13_General Health and Safety Checklist

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TRAINING & LOGISTICS LTD. General Occupational Healthand Safety Checklist

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Section A Location details

TRAIN DIV CTC ROOM

Location

Inspector Position Date

IMPORTANT:

Please indicate in the following manner: A Acceptable N/Acc Not Acceptable N/A Not Applicable

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 formsavailable

1.3 Induction records

1.4 Access to Workers Rehabilitation andCompensation 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 ManagementSystems

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 substancesother 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 (includingextension leads and power boards) are testedand tagged in accordance with testing andtagging procedures (desktop PCs areexcluded)

3.2 No defective/frayed/broken leads/plugs/power points/switches


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3.3 No work near exposed live electricalequipment

3.4 No strained leads

3.5 No cable-trip hazards

3.6 Switches/circuits clearly identified on electricalswitchboard

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 clearlyidentified


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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 goodcondition; appropriate registration and testcertificates displayed (e.g. autoclaves)

4.2 Daily safety inspectionprocedures/logbooks/checklists provided andin use

4.3 Fault reporting/rectification system used

4.4 Operators trained and licensed (asappropriate)

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 andtidy

5.3 Free from excess oil and grease

5.4 Warnings/instructions displayed

5.5 Emergency stops appropriately placed andclearly identifiable

5.6 Machinery manifest and inspection andmaintenance records utilised and available

Workbenches

5.6 Surfaces clean and free of waste after workcompleted


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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 thework being performed

Section G Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods (biological & chemical) & Flammables


6.1 Stored in accordance with appropriatelegislation (segregation/according toDGC/Max quantities)

6.2 All containers are clearly/correctly labelled(according to NOHSC & AS)

6.3 Adequate ventilation/extraction systemsavailable for processes used; Fume

cupboards (ducted or ductless), bio-safety &laminar flow cabinets are tested/certified 6-and/or 12- monthly (this is documented)

6.4 Chemicals are not stored in fume cupboards(ducted or ductless)

6.5 Protective clothing/equipment available/used

6.6 Personal hygiene - dermatitis control

6.7 Appropriate waste disposalprocedures/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 hazardoussubstances management; Chemical handlingprocedures documented and followed

6.15 Appropriate emergency/first aid equipment,including safety shower, emergencyeyewashes, extinguishers etc., available;Staff/students are aware of location/operation(this is documented)

6.16 Safety showers & emergency eyewashes aretested at regular intervals (this isdocumented)

6.17 Fridges, freezers & cool rooms used for chemical storage are suitable & clearlylabeled


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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 fromedge

7.5 Clear and safe access around excavation

7.6 Separate access and egress points fromexcavation

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 signageprovided, 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 reticulationsystems 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 securedappropriately

9.6 Appropriate trolleys to move cylinders areavailable & used

10.7 LPG bottles appropriately stored and within10 year date stamp including (field gear)

9.8 For reticulated LPG systems: room isolationvalves clearly marked, accessible & turned off (unless gas in use) ; Emergency stop buttonsclearly 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 attop

11.6 Metal ladders not used near live exposedelectrical 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 & personalprotective equipment (PPE) according to risksof processes; PPE (including closed in shoes)is used correctly (4)

12.5 PPE is inspected and maintained with recordsof servicing available

12.6 Mandatory signage at all access points (rewhat 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 performedand 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 layoutand task design


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14.3 Use of excessive force and repetitivemovements 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 anddocumented

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 clearlylabeled (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 phonenumbers are displayed

20.4 Qualified first aider(s)

20.5 Record of treatment and of suppliesdispensed

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 areprovided easily accessible

22.2 Fire fighting equipment serviced/tagged

22.3 Appropriate signage for the type of fireextinguishers

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 clearlydisplayed and observed

22.9 Storage procedures for flammable substancesin place and observed; Minimum quantitieskept 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/studentsknow what to do (this is documented)

22.12 Emergency Evacuation Exercises conductedregularly

22.13 Emergency telephone numbers displayed

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