Guidelines for field staff to assist people living in ... - Housing NSW

APPENDIX 1: Occupational Health and Safety Checklist 6• Is the structure of and fabric of the building safe and secure? Y/N• Are the premises safe to enter (floorboards, ceilings)? Y/N• Are the electricity, gas and water connected? Y/N• Are there insulated or damaged power lines that could cause electric shock? Y/N• Are there animals on the premises? Y/N• Is there a fire hazard? Y/N• Are protective clothing, gloves, safety helmet, mask, safety spectacles or gogglesrequired? Y/N• Is special equipment required? Y/N• Is there a health risk? Y/N• Are there weapons or explosive materials on the premises? Y/N• Are there booby traps on private property? Y/N• Are there slip hazards because of faeces? Y/N• Are there fall hazards from climbing over barricades Y/N• Will there be the likelihood or probability of physical attack from the occupant? Y/NNote: It would be helpful if as many as possible of the above questions can be answeredprior to the first home visit, i.e., at the point when referral is taken (see Section 3).6 Checklist developed from material provided by Waverley Council and the NSW RSPCA28