13 - General Health and Safety Checklist

TRAINING & LOGISTICS LTD.
General Occupational Health and Safety Checklist
GOSHCF1
Section A Location details TRAIN DIV Location Inspector

IMPORTANT: Please indicate in the following manner: A Acceptable N/Acc Not Acceptable N/A Not Applicable
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Position
Date
Section B Health and Safety Systems

Rating A N/Acc N/A Action required
1.1
OH&S policy accessible
1.2
Access to Incident and Injury Report forms available
1.3
Induction records
1.4
Access to Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation information available
1.5
Workplace self inspection records
1.6
Specific Workplace Emergency procedures
1.7
Staff Training records
1.8
Documented safe work procedures
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1.9
Protective clothing and equipment records
1.10 MSDS available
1.11 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
1.12 HSE Committee active
1.13 HSE Committee representatives trained
1.14 Contractor risk assessment available
1.15 Contractor health and safety plan
Section C Housekeeping
2.1
Work areas free from rubbish and obstructions
2.2
Surfaces safe and suitable
2.3
Free from slip/trip hazards
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2.4
Floor openings covered
2.5
Stock/material stored safely
2.6
Fridges/Cool rooms used for storing substances other than human food are clearly labeled
Aisles 2.7 Unobstructed and clearly defined
2.8
Adequate lighting
2.9
Vision at corners
2.10 Wide enough for processes to be carried out
2.11 Disabled access is adequate
Section D Electrical
3.1
All 240V electrical appliances (including extension leads and power boards) are tested and tagged in accordance with testing and tagging procedures (desktop PCs are excluded) No defective/frayed/broken leads/plugs/power points/switches
3.2
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3.3
No work near exposed live electrical equipment
3.4
No strained leads
3.5
No cable-trip hazards
3.6
Switches/circuits clearly identified on electrical switchboard
3.7
Lock-out procedures/danger tags in place for broken electrical equipment
3.8
Earth leakage systems used
3.9
Start/stop switches clearly identified
3.10 Switchboards secured
3.11 Appropriate fire fighting equipment
3.12 Emergency stop button/switches clearly identified
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3.13 Power tools inspected and in good condition
Section E Plant and Equipment

4.1
Plant and equipment maintained in good condition; appropriate registration and test certificates displayed (e.g. autoclaves)
4.2
Daily safety inspection procedures/logbooks/checklists provided and in use
4.3
Fault reporting/rectification system used
4.4
Operators trained and licensed (as appropriate)
4.5
Warning and instructions displayed
4.6
Warning lights operational
4.7
Reversing alarm operational
4.8
Satisfactory operating practices
4.9
Fire extinguisher provided relevant to risk
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4.10 Tyres are in a satisfactory condition
4.11 SWL of lifting or carrying equipment displayed
4.12 Instructions & warning signs displayed on/near all plant and equipment (e.g. UV light sources, autoclaves, etc.) (4.5)
Section F Machinery and Workbenches

5.1
Adequate work space
5.2
Machinery and surrounding area clean and tidy
5.3
Free from excess oil and grease
5.4
Warnings/instructions displayed
5.5
Emergency stops appropriately placed and clearly identifiable
5.6
Machinery manifest and inspection and maintenance records utilised and available
Workbenches 5.6 Surfaces clean and free of waste after work completed
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5.7
Tools and equipment in proper place
5.8
Duckboards or floor mats provided as required
5.9
Workstation at correct operating height for the work being performed
Section G Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods (biological & chemical) & Flammables
6.1
Stored in accordance with appropriate legislation (segregation/according to DGC/Max quantities)
6.2
All containers are clearly/correctly labelled (according to NOHSC & AS)
6.3
Adequate ventilation/extraction systems available for processes used; Fume cupboards (ducted or ductless), bio-safety & laminar flow cabinets are tested/certified 6and/or 12- monthly (this is documented) Chemicals are not stored in fume cupboards (ducted or ductless)
6.4
6.5
Protective clothing/equipment available/used
6.6
Personal hygiene - dermatitis control
6.7
Appropriate waste disposal procedures/guidelines are available and used (this is documented)
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6.8
Material safety data sheets available
6.9
Chemical handling procedures followed
6.10 Chemical register developed and available
6.11 Appropriate emergency - shower, eye bath, extinguishers
6.12 Hazchem signage displayed
6.13 Total volume of DGC 3 chemicals (flammables) does not exceed limits for lab
5.14 Staff/students trained in hazardous substances management; Chemical handling procedures documented and followed
6.15 Appropriate emergency/first aid equipment, including safety shower, emergency eyewashes, extinguishers etc., available; Staff/students are aware of location/operation (this is documented) 6.16 Safety showers & emergency eyewashes are tested at regular intervals (this is documented)
6.17
Fridges, freezers & cool rooms used for chemical storage are suitable & clearly labeled
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Section H Excavation
7.1
Shoring in place and in sound condition
7.2
Excavation well secured
7.3
Signage displayed
7.4
Banks battered correctly and spoil away from edge
7.5
Clear and safe access around excavation
7.6
Separate access and egress points from excavation
7.7
Safe work procedure in place
Section I Prevention of falls

8.1
Work platforms have secure handrails, guarding or fence panels
8.2
Harness and lanyard or belts provided
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8.3
All floor penetrations covered or barricaded
8.4
Unsafe areas signposted and fenced
Section J Gas Cylinders & Cylinder Storage and Reticulated Gases

9.1
Gas cylinder storage (gas cage) complies, e.g. segregation, appropriate signage provided, security etc.
9.2
Regulators, piping, hoses etc. well maintained & in good condition
9.3
6- &/or 12- monthly safety inspections (pressure testing for leaks) of gas reticulation systems carried out & documented
9.4
Only in-use gas cylinders in lab (i.e. empty or full cylinders are not stored in lab)
9.5
In-use gas cylinders in lab are secured appropriately
9.6
Appropriate trolleys to move cylinders are available & used
10.7 LPG bottles appropriately stored and within 10 year date stamp including (field gear)
9.8
For reticulated LPG systems: room isolation valves clearly marked, accessible & turned off (unless gas in use) ; Emergency stop buttons clearly marked & accessible)
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Section K Stairs, steps and landings

10.1 No worn or broken steps
10.2 Handrails in good repair
10.3 Clear of obstructions
10.4 Adequate lighting
10.5 Emergency lighting
10.6 Non-slip treatments/treads in good condition
10.7 Kick plates where required
10.8 Clear of debris and spills
10.9 Used correctly
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Section L Ladders
11.1 Ladders in good condition
11.2 Ladders not used to support planks for working platforms
11.3 Correct angle to structure 1:4
11.4 Extended 1.0 metre above top landing
11.5 Straight or extension ladders securely fixed at top
11.6 Metal ladders not used near live exposed electrical conductors or for electrical work
Section M Personal protection

12.1 Employees provided with PPE
12.2 PPE being worn by employees
12.3 Sun cream and sunglasses provided
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12.4 Staff/students provided with safety & personal protective equipment (PPE) according to risks of processes; PPE (including closed in shoes) is used correctly (4) 12.5 PPE is inspected and maintained with records of servicing available
12.6 Mandatory signage at all access points (re what PPE is required for area process)
Section N Manual handling

13.1 Mechanical aids provided and used
13.2 Safe work procedures in place
13.3 Manual handling risk assessment performed and documented
13.4 Manual handling controls implemented
Section O Workplace ergonomics

14.1 Workstation and seating design acceptable
14.2 Ergonomic factors considered in work layout and task design
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14.3 Use of excessive force and repetitive movements minimised
14.4 Appropriate training provided
Section P Material storage

15.1 Stacks stable
15.2 Heights correct
15.3 Sufficient space for moving stock
15.4 Material stored in racks/bins
15.5 Shelves free of rubbish
15.6 Floors around stacks and racks clear
15.7 Drums checked
15.8 Pallets in good repair
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15.9 Heavier items stored low
15.10 No danger of falling objects
15.11 No sharp edges
15.12 Safe means of accessing high shelves
15.13 Racks clear of lights/sprinklers
Section Q Confined spaces

16.1 Risk assessment undertaken
16.2 Communication and rescue plan in place
16.3 Safety equipment in good working condition
16.4 Suitable training provided to employees
16.5 Confined Space permit used
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Section R Lasers
17.1 Risk Assessment has been carried out and documented
17.2 Signage displayed
17.3 Laser not used in a manner to endanger other persons
Section S Public protection

18.1 Appropriate barricades, fencing, boarding, gantry secure
18.2 Signage in place
18.3 Suitable lighting for public access
18.4 Footpaths clean and free from debris
18.5 Dust and noise controls in place
18.6 Site access controlled
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18.7 Traffic control procedures in place
18.8 Public complaints actioned
Section T Amenities
19.1 Washrooms clean
19.2 Toilets clean
19.3 Lockers clean
19.4 Meal rooms clean and tidy
19.5 Rubbish bins available - covered
19.1 Fridges & freezers for human food clearly labeled (Food Only)
Section U First aid

20.1 Cabinets and contents clean and orderly
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20.2 Stocks meet requirements
201.3 First aid officers names, location and phone numbers are displayed
20.4 Qualified first aider(s)
20.5 Record of treatment and of supplies dispensed
Section V Lighting
21.1 Adequate and free from glare
21.2 Lighting clean and efficient
21.3 Windows clean
21.4 No flickering or inoperable lights
21.5 Emergency lighting system
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Section W Fire control

22.1 Extinguishers appropriate to the hazard are provided easily accessible
22.2 Fire fighting equipment serviced/tagged
22.3 Appropriate signage for the type of fire extinguishers
22.4 Emergency exit signage provided and working
22.5 Exit doors easily opened from inside
22.6 Exit path ways clear of obstruction
22.7 Alarm/communication system - adequate
22.8 Smoking/naked flame restrictions clearly displayed and observed
22.9 Storage procedures for flammable substances in place and observed; Minimum quantities kept at workstation
22.10 Emergency personnel identified and trained (Building and Floor Wardens)
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22.11 Emergency procedures (fire, chemical spill, etc.) up-to-date and available; Staff/students know what to do (this is documented)
22.12 Emergency Evacuation Exercises conducted regularly
22.13 Emergency telephone numbers displayed
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TRAINING & LOGISTICS LTD.

General Occupational Health and Safety Checklist

Section A Location details TRAIN DIV Location Inspector

Section B Health and Safety Systems

OH&S policy accessible

Access to Incident and Injury Report forms available

Access to Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation information available

Workplace self inspection records

Specific Workplace Emergency procedures

Staff Training records

Documented safe work procedures

TRAINING & LOGISTICS LTD.

TRAINING & LOGISTICS

General Occupational Health and Safety Checklist

Protective clothing and equipment records

1.10 MSDS available

1.11 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

1.12 HSE Committee active

1.13 HSE Committee representatives trained

1.14 Contractor risk assessment available

1.15 Contractor health and safety plan

Work areas free from rubbish and obstructions

Surfaces safe and suitable

Free from slip/trip hazards

TRAINING & LOGISTICS LTD.

TRAINING & LOGISTICS

General Occupational Health and Safety Checklist

Floor openings covered

Stock/material stored safely

Aisles 2.7 Unobstructed and clearly defined

2.10 Wide enough for processes to be carried out

2.11 Disabled access is adequate

TRAINING & LOGISTICS LTD.

TRAINING & LOGISTICS

General Occupational Health and Safety Checklist

No work near exposed live electrical equipment

Switches/circuits clearly identified on electrical switchboard

Lock-out procedures/danger tags in place for broken electrical equipment

Earth leakage systems used

Start/stop switches clearly identified

3.10 Switchboards secured

3.11 Appropriate fire fighting equipment

3.12 Emergency stop button/switches clearly identified

TRAINING & LOGISTICS LTD.

TRAINING & LOGISTICS

General Occupational Health and Safety Checklist

3.13 Power tools inspected and in good condition

Section E Plant and Equipment

Daily safety inspection procedures/logbooks/checklists provided and in use

Fault reporting/rectification system used

Operators trained and licensed (as appropriate)

Warning and instructions displayed

Warning lights operational

Reversing alarm operational

Satisfactory operating practices

Fire extinguisher provided relevant to risk

TRAINING & LOGISTICS LTD.

TRAINING & LOGISTICS

General Occupational Health and Safety Checklist

4.10 Tyres are in a satisfactory condition

4.11 SWL of lifting or carrying equipment displayed

Section F Machinery and Workbenches

Adequate work space