Catholic Safety, Health & Welfare South Australia
WORKPLACE SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Grounds, Buildings, Exteriors, Walkways, Maintenance
Answering ‘NO’ to any question requires action to be taken.
Name of Site: . ........................................................................................................... Area/s Checked: ...........................................................................................................
Instructions for Use of Checklist
1. Identify person or persons to conduct the workplace safety inspection.
4. Where corrective actions are required, use the risk calculator at the end of the checklist
2. Conduct the workplace safety inspection in consultation with your OHS&W Committee/Safety Group.
3. Plan when the inspection is to be completed.
to estimate the severity of the risk.
5. When the inspection is completed, transfer any corrective actions to the Action Plan .
General
Y
N
N/A
Risk
Rating
Action Required/Comments
Are paths, walkways free from irregularities that can cause trips?
Are paths, walkways free from overhead obstacles such as overhanging branches, air-conditioners?
Are trees pruned to remove dead branches and to eliminate sharp branches which may cause eye injury?
Are all drains adequately covered?
Are drain covers and storm water grates flush with the general ground level?
Are lawned areas free from pot holes and exposed sprinkler points?
Where required, do ramps and steps have handrails?
Are these handrails in secure and good condition?
Are steps in good condition with a non-slip surface?
Are the grounds free of rocks, stones and exposed concrete?
Are all external electrical installations in good condition e.g. lights, switches, power points?
Is there adequate security lighting in parking areas, entrances to buildings and walkways?
Are stakes supporting plants/trees clearly visible and sited so that no sharp edges are exposed or near eye
height? (Star droppers are inappropriate and should be removed)
Are all outside benches and tables in good condition and free of splinters and cracks?
Where installed, are retaining walls safe and in good condition?
Is the fencing in good order and condition?
Are LPG cylinders located in locked cages?
Maintenance Areas
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Y
N
N/A
Rating
Action Required/Comments
Is moveable electrical equipment tested and tagged and within current test period?
Are all electrical cables in good condition e.g. not frayed or damaged?
Is the maintenance area kept in a clean and tidy condition?
Are there material safety data sheets readily available for hazardous substances stored in the maintenance
area?
Are all chemical containers correctly labelled?
Are there safe operating procedures for plant and equipment used in the maintenance area?
Is machinery appropriately guarded?
Are there appropriate ladders/step ladders available for employees to do their jobs safely?
Do all ladders comply with Australian Standards?
Are gas cylinders fitted to a trolley or secured in a standing position?
Where appropriate, are warning signs displayed to indicate a risk e.g. hearing protection, no smoking, etc.
Are there adequate storage facilities?
Comments / Any Other Corrective Actions
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Risk Calculator
Likelihood
Consequence
Insignificant
Minor
Moderate
Major
Catastrophic
Almost certain to occur in most
circumstances
Likely to occur frequently
High
High
Extreme
Extreme
Extreme
Medium
High
High
Extreme
Extreme
Likely to occur at some time
Low
Medium
High
Extreme
Extreme
Unlikely to occur, but could happen
Low
Low
Medium
High
Extreme
May occur, but probably never will
Low
Low
Medium
High
High
Inspection Conducted By: ......................................................................................................
Definitions
Low Risk: Action not urgent
within 3 months.
Medium Risk: Action as soon
as possible - within 1 month.
High Risk: Action within 24
hours
Extreme Risk: Immediate
action.
Hierarchy of Control
1. Eliminate: Remove the hazard
2. Substitute: Replace with less hazardous
3. Isolate: Use guards or barriers
4. Engineer: Redesign
5. Administration: Training, information,
safe work procedures
6. Personal Protective Equipment:
Gloves, goggles, etc
Date:……/……/……
In Consultation With: ..........................................................................................................................................................................
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