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WHS Workplace Inspection Checklist

Systematic workplace hazard identification aligned to WHS Act 2011 Section 19 primary duty of care.

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Inspection Details

Workplace Inspection Items

Assess each item as S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory) or N/A. Record comments for any unsatisfactory items.

# Inspection Item S U N/A Comments / Action Required
A. Housekeeping & General Conditions
1Walkways and aisles clear of obstructions
2Floors clean, dry and free of slip/trip hazards
3Waste bins emptied and not overflowing
4Lighting adequate in all work areas
5Ventilation functioning and adequate
6Storage areas tidy and materials stacked safely
B. Electrical Safety
7Leads and cables in good condition, no damage
8No overloaded power boards or double adaptors
9RCDs tested and within test date
10Switchboards accessible, labelled and locked
11Portable appliances tested and tagged (current)
C. Fire Safety & Emergency
12Fire extinguishers in place, charged and within service date
13Emergency exits clear, unobstructed and illuminated
14Evacuation plans displayed and current
15Fire alarm and detection systems operational
16Assembly point signage visible and accessible
D. First Aid
17First aid kits stocked, accessible and in date
18First aid officer names and contact details displayed
19Eyewash stations operational (if applicable)
E. Personal Protective Equipment
20Correct PPE available for tasks being performed
21PPE in good condition (no damage or excessive wear)
22Workers observed using required PPE
F. Plant & Equipment
23Machine guarding in place and secure
24Emergency stops and safety devices operational
25Maintenance tags current, no overdue items
26Lockout/tagout procedures displayed and followed
G. Hazardous Chemicals
27SDS register current and accessible
28Chemicals stored and labelled correctly (GHS)
29Spill kits available and stocked
30Hazardous substance signage displayed
H. Ergonomics & Manual Handling
31Workstations adjusted correctly for operators
32Mechanical aids available for heavy or awkward loads
33Anti-fatigue matting in standing work areas
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Corrective Action Register

Record all unsatisfactory items from Page 1. Assign a risk rating, responsible person and due date for each corrective action.

# Item Ref Hazard Description Risk (L/M/H/C) Corrective Action Required Responsible Person Due Date Completed
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Inspection Summary

Declaration

I declare that I have conducted this workplace inspection in accordance with the WHS Act 2011 Section 19 primary duty of care. I have systematically assessed each area and item listed in this checklist, recorded all hazards and deficiencies identified, and assigned corrective actions with responsible persons and due dates. I will communicate the findings to the site manager and affected workers, and verify that corrective actions are completed by the due dates recorded above.

Inspector Sign-off
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Site Manager / WHS Officer Acknowledgement
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