WHS Walkthrough Inspection
Note: This form is used by Work Health and Safety (WHS) to carry out their inspection of CDU areas. It can
be used as a guide by areas to conduct their own self-inspections.
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1.0 - Amenities
1.1 - Toilets/washrooms clean and tidy?
1.2 - Lockers clean and tidy?
1.3 - Meal rooms clean and tidy?
2.0 - Fire Prevention
2.1 - Evacuation diagrams displayed
2.2 - Is the Warden list up to date?
2.3 - Fire equipment in place and clearly marked
for type of fire?
2.4 - Fire equipment recently serviced? (Check 6
monthly punch mark on tabs.)
2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?
2.6 - Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max
height & base not lower that 100 mm?
2.7 - Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?
2.8 - Emergency exit signage working?
2.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?
2.10 - Exits clear of obstructions?
2.11 - Fire alarm system functioning correctly?
3.0 - General Lighting
3.1 - Good natural lighting?
3.2 - Reflected light from walls & ceilings not
causing glare to employees?
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3.3 - Light fittings clean and in good condition?
3.4 - Windows clean?
3.5 - Area free of flickering, damaged or
inoperable lights?
4.0 - Building Structure and Safety
4.1 - Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?
4.2 - Entry and walkways kept clear?
4.3 - Walkways adequately and clearly marked?
4.4 - Steps are in good order (No worn or broken
steps)?
4.5 - Stair and risers kept clear?
4.6 - Are railings in good condition?
4.7 - Are footpaths in good condition?
4.8 - Is asbestos labelled or signed in accordance
with the Code of Practice - How to manage &
control asbestos?
4.9 - Loading area clean and tidy?
4.10 - Area free of Structural defects/faults?
4.11 - Confined space management compliant
with Code of Practice - Confined Spaces?
4.12 - Is area free of leaks?
4.13 - Ventilation/air temperature acceptable?
5.0 - Work Benches
5.1 - Clear of rubbish?
5.2 - Tools not in use are stored correctly?
5.3 - All hand tools being used are in good order
and free of damage?
5.4 - All power tools being used are in good
order, free of damage?
5.5 - Work height correct for the type of work
and the employee?
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5.6 - Benches are free of sharp edges?
6.0 - Rubbish Removal
6.1 - Bins located at suitable points around site?
6.2 - Bins emptied regularly?
6.3 - Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered
metal containers?
7.0 - Material Storage
7.1 - Racks and shelving are sturdy and stable?
7.2 - Materials stored in racks and bins wherever
possible?
7.3 - Mechanical aids provided for safe access to
stored equipment eg. Ladders, forklift
7.4 - Floors around racking clear of rubbish?
7.5 - Heavier items stored low?
7.6 - Sufficient space for moving stock?
7.7 - Pallets in good repair?
7.8 - No danger of falling objects?
7.9 - Shelves and racks free of sharp edges?
7.10 - Racks clear of lights/sprinklers?
7.11 - Shelves are clean and orderly?
7.12 - Items flagged for disposal stored safely?
7.13 - Stock / material stored safely?
8.0 - Machines
8.1 - Are they kept clean?
8.2 - Are the floors around the machines kept
clean?
8.3 - Guards in good condition?
8.4 - Starting and stopping devices within easy
reach of operator?
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8.5 - Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?
8.6 - Area free from excess oil and grease?
8.7 - Adequate work space?
8.8 - Is lighting adequate?
8.9 - Noise levels controlled?
8.10 - Warnings/instructions/SOP's displayed?
8.11 - Location of emergency stop buttons
indicated by signage?
8.12 - Operators trained/inducted into the
operation of the machines?
8.13 - Is the training recorded?
8.14 - Are lockout procedures implemented and
followed during adjustments and servicing?
9.0 - Electrical Safety
9.1 - Safety switches installed?
9.2 - All 240v electrical equipment is tested
every 6/12 months and tests recorded?
9.3 - Power boards used (no double adapters)?
9.4 - No work near exposed live electrical
equipment?
9.5 - Plugs, sockets & switches in good order?
9.6 - Are areas free of cable/lead trip hazards?
9.7 - Frayed, strained or damaged leads have
been tagged and removed from use?
9.8 - Switchboards secured?
9.9 - Danger tags completed and in place for
defective electrical equipment?
9.10 - Where required are emergency shut-down
procedures in place?
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10.0 - Hazardous substances and dangerous goods
10.1 - Hazardous Substance Register complete
and available?
10.2 - Safety Data Sheets available for all
chemicals?
10.3 - Risk assessments completed for hazardous
substances?
10.4 - All containers labelled correctly according
to appropriate legislation?
10.5 - Does area have a procedure for disposal of
unwanted & waste substances?
10.6 - Stored in accordance with appropriate
legislation / standards - chemical segregation?
10.7 - Fridges, freezers and cool rooms used for
chemical storage are clearly labelled? (Including
statement about no foodstuffs)
10.8 - Refrigerators used to store flammable
materials are flame proofed and appropriately
labelled?
10.9 - PPE and emergency equipment (safety
showers and eye wash station) available and
tested regularly?
10.10 - Adequate ventilation / extraction systems
available for processes used, eg fume and
biological cabinets?
10.11 - Flammable, toxic and asphyxiant gases
used in areas designed for that purpose with
appropriate controls, sensors or ventilation?
10.12 - Appropriate containers are used to hold
and store hazardous chemicals?
10.13 - Hazardous chemicals are not stored in
fume or recirculating fume cabinets?
10.14 - Spill kits appropriate to the work being
undertaken are available and maintained?
10.15 - Appropriate carriers are available to
transport dangerous goods, eg Winchester
carriers for 2.5L bottles of acid?
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10.16 - Dewars less than 25L have handles and
loose fitting lids?
10.17 - Cryogenic storage areas have
appropriately sensors or ventilated?
11.0 Ladders
11.1 - Are all ladders of sturdy construction?
11.2 - Are ladders in good condition?
11.3 - If used for electrical work are they non
conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)
11.4 - Set up and used according to instructions,
eg secure at top, extending 1m above working
platform, correct angle (1:4)
11.5 - For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys
and treads in a good state of repair?
12.0 - First Aid Facilities
12.1 - Record of treatments and supplies
dispensed available?
12.2 - Are contents regularly checked?
12.3 - Are all contents within their expiry date?
12.4 - First Aid Kits clearly labelled and well
signed?
12.5 - Is there easy access to cabinets?
12.6 - Are first aid officers accessible?
13.0 - Office Hazards
13.1 - Furniture layout is appropriate and
adequate?
13.2 - Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)
13.3 - Desks in good condition? (No damage.)
13.4 - Are work stations uncluttered - free of
stored items on floor or under desk?
13.5 - Air conditioning systems regularly
maintained?
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13.6 - Stable non-slip floor coverings in good
condition?
14.0 - Plant and equipment
14.1 - Schedule maintenance performed?
14.2 - Condition of tyres?
14.3 - Plant and equipment in good condition?
14.4 - Appropriate registration/certification
displayed and valid? (No sticker required for
vehicles with GVM of 4.5 tonnes or less)
14.5 - Warnings / instructions / SOPs displayed?
14.6 - SWL of lifting or carrying equipment is
displayed?
15.0 - Outside areas
15.1 - Surrounding grounds are free of rubbish
lying on ground?
15.2 - Vehicles parked only in designated
parking areas?
15.3 - Excavation areas cordoned off?
16.0 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
16.1 - PPE is available, in good condition and
stored appropriately?
16.2 - No defective/worn/ damaged PPE
observed?
16.3 - Mandatory PPE signage displayed for
work areas?
17.0 - Gas cylinders, cylinder storage and reticulated gases
17.1 - Cylinders are stored in accordance with
legislation: segregation, secured, etc.
17.2 - Cylinder storage areas have Hazchem
storage signage?
17.3 - Cylinders are within stamped 10 year
expiry date?
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17.4 - Regulators, piping, hoses, etc are
appropriate for the gas being used and are well
maintained?
17.5 - Only in-use cylinders are in work areas
and securely fixed to trolleys?
17.6 - Reticulated gas systems have isolation
values clearly marked and accessible?
17.7 - Reticulated gas system emergency stops
buttons are clearly marked and accessible?
17.8 - Empty cylinders are separated from full
cylinders and clearly labelled?
17.9 - Appropriate resources are available for
transporting gas cylinders?
18.0 - Welding (oxy-acetylene, arc, Mig)
18.1 - Appropriate fume extraction systems /
ventilation in place for all welding processes?
18.2 - Only flint lighter / pilot lights used to
ignite torches?
18.3 - Flash back spark arrestors fitted?
18.4 - Vision screens in good condition for arc or
MIG welding?
19.0 - Laboratories
19.1 - Appropriate signage displayed for
laboratories, (e.g. PC2 facility, authorised entry
only,etc.)?
19.2 - Safe Work Procedures are developed,
approved and available to lab users
19.3 - Scientific equipment and instrumentation
is in good condition?
19.4 - Workbench surfaces appropriate for task
and undamaged?
19.5 - Laboratory stools/chairs are appropriate to
the work area and in good condition?
19.6 - Laboratory coats/gowns are stored in a
manner that prevents cross contamination?
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19.7 - Appropriate waste containers ( e.g. sharps
bins, biohazard bins) available and clearly
marked?
19.8 - Hand washing facilities are appropriate
(eg. Hands free in PC2) and adequate to service
the area?
19.9 - A supply of disinfectant is available for
decontamination purposes for biological work,
preparation date displayed?
19.10 - Separate work and storage areas are
provided within the laboratory for administrative
purposes?
Prepared by (name of inspector)
Inspection conducted on (date)
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