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Workplace Safety Checklist

Workplace Safety checklist

• Housekeeping

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• Are floor surfaces free of water, oil or other fluids?
  

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• Are floor surfaces even? (e.g. no loose tiles or carpet that is torn or has ridges)

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• Are walkways and doorways clear of boxes, extension cords and litter?

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• Are stairways kept clear of boxes, equipment and other obstructions?

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• Are work areas, walkways and stairs well lit?

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• Are work stations tidy and well-maintained?

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• Are emergency procedures clearly displayed?

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• Manual Handling

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• Are work items that are regularly used within easy reach?

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• Is there sufficient area around machines or equipment to enable easy access?

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• Are appropriate manual handling aids readily available? 

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• Storage

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• Are items placed neatly and securely on shelves?
  

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• Are heavy items stored below shoulder height? 

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• Can items on high shelves be easily reached? 

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• First Aid

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• Are First Aid Kits located in easily accessible and prominent areas? 

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• Are First Aid Kit contents clean and tidy?

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• Are First Aid Kit contents within their expiry date? 

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• Are First Aid Kit contents full and/or suitably replenished? 

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• Safety Signs 

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• Are all exits clearly marked and free from obstruction?

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• If no exit is in the immediate area, are there signs and arrows indicating the direction to exits? 

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• Is the location of the First Aid Kit clearly identified? 

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• Is the location of fire alarms and fire fighting equipment clearly identified? 

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• Are there any potentially hazardous areas that warnings are appropriate? 

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• Is the size of the sign appropriate to the environment, lighting and viewing distance? 

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• Electrical 

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• Have electrical appliances been inspected and tagged? 

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• Are extension leads and power boards maintained in a safe operating condition?

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• Are the electrical fittings and electrical equipment regularly inspected and maintained? 

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• Are switchboards in a safe operating condition and secured? 

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• Machinery and Equipment 

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• Are machine guards in place on all operating equipment?
  

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• Are emergency stop buttons clearly visible and operational?
  

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• Is personal protective equipment (e.g. Hearing protection, Eye protection, Head protection, and/or Gloves) adequately supplied? 

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• Chemical and Dangerous Goods

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• Are chemical and hazardous substances clearly labelled?

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• Are chemical and hazardous substances stored safely? 

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• Is there adequate ventilation or an exhaust system?

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• Are Safety Data Sheets available and can workers easily access them? 

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