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You are working as a WHS Assistant for Plan2go, and your supervisor is Stuart Percel, WHS Officer. As part of your role, you are required
You are working as a WHS Assistant for Plan2go, and your supervisor is Stuart Percel, WHS Officer. As part of your role, you are required to undertake workplace inspections. Stuart has requested an inspection of the office space for the Creative Services Team, in the image provided
Task 1 - WHS Hazard Inspection
You are required to review the image and complete a WHS Hazard Checklist for the work area, using the WHS Hazard Inspection Checklist
This form is to be used by all Crew Members when undertaking a workplace hazard inspection. Complete and sign this form as part of your WHS risk assessment procedure.
| Activity | Details | Completed? |
|---|---|---|
| Asbestos | Loose or flaking insulation on pipes, etc. | |
| Boilers, heaters, vats, pressure vessels | Flammable materials stored separately | |
| Obvious mechanical deficiencies | ||
| Properly certificated | ||
| Chemical storage | Decontamination materials as required | |
| Ease of access | ||
| First aid materials | ||
| Material safety data sheets (MSDS) | ||
| Proper separation and containment | ||
| Safe storage (i.e. free of heat and moisture) | ||
| Dust and fumes | Extraction or ventilation systems | |
| Protection against dust and fumes | ||
| Warning notices | ||
| Electrical | Broken or cracked switchboxes | |
| Broken plugs | ||
| Frayed cords, exposed conductors | ||
| Metallic appliances properly earthed | ||
| Unmarked, uncoloured push-buttons and switches | ||
| Emergency exits | Clear of obstruction | |
| Clearly signed | ||
| Fire extinguishers | Action in case of fire: clear and visible notices | |
| All extinguishers currently tested and tagged | ||
| Direct phone dial-out after hours | ||
| Easily accessible, areas not blocked | ||
| Extinguishers properly fixed | ||
| Position properly signed | ||
| Proper type for hazard | ||
| First aid | Adequate number of kits and contents | |
| Clear identification | ||
| Easily accessible: not locked, or locked away | ||
| Rest area with a bed, basin and hot and cold water | ||
| Flammable materials and dangerous goods | ||
| All containers labelled correctly and clearly | ||
| Provision to prevent spillage | ||
| Quantities not exceeded | ||
| Storage certificated under Dangerous Goods Act | ||
| Warning signs, hazardous accident procedures displayed | ||
| Floors | Inadequate drainage | |
| No provision for cleaning spills adequately | ||
| Non-slip finish | ||
| Oily or greasy | ||
| Stopping ramps with handrails, or slippery surface | ||
| Threadbare, frayed carpeting or other hazards | ||
| Wet and slippery | ||
| Lighting | Electric light fittings dirty | |
| Flickering fluorescent lights | ||
| Lighting inappropriate for task | ||
| Natural lighting not being fully used, dirty windows | ||
| Poorly located, casting shadows or creating glare | ||
| Wrong colour tint for work involved | ||
| Machine and equipment guarding | Shaft ends, pulleys, vee belts, crushing points, gears, etc. covered | |
| Dangerous or moving parts accessible | ||
| Warning signs | ||
| Physical environment | Aisles and working areas cluttered | |
| Employees close to noise sources (e.g. photocopying room) where they are likely to be disturbed by noise and/or fumes | ||
| Inadequate distance between employees or equipment and machines | ||
| Low ceilings or door jambs | ||
| Uneven surfaces | ||
| Unguarded lift shafts | ||
| Piping (gas, water, high pressure, etc.) | All pipes colour-coded or labelled | |
| Dents | ||
| Insulated or protected where necessary | ||
| Leaks or drips | ||
| Obvious corrosion | ||
| Properly supported | ||
| Staircases, passageways and platforms | Handrails loose or non-existent | |
| Loose rungs or holding bolts | ||
| No anti-slip treads | ||
| No 'fall-back' protection on high ladders | ||
| No proper ladders to platforms | ||
| Platforms too narrow, no anti-slip surface | ||
| Stair treads loose or uneven | ||
| Storage areas | Easy access | |
| Proper labelling of all contents | ||
| Racks and bins fixed solidly | ||
| Safe access to high shelves | ||
| Warning signs for dangerous goods | ||
| Tanks, pits and trenches | Adequate free-flowing or forced ventilation | |
| Cave-in protection | ||
| Free of noxious liquids and fumes | ||
| Safety ropes and ladders | ||
| Warning signs | ||
| Workmate 'standing by outside' procedure | ||
| Tidiness and cleanliness | Debris and waste material from work not regularly cleaned up | |
| Fire exits and fire-fighting equipment blocked by rubbish or clutter | ||
| Inadequately cleaned washroom facilities | ||
| Loose paper, wood or packaging | ||
| Overflowing rubbish containers | ||
| Rubbish lying around | ||
| Ventilation and air-conditioning | Adequacy of natural ventilation: can windows be opened easily? | |
| Does air-conditioning work? | ||
| Work posture | Chairs, seats, stools, work benches obviously not suited to worker | |
| Correct manual handling technique | ||
| Obvious poor posture and work heights, either standing or sitting | ||
| Over-reaching required |
(Source: adapted from Cole: Management theory and practice, 4th Edition, Pearson Australia, 2010, ISBN: 978 144 2503 122, p1033-p1335)
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