W
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND
SAFETY (WHS) CHECKLIST
Stall name:
Stall site number:
Stall Type:
The following questions address the majority of issues that may occur at an event. The list does not
cover every eventuality/issue. Stalls are asked to comply with the following safety considerations.
SAFETY PROCEDURES/STAFF AWARENESS
COMPLIANT
Y/N
ACTION
REQUIRED
RATING
/5
COMPLIANT
Y/N
ACTION
REQUIRED
/10
COMPLIANT
Y/N
ACTION
REQUIRED
/25
COMPLIANT
Y/N
ACTION
REQUIRED
/10
COMPLIANT
Y/N
ACTION
REQUIRED
COMPLIANT
Y/N
ACTION
REQUIRED
Do staff know what to do in an emergency?
Do staff know the purpose and location of the

Register of Dangerous and Hazardous Substances

Fire extinguisher or blanket

First Aid kit

Emergency exit

Waste water, sullage and oil disposal facilites
REGISTER OF DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES/CHEMICALS (including MSDS)
(eg. oil, gas, cleaning products, insect repellent)
Register is available and complete (with MSDS)
ELECTRICAL (All stalls)
All leads/cables are in good condition and:

are tagged and within expiry date

have NFF provided labels attached at plug in point.
All leads are supported overhead or flown wherever
possible. (6m above vehicle access areas and 2.7m above
pedestrian access areas)
Leads that cannot be supported overhead or flown are run
along the ground and covered with cable tray or insulated
material?
Powerboards are inside, off the ground and well ventilated
No double adaptors are in use.
FIRST AID KIT
(Information available on NFF website)
There is a suitable First Aid kit on stall site?
Clear, visible sign at location of First Aid Kit
FIRE SAFETY - Preferable for all stalls and
compulsory for all food stalls (See table over page)
/10
Fire extinguisher

Is appropriate for hazards

Has current test tag (within the last 6 months)

Is within 10 m of the heat source
Fire blanket (required where deep fryers are used)

has a current test tag

is securely hung adjacent to fryer
Clear signs locate the fire extinguisher/blanket?
Emergency exit routes are clear
STALL CONSTRUCTION and FACILITIES
(only where stallholder provides own marquee)
The frame maintains the walls in a taut, rigid condition at all
times and in all weather conditions
The frame structure is securely fixed and stable with
required weights and/or pegs
/10
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD STALLS
GAS
COMPLIANT
Y/N
ACTION
REQUIRED
Rating
/20
COMPLIANT
Y/N
ACTION
REQUIRED
/10
Gas cylinders are:

undamaged, free of rust

tested and date stamped within last 10 years

secured in an upright position

no closer than 1.5 m from any ignition source

not blocking an exit or travel path

in a well ventilated area

on a level, non-combustible surface

located outside marquee/van

positioned with safety outlet facing away from the
structure?
Has someone been trained to exchange gas cylinders?
Gas appliances (eg. cookers, heaters):

Are appliances away from the public?

Have appliances been checked recently by a
competent person?

Have safety devices been tampered with?

Do thermostats work?

Do ignition devices work?

Are supply hoses in good condition?

Have joints been tested for gas leakage with soapy
water

Are combustible materials clear of appliances?

Is combustible surface above or to the side of the
appliance?
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
There is a wastewater storage container (with tight fitting lid)
within stall space
There is a waste oil container (with tight fitting lid) – if
applicable
Fire Extinguishers
HAZARD
Gas fired BBQ
Deep fryer (for chips, donuts etc)
Food warmer (bain marie)
LPG cylinder store or decanting area (less than
1000 litres total gas stored)
LPG cylinder store or decanting area (more than
1000 and less than 12000 litres stored)
Electrical
TYPE OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Dry powder type OR CO2 fire extinguisher
Dry powder type OR CO2 fire extinguisher, or
Wet Chemical type fire extinguisher
Dry powder OR CO2 type fire extinguisher
Dry powder type OR CO2 fire extinguisher
Dry powder type OR CO2 fire extinguisher and at
least one hose reel
Dry powder type OR CO2 fire extinguisher
SAFETY TEAM BRIEF
Comment:
Checked by: __________________ Date: ____________ Rating: ___________________