Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Previous inspection

  • Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  • Outstanding issues have been action end?

  • What is safety issues are still outstanding.

Housekeeping

  • Work areas are free from rubbish and obstruction?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Combustable materials and other potential fire accelerants are stored appropriately?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Doors are fully functional? (unobstructed and able to be opened from inside)

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for repairs

  • Floor coverings / areas clean and swept?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Floors and aisles are cleared of rubbish, materials & equipment? (Used and unused)

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Stock/material stored safely?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Safety signs are adequate and used appropriately?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for new signage if required

Electrical

  • Electrical Plugs, sockets and switches are in good condition? (not broken or cracked)

  • Issue purchase order to Electrician immediately report to supervisor

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Leads are in good repair - tagged and tested? (not frayed or damaged)

  • Remove from service and have repaired or new items purchased.

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Power tools are in good condition? (including current tag and test dates)

  • Remove from service and have repaired or new items purchased.

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Cables and leads are run safely? (no strained leads or trip hazards)

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Heaters are located safely and in good working order and test and tagged?

  • Remove from service and have repaired or new items purchased.

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Power boards are safe? (not overloaded) and tested and tagged?

  • Remove from service and have repaired or new items purchased.

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

Lighting

  • Adequate lighting in general area?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for addition lighting to be installed

  • All lights are working? (no flickering or inoperable lights)

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for light to be repaired / replaced

  • Windows are clean to allow for natural light?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Emergency lighting is operational? (exits lights are illuminated)

  • Issue conquest for emergency lighting to be repaired

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

Hazardous Substances

  • Are hazardous substances stored at this facility

  • Hazardous substances / chemicals are stored appropriately?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Is bonding adequate for quantity of chemicals stored?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Assess quantity of chemicals stored. If all chemicals required, increase bunding.

  • Containers are correctly labelled and not damaged?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Safety Data Sheets are available for all chemicals and current (not older than 5 years)

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Ensure all outdated SDS's are replaced as a Priority

  • Adequate ventilation where chemicals are stored/used?

  • is this a suitable location for chemicals to be stored?

  • Details and photo of required ventilation

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for ventilation to be improved

  • Find alternate location for storage of chemicals.

  • Chemical handling is as per manufacturers instructions and there is PPE for mixing of chemicals?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Obtain correct PPE

  • Emergency equipment is available and functional if required? (Eg. Spill kit, first aid kit, eye wash etc.)

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for repair of equipment

  • Purchase new equipment if current equipment is not functional

  • Incompatible chemicals are separated or segregated?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Is date on chemicals for stock control to ensure oldest chemicals used first?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Ensure stock control is updated

Stairs, Steps and Landings

  • Does the site have stairs, steps or landings

  • Steps and stairs are safe? (no worn or broken steps)

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for repairs

  • Are lines painted on steps?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for works

  • Handrails are in good repair?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue Conquest for repair

  • Are all stairs, steps and landings clear of obstructions?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Adequate lighting around stairways? (natural or electric)

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for rectification

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

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for rectification.

  • Area is clear of debris and spills?

  • Details and Photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Landings have even surfaces?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for rectification.

  • Kick plates fitted where required?

  • Details and Photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Issue conquest for rectification.

Fire Control

  • Extinguishers are in place?

  • Is a fire extinguisher required?

  • Issue a conquest for one to be installed

  • Appropriate signage displayed?

  • Details and photos

  • Extinguisher serviceable? (inspection tag in date)

  • Issue conquest for extinguisher to be inspected

  • Emergency personnel identified and trained?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Emergency contact numbers displayed?

  • Details and Photos

  • Attach photo.

Manual Handling

  • Mechanical aids adequate for current needs?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Work surfaces (desks, benches) are set up at the appropriate height?

  • Issue conquest for height to be corrected.

  • Tools not in use stored correctly?

  • Give details and photos?

  • Attach photo.

  • Hand and power tools are in good condition?

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Container size and weights are manageable for workers?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Manual aids are available for a lifting heavy loads

  • Details and photos

  • Attach photo.

Storage Areas

  • Stacks are stable?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Stack heights are correct?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Sufficient space for moving stock?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Shelves are free of rubbish?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Heavy items are stored at a convenient height?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Items stacked on shelves are safe? (free from the danger of falling objects)

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Shelving and edges are safe? (free of sharp edges)

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Safe means of accessing high shelves?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

First Aid

  • Cabinets/kits contents are clean, orderly and properly stocked?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Emergency names and numbers are clearly displayed?

  • Give details and photos

Vehicles and Major Plant

  • Are vehicles or plant stored onsite?

  • Vehicles / Plant free from damage or major faults?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Vehicles / Plant clean and tidy? ( log book completed )

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Equipment and materials stored / secured safely in vehicle or plant?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • All moving parts properly guarded? ( guards secure and structurally sound?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

Small Plant

  • Is small plant stored onsite

  • All small plant on site is free of damage or faults?

  • Give details and photos

  • Attach photo.

  • Guards and safety systems are operational for each item of small plant?

  • Give details and photos

14.0 General observations / comments

Sign Off

  • On site representative

  • Auditor's signature

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