Workplace Inspections Checklist Guideline Number:

Issue Date: June 6, 2014

Portfolio:
School/ Service Unit:
Location inspected:
Inspected by:
Date of inspection:

Action Required?
Housekeeping Yes No
Are all walkways/ aisles clear of obstructions?
Is there adequate storage in work area?

Biological Hazards
Are there appropriate disposal for sharps and biological hazards? (e.g. sharps
bins/hazard disposal bags etc)

Manual Handling
Are there any tasks that people find physically difficult to do?
Have manual handling risk assessments been conducted for all manual handling
tasks/ activities undertaken within the area?

Electrical
Is all portable electrical equipment tested and tagged? (Including leads and power
boards)
Is the testing and tagging date current?
Is all electrical equipment maintained in good condition? (Including power points,
condition of extension cords etc)
Is there clear access to any electrical cupboards/ distribution boards?

Are double adaptors used? (Double adaptors should NOT be used)

Emergency
Are all first aid kits stocked as per the label?

Have all fire extinguishers been inspected and tagged?

Are fire extinguishers appropriately signed?

Are all emergency exits clear of obstructions?

Are all emergency exits signed and illuminated?

Are staff aware of emergency procedures?

Are staff familiar with local first aiders and wardens?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Is appropriate PPE available? (E.g. noise protection)

Are there appropriate signage indicating PPE requirements?

Is there adequate storage available for all PPE?

Is PPE maintained in good condition? (Check maintenance records)

Are people trained in the use of PPE and records kept?

Other Observations (please specify)

For any issue/ hazard identified take immediate corrective action or undertake a risk assessment of the
hazard and record the details on the School/ Service Unit Hazard Register. A Report of the Workplace
Inspection should also be undertaken to record all action undertaken (complete Report Form).
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Report Form

Portfolio:
School/ Service Unit:
Location inspected:
Inspected by:
Date of inspection:

Completion Completed
Location Issue/ Hazard Proposed Action Responsibility
Date Y/N