YHA Australia WHS Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

EMERGENCY & FIRE

• Fire - Alarm Panel service agreement in place: evidence of regular testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire - Smoke Detector service agreement in place; evidence of regular testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire - Fire Door service agreement in place; evidence of regular testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire - Emergency Lighting service agreement in place; evidence of regular testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire - Extinguisher & Hose reel service agreement in place; evidence of regular testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire - Extinguishers are appropriately placed with compliant signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire - Sprinkler service agreement in place; evidence of regular testing<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Egress paths have 2 meter clearance at point of exit<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers in place, of appropriate type, clearly marked for type of fire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke alarm battery backup less than 1 year old

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hose reels and Sprinklers free from obstruction and housing damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING

• Electrical office equipment is neat, no loose wiring, well ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RCDs used on electrical equipment (as required); regularly tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboard temperature checks: agreement in place, evidence of regular testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment (e.g. power tools & appliances) in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment regularly tested& tagged by licensed operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WALKWAYS, STAIRS, LADDERS, LIFTS,WORKING AT HEIGHTS

• Unobstructed vision at intersections & stairways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access to doorways, walkways, stairs clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs, steps/height differentials appropriately marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti-Slip tread on steps &stairs as appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails in place on stairs and exposed edges as appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free of oil, grease and trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Automatic doors operate safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of appropriate ladders & in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lift services agreement in place: evidence of regular maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Achoring systems in place for working at heights; evidence of regular maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicular traffic controlled so as not to pose risk to people

  Yes

  No

  N/A

AIR QUALITY & VENTILATION

• Air conditioning service agreement in place; evidence of regular maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate extraction provided where contaminant/ steam generated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate, an air quality measuring device w/alarm is in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all toilet suites in good working condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access to plant and machinery clear of obstructions

• Plant and controls designs and positioned to take account of the ergonomic requirements of workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All plant and equipment listed and checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operating/maintenance procedures available for all plant and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regular maintenance carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance records kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PLANT & EQUIPMENT

• Adequate guards in position and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers trained in safe operation of plant and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls labelled and functioning as designed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stop switches fitted and easily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock out switches provided where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Danger tags available and used during maintenance and repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant equipment kept clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MANAGERS

• Evidence of 2 x Admin inspections per year; outstanding actions addressed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of 2 x Physical inspection per year; outstanding actions addressed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VOLUNTEERS

• Volunteer checklist, state and code of conduct in place and signed by each Volunteer

  Yes

  No

  N/A