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Form 4 HAZARD REPORT FORM

V2.2.98
Workplace Inspection Checklist
This list gives general guidance on possible workplace health and safety hazards and issues. It is not intended to be
exhaustive.
Housekeepin
Bins located at suitable points
Bins emptied regularly
Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered
metal containers
Passageways kept clear of obstructions
pills cleaned up thoroughly
Work !enches
!lear of rubbish
Tools put away when not in use
"o sharp edges on work benches
!orrect height for worker
"torae
#aterials stored in racks and bins wherever
possible
$esigned to minimise manual handling
problems
!ommonly used and heavy items stored
between mid thigh and shoulder height
%loors around racks& shelves& pallets& etc.
clear of rubbish
'acks& shelves& pallets& etc. kept in good
condition
Ha#ar$ous "u%stances
(azardous substance register is complete
and available
#aterial afety $ata heets )#$*
provided for all substances
'isk assessment completed for substances
+ll containers labelled correctly
,nused or unnecessary substances are
disposed of in a safe manner
pecial storage conditions followed where
applicable
-orkers trained in the use of hazardous
substances
Tasks performed as per safety instructions
"ecessary e.uipment for safe use of
substances provided
-here necessary& PP/ provided and
maintained
+de.uate ventilation is provided
/ye washes and showers are easily
accessed
Procedures exist for the safe clean0up of spilt
chemicals
First Ai$
!ontents of first aid cabinets clean and
orderly
!ontents regularly checked to see if
ade.uate for the workplace
!ontents not past expiry date
!abinets clearly labelled
!abinets easily accessible and unlocked
/mployees aware of the location for first aid
treatment
/mergency phone numbers displayed
%irst aid officers accessible to all workers
and work areas
+ trained first aider is on the premises at all
times
O&&ice En'ironment
creen based e.uipment positioned to
reduce glare from windows and lighting
+rea around photocopiers well ventilated to
control fumes
#easures to prevent occupational overuse
syndrome in place
+ir conditioning systems maintained and
cleaned regularly
table non0slip floor coverings
"oise at or below acceptable levels
ufficient space for all operations
+ppropriate ad1ustable furniture and
e.uipment is available
Fire an$ Emerenc(
%ire wardens and floor wardens appointed
for all parts of the workplace
"ames of all fire and floor wardens displayed
in their areas
%ire extinguishers recently serviced and
tagged
uitable fire extinguishers available for all
flammable substances in the workplace
%ire exits clearly marked
/xit doors easily opened
/xits clear of obstructions
%ire alarm system functioning correctly and
tested regularly
+ll employees advised of emergency
procedures
%ire and emergency instructions documented
and clearly displayed
/mergency evacuation procedures practised
regularly )2 to 3 times a year*
Electrical
Portable e.uipment and leads tested and
tagged
"o broken plugs& sockets or switches
"o frayed or damaged leads
Portable power tools in good condition
"o temporary leads on floor
/mergency shut0down procedures in place
"o strained leads
/arth leakage circuit breakers installed
)eneral lihtin
!orrect level of illumination for tasks
"o direct or reflected glare
4ight fittings clean and in good condition
/mergency lighting operable
Walk*a(s+Floors
Oil and grease removed
+ccess to walkways kept clear
-alkways free from obstructions
"o electrical leads crossing walkways
-alkways ade.uately and clearly marked
,nobstructed vision at intersections
tairs and risers are in good repair
%loor surfaces even and uncluttered
Machiner(
'isk assessments completed on all
machinery
!lean
+de.uately guarded
tarting and stopping devices clearly marked
and within reach of operator
Provision to store waste cut0offs
$rip pans on floor to prevent spillage
%loor around machines kept clean and free
from clutter
+de.uate work space around machines
atisfactory lighting
"o bending or stooping re.uired
$uck0boards in good repair
Operators ade.uately trained in use of
machine
Operators ade.uately trained in safety
procedures
"ecessary e.uipment for safe use of
machinery provided
Tasks performed as per safety instructions
"oise levels at or below acceptable
standards
4ockout procedures followed for
maintenance and repair
5ibration controlled
"ins
-arning signs in place
/xits clearly marked
"ames of workplace health and safety
representatives clearly displayed
"ames of workplace health and safety
officers clearly displayed
E,ca'ations
horing in place
Barricading in place
-arning lights installed
afe access to and from excavation
"ca&&ol$in
/dge protection installed
6uard rails in place
/rectors licensed
lip resistant surface
-a$$ers
In good state of repair
#ade of non0conductive material if for
electrical work
,sed correctly
'opes& pulleys and treads in a good state of
repair
)as !ottles
!hained in an upright position
(oses in good state of repair
Portable gas bottles mounted on appropriate
trolley
Con&ine$ "paces
/ntry and exit procedures ade.uate
/ntry and exit procedures followed
/mergency rescue procedures in place are
ade.uate and practised regularly
+ir0fed respirators& if re.uired& are supplied
+ir .uality is monitored

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