WORK HEALTH & SAFETY AUDIT
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2A Burnage St, Toowoomba East QLD 4350
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01/01/25
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Sarah Watton
AREA: WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
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The Work Health and Safety Policy has been reviewed and updated within the last 12 months
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All Staff and educators have signed the WHS policy, acknowledging they have read and understand their role and responsibilities when implementing the policy
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Work Health and Safety Policy is relevant and up to date with current legislation and changes
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Health and Safety requirements are clearly communicated with staff – posters, notices, information etc.
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Management, Educational Leader and Room Leaders are up to date with current WHS requirements, attending relevant training in WHS obligations
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Management, Educational Leaders and Room Leaders are aware of their WHS obligations
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Work Health and Safety issues and concerns are discussed at staff meetings
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There are clear procedures for dealing with work health and safety issues/concerns
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There is documented evidence that training needs are reviewed, evaluated and updated as required
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Induction training is conducted for all workers appropriate to their job role and responsibilities
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There is a proficient communication system in place to discuss WHS matters
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There is a clear procedure that outlines roles and responsibilities when dealing with hazards and risks and when to use a risk management approach
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Management ensure staff are aware of how to work safely with hazardous chemicals
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Safety Data Sheets are readily available for all hazardous chemicals in the service
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Employees wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) -clothing and footwear
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Employees report any maintenance requirements and hazards to responsible person
AREA: INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT
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Sign in/out records are clearly displayed for families
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There is a clear procedure if a parent has not signed their child in/out of the Service
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Floor surfaces are clear of obstacles and free of trips, slips and fall risks
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Ramps and stairs are clear of obstacles
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Railing on stairs is in good repair (if applicable)
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Fire Exits are clear, undamaged with illumination/lighting working
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There is adequate lighting
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Fire Extinguishers have been tested and are compliant
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Photocopier has been serviced and is well ventilated
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Filing cabinets with confidential information is kept locked
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Bookcases and cabinets are in good repair
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Storerooms are kept tidy and are in appropriate working manner
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Service is clean and well organised
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Windows are clean and able to be locked
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Chairs provide adequate back support and are in good repair
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There are no hanging electrical cords
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Evacuation Rehearsals/Drills are implemented on a regular basis
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Employee induction and staff records are up to date
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Hand washing procedures and visual posters are displayed in all bathrooms (including children and staff bathrooms)
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Floor signs are used when the floor is wet
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Daily cleaning records are kept up to date
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Children are supervised indoors and outdoors
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Outdoor Safety Checklist are kept up to date
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Chairs are stacked at a safe height (no more than 4)
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Children and Staff toilets are kept clean
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Water Play is supervised (a child is never left unsupervised near water)
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Cupboards have child proof locks
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Nappy Change area has Personal Protective Equipment
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Poison signs on cupboards where chemicals are located
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Cupboards where chemicals may be stored are locked at all times
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Chemicals are kept out of reach of children at all times
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Record of toys that have been disinfected are up to date
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Mouthed toys basket is kept separate for washing
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Children’s dietary requirements are clearly visible and up to date
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Climbing equipment is stable and has no hard objects in fall zone
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Power points have safety plugs when not in use
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Electrical tagging has been updated (moved from service perimeter section)
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Toys and equipment are in good working condition
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UV Rating is recorded and displayed daily
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Employees wear appropriate clothing and footwear (including sunsafe hats)
AREA: ROADS AND CARPARKS
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Families and staff educate children on road safety when arriving and departing the Service
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There is clear pedestrian access and compliance in the car park for families, children, staff and visitors
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Any trees surrounding the Service are clear from overhanging/dead branches
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Lighting surrounding the Service is adequate
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The car park is free from potential hazards
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Pathways are clear of slip/trip/fall hazards
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Fencing is in good repair and adequate height
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Gates are in good repair (child proof catches, self-closing)
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Timber surfaces are safe (no splinters)
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Gutters/drainage is in good repair, free from leaks and slips hazards
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Lawns and gardens are well maintained
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Plants are safe and non-toxic
AREA: SERVICE PERIMETER
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Fencing is in good repair and adequate height
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Gates are in good repair (child proof catches, self-closing)
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Timber surfaces are safe (no splinters)
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Gutters/drainage is in good repair, free from leaks and slips hazards
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Lawns and gardens are well maintained
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Plants are safe and non-toxic
