Check List 

Managing Industrial Technology & Design workspaces

This checklist has been developed to assist schools in managing their ITD facilities and conducting hazard
identification and assessment processes. The checklist could be used to assist your school Work Health and
Safety Adviser and school safety committee to report on the safety environment within ITD workspaces.

Guidance only - it is not intended as a definitive list for the identification of all hazards. Sites are advised
to modify this list as needed in accordance with their own circumstances.

School or Location (block/campus/room):

Person/s completing Checklist: Date:

Management Systems Yes No NA

Record keeping: Training records – Staff (eg. Induction; courses; profiles etc.)
: Training records – Students (machine inductions; knowledge tests; etc.)
: Risk assessments – CARAs; plant / equipment; haz substances; etc.
: Plant / equipment – Servicing; Maintenance / inspection; SOPs;
Operator manuals; Lock-out / Tag-out; etc.
Evacuation Procedure: Room diagrams; audible alarm signal & practices conducted.
Incident Reporting: injury notification and investigations – My HR WHS
First Aid: trained staff; first aid kits; first aid room.
Communication: facility meetings; notices; signage; notice-board; ordering process; etc.
Other:

Action Required:

Chemicals / Hazardous Substances Yes No NA

Register for Hazardous Substances

Chemicals & Haz subs are stored and labeled appropriately: chemical / flammable
storage cupboards
MSDSs - material safety data sheets (date within 5 years) are readily available.
Risk assessments - completed; staff trained.
Emergency eye wash station or similar available.
Spill control systems are in place i.e. bunding containers, absorbing materials etc.
Banned substances or timbers are not used eg. CCA; western red cedar;
Disposal process for unwanted / out-of-date chemicals
Action Required:

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Workshop (complete this page for each workshop): ________________________________________

General Yes No NA
Safety awareness: safety rules / expectations; entry PPE signage; etc.
Layout of space: Access & walkways
: Floor surfaces - no slip, trip or fall hazards.
: Benches; fixed plant & work areas – safe working zones
: Line of sight for supervision
Fittings / fixtures eg. ceiling fans; lighting are in good condition and working order.
Storage areas: Projects; materials; tools / equipment; chemicals;
Services: Electrical; gas; compressed-air; dust / fume extraction; pipes are clearly
labeled etc.
Electrical: Distribution / power board is locked; cables/conduct & GPOs good condition.
Emergency equipment: evacuation diagram; fire extinguishers / blankets; emerg. lighting
Housekeeping: waste disposal; clean-up equipment; etc.
Noise: plant / equipment; background noise; etc.
Environment: air flow / ventilation; temperature; etc.
Other:
Other:
Other:

Action Required:

Plant / Equipment Yes No NA

Plant / equipment (fixed): location; secured; condition / wear & tear; missing parts; etc.
: guarding; micro switches – condition & effectiveness
: E stops; switch gear; isolation; etc.
: defined safe working zones – yellows lines min. 600mm
: adequate lighting for work processes
: signage – SOPs; safety instructions; etc.
Plant / equipment (portable): storage; SOPs; condition; test & tag; etc
Plant / equipment (hand tools): storage; condition;
PPE (personal protective equipment): class sets; per item; supplied by individuals.
Other:
Other:
Other:

Action Required:

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 Prep Area Yes No NA
Access / walkways – space for size of materials; floor surfaces–no trip hazards.
Storage: suitable for types of materials / items;
: areas organized & labeled where required;
: free standing shelves/cupboards are secured.
Plant / equipment: guards; switch gear; condition; safe working zone.
Good housekeeping & waste disposal.
Services – electrical; dust extraction; lighting; ventilation.
Action Required:

Secure Store Yes No NA

Secured – reinforced door & good security (alarmed).
Access / walkways – adequate space for use; floor surfaces–no trip hazards.
Storage: suitable for equipment / items
: areas organized & labeled where required;
: free standing shelves/cupboards are secured.
Good housekeeping & waste disposal.
Services – electrical; dust extraction; lighting; ventilation.
Action Required:

Welding / Hot Metals Areas Yes No NA

Areas have good design and layout – space; suitably painted eg. blackened / non
reflexive finish.
All arc-welding bays are adequately screened from welding flash.

All electric welding benches are insulated from the floor and/or the operator is insulated
from the floor by rubber matting or duck boards.
Electrical cables & electrodes in good condition – electrode & earth cables & connections
Gas cylinders are stored in an upright position and chained to a wall or stand.
Separate storage area for full and empty gas cylinders.
Gas hoses and hand pieces in good condition – tips & equipment stored appropriately
Manifolds are located and guarded to protect from damage; system regularly maintained.
Oxy & plasma cutting benches /supports in good condition.
Effective ventilation and fume extraction available for welding /cutting processes.
Appropriate (AS/NZS) gloves, welding glasses/shields and aprons are available for
welding processes
Action Required:

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 Spray Painting Booth / Area Yes No NA
Spray painting booths are located away from a possible source of ignition.
Lights and switches are spark proof.
Filters and extraction system regularly checked – services recorded
Paints & solvents are stored away from painting area/s
Hazardous substances not used eg. Isocyanates; trichloroethylene; benzene etc.
Action Required:

Automotive Area Yes No NA

Access / walkways – adequate space for activities; floor surfaces – no trip hazards.
Lighting & ventilation – effective; any fume extraction system.
Storage: suitable for equipment / items
: areas organized & labeled where required;
Equipment (workshop tools) – condition; SOPs; maintenance; layout; storage; etc.
Good housekeeping & waste disposal – sump oil; oily rags
Services – electrical; compressed air; hydraulics; etc.
Vehicle Hoist: Documentation- design registration certificate & number displayed on hoist
- Operator manual and SOP for users
- Records of installation & testing; maintenance and inspections
(periodic by school & annual by competent person)
- Location - access onto hoist; clearance around & above hoist
- Safety locking of hoist & supporting arms; isolation switch
- Condition of support pads; wire cables; hydraulic/electrical conduct; ramps
Action Required:

Plant Rooms – Dust extraction / Compressor Yes No NA

Ducted wood dust reticulation plant: located in secure (locked) & weather proof area
: designed to reduce / control noise from plant
: good access to collection bins for cleaning
: system regularly serviced – records kept
Compressor plant installation: located in secure (locked) & weather proof area
: designed to reduce / control noise from plant
: compressor fixed to prevent vibration
: good access to service compressor
: system regularly serviced – records kept
Action Required:

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 Other Identified Issues Action Required

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