CITY OF GREATER GEELONG
Property Risk Self-Assessment Checklist
FACILITY NAME / ADDRESS:
COMPLETED BY:
DATE COMPLETED:
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Checklist to be completed by the occupier and returned to Risk Management, PO Box 104, GEELONG VIC 3220, or by email to
risk@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
CHECKLIST
Security
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Bins
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Facility access
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Housekeeping
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Building protection
External
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Is the facility in a secluded/remote
area?
Is external lighting operational?
Is there CCTV? Is it remotely
monitored?
Are all motion operated security
lights operational?
Stored in their correct location and
not next to building (which may
allow access to the roof)
No rubbish is overflowing
(including commercial skip bins)
Overhanging vegetation
(branches) which would allow a
person to access windows/roof or
cause damage during a storm
Fences which would allow a
person access to the roof or
windows
Parts of the building (i.e. down
pipes, external seating or cages)
that would allow a person to easy
access the roof/windows
Roof access ladders appropriately
secured. Can they be accessed by
the general public?
Rubbish and debris (including dry
grass, bark, sticks, rubbish etc)
near gas water heaters and doors
Abandoned furniture
Long grass
Dry branches / shrubs / leaves
Items stored under the floor which
may be used as a fuel source.
Large/loose rocks / bricks or
projectiles
Doors or windows that are
damaged.
Doors, windows and gates locked
every day (Including deadlocks,
slide bolts etc.)
Security fences around the facility
damaged or not closing or locking
properly
Chain and padlock used (is the
chain limited in length to deter
tampering or cutting?)
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COMMENTS / FINDINGS /
ACTIONS REQUIRED
DATE
COMPLETED
COGG
use only
WORK
ORDER
Checklist to be completed by the occupier and returned to Risk Management, PO Box 104, GEELONG VIC 3220, or by email to
risk@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
CHECKLIST
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Other
External (Continued)
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Housekeeping
Internal
Electrical
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Burglary
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Other
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Holes in walls, doors, windows or
access under building that may be
used to place items/rubbish/debris
in or that a person can access
Unsecured or incorrectly stored
LPG bottles
Bollards suitable for their intended
purpose? I.e., not loose, missing
or damaged etc (to reduce the
likelihood of impact damage)
Landscaping/shrubs/trees allow
people to conceal themselves
(potential vandalism risk)
Shade sails appropriately
inspected, maintained and in a
reasonable and safe condition, i.e.
free from holes, tears etc.
All electrical equipment tested and
tagged
Double adaptors being used in the
facility. If so, have they been
removed? (Power boards with a
built in RCD may be used to
replace any double adaptors)
Are there any under desk
heaters? Have they been removed
or moved to an open area?
(Personal heaters should not be
used under a desk as it increases
the chances of them accidently
being left on)
Stockpiles of equipment located in
server rooms or close to electrical
equipment
Kitchen areas clean and well
maintained
Is there any cash or valuables
stored onsite?
Is any cash or valuables
appropriately secured (ie safe,
locked area etc) or removed from
site daily?
Is there appropriate signage in
place to notify persons that no
cash/valuables are stored onsite?
Are all expensive electrical items
(ie computers, sound systems,
TV, etc) labelled or permanently
marked?
Is any expensive equipment
placed next to a window?
Ensure that everyone has vacated
building before locking up for the
day.
Ensure building is left safe and
secure before leaving.
Please note any other
risks/issues/concerns identified
during your inspection
TICK
COMMENTS / FINDINGS /
ACTIONS REQUIRED
DATE
COMPLETED
COGG
use only
WORK
ORDER