Workplace Inspection Procedure
Workplace Inspection Procedure
Introduction
This procedure outlines the requirements for the conduct of regular worksite inspections in Insert Company Name workplaces. Regular workplace inspections are performed to ensure a safe working environment is maintained. These inspections aim to identify hazards in the workplace and to minimise risks to health, safety or environmental harm.
Scope
This procedure applies to all worksites owned or operated by Insert Company Name.
Definitions
Hazard is a situation that has the potential to harm a person, the environment or damage property.
Worksite inspection is a regularly scheduled inspection of worksites using a checklist to assist with the monitoring and identification of hazards.
Roles & Responsibilities
Managers/Supervisors are responsible for:
• preparing a schedule of regular worksite inspections as per the suggested frequency
• the conduct of worksite inspections
• the implementation of appropriate hazard/risk control measures identified during worksite inspections
• consulting with employees in relation to outcomes of worksite inspections and the rectification of issues
Workers are responsible for:
• participating in worksite inspections
• using control measures as required and any other action taken, which is designed to protect the health, and safety and the environment.
Procedure
Function of Inspections
• Identify hazards in the work environment;
• Monitoring expected organizational standards;
• Improve health and safety practices and procedures;
• Measure WHS legislative compliance;
• Maintain worker involvement and participation in Health and Safety activities.
Frequency
Worksite inspections should be carried out as determined by the level of risk to the area and work practices. The following offers a guide to the frequency; however an assessment of each individual area needs to occur to determine the frequency. (Delete those not applicable)
High-risk areas – monthly (or more frequently if the level of risk indicates)
Medium risk areas – 3 monthly
Low Risk areas – 6 monthly
|Area |Level of risk |No of Inspections |
|Hazardous substances/Dangerous goods storage areas |High |Monthly |
|Workshops including maintenance workshops |High |Monthly |
|Kitchens and food preparation areas |High |Monthly |
|Building sites |High |Monthly |
|Manufacturing |High |Monthly |
|Mine sites |High |Monthly |
|Warehouse |Medium |3 monthly |
|Retail |Medium |3 monthly |
|Café/Restaurant/Hotel |Medium |3 monthly |
|Administration/Offices |Low |6 monthly |
|Compounds/Yards |Low |6 monthly |
|Sporting facilities/leisure centre’s |Low |6 monthly |
Participation in Workplace Inspections
For best results a manager and at least one other worker should be involved in the worksite inspections.
1. Review the checklist to be used
2. Conduct an inspection by walking around the work environment
3. Identify any physical hazards and areas of non compliance against the checklist
4. Record all findings, providing specific comments, ensuring form is signed and dated and includes personnel conducting the inspections
5. Ensure responsibilities, priorities and time frames are listed when determining corrective action.
Particular note should be taken of the following;
• Slip & trip hazards
• Relevance and adequacy of signs with a health and safety focus
• Condition of safety signage
• General housekeeping
• Damaged equipment, plant and building
• Trapping/crushing/entanglement/severing hazards
• Lighting and noise
• Emergency equipment, inspection of testing & tagging of electrical equipment
• Storage practices
• Labelling and use of hazardous substances
• Access and Egress
Corrective Action
If a hazard or a non conformance is identified corrective action must be identified. All corrective action must have a person or persons allocated responsibility with time frames and priority. Priority should be determined by the level of risk posed by the hazard. The following gives an indication of time frames required for each priority:
|Priority |Time Frame |Responsibility |
|High |Immediate action required |Manager/CEO should be aware |
|Medium |Needs to be actioned within 2 months |Supervisor/Manager |
|Low |Needs to be monitored, action can be planned |Supervisor/Manager |
Review
The information obtained from regular inspections shall be reviewed and monitored by Manager in an attempt to identify the following
• trends;
• the need for training;
• reoccurring issues;
• establishment of priorities for corrective action;
• assist in establishing or improving safe work practices;
• need for further risk assessment;
References
Work Health and Safety Act (and associated Regulations)
Compliance codes / Codes of practice
Forms
Hospitality Inspection Checklist WHSFOR -027A
Workshop/Automotive/Engineering Inspection Checklist WHSFOR-027B
Building/Construction/Electrical/Plumbing Inspection Checklist WHSFOR-027C
Retail/Administrative Inspection Checklist WHSFOR-027D
Horticulture Inspection Checklist WHSFOR-027E
AApproveduthorised by:
Signature:
Date: 18 March 2016
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