Workplace Inspection Checklist
Item Yes
1 Fire
- Extinguishers are in place
- Are clearly marked
- Have been serviced in the past 6 months
- Area around extinguisher is clear for a 1 meter radius
- Fire exit signs are in working order
- Exit doors are not blocked
- Exit doors can easily be opened
- Fire alarm is in working order
- Emergency plan is displayed
- Emergency drill caried out within the last 6 months
2 Electrical
- No broken plugs, sockets or switches
- No frayed or damaged leads
- Portable power tools in good condition
- No temporary leads on the floor
- Testing and tagging of electrical items has been attended within the last 12 months
3 General Lighting
- There is adequate illumination in working areas
- There is good natural lighting
- There is no direct or reflected glare
- Light fittings are in good working condition and are clean
- Emergency lighting is operational
4 Walkways
- No oil or grease
- Walkways are clearly marked
- Walkways are clear of obstructions
- There is unobstructed vision at intersections
- Stairs not blocked and are in good condition
5 Rubbish
- Bins are located at suitable points
- Bins are not overflowing
- Bins are emptied regularly
6 Work Benches
- Clear of rubbush
- Tools are stored properly
- Adequate work height
- No sharp edges
7 Storage
- Materials stored in racks in a safe manner
- Pallets are in good condition (no broken wood)
- Floor around racking is clear of rubbish or obstacles
- Racking is in good condition, no damaged uprights, beams etc
8 Chemicals
- SDS for all chemicals
- SDS Register is available and up to date
- Containers are clearly and accurately labelled
- All chemicals are stored in accordance with the SDS
9 First Aid
- First aid kits and contents clean and orderly
- First aid kit is adequately stocked (as per the Schedule in the kit)
- Easy access to first aid kits
- All employees are aware of location of first aid kits
- At least one worker on site with current Senior First Aid cert
10 Floors
- Even surface with no large cracks, holes or trip hazards
- Floors are not obstructed
- Floors are free from grease,oil, etc
11 Office
- No exposed leads
- Air conditioning working adequately
- Filing cabinets are stable and in good repair
- Workers' chairs at correct height (knees at right angles, feet flat)
- Workers' monitors correct distance (arms length away when seated)
- Workers' monitors correct height (eyes in line with top of screen)
- Workers' mouse located beside keyboard (allows relaxed arms and wrists)
- Workers' keyboard located near edge of desk (allows relaxed arms)
12 Machines
- Power equipment maintenance carried out
- Power equipment clean
- All guarding in place and interlocks working
13 Display Material
- WHS policy statement signed by Managing Director and displayed on notice boards
- Return to work program signed by Managing Director and displayed on notice boards
- "No smoking" signs are displayed
- "Staff only" or "Restricted area" signs are displayed in relevant areas
- "Report that Hazard" poster displayed
- "Manual Handling" poster is displayed in warehouse area
- Safety noticeboard is available and up to date
14 WHS Information
- WHS Manual available to workers
- Incident report form available
- Hazard report forms available
- Emergency evacuation plan displayed
- Training records up to date
Additional comments or actions required:
Signed: Date: Copies sent to:
No N/A
