USC General Health and Safety Audit: Part 1 - Hazard Checklist

USC General Health and Safety aUdit:Part 1 - Hazard ChecklistThe University of the Sunshine Coast is committed to continually improving the health, safety and wellbeing of all that work for USCand/or are affected by the work of USC. To this end a series of Work Area Inspection Checklists have been devised to:1. assess the integration of USC’s health, safety and wellbeing management system2. be a proactive way of identifying hazards in the work place3. assist in developing a framework for ensuring compliance with statutory obligationsInspection informationArea inspected:Date:Area supervisor/s:Cost Centre Manager:Inspected by:Please tick () YES as items or processes are observed, or NO if they are not observed. Select N/A if not applicable. Note: You must sight evidence (records,staff response to questions, observation, documented risk assessment etc) to indicate compliance with stated question.No. Question Yes No N/AWork environment / layout / designHousekeepingIs the temperature comfortable? Is ventilation adequate? Is lighting adequate? Glare from external and/or internal surfaces is controlled? Is the area free from excessive or nuisance noise? Is there adequate storage space provided? Photocopiers/printers are not placed close to personal workstations? Is there easy access to all workstations/areas? Is the work area tidy and well kept? Is the floor free from obstructions? Are the work stations/areas free from obstructions? Floors and walkways (including stairs) are free from slips, trips and falls hazards? Are items safely stored when not in use? Are filing cabinet/desk drawers closed when not in use? Emergency preparednessAre area fire wardens’ names displayed in a central location? There is a fire extinguisher accessible? The tag indicates that it has been tested in the last six months? Escape routes and emergency exits are clear? Are emergency exits clearly signed? Is there an adequately stocked first aid kit available for the area? [HSW RA.004- 0413]Page 1 of 3CRICOS Provider Number: 01595D

USC General Health and Safety aUdit: Part 1 - Hazard ChecklistNo. Question Yes No N/AErgonomics / manual handling / storageElectricalKitchen areasAmenitiesStairs / stepsAll staff are provided with a basic ergonomic workstation? (standard desk and three way adjustable chair – as perergonomic self-assessment guide) There are adequate storage facilities? Are heavy items stored appropriately (between knee and shoulder height)? Are electrical items tested in accordance with USC procedures? Are there personal electrical items in the workplace? If there are personal electrical items in the workplace are they tested and tagged? Is all equipment tagged “not safe for use” removed from the work area? Are all power outlets and switches in good condition? Are all leads intact? Is electrical equipment in good condition? Are leads and cords kept clear of walkways? Are power boards and extension leads used according to USC procedures (no piggy backing/daisy chaining)? Kitchen equipment is clean and operational (fridge, microwave, kettle etc)? Microwave is at appropriate height for retrieval of hot items and cleaning? Dishwashing or manual hand washing facilities are provided? Drinking water is provided? Are there adequate toilets for the amount of staff? Are amenities clean and tidy? Are sufficient hand washing facilities available? Stairs/steps in good order/condition? Adequate lighting? Non slip treatments/treads present and in good condition? Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Has the need for PPE been assessed? If PPE is required, has it been provided? Is training provided regarding the use of PPE? Is PPE maintained and stored correctly? [HSW RA.004- 0413] Page 2 of 3

USC General Health and Safety aUdit: Part 1 - Hazard ChecklistAction Plan: Actions and recommendationsDate audit was completed:Names of team formulating the action plan:Name:Name:Name:Name:Name:Name:If “No” was indicated for any audit items, please list below in the hazards column. In accordance with “USC – Health Safety and WellbeingAuditing Guidelines – Workplace Health and Safety Audit” the identified hazards should be analysed and appropriate controls determined. Theperson/s responsible for actioning or implementing these controls should be identified, as should the time frame for the completion of controlimplementation. Once a control is in place it should be reviewed to ensure that it is achieving the minimisation of the identified hazard.Hazard Control Responsible personDate to beactioned byReview dateWhen complete, please keep these records for auditing purposes and send a copy to whs@usc.edu.au[HSW RA.004- 0413] Page 3 of 3