Hazard Audit

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HAZARD AUDIT - CHECKLIST

The attached check list contains points to consider when conducting a hazard audit.

The information contained can form the basis of a hazard management program.

Not all sections will be applicable to all workplaces and the list is not exhaustive. Specialised areas are encouraged to

add their own items to the list which should be modified to suit the situation.

Answering no to any of the questions indicates a need for corrective action to be taken.

SAFETY AUDIT DETAILS

Agency Section/area:

Name of Manager: Date audit conducted:

DETAILS OF PERSONS CONDUCTING THE AUDIT

Name: Position:

Telephone number:

Name: Position:

Telephone number:

Name: Position:

Telephone number:

Review Date:


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YES NO COMMENTS PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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1. FIRE SAFETY

1.01 Is there an effective fire alarm?

1.02 Is the fire alarm tested every three months?

1.03 Is the fire alarm functioning correctly?

1.04 Are fire exits clearly marked and easily

identifiable?

1.05 Are fire exits free from obstruction?

1.06 Are emergency procedures displayed?

1.07 Are the telephone numbers of emergency

services clearly displayed?

1.08 Are there regular fire evacuation practices?

1.09 Have fire wardens been appointed and

trained?

1.10 Are fire extinguishers available?

1.11 Are the fire extinguishers suitable to the

type of fire that may occur (eg carbon

dioxide for electrical fires).

1.12 Are fire extinguishers serviced regularly?


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COMPLETED1.13 Are smoke detectors installed?

1.14 Is a fire sprinkler system installed?

1.15 Are fire sprinklers unobstructed?

1.16 Are hose reels available and connected to

water supply?

1.17 Is access to the hose reels unobstructed?

1.18 Are flammable materials properly stored?

2. FIRST AID

2.01 Are first aid officers appointed?

2.02 Are the names of first aid officers

displayed?

2.03 Are first aid kits full stocked?

2.04 Are first aid kits readily accessible?

2.05 Are there sufficient numbers of first aid

kits?

2.06 Are the contents of the first aid kits

checked regularly?

2.07 Are first aid kits replenished as necessary?


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COMPLETED2.08 Are first aid rooms appropriately equipped?

3. LIGHTING

3.01 Are all areas adequately lit?

3.02 Is natural light utilised to best advantage?

3.03 Is task lighting available where required?

3.04 Have measures been taken to reduce glare

created by unshielded lights, sunlight or

from bright reflecting surfaces?

3.05 Is there an emergency lighting system that

is adequately maintained?

3.06 Are light fittings in good repair and clean?

3.07 Are all the light fittings shielded with a

good cover?

3.08 Is there a program for the checking and

replacement of faulty bulbs and tubes at

regular periods?

3.09 Are fittings accessible for routine

maintenance?

3.10 Are illuminated signs and notices in liftways

and exits in working order?


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COMPLETED4. WORKSTATIONS/OFFICE MACHINES

4.01 Are workstations easily accessible?

4.02 Does the work require the individual

remaining in a fixed position for long

periods?

4.03 Does the individual have to twist or bend

into an uncomfortable position?

4.04 Does the individual have the possibility of

varying his/her sitting position and leg

position?

4.05 Is there sufficient individual storage space?

4.06 Are items that are in constant use within

easy reach?

4.07 Are workstations free from clutter?

4.08 Is all furniture in good repair?

4.09 Does the chair enable the individual to sit

with their back upright?

4.10 Is the chair adjustable?

4.11 Does the chair swivel?


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COMPLETED4.12 Is the chair stable?

4.13 Does the individual have foot support if

needed?

4.14 Is there access to a nearby power point?

4.15 Are telephone connections nearby?

4.16 Are all cords/wires out of the way?

4.17 Are desk top machines placed so they

cannot fall off?

4.18 Is office equipment accessible to allow ease

of use?

4.19 Is the noise level from the equipment

acceptable?

4.20 Does the equipment give a clear indication

of whether it is on/off?

4.21 Does the machinery clearly state the name

of who to contact if out of order?

4.22 Are photocopiers places in a well ventilated

position?


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5. MACHINES AND TOOLS

5.01 Are all operators trained to use machines?

5.02 Are machines adequately guarded to

prevent accidental contact?

5.03 Are machine guards and controls

interlocked?

5.04 Is the on/off switch clearly marked and

close to the operators work station?

5.05 Is there adequate work space?

5.06 Are elevated machines placed on a stable

surface?

5.07 Is the noise level satisfactory?

5.08 Are machines periodically maintained?

5.09 Are records kept of maintenance on

machinery?

5.10 Are hazardous areas clearly marked and

identifiable?

5.11 Are safety notices clearly displayed?

5.12 Are appliances tested regularly?


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5.13 Are all electrical machines fitted with the

correct fuses?

5.14 Are power leads in good condition?

4.15 Does all electrical machinery clearly state

the name of the service engineers?

5.16 Have precautions been made to prevent any

build-up of leakage current between

machines connected together?

5.17 Is the appropriate tool used?

5.18 Are tools properly maintained?

5.19 Does the operator use the tool correctly?

5.20 Are drip pans provided to prevent oil spills

on the floor?

5.21 Is there provision to store waste materials?

6. ELECTRICAL

6.01 Are circuit breaker switches installed?

6.02 Is the main switch/circuit breaker clearly

labelled?


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6.03 Is the main switch/circuit breaker easily

accessible?

6.04 Are light fittings in good condition?

6.05 Are light fittings suitably located?

6.06 Are light fittings and switched in good

working order?

6.07 Are power outlets in good working order?

6.08 Are power outlets of sufficient rating?

6.09 Are power leads and double adaptors in

good condition?

6.10 Are there sufficient power outlets?

6.11 Are notices and instruction provided on

treatment of electrical shock?

6.12 Is a Carbon Dioxide fire extinguisher placed

adjacent to switchboard?

7. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

7.01 Is there an up-to-date register of all

hazardous substances used in the

workplace?


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7.02 Are material safety data sheets available

for all hazardous substances?

7.03 Are all workers fully acquainted with

material safety data sheets and trained to

take any necessary action in an emergency?

7.04 Is the site provided with adequate and

suitable personal protective equipment?

7.05 Are all containers adequately labelled?

7.06 Are all containers of hazardous substances

suitable and undamaged?

7.07 Are all chemicals safely stored?

7.08 Are procedures in place to clean up spills?

7.09 Are all areas in which hazardous substances

are used or stored well ventilated?

7.10 Are there easy to read warning signs in

hazardous areas?

7.11 Is regular atmospheric monitoring carried

out?

7.12 Is compatibility of dangerous goods

considered when storing?


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7.13 Are the amounts of solvents used and stored

kept to a minimum?

7.14 Are all gas cylinders suitably stored?

7.15 Are all gas cylinders secured to wall and/or

trolley?

7.16 Are fuel cylinders separated from oxidising

cylinders?

7.17 Is there provision of fume cupboards for

testing and analysing?

7.18 Are electrical services located outside the

fume cupboard chamber?

7.19 Are emergency isolation switches available

and clearly identified?

7.20 Is a Carbon Dioxide fire extinguisher located

near the fume cupboard?

7.21 Is a flammable liquid cabinet installed?

7.22 Is the flammable liquid cabinet licensed

with the appropriate authority?

7.23 Are the warning signs on the flammable

liquids cabinet legible?


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7.24 Are all hazardous substances disposed of in

a safe manner?

8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

8.01 Are areas/tasks designated for use of PPE

clearly marked/signed?

8.02 Is appropriate PPE available?

8.03 Is PPE worn in designated areas/tasks?

8.04 Is PPE in good repair?

8.05 Is regular maintenance carried out on PPE?

8.06 Is training provided on the correct use and

maintenance of PPE?

9. MANUAL HANDLING AND LIFTING DEVICES

9.01 Have systems of work eliminated the need

to lift, carry push or drag heavy loads?

9.02 Are the demands of the task within thephysical capacity of the employee?

9.03 Have systems of work eliminated the need

for prolonged bending, reaching and

twisting movements?


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9.04 Have employees received appropriate

training in hazards and/or techniques

relating to manual handling?

9.05 Where mechanical lifting devices are not

available, is team lifting organised?

9.06 Have employees been trained in the

principles of team lifting?

9.07 Are mechanical lifting devices provided to

assist with lifting and carrying heavy loads?

9.08 Are operators competent in the use of

lifting devices?

9.09 Are mechanical lifting devices suitablymaintained?

9.10 Does the lifting equipment have clearly

marked maximum loads?

10. STORAGE AREAS

10.01 Is storage adequate to meet requirements?

10.02 Is storage suitable for the purpose used?

10.03 Are storage areas easily accessible?

10.04 Are stacks stable?


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10.05 Is there safe storage for heavy items?

10.06 Are the cupboards and shelves in good

condition?

10.07 Is there adequate lighting?

10.08 Is there adequate ventilation?

10.09 Are shelves free from dust and rubbish?

10.10 Are floors clear of rubbish?

10.11 Are storage areas clearly identified?

10.12 Are stored areas clearly identified?

11. LADDERS/STEPS

11.01 Are ladders/steps suitable for the task

performed?

11.02 Are ladders/steps in a good condition?

11.03 Are rungs made of non-slip material or

fitted with non-skid strips?

11.04 Are ladders/steps stored in a safe manner?

11.05 Are ladders/steps fitted with rubber feet?


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12. SAFETY SIGNS/POSTERS

12.01 Are signs/posters in a prominent position

and easy to understand?

12.02 Are signs/posters available in other

languages as necessary?

12.03 Are signs/posters close to the source of the

hazard?

12.04 Are signs/posters adequately maintained?

13. VENTILATION/AIR CONDITIONING

13.01 Are individuals satisfied with thermal

comfort?

13.02 Are individuals satisfied with quality of air

conditioning?

13.03 Are air conditioning filters/vents cleaned

regularly?

13.04 Are cooling towers treated regularly?

13.05 Are readings retained in a register?

13.06 Are the air conditioning controls easy to

access and check?


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14. LABORATORY SAFETY

14.01 Have emergency procedures been

established?

14.02 Are employees trained in laboratory safety

procedures?

14.03 Are emergency telephone numbers

prominently displayed?

14.04 Are safety procedures available in writing

and enforced at all times?

14.05 Are pressure vessels certified and regularly

inspected?

14.06 Are disposal procedures for waste products

satisfactory?

14.07 Are procedures for handling and disposing

of sharps adopted and implemented?

14.08 Is suitable protective clothing and

equipment provided and worn/used at allrelevant times?

14.09 Is consumption of food and drink banned in

the laboratory?


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14.10 Are rubbish, old equipment, and stores

removed promptly?

15. TOILETS

15.01 Are all toilets/showers clean, private and

well ventilated?

15.02 Is there at least one basin with hot and cold

running water for every 15 employees?

15.03 Is soap (or soap dispensers) provided?

15.04 Are hand drying facilities available?

15.05 Are floors treated to avoid slips due to

water spillage?

15.06 Is sanitary disposal in place and serviced

regularly?

16. KITCHEN/AMENITY AREAS

16.01 Is the kitchen/amenities area kept clean?

16.02 Is safe, cool drinking water available?

16.03 Are the floors clean and in good repair?

16.04 Are the furniture and fittings clean and in

good repair?


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16.05 Are kitchen appliances and whitegoods

clean?

16.06 Are kitchen appliances and whitegoods

regularly maintained?

17. GENERAL

17.01 Are employees aware of hazards in their

workplace?

17.02 Do employees report accidents?

17.03 Is access/egress to building safe?

17.04 Are surfaces of pathways around the

building well maintained?

17.05 Are floors free from litter?

17.06 Are uncarpeted floors clean? (no oil, grease

or water spills)

17.07 Are carpets in good repair (no holes, loose

threads)?

17.08 Are work benches clean and tidy?

17.09 Are window panes clean and unbroken?

17.10 Are window ledges free of dust and rubbish?


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17.11 Are walls clean and in good repair?

17.12 Are lifts in good working order and serviced

frequently?

18. TRAINING

18.01 Is OHS included in induction training for all

employees?

18.02 Does initial training include a thorough

review of hazards and accidents associated

with the job?

18.03 Is training provided for the use of

emergency equipment?

18.04 Is there satisfactory task (including OHS)

training?

18.05 Have managers and supervisors attended

OHS training?

18.06 Are health and safety committee members

adequately trained?

18.07 Are training records maintained for all OHS

training?


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19. EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION

19.01 Do employees have a representative on the

health and safety committee?

19.02 Do employees have access to the minutes of

health and safety committee meetings?

19.03 Are workers consulted on the safety aspects

of all the equipment?

19.04 Are employees encouraged to raise issues

for consideration by the health and safety

committee?

19.05 Is health and safety a standing agenda item

for staff meetings?

19.06 Are employees encouraged to bring their

concerns regarding health and safety to the

attention of management?

19.07 Are the names of health and safety

representatives displayed?

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