General Inspection Checklist
This checklist is included as a guide only and may be modified to suit specific contract
requirements
Indicate in the following manner: Acceptable Not Acceptable N/A Not Applicable
1. Health and Safety Systems
1.1 OH&S policy displayed
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1.2 Accident report book
1.3 Induction records
1.4 Rehabilitation policy available
1.5 Workplace inspection records
1.6 Emergency procedures
1.7 Training records
1.8 Documented safe work procedures
1.9 Protective clothing & equipment records
1.10 MSDS available
1.11 Health & safety systems manual
1.12 H&S representatives appointed
1.13 Management safety representative appointed
1.14 Contract risk assessment available
1.15 Contract Health & Safety Co-ordination Plan available
2. Housekeeping
2.1 Work areas free from rubbish & obstructions
2.2 Surfaces safe and suitable
2.3 Free from slip/trip hazards
2.4 Floor openings covered
2.5 Stock/material stored safely
2.6 AISLES
2.7 Unobstructed and clearly defined
2.8 Adequate lighting
2.9 Vision at corners
2.10 Wide enough
3. Electrical
3.1 No broken plugs, sockets, switches
3.2 No frayed or defective leads
3.3 Power tools in good condition
3.4 No work near exposed live electrical equipment
3.5 Tools and leads inspected and tagged
3.6 No strained leads
3.7 No cable-trip hazards
3.8 Switches/circuits identified
3.9 Lock-out procedures/danger tags in place
3.10 Earth leakage systems used
3.11 Start/stop switches clearly identified
3.12 Switchboards secured
3.13 Appropriate fire fighting equipment
4. Mobile Plant and Equipment
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4.1 Plant and equipment in good condition
4.2 Daily safety inspection procedures/checklists
4.3 Fault reporting/rectification system used
4.4 Operators trained and licensed
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
4.10 Tyres satisfactory
4.11 SWL of lifting or carrying equipment displayed
5. Machinery and Workbenches
5.1 Adequate work space
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5.2 Clean and tidy
5.3 Free from excess oil and grease
5.4 Adequately guarded
5.5 Warnings or instructions displayed
5.6 Emergency stops appropriately placed and clearly identifiable
5.7 Operated safely and correctly
5.8 Workbenches clear of rubbish
5.9 Tools in proper place
5.10 Duckboards or floor mats provided
6. Hazardous Substances
6.1 Stored appropriately
6.2 Containers labelled correctly
6.3 Adequate ventilation/exhaust systems
6.4 Protective clothing/equipment available/used
6.5 Personal hygiene - dermatitis control
6.6 Waste disposal procedures
6.7 Material safety data sheets available
6.8 Chemical handling procedures followed
6.9 Chemical register developed
6.10 Appropriate emergency/first aid equipment - shower, eye bath, extinguishers
6.11 Hazchem signing displayed
7. Welding
7.1 Gas bottles securely fixed to trolley
7.2 Welding fumes well ventilated
7.3 Fire extinguisher near work area
7.4 Only flint guns used to light torch
7.5 Flash back spark arresters fitted
7.6 Vision screens used for electric welding
7.7 LPG bottles within year stamp
7.8 PPE provided and worn
7.9 Hot Work permit system used
8. Excavations
8.1 Shoring in place and in sound condition
8.2 Excavation well secured
8.3 Signage displayed
8.4 Banks battered correctly and spoil away from edge
8.5 Clear and safe access around excavation
8.6 Separate access and egress points from excavation
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8.7 Safe work procedure in place
9. Prevention of Falls
9.1 All work platforms have secure handrails, guarding or fence panels
9.2 Harness and lanyard or belts provided
9.3 All floor penetrations covered or barricaded
9.4 Unsafe areas signposted and fenced
9.5 Safe work procedure in place
10. 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
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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
11. Ladders
11.1 Ladders in good condition
11.2 Ladders not used to support planks for working platforms
11.3 Correct angle to structure :
11.4 Extended metre above top landing
11.5 Straight or extension ladders securely fixed at top
11.6 Metal ladders not used near live exposed electrical equipment
12. Personal Protection
12.1 Employees provided with PPE
12.2 PPE being worn by employees
12.3 Suncream and sunglasses provided
12.4 Correct signage at access points
13. Manual Handling
13.1 Mechanical aids provided and used
13.2 Safe work procedures in place
13.3 Manual handling risk assessment performed
13.4 Manual handling controls implemented
14. Workplace Ergonomics
14.1 Workstation and seating design acceptable
14.2 Ergonomic factors considered in work layout and task design
14.3 Use of excessive force and repetitive movements minimised
14.4 Appropriate training provided
15. 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
15.9 Heavier items stored low
15.10 No danger of falling objects
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15.11 No sharp edges
15.12 Safe means of accessing high shelves
15.13 Racks clear of lights/sprinklers
16. 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
17. Lasers
17.1 Operator has laser operator licence
17.2 Signage displayed
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17.3 Laser not used in a manner to endanger other persons
18. Demolition
18.1 Risk assessment undertaken in advance
18.2 Access prevented to demolition area
18.3 Overhead protection in place
18.4 Protection of general public
18.5 Safe work procedure in place
19. Public Protection
19.1 Appropriate barricades, fencing, hoarding, gantry secure and in place
19.2 Signage in place
19.3 Suitable lighting for public access
19.4 Footpaths clean and free from debris
19.5 Dust and noise controls in place
19.6 Site access controlled
19.7 Traffic control procedures in place
19.8 Public complaints actioned
20. Amenities
20.1 Washrooms clean
20.2 Toilets clean
20.3 Lockers clean
20.4 Meal rooms clean and tidy
20.5 Rubbish bins available - covered
21. First Aid
21.1 Cabinets and contents clean and orderly
21.2 Stocks meet requirements
21.3 First aiders names displayed
21.4 First aiders location and phone numbers
21.5 Qualified first aider(s)
21.6 Record of treatment and of supplies dispensed
22. Lighting
22.1 Adequate and free from glare
22.2 Lighting clean and efficient
22.3 Windows clean
22.4 No flickering or inoperable lights
22.5 Emergency lighting system
23. Fire Control
23.1 Extinguishers in place
23.2 Fire fighting equipment serviced/tagged
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23.3 Appropriate signing of extinguishers
23.4 Extinguishers appropriate to hazard
23.5 Emergency exit signage
23.6 Exit doors easily opened from inside
23.7 Exit path ways clear of obstruction
23.8 Alarm/communication system - adequate
23.9 Smoking/naked flame restrictions observed
23.10 Minimum quantities of flammables at workstation
23.11 Flammable storage procedures
23.12 Emergency personnel identified and trained
23.13 Emergency procedures documented - issued
23.14 Emergency telephone numbers displayed
23.15 Alarms tested
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23.16 Trial evacuations conducted
23.17 Personnel trained in use of fire fighting equipment
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