other safeguards are provided on ramps and stairs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate protective equipment, such as safety boots, is required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ramps are available in areas where height of floor levels change and trolley access is required or items are carried regularly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Falls from heights hazards have been identified in consultation with employees.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments of falls from heights have been conducted. Risk factors have been considered, such as access to and egress from work areas at heights, access in and out of trucks and plant, working on roofs or mezzanine floors and roofs, existence of fall injury prevention systems and adequate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Practicable control measures have been implemented and maintained to eliminate or reduce falls from heights risk in consultation with employees. Consider the following:<br> adequate means of access to and egress from areas where employees are working at heights;<br> adequate edge protection or fall injury prevention systems are in place when employees have a need to work at heights.<br> height of first step of truck and plant, width and tread on step, grab rails, three points of contact are available;<br> for access to top of truck or plant use scaffold, portable platform ladder, fall arrest system or install railing on top of trucks, plant, etc;<br> no riding on the rear or the side of trucks and plant; and<br> provide plant (ie an elevated work platform or a specifically designed industrial lift truck) to lift persons into position. If this is not practicable, provide a specifically designed man cage that is securely attached to the forklift (no access to work at heights by standing in an excavator bucket or standing on top of a pallet raised by a forklift).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Edge protection is in place where a person could fall more than 2 metres from a scaffold, fixed stairs, landing, suspended slab, formwork, or false work. In any other situation where a person could fall 3 or more metres edge protection or a fall injury prevention system (eg catch platform, scaffold, safety nets, safety mesh, or fall-arrest system) is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe means of access to and egress from the work at heights is provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe means of access to and egress from the work at heights is provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs, walkways, ladders, mechanical lifts are obstruction free

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People required to work at height have been provided with adequate information, instruction and training for the work being performed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anchorage points and fall injury prevention systems<br> Anchorage and fall injury prevention system are of an appropriate design. The fall injury prevention system and anchorage points must be designed, manufactured, constructed, selected or installed so as to be capable of withstanding the force applied to them as a result of a person’s fall.<br> An inspection regime is in place for each component of the fall injury prevention system and means of attachment (eg harnesses, safety belts, shock absorbers, lanyards, inertia reels) to an anchorage point.<br> If any signs of wear or weakness are found during the inspection, the components or means of attachment are withdrawn from use until they are replaced with properly functioning components.<br> Permanently fixed anchorage points are checked by a competent person in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If these are not available, anchorage points should be checked by a competent person at least every six months if in regular use or if not regularly used before it is used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable ladders provided are in accordance with AS 1892.1 (metal) or AS 1892.2 (wooden). For working at heights near or on electrical installations, lighting, etc. appropriate equipment has been provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where items are stored on suspended storage areas or on mezzanine floors:<br> a competent person has conducted a risk assessment to ensure the structural integrity of the storage area;<br> adequate edge protection has been provided; and<br> the access and egress to and from this storage area is safe.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers have received information, instruction and training in relation to dealing with violence and aggression (including hold ups, cash handling, difficult customers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures are in place in relation to violence and aggression

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures are in place in relation to cash handling and hold-ups (including post hold-up)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Register of hazardous substances<br> A register of hazardous substances is available and accessible for persons likely to be exposed to hazardous substances.<br> The register of hazardous substances is complete – the register includes a contents list and current Material Safety Data Sheets.<br> The register of hazardous substances is current – Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are not older than 5 years

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Labelling<br> Hazardous substances are properly labelled – eg containers are labelled with manufacturers labels that are complete and legible.<br> Decanted chemicals are labelled with name, risk and safety phrases.<br> Empty food or beverage bottles are not used to store chemicals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessment and control<br> Risk assessments have been completed for all hazardous substances.– when conducting a risk assessment, consider how the substances is used, where it is stored, is ventilation required, are directions in the MSDS followed, what personal protective equipment is required.<br> A record is made in the hazardous substances register that the assessment has been done.<br> A risk assessment report is available where the risk is significant.<br> Practical control measures have been implemented and maintained taking into account the hierarchy of control.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Information, instruction and training<br> Workers who may be exposed or work with hazardous substances have been provided with adequate information and training, including health effects, controls, safe work methods, personal protective equipment and where applicable health surveillance.<br> A record of the hazardous substances training is kept.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Induction, training and supervision<br> Induction and training has been provided in relation to:<br>o task specific hazards;<br>o safe operating procedures;<br>o provision, use and maintenance of PPE<br>o hazards and injury reporting;<br>o emergency and evacuation procedures;<br>o fit for work procedures (ie fatigue, alcohol and drugs at work); <br>o bullying, aggression and violence procedures;<br> Staff capabilities are assessed and, where applicable, a training plan is developed in consultation with the employee.<br> Age, experience and non-English speaking background have been taken into account.<br> Adequate supervision is provided to new employees to ensure they follow instructions and safe work procedures and there is no skylarking, initiation ceremonies and bullying.<br> Risk of injury or harm to visitors is eliminated or reduced as far as is practicable (ie visitors are segregated from vehicles, mobile plant and machinery and are accompanied at any time).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise<br> A risk assessment has been conducted.<br> Where practicable, control measures have been put in place to reduce the risk of hearing loss where noise levels > 85dB(A).<br> Hearing protection has been provided to workers and is used.<br> Workers have received information and training in relation to noise at the workplace and the use of hearing protection.<br> Workers have been instructed on the fitting, use, selecting, testing, maintenance and storage of personal hearing protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)<br> PPE has been provided, including steel capped boots, gloves, eye protection, high visibility clothing, sun protection (long sleeve shirt, trousers, hat and sunscreen), hearing protection if required and respiratory equipment if required.<br> PPE is provided without any cost to workers.<br> PPE is maintained.<br> PPE is used by employees.<br> Training has been provided in relation to the selection, instruction, fitting, use, maintenance and storage of PPE as per AS2161.2.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working alone and remotely<br> Where employees work remotely or alone, safe systems of work are in place, eg consider weather, travelling distance, terrain, procedures in the event of vehicle breakdown or injury, etc.<br> Employees are provided with information training and supervision in relation to working alone or remotely.<br> If employees are isolated from other persons, there is a means of communication which enables the employee to call for help and a procedure in place for making regular contact with the employee.<br> Communication equipment (eg long range radio, GPS, EPIRB) is provided as required and regularly tested and maintained to ensure it is in good working condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workplace behaviours<br> Policies and procedures are provided for managing bullying, violence and aggression in the workplace and reporting incidents.<br> Employees are provided with training and information in relation to bullying, violence and aggression in the workplace.<br> Reports of bullying, violence and aggression in the workplace are thoroughly investigated.<br> Bullying, violence and aggression are prevented and managed if applicable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedures<br> Evacuation procedures and a diagram of the workplace are available, displayed and practiced.<br> Emergency enable safe egress in the event of an emergency.<br> Exit signs are provided and clearly visible.<br> Portable fire extinguishers are provided in the workplace and in vehicles and are maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid<br> Adequate first aid facilities (ie first aid kit, eye wash solution or (station, emergency shower if required) are provided.<br> Adequate number of persons trained in first aid is provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate workplace facilities are provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean cool drinking water is provided and is readily available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sunscreen and hats are provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work areas are monitored for cleanliness and removal of debris/waste.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs are provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate seating is provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinders are secured.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoking is not permitted in the enclosed workplace or in vehicles

  Yes

  No

  N/A