Time to
SPRING CLEAN!
Spring cleaning is not just for the house. Start Spring cleaning your health and *Cannot promise refreshed
safety now to ensure it is all up to date before the close down over the Xmas and worry free return
holiday break. Come back refreshed and worry free* with this checklist.
Checklist:
• When was the last time you reviewed your health and • Are Hazardous substances tidy and stored correctly?
safety? Is the documentation still current?
• Is there sunblock and sunhats available for all staff?
• Are all staff up to date with their training? When do their
certificates expire? • Is there Squincher available for staff? (It’s meant to be a
hot summer)
• When were the first aid kits and fire extinguishers last checked?
• Is health monitoring up to date? Does anyone need an
• When was the last fire/ earthquake drill? Is it time to have appointment booked?
another?
• Is staff contact information up to date? How about next of
• Are vehicle and tool kits fully stocked? kin?
• Do all vehicles/ machinery have up to date WOFs and • Are harnesses and other confined space/ height
Regos? Does anything need fixing or replacing? equipment in working order and certified?
• Are the vehicles clean? (There is a bit of rubbish and • Are all hard hats valid? Is all other PPE gear in good
an odd smell coming from the apprentices van.) condition?
• Is all electrical equipment tested and tagged? • Are staff respiratory fit tested? Is respiratory equipment
clean? Is everyone who wears a mask clean shaven?
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