INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Core Safety

Date: Location/s of Inspection Inspection team

Company

Hazard checklists are only guides or prompt to identify hazards in all work areas. The safety points are only to help look for typical safety hazards or safety system activities. Not every statement or prompt must be addressed in every inspection but any hazards or unsafe behaviour observed during the process should be recorded and dealt with in a timely way. The hazard inspection process uses the Core safety checklist and one or more of the other 4 specialised checklists 1. Office or computer work 2. Fabrication workshops ( non office areas ) 3. Maintenance workshops [non office areas] 4. Housekeeping & Cleaning 5. Excavation site & Grounds The Core safety checklist is applicable to all workplaces. Inspection Procedure1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Any issues that arent relevant to the area should be marked as Not Applicable (NA) in the checkbox next to the safety criteria heading. Inspections should be done by the supervisor for the area with the Health and Safety Rep (HSR) or another local staff member. At the end of inspection, the supervisor and HSR reviews all non compliant or other safety issues identified. Use the risk matrix; assess the risk levels of each non compliance or hazard identified. Review safety systems currently in place and how effective they are? Decide what new or modified risk control actions are required and their priority. If unable to resolve the problem at local levels, the matter must be referred to the next level of management. The inspection report must be signed off by the section manager , who will ensure responsibility for corrective action is allocated and given a reasonable period to remedy. Risk Action Priority
Risk Score Major 4 E E E H H Extreme 5 E E E E H E H M L Action/ Risk Priority level Reconsider stop job and take immediate action about the risks immediately High level management decision required. Follow management instructions or established procedures. Risk OK for now, record and review if any risk factors change- equipment, people, materials, work process, procedures or other external factors. CONSEQUENCES: Not Moderat Importa Minor e nt 2 3 1 H H E M L L L H M L L H H M M

Risk Matrix
LIKELIHO OD A.Very likely B.Likely C.Moderat ely likely D. U nlikely E. Rare

LIKELIHOOD: How likely could it happen given ? Very likely Expected to occur in most 1 of 3 140586104.doc circumstances Likely Will probably occur in most circumstances Moderately likely Might occur at some time Unlikely - Could happen at some time

CONSEQUENCES: How severely could someone be affected? Insignificant No injuries or damage Minor - First aid only, minimal property damage Moderate Medical treatment some property damage Major - Serious & extensive injuries, loss of operational capability Extreme - Death or permanent disability , major cessation of operation

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Core safety A. Fire Safety
1. All fire system Inspections are current [ 6 monthly] Fire extinguishers Hose reels OK Not OK

Details / Observations

Action to be taken

Vary checks on different fire equipment each inspection,

2. All fire equipment has location marker clearly displayed. 3. Access to all fire equipment is clear extinguishers & hoses

B. Emergency Evacuation
1. Evacuation maps/ diagrams & instructions are current & clearly displayed in work area. 2. Emergency exits & egress paths are clear of obstructions or stored items. 3. Egress travel paths & stairways are safe design and in good condition. 4. Emergency exit lights are clearly visible
[ DO NOT press buttons to test]

OK

Not OK

5. Assembly areas are allocated, sign posted and understood by staff 6. Building warden identity is clearly displayed 7. At least one evacuation drill has occurred in previous yr.

C. First Aid Facility

1. A first aid kit is available for each work area / group 2. First aid kit is checked regularly, restocked and cleaned. [ Note date of last check] 3. Kit has proper first aid signage or labels. 4. Kit contents contain only appropriate first aid equipment [no medications] 5. First aid personnel identified and contact numbers clearly displayed. 6. If no first aider a person has been nominated to monitor the kit. 7. Emergency phone numbers are displayed clearly. 8. All first aid treatments and injuries are recorded on First aid Treatment form and original sent to HSAS annually. 9. A sharps disposal container is accessible.

OK

Not OK

D. Communication
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OK

Not

How does H & S information get to staff?

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Core safety
OK 1. 2. A noticeboard or other display is provided for this work area. Basic H & S information is displayed including: Safety Policy Health and Safety Rep (HSR) First aid officer/s Building or area floor warden Emergency evacuation plan &/or procedures Not OK

Details / Observations

Action to be taken

E. Electrical [ general]
1. Random checks on specified electrical equipment shows testing and tagging on required basis.[Elect
Safety Reg]

OK

2.

3. 4. 5. 6.

Unsafe electrical equipment is not used, has been removed or tagged Out Of Service clearly visible. No piggy back plugs or double adaptors used. Clear access [1mt] available to all switchboards. Switchboards are locked, in good condition and clearly marked. Area is protected by Safety Switches [ RCD] . OK Not OK
Correct stacking & storage prevent manual handling injuries and falling objects

F. Material handling & storage

1. 2. 3. 4. Materials are stacked correctly to prevent objects falling. Racks or bins used where possible. Easy access to stored items floor is clear of trip items Shelf capacity not overloaded by quantity or weight sufficient amount, strength, adequate fixing to wall, freestanding. Commonly used or heavy items stored between mid thigh and shoulder height. Mechanical lifting aids available and in good condition eg: trolleys wheels, brakes; levers, lifters Waste bins are provided and emptied regularly Work or storage floor areas are clear of clutter and waste.

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