Work Health and Safety General
Workplace Inspection Checklist
Indicate in the following manner:
 = Acceptable;  = Not Acceptable - Action required;
N/A = Not Applicable
Organisational Unit:
,
,
Recommended Control
(Must complete for all “” items)
By Whom
Completion
Date
Review
Date
N/A
Work Area:
Date:
/
/
Inspection Team:
Any other persons in
area involved during
the inspection:
Review of previous workplace inspection has been completed, including effectiveness
of control measures implemented? (Record any issues at the end of this checklist)
 = Acceptable;  = Not Acceptable - Action required;
,
,
N/A = Not Applicable
N/A
Record findings in the following manner:
1.
Housekeeping
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.8
Free from rubbish and obstructions
Free from slip/trip hazards
Doors and windows functional and accessible
Floor coverings
Stock/material stored safely and tidy
Vision at corners
Provision of adequate waste disposal
2.
Electrical
Recommended Control
(Must complete for all “” items)
By Whom
Yes /
Completion
Date
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
No broken plugs, sockets, switches
No frayed or defective leads (tag and test dates)
Power tools in good condition
No work near exposed live electrical equipment
No strained leads
No cable-trip hazards
Switches/circuits/circuit breakers identified
Switchboards secured and identified
Exterior weatherproof fittings in good condition
Heaters safely located/in working order
Battery chargers marked and well ventilated
No temporary or makeshift leads/power boards?
No double adaptors or piggy backing
Are residual current detectors in use for portable
equipment?
2.15 Photocopiers not located close to personal
workstations
3.
Environmental factors including Lighting, Ventilation, Temperature and Noise
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Adequate in general area (visibility / glare)
No flickering or inoperable lights
Windows clean
Emergency lighting system checked
Adequacy of ventilation / airflow
Noise levels meet exposure standards
Noise level does not interfere with
communication/emergency signals
Temperature range comfortable
3.8
9.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
9.1
9.2
Employees provided with effective PPE
PPE being worn appropriately by employees,
and in good condition
PPE supply / storage facilities located where
needed
9.3
No
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Date
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Workplace Inspection Checklist
Indicate in the following manner:
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N/A = Not Applicable
10.
Manual Handling / Ergonomics
10.1
10.2
Mechanical aids adequate for current needs
Safe work procedures (SWP) communicated
and being followed
Transfer Procedure Charts up to date
Manual handling risk assessments performed
Manual handling controls implemented
No unnecessary/excessive bending/stooping?
Work surfaces [desks, benches] are set up at
the appropriate height?
Work is oriented for easy access to pedals,
grips, phones, computers?
Routine tasks do not require individuals to lift
excessive weight (mechanical equipment
available for lifting heavy loads)
Adjustable seating is available when needed?
Footrests are available for those who need?
Frequently used items and/or heavy loads are
stored at easily accessible / safe heights
Adequate rest breaks taken during repetitive
tasks or tasks involving sustained postures
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
4.
Lifting Equipment
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Mechanical lifting equipment in good condition
Manual lifting equipment in good condition
Hazard reporting/maintenance system used
Satisfactory operating practices noted
Wheels satisfactory
,
,
N/A
7.
Stairs, Steps and Landings
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
No worn or broken steps
Handrails in good repair
Clear of obstructions and slip/trip hazards,
including debris and spills
Adequate lighting
Emergency lighting
Non-slip treatments/treads in good condition
Kick plates where required
Used correctly
Floors have even surfaces [no cracks etc]?
8.
Ladders
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
Ladders in good condition and registered
Not used to support planks for work platforms
Correct angle to structure 1:4
Ladders extend 1 metre above highest landing
8.5
Straight or extension ladders securely fixed at
top
13.
First Aid Treatment and Equipment
13.1
Record of treatment and of supplies dispensed
up to date
Incident reports filled out correctly
First aid kits are accessible, prominently
displayed, and clean/orderly.
Are staff aware of nominated first aiders?
Safety showers / eye wash facilities available if
required, and functional and accessible?
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus has been
recertified within the last 12 months?
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
13.6
Recommended Control
(Must complete for all “” items)
By Whom
Completion
Date
Review
Date
Work Health and Safety General
Workplace Inspection Checklist
Indicate in the following manner:
 = Acceptable;  = Not Acceptable - Action required;
N/A = Not Applicable
14.
Emergency Procedures
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
Procedures easily accessible
Emergency plan/procedures displayed
Evacuation drill within last 12 months
Emergency personnel identified and trained
Emergency telephone numbers clearly
displayed, including emergency numbers
posted on each phone
15.
Fire Control
15.1
Extinguishers and fire blankets supplied and
appropriate for work area where required
Fire fighting equipment serviced/tagged
Appropriate signing of extinguishers
Fire equipment accessible
Smoking/naked flame restrictions observed
Minimum flammable quantities at workstation
Overhead sprinkler/detectors clear of
obstructions, stores, etc?
15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
15.6
15.9
16.
Security
16.1
16.2
16.3
Premises secure during minimum staff shifts
Adequate lighting to/from car parking area
Security procedures effective
17.
Public Protection
17.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
17.5
Appropriate site access control, barricades,
fencing, hoarding, gantry secure and in place
Signage in place (including traffic control)
Suitable lighting for public areas
Footpaths clean and free from debris
Public health and safety complaints actioned
18.
Means of Egress
18.1
Exit doors marked, clearly visible and
accessible
Exit doors can be opened from inside [no padlocks]
Exit corridors, ladders, catwalks, etc are clear
of obstructions?
18.2
18.3
19.
Hazardous Substances
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
6.11
Stored appropriately
All substance containers labelled adequately
Adequate ventilation
Protective clothing/equipment available/used
Personal hygiene – dermatitis control
Waste disposal procedures followed
Safety data sheets available/displayed
Chemical handling procedures followed
Drip trays used where appropriate
Chemical register up to date (Chemwatch)
Correct gas cylinder storage
20.
Signs / Information
23.1
23.2
Safety signs adequate and used appropriately
Is special signage for radiation, biological or
other hazards prominently posted?
Are relevant hazard posters effectively posted
at entrances and in work areas?
23.3
,
,
N/A
Recommended Control
(Must complete for all “” items)
By Whom
Completion
Date
Review
Date
Work Health and Safety General
Workplace Inspection Checklist
Indicate in the following manner:
 = Acceptable;  = Not Acceptable - Action required;
N/A = Not Applicable
,
,
Recommended Control
(Must complete for all “” items)
By Whom
Completion
Date
N/A
Specific work environments that will not be applicable to all work areas being inspected:
11.
Kitchen Areas (Eating/Drinking)
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
Equipment in good working order
Trolleys in good working order
Hot/Heavy items handled safely
Clean and hygienic
Refrigeration door operable from inside
Refrigeration alarm operable from inside
Floors not slippery
12.
Storage Areas
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7
12.8
12.9
12.10
Stacks / Shelves / Racks stable
Heights correct
Sufficient space for moving stock
Shelves free of rubbish
Floors around stacks and racks clear
Heavier items stored at convenient level
No danger of falling objects
No sharp edges
Safe means of accessing high shelves
Racks clear of lights/sprinklers
19.
Biological Safety - General
19.1
Are safe work procedures in place for lab
techniques (including minimisation of
aerosols)?
Are cleaning procedures established for
normal cleaning and emergency spills?
Are autoclaves/procedures available for
disinfection?
Are staff aware of decontamination procedures
established?
Are sharps and biohazardous waste
procedures established and implemented?
Is all research approved (where required) by
the appropriate agency/ethics committee?
Is specialised PPE available for use by
staff/students?
Have all staff/students been provided with
information on appropriate vaccinations?
19.2
19.3
19.4
19.5
19.6
19.7
19.8
20.
Animal Facilities
20.1
Separate facilities are provided for animal
storage, cleaning exam, etc.
Infected and non-infected animals are
segregated
All staff are trained on safety procedures
associated with animal handling?
20.2
20.3
5.
Maintenance Workshop
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Adequate work space
Clean and tidy
Free from excess oil and grease
Machines adequately guarded
Tool inventory correct and tools in proper place
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Indicate in the following manner:
 = Acceptable;  = Not Acceptable - Action required;
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21. Machine/Workshop Basic Safety
21.1
21.2
21.3
21.4
21.5
25
25.1
25.2
25.3
25.4
25.5
Are machines built in accordance with relevant
Australian Standards?
Are safe operating instructions/warning signs
clearly visible?
Are machines guarded / protected to prevent
contact, entanglement or damage?
Have preventative maintenance arrangements
been made if required?
Are machines appropriate for the area of use
(ie explosion proof, etc)?
Fume Cupboards
Are electrical services located outside the
chamber?
Are emergency switches clearly identified for
power and gas supply?
Has the cupboard been inspected and certified
within the last 12 months?
Are restrictions posted near fume cupboards
(< 2.5 L of flammables, no H3C1O4, etc?)
Are fume cupboards appropriate for type of
hazard (ie radiation, biological, etc)?
26.
Laminar Flow Cabinets
26.1
Have all laminar flow cabinets been certified
within the last 12 months?
Are procedures for appropriate use of cabinets
posted?
Do the cabinets look clean and tidy (ie, routine
cleaning performed recently)?
26.2
26.3
27.
Health and Wellbeing
27.1
27.2
27.3
Are showers available?
Gymnasium accessible?
Toilets accessible
COMMENTS / ADDITIONS
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,
N/A
Recommended Control
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By Whom
Completion
Date
Review
Date
Work Health and Safety General
Workplace Inspection Checklist
Indicate in the following manner:
 = Acceptable;  = Not Acceptable - Action required;
N/A = Not Applicable
Key Actions:
HSR Signature
Manager/Supervisor Signature
Officer Signature
,
,
N/A
Recommended Control
(Must complete for all “” items)
By Whom
Completion
Date
Review
Date