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Guide Section Specific Componenets Score Comments
Processing Equipment
4.1 Log Handling #####
4.2 Chainsaws #####
4.3 Log Debarking & Docking #####
4.4 Log Carriages & Breakdown Saws #####
4.5 Saw Benches #####
Section 4 4.6 Docking Saws #####
4.7 Round Table / Green chain #####
4.8 Planing & Sizing Machines #####
4.9 Treatment Vessels & Plant' #####
4.10 Kilns #####
4.11 Other fixed plant #####
4.12 Chippers #####
4.13 Conveyors #####
4.14 Powered Mobile Plant #####
4.15 Blade Handling #####
4.16 Portable Power Tools & Equipment #####
4.17 Timber Yard Layout #####
4.18 Platforms, Walkways, Stairways & Ladders #####
4.19 Strapping & Stacking timber #####
4.20 Fire Pits and other Waste Disposal systems #####
4.21 Sawdust & Chip Storage #####
Section 4 Average #####
Section 5 General Health & Safety Issues Score Comments
5.1 Manual Tasks Ergonomics #####
5.2 Housekeeping, Buildings & Grounds #####
5.3 Controlling Noise Exposure #####
5.4 Vibration #####
5.5 Confined Space Work #####
5.6 Wood Dusts #####
5.7 Hot work #####
5.8 Working at Height #####
5.9 Hazardous Sustances and Dangerous Goods #####
5.10 Outdoor Working #####
5.11 Pressure Vessels #####
5.12 Compressed Air #####
5.13 Electrical & Insolation & Lockout #####
5.14 Electrical Safety #####
5.15 Pipeline marking #####
5.16 Asbestos #####
5.17 Radiation (Lasers etc.) #####
5.18 Amenities & Lighting #####
5.19 Information & Training #####
5.20 Personal Protective Equipment #####
5.21 Accidents & Injuries #####
5.22 First Aid #####
5.23 Emergency Planning #####
5.24 WHSO's #####
5.25 Safety Representatives #####
5.26 Safety Committees #####
5.27 Fire Safety #####
5.28 Contractors, Suppliers and Visitors #####
5.29 Human resources &, behaviour #####
5.30 Site Security #####
Section 5 Average #####
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Score Comments
Reference No. 4.1 Log Handling (Demonstrated, Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal)
(High) (Medium) (Low)
Transportation of Log and Timber Products
Guide
1. Are workers trained in the loading, placing and lashing of logs?
Guide
2. Are workers trained in the removal of lashings and unloading of logs?
Guide Are workers trained in the loading, placing and lashing down of
3.
processed timber products?
Guide Are workers trained in the removal of tie down lashings and unloading
4.
of processed timber products?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
5.
delivered? (show records)
Guide Are records kept for the delivery of training and competency
6.
assessment?
Are workers made aware of the harmful effects of exposure to ultra
Guide violet light (eg. sunlight) and the need to wear protective clothing or
7.
application of UV protecting cream to the surface of the skin while
working in the yard?
Log Sorting Crosscutting Stacking
Is the log and pole yard area designed to ensure adequate draining,
Guide
1. safe access for transport and gradients to ensure easy access to
connecting roads?
In the selection of the log and pole storage areas, does the
organisation take into consideration the close proximity to energised
Guide
2. overhead power lines, hazards created by trees and debris, close
proximity to the sawmill, wood processing or treatment plants and
the flattest area available?
Guide Is the layout of the log and pole yard designed so that persons who
3.
access the area are clearly visible to the operator?
Guide Are logs and poles properly bedded to ensure stability and prevent
4.
unintentional movement of logs and poles?
Does the log and pole yard layout provide adequate clearance for
Guide
5. efficient unloading of log trucks, turning of trucks, parking of logging
machinery and equipment including waiting log trucks?
When log and poles are positioned on skids 200mm to 600mm off the
Guide
6. ground are they safely and neatly stacked, close to parallel to each
other and chocked both ends front and rear?
Guide Are log grading, cutting and stacking areas maintained in an orderly
7.
fashion?
Guide Is the ground area under the stacks well maintained in a hard and
8.
durable condition?
Guide Is there an area set aside for the safe operation of tasks such as log
9.
cross cutting, grading and sorting?
Does the organisation consider other aspects of log sorting,
Guide
10. crosscutting & stacking to length and discuss these matters with the
workers in this area?
Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
Guide
11. entering the danger area where unloading and loading, sorting,
crosscutting, grading, stacking of logs and poles is performed?
Are workers trained in the safe processes of unloading and loading,
Guide
12. sorting, crosscutting, grading, stacking of logs and poles and yard
maintenance?
Are workers made aware of the harmful effects of exposure to ultra
Guide violet light (eg. sunlight) and the need to wear protective clothing or
13.
application of UV protecting cream to the surface of the skin while
working in the yard?
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Reference No. 4.2 Chainsaws (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Chainsaws
Have all risks associated with the chainsaws that have a potential to
General Provisions 1.
cause harm to workers and other been identified and controlled?
AS 2727 Are chainsaws maintained in safe operating condition in accordance
2.
with manufacturers specifications?
AS 2727 Are maintenance records kept and able to be produced for all
3.
chainsaws?
AS 2727 Are all chainsaw users trained in the processes of inspection, cleaning
4.
and maintenance?
Have workers been trained in hazard cognition and preventative
AS 2727 measures to be taken to avoid accidents?
5.
(kick-back, push-back, pull- in, fuel fires during refuelling, wet
condition creating slipping hazard)
AS 2727 Are all users of chainsaws trained in the safe operation applicable to
6.
crosscutting, boring cuts, tree felling, delimbing and pruning etc?
Are all users of chainsaws trained in work planning and preparation
AS 2727
7. procedures?
(eg. assessing log for stability after cutting)
AS 2727 Are fire extinguishers available with sufficient capacity to extinguish a
8.
chainsaw fuel fire?
Guide Are operators of chainsaws who work in the log yard visible at all
9.
times by mobile plant operators (eg. log loaders, forklifts etc)
Are workers made aware of the harmful effects of exposure to ultra
Guide violet light (eg. sunlight) and the need to wear protective clothing or
10.
application of UV protecting cream to the surface of the skin while
working in the yard?
Guide When working in extreme heat conditions are workers advised to drink
11.
quantities of water to replace fluid loss?
Are workers provided with personal protective equipment (PPE)
Guide
12. (safety chaps, hearing protection, eye protection, head protection,
high visibility clothing, safety boots etc) and trained in their safe use?
AS 2727 Have any workers attended any national competency courses for safe
13.
operation of chainsaws?
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Comments
(if notice issued - include notice type and number)
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.3 Log Debarking & Docking Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Log Debarking and Docking to Length
Have all risks associated with the Log Debarking Machinery and
General Provisions 1. Docking to Length Saws that have a potential to cause harm to
workers and others been identified and controlled?
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the mechanical operation of the
2.
debarker and docking to length saw?
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the emergency shut down of the
3.
debarker and docking to length saw?
Has a safe work practice been developed and implemented for the
Guide
4. safe operation of the debarker and docking to length saw including
start and shutdown procedures?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
5.
delivered? (show records)
Guide
6. Are the operators controls clearly defined for functionality?
Guide Are the operators controls capable of being locked down to prevent
7.
inadvertent operation?
Guide Does the operator have unobstructed viewing of the debarker and
8.
docking to length saw while it is in operation?
Guide
9. Are all nip points and catch point areas guarded?
Guide Are access guard gates fitted with interlocks to isolate the debarker
10.
and docking to length saw when they are opened?
When clearing the debarker and docking to length saw from bark,
Guide
11. debris and jam ups, is the debarker and docking to length saw
isolated from all energy supply sources?
Are workers advised to ensure the debarker knife ring has stopped
Guide
12. spinning before attempting to clear the debarker from bark, debris
and jam ups?
Guide Is the there effective house cleaning in the area encompassing the
13.
debarker and docking to length saw?
Is the debarker and docking to length saw maintained according with
Guide
14. manufacturers specifications or in the absence of such specifications,
in accordance with other proven and tested procedures? (show
records)
Guide Has the mill considered other aspects of debarker and docking to
15.
length saw operation and discussed these matters with the operator?
Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
Guide
16. entering the danger area surrounding the debarker and docking to
length saw?
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Reference No. 4.4 Log Carriages & Breakdown Saws (Demonstrated, Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
(High) (Medium) (Low)
Verbal)
Log Carriages
Have all risks associated with the Log Carriages that have a potential
General Provisions 1.
to cause harm to workers and other been identified and controlled?
Has the operator been fully trained in the mechanical operation of the
Guide 2.
log carriage?
Has the operator been fully trained in the emergency shut down of
Guide 3.
the log carriage?
Has a safe work practice been developed and implemented for the
Guide 4. safe operation of the log carriage including start and shutdown
procedures?
Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
Guide 5.
delivered? (show records)
Guide 6. Is the movement of the log carriage unobstructed?
Guide 7. Is the travel of the carriage segregated from workers and visitors?
Is the operators workstation protected from uncontrolled flitches or
Guide 8.
timber fragments?
Guide 9. Are the operators controls clearly defined for functionality?
Are the operators controls capable of being locked down to prevent
Guide 10.
inadvertent operation?
Does the operator have unobstructed viewing of the sawing operation
Guide 11.
and carriage movement?
Does the operators station provide segregation between the saws
Guide 12. and the operator in the form of a physical barrier?
(ride on carriages)
Is the operators seat on ride carriages constructed to prevent the
Guide 13.
operator from falling off and coming into contact with any structure?
In the case of ride on carriages is the seating position designed to
Guide 14.
prevent awkward postures to align the saw with the log?
Are all exposed nip and entrapment points, rotating shafts, drive
Guide 15. wheels and gears and other functioning parts of the carriage securely
and correctly guarded to prevent physical contact?
Are the carriage wheels guarded and fitted with scraper plates to
Guide 16. remove nip points and clean the track to prevent derailments caused
by the build up of debris?
Are buffers incorporating end stops fitted to each end of the rails to
Guide 17.
ensure the carriage cannot be driven of the ends of the rails?
Is the winch rope checked before the commencement of each work
Guide 18.
shift for defects and wear and tear?
In the event the winch rope is worn and has broken strands is it
Guide 19.
taken out of service immediately?
When a new winch is installed is it of the correct type and are
Guide 20.
installation time and date recorded?
Can the logs be securely dogged to the carriage before they pass
Guide 21.
through the saw?
Do the operators controls have and demonstrate the feature known
Guide 22. as "dead man control" whereby a release of the control by the
operator will cause the carriage and saw to cease function?
Is there effective housecleaning in the area encompassing the
Guide 23.
carriage and breakdown saw?
Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
Guide 24. entering the danger area surrounding the log carriage and breaking
down saw area?
Is the carriage maintained according with manufacturers
specifications or in the absence of such specifications, in accordance
Guide 25.
with other proven and tested procedures?
(show records)
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Breakdown Saws
Have all risks associated with the Breakdown Saw that have a
General Provisions 1. potential to cause harm to workers and others been identified and
controlled?
Has the operator been fully trained in the mechanical operation of the
Guide 2.
breaking down saw?
Has the operator been fully trained in the emergency shut down of
Guide 3.
the breaking down saw?
Has a safe work practice been developed and implemented for the
Guide 4. safe operation of the breaking down saw, including start and
shutdown procedures?
Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
Guide 5.
delivered? (show records)
If the operators station is in line with the log being sawn, are physical
Guide 6. barriers in place to protect the operator being struck by uncontrolled
timber during the sawing operation?
With regard to circular saws including single blade, top and bottom
blade or twin edgers, has a hazard zone been determined and does
AS 1473.1 2000 the zone extend laterally from the saw at an angle of 7.5 degrees
7.
both sides of the saw centre line in a direction that chips, sawdust
and other debris will be propelled from the saw, and in the case of
top and bottom saw blades, in both directions?
Have projectile barriers been designed to withstand the force of
8. flitches or centre cants and installed or erected to prevent the escape
AS 1473.1 2000
of timber projectiles from the hazardous zone and striking workers
and others?
In the event the breakdown saw is equipped with a moving table, are
General Provisions 9. barriers fitted on both ends to prevent persons being struck by the
moving table?
Are warning signs erected with saws having moving tables cautioning
General Provisions 10. persons of the crush points between the table and the fixed
roller/fixed frame configuration?
General Provisions 11. Is the breakdown saw fitted with a riving wheel or riving wedge?
On Twin Edgers, are log dogs positioned so that in the event of kick
General Provisions 12. back or pressure drop in the dogs hydraulic system, the dogs
automatically wedge into the log?
On Twin Edgers, are limit switches fitted and tested to ensure logs
General Provisions 13. can not be fed into the log chain carriage until the log carriage is in
the fully retracted position?
AS 1473.1 2000 Is the emergency stop positioned within 1.2 metres of all operator
14.
positions?
Guide
15. Is the emergency stop bar/wire/switch tested daily?
AS 1473.1 In the event that the saw blade is accessible and the run down time
16.
exceeds 10 seconds, is a saw brake fitted?
AS 1473.1 In the event that the saw blade is inaccessible and the run down time
17.
exceeds 30 seconds, is a saw brake fitted?
Are band saws fitted with blade restraining and tracking, saw guides
18. on top and bottom sides of the work piece, guards on all bandsaw
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pulleys and feed rollers and where perimeter fencing is erected are
interlocks fitted to all access gates?
Where operator controls are located adjacent to the hazard zone, are
AS 1473.1 2000
19. they designed to prevent penetration by chips, sawdust and debris
propelled by the saw blade?
Is the breaking down saw maintained according to manufacturers
Guide specifications or in the absence of such specifications, in accordance
20.
with other proven and tested procedures?
(show records)
Guide Are the operators controls capable of being locked down to prevent
21.
saws from being started accidentally?
Guide
22. Are the operators controls clearly defined for functionality?
Guide Does the organisation consider other aspects of the breaking down
23.
saw and discuss these matters with the operator?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.5 Saw benches Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Bench Saws (power feed)
Have all risks associated with the Power Feed Bench Saws that have a
General Provisions 1. potential to cause harm to workers and others been identified and
controlled?
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the mechanical operation of the
2.
bench saw?
Guide Are operators fully conversant with different makes and types of
3.
bench saws (Grey, McKee, Gibson etc) used at the mill?
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the emergency shut down of the
4.
bench saw?
Has a safe work practice been developed and implemented for the
Guide
5. safe operation of the bench saw including start and shutdown
procedures?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
6.
delivered? (show records)
Guide
7. Are the operators controls clearly defined for functionality?
Guide Are the operators controls capable of being locked down to prevent
8.
inadvertent operation?
Guide Does the operator have unobstructed viewing of the sawing
9.
operation?
Guide Is the power hob guarded to prevent unwanted timber being
10.
inadvertently fed through the saw?
Guide Are saw blades inspected for cracks, splits, or broken teeth and other
11.
defects before being used?
Are suitable guards fitted to minimise the risk of the operator being
Guide struck from material thrown during the sawing operation and from
12.
fragment that may be thrown because of partial or incomplete blade
breakage? (eg. hood guard)
Guide
13. Is the operator provided with adequate working space?
Guide Is the top/hood guard capable of being adjusted so as to completely
14.
cover the exposed saw blade above the bench?
Guide Where the saw blade is greater than 315mm diameter, is the top
15.
guard mounted separately from the riving knife?
Guide
16. Is the saw bench fitted with a riving knife?
Is the riving knife fitted with a means of adjustment so as to maintain
AS 1473.1 the recommended gap and distance above the saw blade as specified
17.
in Table C1 of Australian Standard AS 1473.1 - 2000 and referred to
in the sawmilling health and safety guide?
Are riving knifes removed, cleaned, realigned and adjusted on a
AS 1473.1 18.
regular basis? (monthly)
Guide Are all in-feed and out-feed fences aligned with the bench and of the
19.
correct height?
Guide Is the saw blade guarded to prevent contact with the blade below the
20.
bench?
In the event bench saws are installed in close proximity of walkways,
Guide
21. are barriers erected to prevent contact with any hazard associated
with the operation of the bench saw?
In the event the sawyer's work position is located within two metres of
Guide
22. the rotating saw blade, is the saw fitted with an emergency stop
bar/wire?
Guide Is the emergency stop bar/wire/switch capable of being activated
23.
when the operator comes within two metres of the exclusion zone?
Guide
24. Is the emergency stop/bar/wire tested daily/monthly?
When the emergency stop bar/wire/switch is activated does the
Guide following occur: (a) power hob release and disengage; (b) denergise
25.
and disengage power to infeed roller; (c) cut power supply to the saw
blade?
AS 1473.1 In the event that the saw blade is accessible and the run down time
26.
exceeds 10 seconds is a saw brake fitted?
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AS 1473.1 In the event that the saw blade is inaccessible and the run down time
27.
exceeds 30 seconds is a saw brake fitted?
Is there a safe work practice in place emphasising the importance of
Guide
28. the saw blade being at a standstill, and locked out before any
clearing/cleaning of the saw or adjustment are made?
Guide Is there a safe work practice to place outlining the correct method to
29.
adopt when attempting to adjust saw packing?
Does the safe work practice outline the importance of the saw blade
Guide
30. being completely guarded before attempting to make any adjustments
in the event the saw blade is not removed from the spindle?
Guide Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
31.
entering the danger area surrounding the saw bench?
Are bench saws maintained according to manufactures specifications
32. or in the absence of such specifications, in accordance with other
Guide
proven and tested procedures?
(show records)
Twin Edger Power/Manual Feed
Have all risks associated with the Twin Edger Power/Manual Feed
General Provisions 1. Saws that have a potential to cause harm to workers and others been
identified and controlled?
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the mechanical operation of the
2.
bench saw?
Guide Are operators fully conversant with different makes and types of
3.
bench saws? (Grey, McKee, Gibson etc)
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the emergency shut down of the
4.
bench saw?
Has a safe work practice been developed and implemented for the
Guide
5. safe operation of the bench saw including start and shutdown
procedures?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
6.
delivered? (show records)
Guide
7. Are the operators controls clearly defined for functionality?
Guide Are the operators controls capable of being locked down to prevent
8.
inadvertent operation?
Guide Does the operator have unobstructed viewing of the sawing
9.
operation?
Guide
10. Are anti kickback devices fitted to twin edger saw?
Guide Are anti kickback fingers checked daily to ensure they are not seized
11.
or tips rounded preventing effective protection from kick back?
Is the gap between the anti kick devices on a twin edger saw not
AS 1473.1
12. greater than 2.0mm and not less than 0.4mm distance between
adjacent fingers?
Is the angle between the centreline of kick back fingers and the
AS 1473.1
13. horizontal plane of the bench when timber is passing through not less
than 55 degrees?
Is the angle between the centre line of kick back fingers and the
AS 1473.1
14. horizontal plane of the bench when the finger is hard against the stop
at an angle no greater than 85 degrees?
Guide
15. Are twin edger saws fully enclosed?
Are there other separation barriers provided between the operator
Guide
16. and the twin edger saw? (chain curtain configuration, splinter
deflectors or twin row of kick back fingers)
Is there a safe work practice in place emphasising the importance of
Guide
17. the saw blade being at a standstill, and locked out before any
clearing/cleaning of the saw or adjustment are made?
Guide Is there a safe work practice in place outlining the correct method to
18.
adopt when making adjustments?
Guide Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
19.
entering the danger area surrounding the twin edger saw bench?
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Are twin edger saws maintained according to manufacturers
20. specifications or in the absence of such specifications, in accordance
Guide
with other proven and tested procedures?
(show records)
Bench Saws No 2 Manual Feed
Have all risks associated with the Bench Saw Manual Feed that have a
General Provisions 1. potential to cause harm to workers and others been identified and
controlled?
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the mechanical operation of the
2.
bench saw?
Guide Are operators fully conversant with different makes and types of
3.
bench saws? (Grey, McKee, Gibson etc)
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the emergency shut down of the
4.
bench saw?
Has a safe work practice been developed and implemented for the
Guide
5. safe operation of the bench saw including start and shutdown
procedures?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
6.
delivered? (show records)
Guide
7. Are the operators control clearly defined for functionality?
Guide Are the operators controls capable of being locked down to prevent
8.
inadvertent operation?
Guide Does the operator have unobstructed viewing of the sawing
9.
operation?
Are bench trolleys designed with sufficient dimensions to prohibit any
Guide
10. part of the sawyer's body parts coming into contact with the rotating
saw blade?
Guide Are bench trolleys capable of being positioned so as to provide full
11.
support for differing lengths of timber?
Guide Are saw blades inspected for cracks, splits, or broken teeth and other
12.
defects before being used?
Are suitable guards fitted to prevent the operator being struck from
Guide
13. material thrown during the sawing operation and from fragments that
may be thrown because of partial or incomplete blade breakage?
Guide
14. Is the operator provided with adequate working space?
Guide
15. Is the saw bench fitted with a top/hood guard?
Guide Is the top/hood guard capable of being adjusted so as to cover the
16.
exposed saw above the bench?
Guide
17. Is the saw bench fitted with a riving knife?
Guide Where the saw blade is greater than 315mm diameter, is the top
18.
guard mounted separately from the riving knife?
Is the riving knife fitted with a means of adjustment so as to maintain
AS 1473.1
19. recommended gap and distance above the saw blade as specified in
Table C1 of Australian Standard AS1473.1-2000 and referred to in the
sawmilling health and safety guide?
Are riving knifes removed, cleaned, realigned and adjusted on a
AS 1473.1 20.
regular basis? (monthly)
Guide Is the saw blade guarded to prevent contact with the blade below the
21.
bench?
In the event of the bench saw being positioned in close proximity to
Guide
22. walkways, are barriers erected to prevent contact with any hazard
associated with the operation of bench saw?
Guide In the event the sawyer's work position is located within two metres of
23.
the bench saw blade is an emergency stop bar/wire/switch fitted?
Guide Is the emergency stop bar/wire/switch capable of being activated
24.
when the operator comes within two metres of the exclusion zone?
Guide
25. Is the emergency stop bar/wire/switch tested daily?
AS 1473.1 In the event that the saw blade is accessible and the run down time
26.
exceeds 10 seconds, is a saw brake fitted?
AS 1473.1 In the event that the saw blade is inaccessible and the run down time
27.
exceeds 30 seconds, is a saw brake fitted?
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Is there a safe work practice in place emphasising the importance of
Guide
28. the saw blade being at a standstill and locked out before any
clearing/cleaning of the saw or adjustment are made?
Guide Is there a safe work practice in place outlining the correct method to
29.
adopt when attempting to adjust saw packing?
Does the safe work practice outline the importance of the saw blade
Guide
30. being completely guarded before attempting to make any adjustments
in the event the saw blade is not removed from the spindle?
Guide Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
31.
entering the danger area surrounding the saw bench?
Are bench saws maintained according to manufacturers specifications,
Guide
32. or in the absence of such specifications, in accordance with other
proven and tested procedures?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.6 Docking Saws Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Docking Saws
Have all risks associated with the Docking Saw that have a potential
General Provisions 1.
to cause harm to workers and others been identified and controlled?
Has the operator been fully trained in the mechanical operation of the
General Provisions 2.
docking saw? (show records)
Has the operator been fully trained in the emergency shut down of
General Provisions 3.
the docking saw? (show records)
Has a safe work practice been developed and implemented for the
General Provisions 4. safe operation of the docking saw including start and shutdown
procedures? (show records)
Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
General Provisions 5.
delivered? (show records)
General Provisions 6. Are the operators controls clearly defined for functionality?
Are the operators controls capable of being locked down to prevent
General Provisions 7.
inadvertent operation?
Does the operator have unobstructed viewing of the sawing
General Provisions 8.
operation?
Guide Is there a barrier preventing the saw extending past the docking saw
9.
bench in the direction of the operators standing position?
General Provisions 10. Are exposed nip points or entrapments guarded?
Guide Are saw blades inspected for cracks, splits, or broken teeth and other
11.
defects before being used?
Are suitable guards fitted to prevent the operator coming into contact
AS 1473.3 12.
with the saw blade from any direction?
Guide When the docking saw is in its rest position, does the saw blade return
13.
to a position behind the docking bench?
Are pendulum and pull docking saws provided with a device that limits
Guide
14. their travel so that no part of the saw blade will be closer than 100mm
to the front of the workbench when fully extended?
Guide Are counter weights, springs, air rams or hydraulic rams securely
15.
fitted to the saw frame?
Do docking saws fitted with counter weights, springs, air rams or
Guide
16. hydraulic rams return the saw to a position of rest without rebound at
least 30mm behind the docking fence?
AS 1473.3 Are handles that are fitted to pendulum and pull dockers firmly fixed
17.
and well clear of the saw blade teeth?
Do job safety practices stress the importance of the operator never
General Provisions 18.
positioning their body parts in the cutting path of the saw?
AS 1473.3 Is the gap between the guide fence and the kerf of the saw blade less
19.
than 4mm?
Guide
20. Is the docking saw fitted with the correct diameter saw blade?
Guide
21. Is the saw blade of the correct tooth pattern for its application?
Is there a safe work practice in place emphasising the importance of
Guide
22. the saw blade being at a standstill and locked out before any
clearing/cleaning of the saw or adjustment are made?
Are two handed button controls fitted to docking saws synchronised to
AS 1473.3
23. ensure both buttons are depressed simultaneously using both hands
before the saw will come forward to perform the cut action?
AS 1473.3 Are two handed buttons controls spaced apart to prevent a one
24.
handed operation?
AS 1473.3 Are two handed buttons controls shrouded to prevent a one handed
25.
operation?
Guide Are emergency stop switches fitted in a prominent position, readily
26.
accessible by the operator and be activated by hand, knee or foot?
Are docking saws located so that the operator is not at risk from being
General Provisions 27.
struck or having a finger or hand jammed by the infeed timber?
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Do in feed roller cases/transfer deck/conveyor come to rest
General Provisions 28. preventing the movement of timber before the docking saw operator
handles it?
Do safe work practices stress the importance of placing the timber
General Provisions 29.
being sawn against the fence before attempting the saw cut?
To prevent inadvertent contact with the rotating saw blade, are rising
AS 1473.3 dockers fitted with extended guards on both sides extending 300mm
30.
from the saw blade on two button control and 600mm both sides of
the saw blade for single button control?
Are single handled lever pull push configuration or single lever
AS 1473.3
31. air/hydraulic/electrical operated docking saws fitted with side guards
which extend 600mm from the saw blade?
Are docking saws other than those used in primary timber
AS 1473.3
32. manufacturing fitted with peripheral guards that fully cover the saw
blade? (eg. finishing areas)
AS 1473.3
33. Are automatic docking saws fully guarded?
In the event there is a perimeter fence erected around the docking
AS 4024
& Plant COP
34. saw incorporating access gates, are the access gates fitted with fail
safe interlock switches?
AS 4024 Do the interlock fail safe switches prevent the saw from moving to cut
& Plant COP
35.
timber?
AS 4024
& Plant COP
36. Is the reset control switch located outside the perimeter fence?
Are operators aware of the importance of wearing personal protective
General Provisions 37. equipment when operating the docking saw?
(eye and hearing)
Are docking saws maintained according to manufacturers
General Provisions 38. specifications, or in the absence of such specifications, in accordance
with other proven and tested procedures?
Does the organisation keep records of risk assessments, safe work
General Provisions 39. instructions, training, training assessments and maintenance of the
docking saws?
Does the mill consider other aspects of docking operation and discuss
General Provisions 40.
these matters with the operator?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.7 Round Table / Green Chain Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Round Table/Green Chain
Have all risks associated with the green chain and or sorting table been
identified and controlled? (e.g. crush injuries, noise (proximity to other
General Provisions 1. equipment), Slips, trips and falls, Body stresses, UV exposure,
Crushing injuries, Hazardous substances, Sprains, strains and
back injuries, Cuts, abrasions, splinters)
Guide Is the work area around the round table/green chain clear of all
2.
obstructions? handling risk assessment been completed and
Has a manual
controls implemented on the round table / green chain to minimise
musculoskeletal disorders? (E.g. Forceful exertions; Poor working
postures; Repetition and duration of movements; Poor work area
Guide
3. design; Excessively large, heavy or unstable pieces of timber;
Incorrect or unnecessary handling of timber; Individual factors - a
person’s suitability for the task; Poor work organisation, refer to
Manual Handling section 5.1)
4. Have persons been trained to use techniques to reduce the need
Guide
for lifting timber (E.g. Sliding techniques, Inductions, SWP, JSA)
Guide
5. Is job rotation used towith and trained in the appropriate use of
Are persons provided minimise repetitive manual handling injuries?
Guide personal protection equipment? (E.g. gloves, hats, sun screen,
6.
hearing protection)
Guide When handling treated timber (E.g. ACQ, CCA, LOSP, Tan E) are
7.
appropriate PPE measures in place? (E.g. hand protection)
Guide Are controls measures, outlined in the MSDS implemented when
8.
handling marking ink? as conveyor, chain, roller, nip points
Are other hazards such
Guide
9. guarded?
Guide Are emergency stops located in reach of the operator and tested daily?
10.
(E.g. switches, lanyards, wires etc)
Has a Safe Work Practice (SWP) been developed and implemented for
Guide
11. the safe operation of the Round Table/green Chain? including start and
shutdown procedures.
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any instruction
12.
delivered? (E.g. questionnaires, practical demonstration)
Guide Has a provision been made to isolate and lock out the round table /
13.
green chain for maintenance purposes?
Is the round table / green chain bench saws maintained according to
Guide
14. manufactures specifications or in the absence of such specifications, in
accordance with other proven and tested procedures (how records)?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.8 Planing & Sizing Machines Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Sizing Machines
Have all risks associated with the Sizing Machine that have a potential
General Provisions 1.
to cause harm to workers and others been identified and controlled?
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the mechanical operation of the
2.
sizing machine? (show records)
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the emergency shut down of the
3.
sizing machine? (show records)
Has a safe work practice been developed and implemented for the
Guide
4. safe operation of the sizing machine including start and shutdown
procedures? (show records)
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
5.
delivered? (show records)
Guide
6. Are the operators controls clearly defined for functionality?
Guide Are the operators controls capable of being locked down to prevent
7.
inadvertent operation?
Guide
8. Does the operator have unobstructed viewing of the sizing machine?
Guide Are all nip points and catch point areas guarded?
9.
(top heads, bottom heads, side heads, drives etc)
Guide Are access guard gates fitted with interlocks to isolate sizing machines
10.
when they are opened?
Guide
11. Are anti kick devices fitted to the infeed?
Guide Are anti kickback fingers/devices checked daily to ensure they are not
12.
seized or tips rounded preventing effective protection from kick back?
Guide When clearing the sizing machine from timber, debris and jam ups, is
13.
the sizing machine isolated from all energy supply sources?
Guide Is there effective housekeeping in the area encompassing the sizing
14.
machine?
Is the sizing machine maintained according with manufacturers
Guide
15. specifications or in the absence of such specifications, in accordance
with other proven and tested procedures?
Guide Are operators aware of the danger of feeding materials of various
16.
thickness through a machine fitted with a solid in feed roller?
Guide Are operators aware of the danger in looking through the machine
17.
feed opening when the cutter block is revolving?
Guide Are operators aware of the need to stand to one side of the material
18.
being fed into the sizing machine in case of kick back?
Guide Are operators aware of not making a cut exceeding manufacturers
19.
specifications?
Guide Are operators aware of the dangers of feeding materials of varying
20.
thicknesses through a sizing machine as kickback may occur?
Are operators of sizing machines aware of ensuring the cutter block is
Guide
21. stationary before attempting to remove pieces, knots or chips from
the sizing table?
Guide Are operators familiar of the correct methods of feeding timber into
22.
the sizing machine?
Guide Are operators aware never to lower the table when a piece of timber
23.
will not feed as kickback may occur?
Guide Are operators aware of the correct procedure to adopt when making
24.
adjustments to the sizing machine?
Are operators aware of the importance of wearing personal protective
Guide
25. equipment when operating a sizing machine?
(eye and hearing)
Guide Has the organisation considered other aspects of sizing machine
26.
operation and discussed these matters with the operator?
Guide Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
27.
entering the danger area surrounding the sizing machine?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.9 Treatment Vessels & Plant Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Treatment Vessels
Is every treatment equipped with a pressure gauge and with one or
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 1.
more automatic, spring-loaded safety valves?
Are safety valves manually eased at least every three months to
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 2.
ensure they are not seized in the closed position?
Is the total relieving capacity of the safety valve capable of preventing
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 3. pressure in the treatment vessel from exceeding the maximum
allowable working pressure of the receiver by more than 10 percent?
Is every treatment vessel provided with a drainpipe and valve at the
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 4.
lowest point for the removal of accumulated sludge and water?
Is there a current certificate of registration issued by the WHSQ if the
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 5.
vessel capacity is greater than 500L? (560mm dia X 2000mm length)
Is there a safe work practice forbidding repairs to treatment vessels
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 6. unless such repairs are performed by a certified welder or workers
qualified to weld procedure with all testing in compliance with AS 1210
Unfired Pressure Vessels?
Are treatment vessels positioned in the workplace so that they are not
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 7.
subjected to damage by heat, cold or mobile plant?
Are treatment vessels subject to annual external inspection and
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 8.
internal inspections bi-annually? (show records)
Are door and cylinder retaining lugs tested bi-annually to determine
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 9.
the presence of cracks?
Are treatment vessels walls and end caps thickness tested
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bi-annually? (show records)
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.10 Kilns Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Kilns
Have all risks associated with the Kiln that have a potential to cause
General Provisions 1.
harm to workers and others been identified and controlled?
Has the operator been fully trained in the operation of the kiln/heat
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 2.
bath/reconditioner?
Has the operator been fully trained in the emergency shut down of the
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 3.
kiln?
Has a safe work practice been developed and implemented for the
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 4. safe operation of the kiln area including start and shutdown
procedures?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
P 5 Sec 2
5.
delivered? (show records)
Is there a procedure in place to prevent persons from being
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 6.
accidentally locked inside the kiln?
In the event a person is accidentally locked inside, has a means of
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 7.
accessible escape been provided from all locations inside the kiln?
Is there sufficient lighting sources inside the kiln to enable a trapped
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 8.
person to find the emergency escape doors?
Is there an alarm system inside the kiln for persons who are trapped
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 9.
to call for assistance? (eg. two way radios, buzzers)
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 10. Is safe access and egress provided in the kiln area?
Is safe access and egress provide to all controls (valves etc) in the kiln
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 11.
area?
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 12. Is safe access and egress provide to the roofs in the kiln area?
In event travellers are used to move timber packs inside the kiln area,
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 13. is there auditable and visible alarm systems to warn workers of
intended traveller movement?
In the event travellers are used, are they fitted with an emergency
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 14. stop bar or is a look out person provided to prevent travellers running
into persons?
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 15. Are travellers fitted with deadman control for all directions of travel?
Is all equipment associated with the kiln operation checked daily to
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 16.
ensure it is safe to operate?
Is the operators station positioned so that the operator is not put at
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 17.
risk?
Is the operators station protected from accidental dislodgement of
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 18.
timber packs?
In the event steam baths are located inside a kiln, is the bath or
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 19. conditioner covered to prevent persons immersing their hands and
feet in the hot water bath?
In the event steam is discharged from the system, are controls in
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 20.
place to prevent persons coming into contact with live steam?
When steam and thermal oil are used as a heating medium, are all
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 21. exposed pipes and associated fittings covered/guarded to prevent
contact with hot services?
Is there a safe work practice in place to enable maintenance to be
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 22. carried out on the kiln without putting person at risk to their health
and safety? (isolating steam, oil, fans etc)
In the event the kiln is using LP gas or natural gas as the heat
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 23. medium, has all work and maintenance been performed by a licensed
gas fitter?
In event of an emergency, are workers trained to ensure they are
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 24. conversant with emergency response procedures which may include
the safe isolation of all heating mediums?
Are kiln/heat plant safety systems checked to ensure correct
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 25.
operation?
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 26. Are operators trained in the safe isolation of all heating mediums?
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Is there a control or procedures to assist workers to identify unsafe
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 27.
packs of timber?
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 28. Are operators trained to recognise timber packs that are unsafe?
Are safe work practices in place outlining the way unsafe timber packs
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 29.
are made safe?
When mobile plant is operating in the kiln area, are systems in place
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 30. to ensure collisions between the traveller and mobile plant do not
occur?
Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 31.
entering the danger area surrounding the kiln and traveller?
Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 32. entering the danger area surrounding kiln loading equipment? (eg.
travellers)
Are kilns maintained according to manufacturers specifications or in
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 33. the absence of such specifications, in accordance with other proven
and tested procedures and are maintenance records kept?
Does the organisation consider other aspects of kiln operation and
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 34.
discuss these matters with the operator?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.11 Other Fixed Plant Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Plant Safety
Has a risk assessment been carried out in relation to plant at the
COP Plant
1. workplace to ensure suitable control measures have been introduced
and are effective?
Prior to purchasing any plant, was a check carried out to ensure the
COP Plant
2. design and construction of plant is without risk to workers health and
safety when used in accordance with standard operating procedures?
COP Plant Prior to purchasing any plant, was a check carried out to ensure the
3.
design and construction of plant was to recognised standards?
COP Plant Has a check been made to ensure control devices such as start/stop
4.
switches satisfactory perform their intended function?
COP Plant Where appropriate, have risks associated with some hazards on plant
5.
been minimised through the use of guarding?
Where appropriate, has an effective alarm system been provided to
COP Plant
6. warn persons of danger when moving plant is started and there is not
a clear view of the plant from the control panel or operators work
station?
COP Plant Has the noise level emitted from plant been measured to ensure the
7.
noise does not pose a risk to a persons hearing?
In the event the noise emitted does pose risk to a persons health and
COP Plant
8. safety, has serious consideration been given to ways of controlling the
affects of noise?
Has a risk assessment associated with plant having hot or cold parts
COP Plant
9. or material being undertaken? (friction, molten metal, hot metal
shavings, hot gases, naked flames, radiant heat, cold parts)
COP Plant In the event that hot and cold plant exists, are plant components
10.
rerouted away from operators areas?
When positioning plant, has consideration been given to space, safe
COP Plant access and egress, suitable foundations, ventilation, rise in
11.
temperatures, noise levels emitted so that the dose does not exceed
85dB(A) in an 8 hour period?
COP Plant When plant is commissioned, is there a copy of the results of the
12.
commissioning kept?
Is plant used in accordance with manufacturers specifications having
COP Plant
13. regard to design condition, design pressure, design load, production
rate, control capabilities, maintenance scheduled, replacement period?
COP Plant Does the organisation consider the risk associated with operator
14.
fatigue, repetitive tasks and misuse of plant?
COP Plant Is damaged plant placed out of service until any risk to health and
15.
safety has been assessed and controlled?
Where plant is dismantled or placed in storage, is relevant information
COP Plant
16. provided by the designer or manufacturer to enable this process to be
carried out safely?
Have control measures been adopted to minimise the risk of potential
COP Plant
17. injury from corrosion, plant fatigue and residues of hazardous
substances?
COP Plant In the event plant is cleaned while in operation, has the risk from
18.
moving parts being controlled?
When operating mobile plant, has consideration been given to control
COP Plant
19. risk to the operator and other persons such as falling objects,
overturning of plant and operator ejection?
Has consideration been given to properly designed seating for the
COP Plant
20. operator and passengers, wearing of seat restraints and protective
zone (roll over protective structure)?
COP Plant Are provisions made to isolate plant from all energy sources prior to
21.
any maintenance or repair being carried out?
COP Plant Are measures taken to ensure plant is not used when insulation
22.
breakdown occurs on electrical equipment?
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Is mobile plant fitted with warning devices such as reversing alarms,
COP Plant
23. flashing amber lights that can effectively warn people who may be at
risk of injury from movement of the mobile plant?
Where industrial robots and remotely or automatically energised
COP Plant
24. equipment is used, is there immediate restricted access to the space
where the plant is operating?
Where industrial robots and remotely or automatically energised
COP Plant
25. equipment is used, is access to the area controlled at all times by
positive isolation or the provision of interlocked guards?
COP Plant Are air-conditioners and cooling towers designed to facilitate regular
26.
maintenance?
COP Plant Are exhaust ducts facing away from occupied areas, pedestrian
27.
thoroughfares and trafficable areas?
COP Plant Do the units incorporate water treatment systems to control scale,
28.
fouling, corrosion and microbiological growths?
COP Plant Is there a maintenance program in place to ensure microbial
29.
contaminants do not rise above recognised levels?
Has an audit system been developed and applied to plant to identify
COP Plant
30. the hazards or risks to persons who are exposed during operation of
plant or in close proximity?
Are inspections carried out on plant independently of production and
COP Plant
31. maintenance functions to identify hazards and assess their associated
risk?
Is plant serviced to manufacturers specification or in the absence of
COP Plant
32. such specification, in accordance with other proven and tested
procedures?
Is there a maintenance program in place to ensure plant is maintained
COP Plant
33. to manufacturers specification or in the absence of such specification,
in accordance with other proven and tested procedures?
When repairs are undertaken, are they performed in accordance to
COP Plant
34. manufacturer or documented procedures and where applicable to
recognised standards?
COP Plant Are modifications carried out as recommended by the manufacturer
35.
and where applicable to recognised standards?
Where substantial modifications are introduced you become the
COP Plant
36. designer and as such does the organisation refer to Part 1 & 2 of the
Code of Practice for Plant?
During cleaning operations, are procedures in place to ensure all plant
COP Plant
37. is isolated before cleaning commences or the plant where appropriate
physically rendered immobile?
COP Plant Is disengaged plant stored so that it does not hinder the operation of
38.
other plant and free of risk to a persons health and safety?
COP Plant When plant is transported, is it secured to ensure there is no risk to
39.
health and safety?
COP Plant Is plant sufficiently illuminated in accordance with recognised
40.
standards to facilitate good vision?
COP Plant Where plant releases any substances which are hazardous, have the
41.
risks associated with these hazards been controlled?
Are risks associated with wear, corrosion, loose or worn parts and
COP Plant
42. damage associated with break down or misuse assessed and
controlled?
COP Plant Is there sufficient information and instruction provided about plant to
43.
workers to able them to work safely?
COP Plant Are workers effectively trained so they can safely use and maintain
44.
plant?
COP Plant Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
45.
delivered? (show records)
COP Plant Is adequate supervision provided to workers and others at the
46.
worksite including contractors and visitors?
COP Plant When a supervisor becomes aware of any unsafe practices with plant,
47.
is immediate action taken to remedy these?
COP Plant Are safe work practices developed, implemented and enforced
48.
relating to the use, maintenance and inspection of each item of plant?
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COP Plant Are workers instructed to inform the employer if a fault, unsafe
49.
practice or any other occurrence that may be a risk?
Are warning signs provided giving clear instruction concerning the
COP Plant
50. nature of risk at all visible locations on the plant and at each access to
plant where that starts automatically?
COP Plant Are persons who operate plant capable of operating and
51.
understanding the safe use of plant before a task is allocated to them?
COP Plant Are persons who undertake training to operate prescribed plant
52.
following a training plan?
COP Plant Do persons who operate prescribed plant such as load shifting plant,
53.
cranes and boilers have the appropriate certificate of competency?
COP Plant Are workers consulted on issues relating to plant used at the
54.
workplace which may effect health and safety?
COP Plant
55. Are records kept current and maintained for plant?
Do the records include such items as design criteria, commissioning
COP Plant
56. results, maintenance, major modifications or
re-ratings?
COP Plant
57. Are records for plant kept readily available?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.12 Chippers Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Chipping
Have all risks associated with the Chipper that have a potential to
General Provisions 1.
cause harm to workers and others been identified and controlled?
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the mechanical operation of the
2.
chipping machine?
Guide Has the operator been fully trained in the emergency shut down of the
3.
chipping machine?
Has a safe work practice been developed and implemented for the
Guide
4. safe operation of the chipping machine including start and shutdown
procedures?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
5.
delivered? (show records)
Guide
6. Are the controls clearly defined for functionality?
Guide Are the controls capable of being locked down to prevent inadvertent
7.
operation?
Guide
8. Are all conveyor nip points and other catch point areas guarded?
Guide Are access guard gates fitted with interlocks to isolate chipping
9.
machines when they are opened?
Guide When clearing the chipping machine from timber, debris and jam ups,
10.
is the chipping machine isolated from all energy supply sources?
Are workers advised to ensure the rotating chipper knifes are stopped
Guide
11. before attempting to clear the chipping machine from timber, debris
and jam ups?
Guide Is there effective housecleaning in the area encompassing the
12.
chipping machine?
Is the chipping machine maintained according with manufacturers
Guide
13. specifications or in the absence of such specifications, in accordance
with other proven and tested procedures?
Are operators aware of the danger of being struck by timber
Guide
14. projectiles if they were to look through the machine in-feed opening
when the chipping knifes are rotating?
Guide Are operators aware that they must not attempt to open the
15.
inspection cover while the rotor is spinning?
Guide Are operators aware of the need to stand to one side of the material
16.
being fed into the chipping machine in case of kick back?
Guide Are operators aware of the correct procedure to adopt when making
17.
adjustment to the chipping machine?
Guide Are workers aware of the importance of not leaving any metal objects
18.
where they can enter the infeed conveyor to the chipper?
Are workers aware of the importance of wearing personal protective
Guide
19. equipment when working in the area where the chipping machine is
located? (eg. eye and hearing)
Guide Does the organisation consider other aspects of chipping machine
20.
operation and discuss these matters with the operator?
Guide Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
21.
entering the danger area surrounding the sizing machine?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.13 Conveyors Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Conveyors
Are conveyors designed to meet the requirements of Australian
Guide
1. Standard 1755 Design Construction, Installation and Operation-
Safety Requirements?
Are drive systems, tail drums, and dead rollers supporting the
Guide
2. underside for all conveyors guarded to prevent accidental contact at
all running nip points?
Guide Are conveyors guarded or fenced to prevent unplanned access into
3.
multiple conveyor areas?
Are conveyor guards or access gates when removed or open
Guide
4. interlocked so as to isolate the conveyor from all energy supply
sources?
Guide Are conveyors checked to ensure conveyor joins are free of exposed
5.
loose jointing clips?
Are all crossovers designed to be of solid construction including steps
Guide
6. and guard rails on both sides with the walkway surface constructed or
coated with non-slip material?
Are all hinged sections which act as barriers to conveyors fitted to
Guide
7. both sides of walk-through openings and interlocked to automatically
stop the conveyor and its load?
Guide Are hinged sections so designed that they themselves do not create a
8.
hazard by their action of falling on or striking a person?
Guide Are frames and decks around conveyors of sufficient strength to
9.
support work being performed on them?
Guide
10. Are emergency stops, fitted in accordance with recognised standards?
Guide Are all nip points on chain decks, conveyors, drive and idler sprockets
11.
enclosed or guarded to eliminate nip or catch points?
Are operation and maintenance procedures in accordance with the
Guide
12. requirements for positive isolation of each conveyor drive whether
electrical, pneumatic or mechanical?
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Reference No. 4.14 Powered Mobile Plant Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Industrial Forklifts
Are only personnel who hold the appropriate operators certificate to
AS 2359
1. operate forklifts or who are undergoing training outlined in a training
plan allowed to operate forklifts?
Are operators or trainee operators trained in safe work practices for
AS 2359
2. operating forklifts in the mill, including the safe handling of timber,
timber packs and logs etc?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
3.
delivered? (show records)
Has a check been carried out to ascertain if the forklift is of the
AS 2359
4. appropriate size and capacity to handle timber and other products at
the mill?
Has a pre-operational checklist been prepared and are pre-operational
checks carried out before the commencement of the work shift? (eg.
AS 2359
5. brakes, transmission, steering, controls - tilt lift, warning devices
radiator, battery oil fluid levels, tyre wear/damage, tyre pressures and
other structural damage)
AS 2359 Are forklift chains adjusted so that when the mast is vertical the heels
6.
of the fork tynes clear the ground by not less than 12 millimetres?
AS 2359
7. Are forklift tynes inspected for damage and wear?
If the inspection reveals the heels of the fork tyne are worn by more
AS 2359
8. than 10% of the original thickness or there is a presence of cracks in
the fork tyne, are the fork tynes discarded?
AS 2359
9. Has a maintenance program been developed for the forklift?
AS 2359
10. Are forklifts maintained in accordance with the maintenance program?
AS 2359 Are maintenance records kept and are they available to be produced
11.
to the relevant statutory authority on request?
Do forklifts have substantial overhead and roll over protection to
AS 2359
12. protect the operator, in the event timber packs/logs inadvertently roll
over the back rest or in the event of forklift roll over?
When operating rules such as the speed of forklifts are applied to
AS 2359
13. certain areas within the mill, are these operating rules posted and
enforced?
AS 2359 Is directional lighting provided on each industrial truck that operates
14.
in an area with less than 40 lux of general lighting?
AS 2359 Does each industrial truck have a warning device which can be clearly
15.
heard above the normal noise in the areas where operated?
AS 2359 Where forklifts are used in the vicinity of workers are they fitted with
16.
beacons?
AS 2359 Are the brakes on each industrial truck capable of bringing the vehicle
17.
to a complete and safe stop when fully loaded?
AS 2359 Does the forklift parking brake effectively prevent the vehicle from
18.
moving when unattended?
Are motorized hand and hand/rider forklifts so designed that the
AS 2359
19. brakes are applied and power to the drive motor shuts off when the
operator releases his/her grip on the device that controls the travel?
Are forklifts operating in areas where flammable gases or vapours, or
AS 2359
20. combustible dust or ignitable fibres may be present in the
atmosphere, approved for such locations?
Are forklifts with internal combustion engines operated in buildings or
AS 2359
21. enclosed areas, carefully checked to ensure such operations do not
cause harmful concentration of dangerous gases or fumes?
AS 2359 Are counter weights, back rests and other accessories securely
22.
attached?
Are work platforms used when persons are required to work from a
AS 2359
23. forklift in elevated positions?
(eg. changing lights, chaining and tarping of loads etc)
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AS 2359 Does the organisation consider other aspects of forklift operation and
24.
discuss these matters with the operator?
Front End Loader/Log Loaders
Are only personnel who hold the appropriate operators certificate to
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Instrument
1. operate end loaders or who are undergoing training outlined in a
training plan allowed to operate end loaders?
Are operators or trainee operators trained in safe work practices for
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Instrument
2. operating endloaders in the mill, including the safe handling of timber,
timber packs and logs etc?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
3.
delivered? (show records)
Has a check been carried out to ascertain if the endloader is of
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Instrument
4. sufficient capacity to handle logs, timber and other products at the
mill?
Has a pre-operational check list been prepared and are pre-
operational checks carried out before the commencement of the work
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Instrument
5. shift? (eg. brakes, transmission, steering, controls [lift lower and
crowd], warning devices, radiator, battery oil fluid levels, tyre
wear/damage, tyre pressures and other structural damage)
Are main lift rams, crowd rams, cross slide rams, fork spreader rams
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 6. and their pins and bushes checked for excessive wear?
(more than 3mm in one direction in pins and bushes)
Are quick release pins for bucket and fork tynes and other
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 7.
attachments inspected for damage and wear?
If the inspection reveals pins and bushes on lifting, lowering, crowding
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 8. and other articulation joints are worn by more than 3mm in one
direction, are they replaced or repaired?
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 9. Has a maintenance program been developed for the endloader?
Are endloaders maintained in accordance with the maintenance
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 10.
program?
Are maintenance records kept and are they available to be produced
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 11.
to the relevant statutory authority on request?
Do endloaders have approved overhead and roll over protection to
AS 2294.2 12. protect the operator in the event timber packs/logs inadvertently roll
over the back of the bucket of other attachment or in the event of
endloader roll over?
When operating rules such as the speed of endloaders are applied to
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Instrument
13. certain areas within the mill, are these operating rules posted and
enforced?
National Assessment Is directional lighting provided on each endloader that operates in an
Instrument
14.
area with less than 40 lux of general lighting?
Does each endloader have a warning device which can be clearly
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 15.
heard above the normal noise in the areas where operated?
Where endloader are used in the vicinity of workers, are they fitted
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 16.
with beacons and reversing beepers?
Are the brakes on each endloader capable of bringing the vehicle to a
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 17.
complete and safe stop when fully loaded?
Does the endloader parking brake effectively prevent the vehicle from
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 18.
moving when unattended?
Are endloaders checked to ensure exhaust gases do not cause harmful
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 19. concentration of dangerous gases or fumes within the operators
breathing zone?
Are counter weights, bucket attachments, fork attachments and other
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 20.
accessaries securely attached?
National Assessment Is the practice of persons working out of the bucket or off other
Instrument
21.
attachments to endloaders forbidden at the mill?
If persons persist in putting their health and safety at risk by carrying
Guide out unsafe acts such as working out of the bucket, working off
22.
attachments to endloaders, speeding or reckless operation, are
disciplinary procedures put in place to adequately deal with offenders
National Assessment Does the organisation consider other aspects of endloader operation
Instrument
23.
and discuss these matters with the operator?
Cranes and Hoists
Mobile Cranes
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Are cranes visually inspected for defects prior to the beginning of any
work shift? (show records)
AS 1418
(eg. lifting hook, hook attachment to jib, hoist rope, hoisting sheaves,
& AS 2550
1. hoisting sheave pins and bushes, luffing jib, luffing rams, counter
weight attachment, slew ring wear, tyre pressures, correct tyre ply
rating and loading, steering, brakes, oil leaks, oil levels, water levels,
audible warning devices)
Is all lifting equipment eg. wire rope slings, webbing slings, ropes,
AS 1418
& AS 2550
2. chains, shackles, hooks, rings, hammerlocks checked prior to use and
inspected annually? (show records)
AS 1418 Are records kept of annual inspections on all lifting equipment? (show
& AS 2550
3.
records)
AS 1418 Is the crane fitted with operator protection against falling objects and
& AS 2550
4.
roll over protection?
AS 1418 In high vehicle traffic and worker areas, is the crane fitted with
& AS 2550
5.
audible and/or visual warning devices?
AS 1418
& AS 2550
6. Is the crane operator’s seat in good state of repair?
AS 1418
& AS 2550
7. Do all foot controls have anti slip characteristics?
AS 1418
& AS 2550
8. Are brake air receivers drained daily?
AS 1418
& AS 2550
9. Are operating controls clearly identified?
AS 1418
& AS 2550
10. Is the load chart clearly visible to the operator?
AS 1418
& AS 2550
11. Is the rated capacity visibly marked on each crane?
AS 1418 Is sufficient illumination provided on the crane or at the place of work
& AS 2550
12.
for the operator to perform the work safely?
AS 1418 Is the ground surface where the crane operates relatively flat and free
& AS 2550
13.
of pot holes?
Have precautions been taken to ensure the safety of the operators
14. and others when cranes are operated in the vicinity of energised
AS 1418
& AS 2550
electric overhead power lines?
(energised power line indicators fitted to cranes)
Does the crane have a certificate of inspection issued within the last
WHS Act 15. twelve months by a competent person certifying that the crane is safe
to operate? (show records)
AS 1418 AS 2550 16. Is there a crane preventive maintenance program established?
Are crane inspections and maintenance records maintained and
AS 1418 AS 2550 17.
available for inspection?
WHS Reg Do cranes with a safe working load greater than 5 tonnes have a
18.
current certificate of registration issued by WHSQ?
WHS Reg Do cranes with a safe working load of 5 tonnes or more have their
19.
design registered with WHSQ?
Do all operators of mobile cranes with a rated capacity greater than 3
WHS Reg
20. tonnes hold a certificate in the prescribed occupation certifying them
to operate the crane?
Do operators who are receiving training to operate mobile cranes
21. greater than 3 tonnes have a training plan and such training plan to
WHS Reg
be signed by a person who holds the appropriate certificate of
competency for that crane?
Do all operators who operate mobile cranes less than 3 tonnes receive
WHS Act 22.
training on the safe operation mobile of the crane?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
23.
delivered? (show records)
Does the organisation have discussions with operators on other
AS 1418 AS 2550 24.
aspects of cranes and their operation?
Overhead Travelling Cranes and Monorail Hoists
Are cranes and hoists visually inspected for defects prior to the
beginning of any work shift? (show records)
(eg. lifting hook, hook attachment to hoisting sheaves, hoist rope,
AS 1418 & AS 2550 1. hoisting sheaves, hoisting sheave pins and bushes, bridge beam or
monorails, end carriages, carriage wheels, anti derailment devices,
crane runways, end travel stops, hoisting brakes, audible warning
devices)
Is all lifting equipment eg. wire rope slings, webbing slings, ropes,
AS 1418 & AS 2550 2. chains, shackles, hooks, rings, hammerlocks checked prior to use and
inspected annually?
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Are records kept of annual inspection on all lifting equipment? (show
AS 1418 & AS 2550 3.
records)
Is the operation of hoist limiting switches both in the up and down
AS 1418 & AS 2550 4.
mode checked daily?
AS 1418 & AS 2550 5. Are operating controls clearly identified?
AS 1418 & AS 2550 6. Are the operating buttons and/or switches in a good state of repair?
Are pendants controls attached to the hoist carriage by a fixed wire
AS 1418 & AS 2550 7.
cord?
AS 1418 & AS 2550 8. Is the pendant control cord in a good state of repair?
AS 1418 & AS 2550 9. Is the rated capacity visibly marked on each crane or hoist beam?
Is sufficient illumination provided on the crane or at the place of work
AS 1418 & AS 2550 10.
for the operator to perform the work safely?
WHS Reg Do cranes with a safe working load greater than 5 tonnes have a
11.
current certificate of registration issued by WHSQ?
WHS Reg Do cranes with a safe working load of 5 tonnes or more have their
12.
design registered with WHSQ?
Does the crane have a certificate of inspection issued within the last
AS 1418 & AS 2550 13. twelve months by a competent person certifying the crane is safe to
operate? (show records)
AS 1418 & AS 2550 14. Is there a crane preventive maintenance program established?
Are crane inspections and maintenance records maintained and
AS 1418 & AS 2550 15.
available for inspection?
Do all operators of electric overhead travelling cranes with no more
WHS
16. than 3 powered operations and a capacity of 5 tonnes have a
Reg
certificate in the prescribed occupation certifying them to operate the
crane? (LBG)
Do operators who are receiving training to operate electric overhead
WHS Reg
17. travelling cranes have a training plan signed by a person who holds
the appropriate certificate of competency for that crane?
Do all operators who operate electric overhead travelling cranes with
WHS Act 18. powered operations regardless of capacity, receive training on the
safe operation of electric overhead travelling cranes or monorail
hoists?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
19.
delivered? (show records)
Do all operators of cabin controlled cranes with not more than 3
AS 1418 & AS 2550 20. powered operations, have a certificate of competency to operate the
crane? (CB)
Does the organisation have discussions with operators on other
AS 1418 & AS 2550 21.
aspects of cranes and their operation?
Elevating Work Platforms
Are there current certificates of registration of registrable plant for
WHS Reg 1.
elevating work platforms? (show certificate)
Are there certificates of registration of registrable plant design for
WHS Reg 2.
elevating work platforms? (show certificate)
Do the elevating work platforms have a certificate of inspection issued
WHS Reg 3. within the last twelve months by a competent person certifying that
the elevating work platforms are safe to operate? (show records)
Do all operators of elevating work platforms with a boom length 11
WHS Reg
4. metres or more have a certificate in the prescribed occupation
certifying them to operate the elevating work platform? (WP)
Do operators who are receiving training to operate elevating work
WHS Reg
P 25 Div 2
5. platforms have a training plan signed by a person who holds the
appropriate certificate of competency for elevating work platforms?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
6.
delivered? (show records)
Do all operators who operate elevating work platforms regardless of
WHS Act 7. capacity receive training on the safe operation of elevating work
platforms?
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AS 1418 Are load supporting actuators fitted and operational to automatically
8.
arrest and sustain the load when there is a loss of power?
AS 1418 Is the elevating work platform fitted with provisions for manual
9.
emergency retrieval?
Is the elevating work platform fitted with an effective and operating
AS 1418
10. bucket/platform levelling system to prevent inadvertent tipping of the
basket and a positive means of adjustment?
Is the elevating work platform fitted with duplicated controls that is
11. one set in the bucket or on the platform and one in a protected
AS 1418
position at the supporting surface to enable recovery of the
bucket/platform in the event of a medical emergency?
Is the elevating work platform fitted with devices such as systems
12. bypass bleeding or manual operation or alternate power supply to
AS 1418
enable the platform to be lowered to a safe position in the event of
the loss of normal power?
Is the bucket/platform fully enclosed or fitted with peripheral rails to
AS 1418
13. prevent persons falling while the platform/bucket is in the raised
position?
In the event the elevating work platform is of a scissors actuating
AS 1418
14. configuration, is it fitted with an audible or visible warning device to
warn of raising or lowering movements?
Where outriggers, stabilisers and extendable axles are provided on an
15. elevating work platform, is provision made to secure them in the
AS 1418
extended or retracted position and are they fitted with self aligning
footplates?
Are all controls of the deadman type so that all movements shall take
AS 1418
16. place only when the controls are activated and when released, the
controls return automatically to the neutral position?
Is an emergency stop provided at each control position, clearly
AS 1418
17. marked and capable of being activated from the platform/bucket or
from the ground supporting surface?
AS 1418 Is there a level indicator fitted to indicate whether the inclination of
18.
the chassis is within limits permitted by the manufacturer?
Where a self propelled elevating work platform has a control box
19. which can rotate relative to the chassis, is the drive controls and
AS 1418
chassis clearly marked to indicate the direction of travel irrespective of
control box position?
AS 1418 Is the rated capacity rated in kilograms clearly marked on the
20.
elevating work platform?
AS 1418 Is there an elevating work platform preventive maintenance program
21.
established to the requirement specified in AS 2550.10?
Are elevating work platforms inspections and maintenance records
AS 1418
22. maintained and available for inspection to the requirement specified in
AS 2550.10?
AS 2550.10 23. Are pre operational checks performed to the requirements of
Is the operation of the elevating work platform performed in
AS 2550.10 24.
accordance with the requirement of AS 2550.10?
Fuelling Mobile Plant and Vehicles
WHS Act Is it prohibited to fuel an internal combustion engine with a flammable
1.
liquid while the engine is running?
WHS Act Are fuelling operations done in such a manner that likelihood of
2.
spillage will be minimal?
When spillage occurs during fuelling operations, is the spilled fuel
WHS Act
3. cleaned up completely, evaporated or other measures taken to control
vapours before restarting the engine?
WHS Act
4. Are fuel tank caps replaced and secured before starting the engine?
WHS Act In fuelling operations, is there always metal contact between the
5.
container and fuel tank?
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WHS Act Are fuelling hoses of a type designed to handle the specific type of
6.
fuel?
WHS Act
7. Is it prohibited to handle or transfer fuel in open containers?
WHS Act Are open lights, open flames, sparking or arcing equipment prohibited
8.
near fuelling or transfer of fuel operations?
WHS Act
9. Is smoking prohibited in the vicinity of fuelling operations?
WHS Act Are fuelling operations prohibited in buildings or other enclosed areas
10.
that are not specifically ventilated for this purpose?
WHS Act Where fuelling or transfer of fuel is done through a gravity flow
11.
system, are the nozzles of the self-closing type?
WHS Act Does the organisation consider other aspects of fuelling mobile plant
12.
and discuss these matters with yard workers?
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Reference No. 4.15 Blade Handling Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Handling Saw Blades
Guide Does the organisation have a safe work practice for the handling and
1.
transportation of saw blades/tooling? (show procedure)
Guide Does the safe work practice include the use of mechanical aids where
2.
possible, especially when handling large diameter saw blades/tooling?
Guide Are workers trained in the safe handling and storage of saw
3.
blades/tooling?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
4.
delivered? (show records)
Guide When not in use, are all saw blades/tooling stored in suitable
5.
racks/compartments located away from walkways?
Guide Are saw racks/compartments of sturdy construction to support the saw
6.
blades/tooling?
Guide Are saw blades/cutters properly tensioned and sharpened before they are
7.
used?
When transporting saw blades/cutters, are guards placed over the cutting
Guide
8. teeth and in the case of band saws, retained in place until the saw blade
is positioned on the band wheel?
Does the organisation use trolleys and mechanical aids to transport large
Guide
9. band saw blades and circular saw blades greater than 40 inch/101cm and
large tooling?
Are two persons utilised to handled saw blades greater than 40
Guide inches/101cm/large tooling when they are installed and removed from
10.
the saw bench spindle/rotors and when installing and removing band saw
blades from the band wheels?
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Reference No. 4.16 Portable Power Operated Tools and Equipment Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Portable Power Operated Tools and Equipment
Are grinders, saws and similar equipment provided with appropriate
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 1.
safety guards?
Are power tools used with the correct shield, guard or attachment
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 2.
recommended by the manufacturer?
Are portable circular saws equipped with guards above and below the
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 3.
base shoe?
Are circular saw guards checked to assure they are not wedged up,
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 4.
thus leaving the lower portion of the blade unguarded?
Are rotating or moving parts of equipment guarded to prevent
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 5.
physical contact?
Are all cord-connected, electrically operated tools and equipment
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 6.
effectively grounded or of the approved double insulated type?
Are effective guards in place over belts, pulleys, chains and sprockets,
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 7.
on equipment such as concrete mixers, air compressors and the like?
Are portable fans provided with full guards or screens having openings
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 8.
12mm or less?
Is hoisting equipment available and used for lifting heavy objects, and
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 9.
are hoist ratings and characteristics appropriate for the task?
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 10. Are all electrical power tools leads checked for defects and tagged?
Are pneumatic and hydraulic hoses on power-operated tools checked
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 11.
regularly for deterioration or damage?
Does the organisation consider other aspects of portable power tool
Ref to Mfrs Info Manual 12.
operation and discuss these matters with the operator?
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Reference No. 4.17 Timber Yard Layout Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Timber Storage Dry and Green
Guide Are workers trained how to store timber packs/boards?
1.
(show training records)
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
2.
delivered? (show records)
In the event timber packs are not stored in accordance with the are
Guide
3. they stored in accordance with other proven and tested procedures?
(show procedures)
Guide Are height limiting signs erected where there are local restrictions
4.
imposed?
Guide Is the ground area under the timber packs well maintained in a hard
5.
and durable condition?
Guide
6. Are packs stacked evenly with rows that are vertical?
Guide Are alley ways between stacks of sufficient distance to enable packs to
7.
be carried by mechanical means at the lowest operating height?
Guide Do workers wear high visibility clothing while working in the timber
8.
storage yard?
Guide Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
9.
entering the danger area surrounding the stored timber packs?
Guide Are operators of yard machinery trained and certified competent to
10.
operate yard plant and equipment?
Are workers made aware of the harmful effects of exposure to ultra
11. violet light (eg. sunlight) and the need to wear protective clothing or
Guide
application of UV protecting cream to the surface of the skin while
working in the yard?
Guide Does the organisation consider other aspects of storage of timber
12.
packs and discuss these matters with yard workers?
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Reference No. 4.18 Platforms, Walkways, Stairways & Ladders Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Walkways Platforms and Stairways
Walkways (General Requirements)
General Provisions 1. Are walkways kept clear?
General Provisions 2. Are walkways marked as appropriate?
General Provisions 3. Are wet or slippery surfaces covered with non-slip materials?
Are holes in the floor or other walking surfaces repaired properly,
General Provisions 4.
covered or otherwise made safe?
Is there safe clearance for walking in walkways where motorised or
General Provisions 5.
mechanical handling equipment is operating?
General Provisions 6. Are spilled materials on walkways cleaned up immediately?
Are materials or equipment stored in such a way that sharp projectiles
General Provisions 7.
will not interfere with the walkway?
General Provisions 8. Are changes of direction or elevations readily identifiable?
Are walkways that pass near moving or operating machinery, welding
General Provisions 9. operations or similar operations arranged so employees will not be
subjected to potential hazards?
Walkways Design Requirements to AS1657 (Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders - Design, Construction and Installation)
Walkways
Is adequate headroom of not less than 2000 millimetres provided for
AS 1657 1.
the entire length of any walkway?
Are standard guardrails provided wherever walkway surfaces are
AS 1657 2. elevated more than 300 millimetres above any adjacent floor or the
ground?
AS 1755 3. Are walkway bridges provided over conveyors and similar hazards?
AS 1657 Are floors designed to withstand live loading of 2.5kPa uniformly
4.
distributed or a concentrated load of not less than 1kN?
Are guardrails/handrails designed to withstand a load of not less than
AS 1657
5. 550N outwards or downwards at any point for top rail and 330N per
linear metre acting outwards or upwards?
Stairways
AS 1657 Are stairways designed to withstand a uniformly distributed load of
1.
not less than 2.5kPa?
AS 1657 Are fixed ladders designed to withstand a concentrated live load of not
2.
less than 1kN?
Where pipe is used for posts and guardrails, are they constructed of
AS 1657
3. material of not less than 2mm thickness for sealed pipes and not less
than 4mm thickness for unsealed pipe?
Platforms
Are all bolts attaching any component of the platform, walkway,
AS 1657
1. steps, landings, ladders and ladder rungs equal to or not less than
12mm diameter?
AS 1657 Where a level of a platform is 300mm or more above an adjacent
2.
platform and not more than 450mm is an intermediate step provided?
Does the construction of walkway, landings, stairways and ladders
meet the following limit of slope requirements:
AS 1657 Walkways 00 – 70, Cleated or Grated Walkways 70 – 200,
3.
Steps with Landings 200 – 26.50, Stairways 26.5-0 – 450,
Unsafe Zone 450 – 600, Step Type Ladders, 600 – 70 0,
0 0
Rung Type Ladders 70 - 90 ?
AS 1657 Where cleats are fixed across walkways, are they constructed of
4. 2
material not less than 10mm for steel and 50mm X 25mm for timber?
AS 1657
5. Is the platform width 600mm or greater?
AS 1657 Is the clear width between guard railing on walkways 550mm or
6.
greater?
Where an object could fall more than 2000mm, are toe boards
7. constructed of material 100mm X 6.0mm fitted with a gap not greater
AS 1657
than 10mm from the floor and not less than 100mm above the floor
on walkways, platforms or landing?
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Posts
Are posts constructed of steel having dimensions and spacings for top
rails not greater than 1000mm high of 60.3 OD pipe 3.2 thick spacing
not exceeding 2500mm, 48.3 OD pipe 3.2 thick spacing not exceeding
AS 1657 1.
2000mm, 65 X 65 X 6.5 angle spacing not exceeding 2500mm, 65 X
65 X 5.0 angle spacing not exceeding 2100 mm?
(where timber is used refer to Appendix (A) of AS 1657)
Guardrails/handrails
Are top rails constructed of steel having dimensions of 33.7 OD pipe
AS 1657 1. and thickness of 2mm for sealed and galvanised and 4mm for
unsealed and positioned not less than 900mm and not more than
1100mm above the standing level of the platform?
Are mid-rails constructed of steel having dimensions of 26.0 OD pipe
and thickness of 2mm for sealed and galvanised and 4mm for
unsealed and positioned at distance of not more than 450mm
AS 1657 2.
between rails and where a toe board is not fitted the distance between
the floor and lowest point of the rail shall not exceed 560mm? (where
timber is used refer to Appendix (A) AS 1657)
Stairways
Where the width of a stair exceeds 1000mm are handrails fitted to
AS 1657 1.
both sides?
Are the rises on stairways not less than 150mm and not greater than
AS 1657 2.
215mm?
Are the treads on stairways constructed and positioned so that the
AS 1657 3.
going is not less than 215mm and not more than 305mm?
Where the number of rises in a flight of stairs exceeds 18, are
AS 1657 4.
adjacent flights connected by a landing?
Where the flight of stairs exceeds 36, is a landing provided offering a
AS 1657 5.
change in direction?
Landings
Are landings constructed so the length and width of the landing is not
AS 1657 1.
less than the width of the stairway?
Are landings constructed so that there is standing space of at least
AS 1657 2.
600mm free of cross traffic or door swing?
Fixed Ladders
Are the distances between rungs on rung ladders equally spaced and
AS 1657 1. not less than 250mm and not more than 350mm apart and
constructed of material of not less than 20mm OD?
Are the clearances between the back edge of the rung of a rung
AS 1657 2.
ladder and all permanent objects greater than 200mm?
Are the clearances between the nosing tread of a step ladder and all
AS 1657 3.
permanent objects greater than 150mm?
Are the clearances between the nosing of rung measured normal to
the slope equal to or greater 750mm when the ladder is vertical and
AS 1657 4. inclined not less than 750 to the horizontal and equal to or greater
than 1000mm when the slope of the ladder is 600 to the horizontal?
(refer to Figure 5.1 and 5.3 of AS 1657)
Are rung ladders positioned so that the hand clearance for stiles is not
AS 1657 5.
less than 60mm?
When access is provided through horizontal openings, do stiles and
AS 1657 6.
rungs extend 900mm above the opening?
Step Ladders
AS 1657 1. Are treads widths equal to or greater than 100mm?
Are treads equally spaced and not less than 200mm and not greater
AS 1657 2.
than 250mm apart?
Are handrails of not less than 30mm in diameter provided on each
side of the ladder and positioned not less than 550mm nor more than
AS 1657 3.
750mm apart with a hand clearance of not less than 60mm around
each hand rail and commence not more than 900mm above the floor?
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Rung Ladders and Ladder Cages
Are landings positioned so that the vertical distance between landings
AS 1657 1.
does not exceed 6.0m?
In the event that the vertical distance exceeds 6.0m and the
AS 1657 2. installation consists of more than one ladder, do succeeding ladders
change direction at each landing?
Where a landing is provided, is the length of the platform equal to or
AS 1657 3.
greater than 900mm?
In the event where landings cannot be stagged, are other suitable
AS 1657 4. means such as a barrier or a landing not less than 1.5m long provided
to prevent a person falling more than 6.0m?
Are rung type ladders fitted with a back cage or other types of
AS 1657 5. restraints where a person irrespective of landing could fall more than
6 metres vertically?
In the event that another protective device is fitted in lieu of a ladder
AS 1657 6. cage, is a lockable guard fitted to prevent unauthorised access and
signage provided to inform persons not to use the ladder unless they
have the approved protective device?
Where persons are required to step through or use side access
ladders, do the stiles extend 900mm above the platform or to the
AS 1657 7. height of the handrail and is the width between the stiles for step
through ladders equal to or greater than 525 and not more than
675mm?
Are horizontal distances between the stile and the landing not less
AS 1657 8.
than 175mm and not more than 300mm?
Are ladder cages constructed so that the smallest dimension does not
AS 1657 9.
exceed 150mm?
Do ladder cages extend 900mm above the platform or to the height of
AS 1657 10.
the handrail?
Are the areas between the bottom of the cage and the hand rail
AS 1657 11. guarded to prevent persons falling off the ladder and over the hand
rail?
Are cages designed approximately semicircular so as to provide an
AS 1657 12. internal width of 700mm and a clearance of 750mm between the back
of the cage and the front of the rung measured normal to the slope?
Do material of construction for cages consist of the following: Cage
Hoops 50mm x 5.0mm and spaced not more than 2000mm apart,
AS 1657 13. Cage Verticals 25mm x 5mm,
Welded Wire Mesh not less than 4.0mm with openings not exceeding
100mm x 100mm and chain mesh openings as per Table 3.2 AS
1657?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.19 Strapping & Stacking Timber Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Strapping & Stacking Timber
Have all risks associated with strapping that have a potential to cause
General Provisions 1.
harm to workers and others been identified and controlled?
Guide Are workers trained in the safe procedures for strapping of products
2.
for despatch/delivery?
Guide Are workers trained in the safe procedures of cutting and removal of
3.
strapping from strapped bundles of products?
Guide Are workers trained in the correct assembly of packs prior to
4.
strapping?
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
5.
delivered? (show records)
Guide
6. Is adequate provision made for the safe disposal of strapping?
Do workers wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
7. as determined by risk assessment and/or suppliers/manufacturers
Guide
instructions with special attention being focused on eye and hand
protection?
Guide
8. Have workers been trained in correct use of PPE?
Guide When stacking bundles of timber has consideration been given to
9.
choosing an area that is reasonably flat?
Guide Is dunage of sufficient size standard to support the weight of timber
10.
stacks?
Guide Is there sufficient space between stacks of timber to allow safe
11.
operation of forklift to move bundles of timber?
Guide Has consideration been given to ensure that the heights of timber
12.
stacks are not to great to cause instability?
Guide Are operators aware of the importance of stacking timber stacks
13.
squarely on top of each other to enhance stability?
Guide Is access restricted to the timber stacking area whilst packs of timber
14.
are being moved by forklifts?
Timber Storage Dry and Green
Guide Are workers trained how to store timber packs/boards?
1.
(show training records)
Guide Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
2.
delivered? (show records)
In the event timber packs are not stored in accordance with the height
Guide
3. chart displayed in the guide, are they stored in accordance with other
proven and tested procedures? (show procedures)
Guide Are height limiting signs erected where there are local restrictions
4.
imposed?
Guide Is the ground area under the timber packs well maintained in a hard
5.
and durable condition?
Guide
6. Are packs stacked evenly with rows that are vertical?
Guide Are alley ways between stacks of sufficient distance to enable packs to
7.
be carried by mechanical means at the lowest operating height?
Guide Do workers wear high visibility clothing while working in the timber
8.
storage yard?
Guide Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
9.
entering the danger area surrounding the stored timber packs?
Guide Are operators of yard machinery trained and certified competent to
10.
operate yard plant and equipment?
Are workers made aware of the harmful effects of exposure to ultra
11. violet light (eg. sunlight) and the need to wear protective clothing or
Guide
application of UV protecting cream to the surface of the skin while
working in the yard?
Guide Does the organisation consider other aspects of storage of timber
12.
packs and discuss these matters with yard workers?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.20 Fire Pits & Timber Waste Disposal Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Fire Pits & Timber Waste Disposal
Guide Are fire pits located to minimise potential combustion to the
1.
Have appropriate and surrounding properties?
surrounding areasmeasures been put into place to ensure that
Guide potential fires are minimised? (E.g. fire fighting equipment, fire
2.
breaks)
Guide Has consideration been given to restrict public access to fire pits and
3.
waste burning facilities? (E.g. fencing, signage, barricades)
Has consideration been given to minimise dust and smoke generation
Guide
4. when transporting material to fire pits and waste burning facilities?
(E.g. no burning on windy days, water sprays)
Guide Has consideration been given to ensure treated timbers and other
5.
commercial waste are not burnt in fire pits?
Has consideration been given to ensure fire pits and waste burning
Guide
6. facilities are located away from overhead powerlines, flammables and
clear of waterways?
Guide Are controls in place to stop the migration of smoke into neighbouring
7.
properties or operating production areas? (E.g. wind analysis)
Have persons driving vehicles been informed not to drive over
Guide
8. unstable material, particularly near the edge of the main access path?
(E.g. Inductions, SWP, signage)
Guide When excavating a fire pit have persons been informed not to leave
9.
sheer faces exposed? (E.g. safe angle to prevent collapse)
Guide Is adequate fire fighting equipment installed and operational? (E.g.
10.
hydrant, hose reels etc)
Guide
11.
Are persons instructed in the correct use of fire fighting equipment?
Guide
12. Is your fire fighting equipment serviced as per AS2419?
Guide Are persons provided with suitable PPE/ (E.g. P1 respirators, safety
13.
glasses, face shield, fire retardant clothing?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 4.21 Sawdust & Chip Storage Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Sawdust & Chip Storage
Guide Have all risks associated with the storage of sawdust and woodchip
1.
been identified?
Guide
2. Has consideration been given to restrict public access to stockpiles of
sawdust and woodchips? (E.g. fencing, signage, barricades)
Guide
3. Are there SWP established for the safe unloading of bins, in particular
for unblocking the discharge chute and filter maintenance?
Guide Has consideration been given to confined space issues within storage
4.
containers?
In the event that a person has to enter a confined space are the
Guide
5. relevant policies and procedures in place? (E.g. Permits, policies,
SWP, JSA, Risk Assessments.)
Guide
6. Are persons trained in confined space procedures?
Has consideration been given to minimise dust generation when
Guide
7. unloading storage bins? (E.g. procedures, curtain guarding, screening,
specified times during non production)
Has consideration been given to ensure naked flames and other
Guide source of ignition are controlled to prevent fire and dust explosion?
8.
(E.g. hot work permits, removal of combustibles where possible,
designated smoking areas.)
Has consideration been given to ensure that sawdust and woodchip
Guide
9. stockpiles are located away from overhead powerlines, sources of
combustion and clear of waterways?
Guide Are controls in place to stop the migration of sawdust into
10.
neighbouring properties or operating production areas?
Guide Are woodchip and sawdust stockpiles maintained to ensure that the
11.
threat of collapse is eliminated?
Have persons driving vehicles been informed not to drive over
Guide
12. unstable material, particularly near the edge of the main access path?
(E.g. Inductions, SWP, signage)
Guide When excavating a stockpile have persons been informed not to leave
13.
sheer faces exposed? (E.g. safe angle to prevent collapse)
Guide Are stockpiles monitored for temperature to minimise spontaneous
14.
combustion?
Guide Are stockpiles turned over to prevent temperature build up? (E.g.
15.
loading old material first)
Guide Is adequate fire fighting equipment installed and operational? (E.g.
16.
hydrant, hose reels etc)
Guide
17.
Are persons instructed in the correct use of fire fighting equipment?
Guide
18. Is your fire fighting equipment serviced as per AS2419?
Guide Are persons provided with suitable PPE/ (E.g. P1 respirators, safety
19.
glasses, face shield, fire retardant clothing?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.1 Manual Tasks Ergonomics Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Manual Tasks Ergonomics
Manual Tasks COP Has a risk assessment been performed to identify the presence of
1.
forceful exertions that contributes directly to injury?
Manual Tasks COP Has a risk assessment been performed to identify the presence of
2.
working posture that contributes directly to injury?
Manual Tasks COP Has a risk assessment been performed to identify the presence of
3.
repetition and duration that contributes directly to injury?
Manual Tasks COP Has a risk assessment been performed to identify the presence of
4.
vibration that contributes directly to injury?
Has a risk assessment been performed to identify if the work area
Manual Tasks COP
5. design causes a worker to adopt a certain posture or repetitive
movement that contributes directly to injury?
Has a risk assessment been performed to identify if the tool being
Manual Tasks COP
6. used causes a worker to adopt a certain posture or repetitive
movement that contributes directly to injury?
Has a risk assessment been performed to identify if the nature of the
Manual Tasks COP
7. load causes a worker to adopt a certain posture or repetitive
movement that contributes directly to injury?
Has a risk assessment been performed to identify if the handling of
Manual Tasks COP
8. the load causes a worker to adopt a certain posture or repetitive
movement that contributes directly to injury?
Has a risk assessment been performed to identify if individual factors
Manual Tasks COP
9. causes a worker to adopt a certain posture or repetitive movement
that contributes directly to injury?
Has a risk assessment been performed to identify if work organisation
Manual Tasks COP
10. or work flow causes a worker to adopt a certain posture or repetitive
movement that contributes directly to injury?
Has the organisation introduced appropriate control measures to
Manual Tasks COP
11. minimise the degree of risk to workers from any of the above risk
factors?
Manual Tasks COP Does the organisation have a process in place to evaluate and monitor
12.
the effectiveness of introduced control measures?
When plant and equipment is purchased, is it checked to ensure that
Manual Tasks COP
13. the use and design of such plant and equipment does not pose risk to
a workers health and safety?
Manual Tasks COP Does the organisation consult with workers about their job to
14.
ascertain if they are suffering from any musculoskeletal disorders?
Manual Tasks COP Are mechanical aids provided to reduce the effort of workers in doing
15.
the job?
Does the organisation consider and implement administrative control
Manual Tasks COP
16. measures such as work ogranisation?
(rotating workers, avoiding peak flows etc)
Does the organisation consider and implement administrative control
Manual Tasks COP
17. measures such as task specific training with the use of tools and
mechanical aids?
Does the organisation provide training on the correct use of
Manual Tasks COP
18. mechanical aids as an engineering solution for performing manual
tasks
Manual Tasks COP Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
19.
delivered? (show records)
Manual Tasks COP Does the organisation have a maintenance program in place to service
20.
and maintain tools on a regular basis? (monthly)
Does the organisation consider and implement administrative control
Manual Tasks COP
21. measures such as personal protective equipment?
(eg. gloves, knee pads etc)
Manual Tasks COP Does the organisation give practical training on the actual jobs done in
22.
the workplace?
Manual Tasks COP Does the organisation make sure workers know how to use the tools
23.
and equipment safely that are part of their job?
Manual Tasks COP Does the organisation keep records on specifications of plant and work
24.
processes?
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Manual Tasks COP Does the organisation keep records on incident reports and action
25.
taken?
Manual Tasks COP Does the organisation keep maintenance records for service of
26.
equipment and tools?
Manual Tasks COP
27. Does the organisation keep records of training activities?
Manual Tasks COP Does the organisation have access to a copy of the Manual Tasks
28.
Code of Practice 2000 at the workplace?
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Compliant Non-Compliant
(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.2 Housekeeping, Buildings, & Grounds Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Housekeeping/Environmental Aspects
General Provisions 1. Are all areas of the mill clean and orderly?
Are work surfaces kept dry or appropriate means taken to ensure the
General Provisions 2.
surfaces are slip-resistant?
General Provisions 3. Are all spilled materials or liquids cleaned up immediately?
Is combustible scrap, debris and waste stored safely and removed
General Provisions 4.
from the worksite promptly?
Is accumulated combustible dust routinely removed from elevated
General Provisions 5.
surfaces, including the overhead structure of buildings?
Is combustible dust cleaned up with a vacuum system to prevent the
General Provisions 6.
dust going into suspension?
Is combustable wood dust prevented from entering or accumulation
General Provisions 7.
on or around electrical enclosures or equipment?
General Provisions 8. Are covered metal waste cans used for oily and paint-soaked waste?
General Provisions 9. Are all food scraps places in covered garbage bins?
General Provisions 10. Are scrap bins emptied periodically (eg. weekly)?
Are all oil and gas fired devices equipped with flame failure controls
General Provisions 11.
that will prevent flow of fuel if pilots or main burners are not working?
Are treatment tanks, pits, storage areas and the like cleaned
General Provisions 12.
regularly?
General Provisions 13. Are toilets and washing facilities provided?
General Provisions 14. Are all toilets and washing facilities clean and sanitary?
General Provisions 15. Are all work areas adequately illuminated?
General Provisions 16. Are pits and floor openings covered or otherwise guarded?
Ground Surface Conditions
Is the ground surface free of pot holes greater then 50mm in depth
General Provisions 1.
and less than a truck tyre width?
Is the ground surface compacted or stablised to a level where it can
General Provisions 2.
withstand the weight of loads imposed on it in all weather conditions?
Are steep grades/gradiants so designed to minimise the chance of
General Provisions 3.
machine or vehicle roll over?
Are open drains or road enbamkments protected by means of
General Provisions 4. barriacades to minimise or restrict the chance of plant or vehicle
entry?
Is the ground surface checked to identify the presence of pits, drains
General Provisions 5. and wet areas, and are precautions such as signage and barriacades
erected to minimise the chance of vehicle access into these areas?
Is the ground surface free of sharp objects that have the potential to
General Provisions 6. penetrate pneumatic tyres causing tyre blow outs effecting load
stability?
Is the lay out of the material on ground surface so configured so as to
General Provisions 7. provide easy vehicle access and safe passage of all plant and vehicle
traffic?
General Provisions 8. Are measures in place to supress nuisance dust?
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Condition of Buildings (visual aspect only)
Are stumps/piers, base bricks/blocks tie downs and anchors in sound
Bld Code of Aust 1.
condition?
Are bearers, joists, flooring, walls, steps, handrails, fascias in sound
Bld Code of Aust 2.
condition?
Bld Code of Aust 3. Are paths, ramps and fencing in sound condition?
Are roof trusses, perlins, battens, bearers and bracing in sound
Bld Code of Aust 4.
condition?
Are roofs, gutters, downpipes, waste pipes, sewer/septic systems,
Bld Code of Aust 5.
tanks, pumps and service entry pipes in sound condition?
Are ceilings, walls, windows, doors, cupboards, floor coverings,
Bld Code of Aust 6.
landings and screens in sound condition?
Does the organisation keep a record of building inspections and
Bld Code of Aust 7.
building maintenance?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.3 Noise Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Controlling Noise Exposure
Noise COP 1. Has a noise exposure survey been undertaken at the workplace?
Did the noise survey confirm whether the noise levels exceed 85 dB(A)
Noise COP 2.
or a peak of 140 dB(Lin)?
Have noisy areas in the workplace been identified and labelled with
Noise COP 3. appropriate signage to inform persons of the need to wear hearing
protection devices?
Have steps been taken to control the level of noise emitted from plant
Noise COP 4. and equipment and other noisy areas?
(engineering, substitution etc)
Noise COP 5. When engineering controls are introduced, have they been evaluated?
Noise COP 6. Is hearing protection provided to workers when needed?
Noise COP 7. Does the hearing protection provided give sufficient attention?
Do the workers understand the effects of noise on their health and to
Noise COP 8.
their safety?
Do workers receive training in the use and selection of PPE?
Noise COP 9.
(show records)
Noise COP 10. Are workers consulted when a noise risk assessment is carried out?
Has the organisation considered conducting audiometric testing to
Noise COP 11.
ascertain if workers are suffering from noise induced hearing loss?
Noise COP 12. Is the hearing conservation program documented?
Does the organisation consider other aspects of high levels of noise
Noise COP 13. emitted from plant and equipment and discuss these aspects with
workers?
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Reference No. 5.4 Vibration Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Vibration
Aust Std Has the organisation undertaken a risk assessment to identify the
2763, 2670
1.
presence of hand arm or whole body vibration at the workplace?
Are workers made aware of the symptoms of hand arm or whole body
Aust Std
2763, 2670
2. vibration? (eg. pain in fingers, loss of sense of touch, numbness and
tingling, loss of movement, back pain)
Aust Std Are workers encouraged to report about any tools or processes which
2763, 2670
3.
produce high levels of vibration?
In the event risk assessments have identified the presence of
Aust Std vibration, have vibration levels been measured to identify if the level
2763, 2670
4.
exceed those recommended in the standards? (eg. 4-8 hours 4m/s, 2-
4hours 6m/s, 1-2 hours 8m/s, less than 1 hour 12m/s)
WHS Act In the event vibration is present, has consideration been given to the
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5.
provision of vibration dampening mats or other dampening devices?
Aust Std Has the organisation assessed the health risks to workers from hand
2763, 2670
6.
arm or whole body vibration?
Does the organisation ensure equipment purchased and provided for
Aust Std use by workers has been designed and constructed to minimise arm
2763, 2670
7.
hand and whole body vibration?
(hand tools, seats on plant and equipment)
Aust Std Does the organisation assess whether a task can be performed
2763, 2670
8.
without using high vibrating tools and equipment?
Aust Std Has the organisation considered modifying existing tools or plant and
2763, 2670
9.
equipment to reduce vibration levels or the grip force needed?
Aust Std In the event vibration is present, does the organisation rotate workers
2763, 2670
10.
to give breaks from vibration?
Aust Std Are workers trained in the correct use of tools and recognising the
2763, 2670
11.
early symptoms of injury from vibration?
Aust Std In the event workers are using high vibration tools, are routine health
2763, 2670
12.
checks carried on workers?
In the event vibration levels are present, are workers provided with
Aust Std suitable personal protective equipment including good quality
2763, 2670
13.
vibration dampening seats, suitable work methods and tooling to
reduce vibration levels?
Are workers provided with advice on the effects of vibration and the
Aust Std
2763, 2670
14. importance of keeping warm in cold conditions?
(limiting blood circulation to exposed body part)
Aust Std Are workers assessed to ensure they understand the health effects of
2763, 2670
15.
both whole body and hand arm vibration?
WHS Act Does the organisation consider other aspects of vibration and discuss
16.
these aspects with workers?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.5 Confined Space Work Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Confined Space Work
Is the organisation aware a confined space means a space that is
large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter
AS/NZS 2865
1. and perform assigned work, has limited or restricted means for entry
or exit, is not designed for continuous employee occupancy? (eg.
tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults and pits or spaces)
AS/NZS 2865
2. Have all confined space areas been identified within the workplace?
In the event there are confined spaces at the mill, does the mill have
3. a safe system of work in place to ensure the confined space is
AS/NZS 2865
designed to minimise risk to persons entering or working in the
confined space?
Does the safe work system provide training to ensure persons are
capable of recognising the hazards of confined spaces; understand
AS/NZS 2865
4. confined space procedures, the application of control measures,
emergency procedures and the correct selection, use, fit and
maintenance of safety equipment?
AS/NZS 2865 Does the safe work system provide for a means of safe entry and exit
5.
from the confined spaces?
Does the safe work system provide assuredly that confined spaces are
AS/NZS 2865
6. thoroughly emptied of any corrosive or hazardous substances, such as
acids or caustics, before entry?
Does the safe work system provide assuredly for all lines to a confined
AS/NZS 2865
7. space, containing inert, toxic, flammable, or corrosive materials
valved off and blanked or disconnected and separated before entry?
Does the safe work system provide for the isolation and lockout of
AS/NZS 2865
8. impellers, agitators or other moving parts and equipment inside
confined spaces if they present a hazard?
Does the safe work system provide for either natural or mechanical
AS/NZS 2865
9. ventilation to be provided at least four hours prior to confined space
entry?
Does the safe work system provide assuredly for appropriate
atmospheric testing to ensure the atmosphere inside the confined
AS/NZS 2865
10. space is not oxygen deficient (less than 19%) or enriched (greater
than 21%), or has a presence of toxic substances and explosive
concentrations in the confined space before entry?
Does the safe work system provide assuredly for the atmosphere
AS/NZS 2865
11. inside the confined space to be frequently tested or continuously
monitored while work is being performed?
AS/NZS 2865 Does the safe work system provide assuredly for adequate
12.
illumination for the work to be performed in the confined space?
Does the safe work system provide assuredly for an assigned safety
13. standby employee outside of the confined space when required,
AS/NZS 2865
whose sole responsibility is to watch the work in progress, sound an
alarm if necessary and render assistance?
Does the safe work system provide assuredly for the standby
AS/NZS 2865
14. employee to be appropriately trained and equipped to handle an
emergency?
In the event an emergency arises does the safe work system prohibit
AS/NZS 2865
15. the entry of the standby employee or other employees into the
confined space unless they have lifelines and respiratory equipment?
In the event the atmosphere inside the confined space cannot be
AS/NZS 2865
16. made safe, does the safe work system ensure only approved
respiratory equipment is used?
Does the safe work system provide assuredly for all portable electrical
AS/NZS 2865
17. equipment used inside confined spaces to be either grounded and
insulated, or equipped with ground fault protection?
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Does the safe work system forbid the taking of compressed gas
AS/NZS 2865 bottles/pressurised containers and other hazardous substances inside
18.
of the confined spaces and stress the importance of checking hoses
for leaks before gas welding or burning is started in a confined space?
Does the safe work practice provide for additional monitoring to
ensure that in the event workers are using oxygen-consuming
AS/NZS 2865 equipment such as salamanders, torches and furnaces, in a confined
19.
space, sufficient air is provided for combustion without reducing the
oxygen concentration of the atmosphere below
19.5% by volume?
Does the safe work system provide assuredly for exhaust gases to be
AS/NZS 2865
20. vented outside of the enclosure whenever combustion-type equipment
is used in a confined space?
AS/NZS 2865 Is each confined space checked for decaying vegetation or animal
21.
matter which may produce methane?
Does the safe work system provide assuredly for the checking of
AS/NZS 2865
22. possible industrial waste which could contain toxic properties and
contaminate the atmosphere inside the confined space?
In the event the confined space is below ground and near areas where
motor vehicles will be operating, does the safe work system provide
AS/NZS 2865
23. for monitoring to ensure the atmosphere is not contaminated by
emission from vehicle exhaust (build up of carbon dioxide/monoxide)
entering the space?
AS/NZS 2865 Does the organisation consider other aspects of confined space
24.
operation and discuss these with workers?
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Compliant Non-Compliant
(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.6 Wood Dust Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Wood Dusts
Is the organisation aware that certain wood including chemically
Guide treated timber Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ), Copper Chromate
1.
Arsenic (CCA) and glues released during processing have the potential
to cause a risk to a persons health and safety?
Has the organisation determined if any such dusts are emitted from
Guide
2. the timber processing?
(softwood, hardwood, MDFB, particle board)
Has any dust monitoring been undertaken to determine if the level of
Guide
3. dust in the atmosphere does not exceed 1mg per cubic metre for
hardwood and 5mg per cubic metre for softwood?
Does the organisation have a process in place to monitor and assess if
Guide
4. workers are sensitised to wood dusts?
(symptoms such as dermatitis or asthma)
Guide
5. Is exposure to wood dusts controlled?
Guide Are extraction systems present to reduce dust and are they regularly
6.
checked? (records)
Guide Do extraction systems comply with standards to reduce the amount of
7.
airborne dust/fibres?
Guide Have control measures been developed to look at fire & explosion
8.
hazards due to dusts?
Guide Are collection equipment for extraction systems segregated from the
9.
building?
Guide Has consideration been given to ensure exhaust outlets from
10.
extraction systems are not located near ventilation intake ducts?
Guide Are solid wastes managed?
11.
(chipped timber, burning, transported off the property etc)
Guide Are workers monitored to determine if they are suffering from
12.
irritation to the eyes, respiratory system or skin?
Guide If there are affected persons do they wear protective clothing such as
13.
long sleeve shirts and gloves?
Where dust can't be controlled by engineering controls, are workers
Guide
14. provided with a dust mask conforming to the requirements of AS1715
and AS1716? ( P1 type)
Guide Have workers received training informing them of the health effects of
15.
exposure to wood dusts?
Guide Does the organisation consider other aspects of exposure to wood
16.
dusts and discuss these matters with workers?
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Compliant Non-Compliant
(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.7 Hot Work Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Hot Work and Fire Precautions
Does the organisation have a safe work practice for hot work when it
Ref to AS 1674.1 1.
is performed at the workplace?
Are workers trained in the application of the safe work practice to
Ref to AS 1674.1 2.
perform hot work?
Are all combustibles, including dry residues, in the vicinity of hot
Ref to AS 1674.1 3.
work, removed to a safe place?
Before commencement of hot work is consideration given to
Ref to AS 1674.1 4. identifying the concentration of flammable vapours or gases in the
work area?
Are all combustibles that can't be removed covered by a non-
Ref to AS 1674.1 5. combustible blanket, flame-resistant tarpaulin, wetted down or other
means to prevent ignition from heat, sparks and welding slag?
Before hot work is started on a surface, are checks carried out to
Ref to AS 1674.1 6. ensure the surface does not contain a preservative or other coating
with a high flammability and thermal decomposition?
Before hot work commences, are wood dusts removed to minimise
Ref to AS 1674.1 7.
the chance of a wood dust explosion?
When arc welding is suspended for substantial periods of time such as
lunch breaks or overnight, is the power source to the equipment de-
Ref to AS 1674.1 8.
energised, all electrodes removed from holders and the holders placed
so that accidental contact or arcing cannot occur?
When gas welding or cutting is suspended for substantial periods of
Ref to AS 1674.1 9. time such as lunch breaks or overnight, are torch and cylinder valves
closed and the torch and hoses depressurised?
Before hot work commences, have arrangements been made to
Ref to AS 1674.1 10. prevent any work off-cuts, hot metal, slag or electrode stubs from
logging in places where there is any possibility of starting a fire?
In the event persons are required to work in areas of elevated
Ref to AS 1674.1 11.
temperatures or hot areas, have additional controls been put place?
Ref to AS 1674.1 12. Is a safe entry and exit provided from the hot-work area?
When hot work is performed, is a fire watch in place for a period of
Ref to AS 1674.1 13.
not less than 30 minutes after the completion of such hot work?
Is emergency fire-fighting equipment suitably located in the hot work
Ref to AS 1674.1 14.
area and tested to ensure positive operation?
In the event water is used as the fire fighting medium, has the flow
Ref to AS 1674.1 15. rate of water been checked to ensure sufficent supply for fire fighting
emergencies?
Ref to AS 1674.1 16. Are workers trained how to use the fire-fighting equipment provided?
#DIV/0!
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Compliant Non-Compliant
(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.8 Working at Height Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Working from Heights
Ladders and Scaffolds
Does the organisation have a safe work practice in place to ensure
WHS Reg
1. ladders or scaffolds are used to access areas for work where a person
can fall more than 1.8 metres?
WHS Reg Does the organisation have a safe work practice in place to ensure
2.
portable ladders or scaffolds are only used for temporary access?
Does the organisation ensure portable ladders comply to the
WHS Reg requirements of Australian Standards 1892.1-5 and scaffolding
3.
complying with Australian Standards AS 1576.1-6, AS 1577 and AS
4576?
Are work areas where permanent access is required fitted with access
WHS Reg ladders complying to the requirement of Australian Standard 1657
4.
Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders - Design,
Construction and Installation?
Does the organisation ensure that ladders with broken or missing
WHS Reg
5. rungs, broken or split side rails, or other faults or defects are not used
and immediately withdrawn from service?
WHS Reg Are ladders and scaffolds positioned, secured and barricaded to
6.
prevent them being displaced?
Does the organisation have a safe work practice forbidding the use of
WHS Reg
7. steel ladders for electrical work where the ladder may come into
contact with live electrical conductors?
Does the organisation have a safe work practice to ensure hand tools
WHS Reg are raised independently via rope when the person is unable to
8.
maintain three points of contact with the ladder while ascending,
descending or working from a ladder?
Does the safe work practice provide guidelines to ensure the ladder is
WHS Reg
9. positioned at such a pitch so that from the top support to the foot of
the ladder is a four to one ration?
WHS Reg Does the safe work practice provide guidelines to ensure the ladder
10.
extends at least 1 metre above the landing?
Where step ladders are used, does the safe work practice provide
WHS Reg
11. instructions to ensure step ladders are fully opened and locked with all
four feet evenly and firmly placed on level ground?
Before determining the need for scaffolding, does the organisation
WHS Reg assess the type of work to be undertaken, what materials are
12.
required, how many persons are required for the job and how the job
is going to be performed?
Does the safe work practice stress that a qualified/certified person
WHS Reg must be used to construct scaffolding when the scaffold platform is
13.
over 4 metres in height and by a competent person when the scaffold
platform is 4 metres and less in height?
When using mobile scaffolding, does the safe work practice stress the
WHS Reg
14. importance of ensuring wheels are locked when workers are working
on the scaffold?
When a person is required to work from a structure where there is no
WHS Reg platform or handrails provided, is there a safe work practice requiring
15.
controls such as edge protection, fall protection cover, travel restraint
system, fall-arrest harness system or industrial safety net to be used?
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WHS Reg Are workers familiar with the fitting and donning of body harnesses
16.
and proper tie-off techniques?
Does the safe work practice provide for anchorage points to be
WHS Reg
17. designed by an engineer and inspected by a competent person prior
to being used?
Trestles
AS 1576.5 1. Is there a safe work practice for the safe use of trestle ladders?
Are the trestle ladders designed to meet the requirements of
AS 1576.5 2.
AS 1576.5 Scaffolding Part 5: Prefabricated Split Heads and Trestles?
Where trestle ladders are used for work over 2.4 metres, do they
AS 1576.5 3. have edge protection, tied to a sturdy wall or braced to the ground,
unobstructed platform width not exceeding 450mm?
Is there a work instruction informing workers not to use trestle
AS 1576.5 4.
ladders for work higher then five metres?
#DIV/0!
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Compliant Non-Compliant
(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.9 Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Hazardous Substances
WHS Regs Has a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the hazardous substance
1.
been supplied or obtained from the supplier?
WHS Regs Has the substance obtained from the supplier been labelled as a
2.
Hazardous Substance?
WHS Regs
3. Are MSDS's current i.e., less than 5 years old?
WHS Regs
4. Has a copy of the MSDS been placed in the register?
WHS Regs Has a copy of the MSDS been placed in close proximity of where it is
5.
being used so that workers are able to refer to it easily?
Is the original label fixed to the container or is the label fixed to the
WHS Regs
6. container providing information such as product name, risk & safety
phrases and ingredients ?
In the event hazardous substances are decanted, is the original label
7. fixed to the container, or is there a label fixed to the container
WHS Regs
providing information such as product name, risk & safety phrases
and ingredients ?
WHS Regs In the event hazardous substances are used in enclosed systems, are
8.
workers warned of the presence of the hazardous substance?
WHS Regs Has a risk assessment been carried out to assess the risk to the
9.
health of persons coming into contact with any hazardous substances?
Has a written record of the risk assessment been recorded and does it
WHS Regs
10. include date of assessment, degree of risk, product name, control
measures, monitoring (air) and health surveillance?
Have the risk assessments been amended when a work practice
involving the substance is changed, new information about the
WHS Regs
11. substance is available, health surveillance or monitoring shows control
measures need to be reviewed or when new or improved control
measures are implemented?
Has a risk assessment been carried out for a hazardous substance
WHS Regs
12. within five years of the previous risk assessment for that hazardous
substance?
WHS Regs Are MSDS's amended when any changes to the information of the
13.
MSDS's are made?
WHS Regs
14. Have the results of the risk assessments been recorded?
WHS Regs Are introduced control measures monitored to ensure their
15.
effectiveness against exposure to the hazardous substance?
In the event personal protective equipment (PPE) is used as a control
WHS Regs
16. measure, are appropriate items issued to workers and are workers
trained how to use the PPE?
WHS Regs In the event risk assessments show monitoring is required, has it
17.
been conducted?
WHS Regs Are the results of monitoring recorded as soon as possible after the
18.
assessment and a copy made available to effected workers?
WHS Regs In the event risk assessments indicate health surveillance is required,
19.
is health surveillance carried out?
When medical records of a worker are obtained by written consent of
WHS Regs
20. the worker, is there a mechanism in place to keep such records
confidential?
WHS Regs Has a register of all hazardous substances been compiled and
21.
available?
If the risk assessment carried out by the employer or self-employed
WHS Regs
22. person shows a significant risk to health and safety, is the employer
or self-employed person aware they have to keep the results for thirty
years?
WHS Regs Has the employer given the workers who may be exposed to any
23.
hazardous substances the required induction and training?
WHS Regs Has a record of the above induction and training been kept?
24.
(to be kept for a minimum of five years)
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Does the training record include date of session, topic dealt with,
WHS Regs
25. name of person who conducted the session and names of workers
who attended the sessions?
WHS Regs Does the organisation have access to a copy of the Hazardous
26.
Substances Code of Practice 2003 at the workplace?
WHS Regs Does the organisation consider other aspects of working with
27.
hazardous substances and discuss these matters with workers?
Dangerous Goods
Does the organisation store or handle dangerous goods within the
DGSM Act 1.
meaning of the DGSM Act?
DGSM Act 2. Has the organisation determined their category of DG storage?
Does the organisation determine the nature of the dangerous goods
stored or handled at the location?
DGSM Act 3. Circle – more than one if needed: Class 2, Class 3,
Class 4, Class 5, Class 6, Class 8, Class 9 and Combustible Liquids C1
& C2
What is your own determination of category of this storage/location?
DGSM Act 4. (minor storage workplace, dangerous goods location, large dangerous
good location)
Note: Answer the Following Questions According to your Classification of Categories
FOR WORKPLACES WHICH ARE MINOR STORAGE (Regulation 63 to 77)
Does the organisation properly identify hazards associated with the
DGSM Act
1. storage and handling of dangerous goods and combustible liquids
(DG/CL) at the workplace? (eg. using an MSDS)
DGSM Act Does the organisation conduct risk assessments relating to identified
2.
hazards with dangerous goods?
DGSM Act
3. Does the organisation identifiy any unsafe storage practices?
DGSM Act Does the organisation take action to eliminate the identified unsafe
4.
practices associated with the dangerous goods?
DGSM Act Does the organisation provide induction, information, education and
5.
training about the hazards?
DGSM Act Does the organisation provide suitable personal protective or safety
6.
equipment for those exposed to dangerous goods?
DGSM Act Does the organisation secure the storage area against unauthorised
7.
access?
DGSM Act Does the organisation, as occupier, provide a suitable system to
8.
prevent goods or liquids interacting?
DGSM Act Are all sources of ignition eliminated from the dangerous goods
9.
storage area?
DGSM Act Does the organisation have in place a suitable system of spill
10.
containment?
DGSM Act Is the spill containment area of suffient volume to capture any spilled
11.
containment? (Rule of thumb 1 & quarter times)
DGSM Act Does the organisation obtain current MSDS's for all the dangerous
12.
goods stored?
Does the organisation have a register for all the dangerous goods or
DGSM Act
13. combustible liquids at the workplace?
(Auditor to sight register)
DGSM Act Does the organisation have in place a suitable system to deal with
14.
unmarked packages and emptied packages?
DGSM Act If you have dangerous goods or combustible liquids stored in tanks,
15.
are those tanks placarded?
FOR WORKPLACES WHICH ARE DANGEROUS GOODS OR LARGE DANGEROUS GOODS LOCATIONS (Regulation 17 to 56)
Does the organisation properly identified hazards associated with the
DGSM Act storage and handling of dangerous goods and combustible liquids
1.
(DG/CL) at the location?
(eg. using an MSDS, chemical or physical property knowledge etc.)
DGSM Act Does the organisation undertake a risk assessment and keep dated,
2.
written records of those assessments? (Auditor to sight)
DGSM Act Is there evidence that risk assessments are reviewed where
3.
necessary and that dated, written records of the review are kept?
DGSM Act
4. Are risk assessments available to persons likely to be exposed?
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Which risk minimisation options have been utilised where
practicable?
DGSM Act
5. Circle – more than one if needed: (i) elimination of risks at source
where practicable (ii) substitution of the DGs/CLs with lower risk ones
(iii) reducing quantities stored and handled
Which risk minimisation options have been utilised for storage and
handling?
DGSM Act Circle: (i) Proper design, construction and installation of a facility
6.
(ii) Separation by distance or barriers (iii) Stable foundations for tanks
and piping integrity (iv) Correct cleaning and decommissioning (v)
Protection from impact (vi) Operation of storage and handling system
Does the organisation adequately control risks to workers via
provision of induction, information, supervision, education and
DGSM Act
7. relevant training? (eg. training on the proper use and maintenance of
personal protective and safety equipment)
(Auditor to review the extent of training records)
Has suitable personal protective or safety equipment been
supplied for workers or other exposed persons where necessary and is
DGSM Act
8. that equipment properly maintained?
(Note: PPE for dangerous goods handling may be different
from that used to work with hazardous substances)
Does the organisation adequately control risks to visitors via provision
DGSM Act
9. of relevant information, safety instructions and supervision?
(Auditor to assess such safety instructions to visitors, signage etc)
DGSM Act Does the organisation secure the storage area against unauthorised
10.
access?
Does the organisation adequately control the risks of stated DG/CL's
DGSM Act
11. from: (i) becoming unstable? (Reg 33) (ii) decomposing, reacting with
other incompatible goods or liquids? (Reg 34) (iii) being ignited? (Reg
36)
DGSM Act Does the organisation adequately control the risk of contamination of
12.
food or personal products by stated DGs/CL's?
Does the organisation have adequate spill control measures such as
DGSM Act
13. spill containment, control of transfer arrangements and availability of
clean-up equipment?
DGSM Act Are MSDS's current and accessible to persons at the workplace and
14.
emergency services? (Auditor to check)
DGSM Act Is a register of all stated DGs/CL's kept, maintained and accessible
15.
to persons at the workplace?
Does the organisation have correctly labelled packages of stated
DGSM Act
16. DGs/CL's clearly marked in compliance with the ADG Code and are
portable containers clearly marked for the transfer of these stated
DGs/CL's?
DGSM Act Does the organisation have appropriate procedures in place for
17.
response to hazardous materials emergencies?
DGSM Act Does the organisation have accident investigation and record keeping
18.
procedures?
DGSM Act Is a review of risk assessment and control measures put in place
19.
after accidents ?
Does the organisation have appropriate outer warning placards and
DGSM Act information placards displayed at designated locations where storage
20.
limits listed in column 3 of Schedule 1 of the DGSM Regulation are
exceeded? (i.e. DGL and larger)
Does the organisation have DG/CL storage areas provided with
DGSM Act
21. properly designed and constructed fire protection systems which use
appropriate fire-fighting media for the goods or liquids stored and
handled? (Auditor to look at fire protection system)
Does the organisation have properly installed, tested and maintained
DGSM Act
22. fire protection systems with dated, written records of testing being
kept? (Auditor may look at alternative systems also)
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DGSM Act Does the organisation have appropriate contingency plans in case the
23.
fire protection systems become unserviceable or inoperative?
FOR WORKPLACES WHICH ARE LARGE DANGEROUS GOODS LOCATIONS (Regulation 58 to 62)
For this workplace which is a Large DGL, does the organisation
1. establish a manifest and keep it in a red weatherproof container close
DGSM Act
to and inside the main entry to the premises?
(Auditor to check the red box)
DGSM Act Is the manifest assembled in accordance with Schedule 4 and kept up
2.
to date? (Auditor to ask or check when last revised)
For this workplace which is a Large DGL, does the organisation plan,
3. develop, or implement and document a safety management system
DGSM Act
containing the relevant details, within the allowed time frames? (May
7 2003 deadline)
In this Large DGL, does the organisation establish, maintain and
DGSM Act
4. document emergency plans and procedures in consultation with the
workplace employees?
In this Large DGL, has notification of the classification been made in
DGSM Act
5. the accepted timeframe and on the approved form to the "chief
executive"?
OTHER
Does the organisation hold a current flammable and combustible
AS 1940 liquids (FCL) licence from the Local Government (local council) for
1.
quantities of FCLs stored in excess of the minor storage quantities
listed for this kind of workplace in Table 2.1 of AS 1940?
#DIV/0!
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.10 Outdoor Working Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
2.3 Heat and Fatigue
Guide
1. Have workers been trained to recognise symptoms of heat illness?
Guide Is there a trained first aid person at the workplace who can administer
2.
first aid for heat illnesses?
Guide Have workers been trained in the effects of therapeutic and
3.
recreational drugs on heat stress?
Guide Are workers made aware of the importance in maintaining hydration
4.
and electrolyte levels for body fluid loss due to sweating?
Are workers aware that by rule of thumb they should drink at least a
Guide
5. half a litre of water each hour if hot environments result in excessive
sweating?
Guide Is there adequate supply of water for drinking and external cooling of
6.
the body?
When working in hot environments, is work organised so that those
7. tasks requiring greater physical effort and the wearing of personal
Guide
protective equipment are undertaken in cooler periods within the work
shift?
Guide Is provision made to provide rest breaks and rotate work in hot
8.
environments to limit the exposure of individual workers?
Are workers encouraged to discuss other aspects of working in hot
Guide
9. environments with the view of minimising the effect of heat and the
risk to their health and safety?
2.8 Solar UV Protection
In the event workers are exposed to outdoor sunlight during the
1. period 1030 to 1300 for a few minutes, are they provided with
WHS Act
information about the relationship between solar UV exposure and
skin cancer?
WHS Act Have workers been advised how to identify potential skin cancers and
2.
the need for monitoring their skin for skin cancers?
Does the organisation consider control measured such as: conducting
WHS Act
3. work out of the sun, erecting shade cover and providing shaded rest
areas during breaks?
WHS Act In the event shade areas are provided, does the cover provide shade
4.
as the sun angle changes?
WHS Act Has consideration been given to reflective surfaces at or adjacent to
5.
the workplace?
Are workers dressed appropriately for working in the sun by wearing
WHS Act
6. long sleeve shirts and trousers with a protection factor rating of 40-
50, 50+, wrap around sunglasses, gloves and broad brim hats?
In the event workers require additional protection by the application of
WHS Act
7. sunscreen, is a sunscreen cream with an SPF factor of 30+ used on
skin not covered by clothing?
Is it a condition of employment for workers who are exposed to
8. outdoor sunlight to wear clothing with a UPF range and rating of 40-
WHS Act
50, 50+ and where skin is exposed the application of supplied
sunscreen with an SPF factor of 30+?
WHS Act Are workers trained in appropriate use of control measures for solar
9.
UVR exposure?
Is there a protocol for applying sunscreen with regards to frequency of
application of sunscreen taking into account such factors as the skin
WHS Act
type of workers (how easily they burn), the rate of the work being
10. done and whether workers have taken medication (such as
erythromycin or anti-inflammatory substances such as nurifen) or
been exposed to substances such as creosote that increase sensitivity
to UVR?
#DIV/0!
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.11 Pressure Vessels Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Unfired Pressure Vessels (eg. air receivers, treatment vessels)
Compressors and Compressed Air
Are compressors equipped with pressure relief valves and pressure
Aust Std 3873 1.
gauges?
Are compressor air intakes installed and equipped to ensure that only
Aust Std 3873 2.
clean uncontaminated air enters the compressor?
Aust Std 3873 3. Are air filters installed on the compressor intake?
Are compressors operated and lubricated in accordance with the
Aust Std 3873 4.
manufacturer's recommendations?
Aust Std 3873 5. Are safety devices on compressed air systems checked frequently?
Before any repair work is done on the pressure system of a
Aust Std 3873 6. compressor, is there a safe work practice instructing persons to bleed
off the pressure and isolate the system? (show procedure)
Are signs posted to warn of the automatic starting feature of the
Aust Std 3873 7.
compressors?
Is the belt drive system totally enclosed to provide protection from
Aust Std 3873 8.
any direction?
Is there a safe work practice strictly prohibiting the practice of
Aust Std 3873 9.
directing compressed air towards a person? (show record)
Is there a safe work practice prohibiting employees from using highly
Aust Std 3873 10.
compressed air for cleaning purposes? (show record)
If compressed air is used for cleaning of clothing, is there a safe work
Aust Std 3873 11. practice informing workers to reduce the pressure to less than 50kPa?
(show record)
When using compressed air for cleaning, do employees use personal
Aust Std 3873 12. protective equipment?
(safety glass, breathing masks, face shield etc)
Are safety chains or other suitable locking devices used at couplings of
Aust Std 3873 13. high pressure hose lines where a connection failure would create a
hazard?
Before compressed air is used to empty containers of liquid, is the
Aust Std 3873 14. safe working pressure of the container and subjecting of its contents
checked?
When compressed air is used with abrasive blast cleaning equipment,
Aust Std 3873 15.
is the operating valve a type that must be held open manually?
When compressed air is used to inflate tyres, is there a safe work
Aust Std 3873 16. practice instructing workers to stand to one side of the tyre while it is
being inflated?
Is there a safe work practice prohibiting the use of compressed air to
Aust Std 3873 17. clean up or move combustible dust if such action could cause the dust
to be suspended in the air and cause a fire or explosion hazard?
Compressed Air Receivers
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Is every receiver equipped with a pressure gauge and with one or
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 1.
more automatic, spring-loaded safety valves?
Are safety valves manually eased every three months to ensure they
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 2.
are not seized in the closed position?
Is the total relieving capacity of the safety valve capable of preventing
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 3. pressure in the receiver from exceeding the maximum allowable
working pressure of the receiver by more than 10 percent?
Is every air receiver provided with a drainpipe and valve at the lowest
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 4.
point for the removal of accumulated oil and water?
Are compressed air receivers drained daily/weekly of condensate and
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 5.
oil?
Is there a current certificate of registration issued by the WHSQ if the
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 6. vessel capacity is greater than 500L?
(560mm dia X 2000mm length)
Is there a policy decision forbidding repairs to air receivers unless
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 7. such repairs are performed by a certified welder or workers qualified
to weld procedure with all testing in compliance with AS 1210 Unfired
Pressure Vessels?
Are air receivers positioned in the workplace so that they are not
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 8.
subjected to damage by heat, cold, chemicals or mobile plant?
Are air receivers subject to annual external inspection and internal
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 9.
inspections bi-annually? (show records)
Are air receiver walls and end caps thickness tested bi-annually?
Aust Std 3788 & 3873 10.
(show records)
Fired Pressure Vessels (eg. steam boilers)
Have all risks associated with the boiler that have a potential to cause
General Provisions 1.
harm to workers and others been identified and controlled? (refer to
Aust Std 3873 & 3788 2. Is there a safe work practice for shut down and start ups?
Are there current certificates of registration of registrable plant for
General Provisions 3.
boiler/steam generators? (show certificate)
Are there certificates of registration of registrable plant design for
General Provisions 4.
boiler/steam generators? (show certificate)
Are there other pressure vessels such as blowdown vessels that
General Provisions 5. require a certificate of registration and/or a certificate of registrable
plant design? (show certificates)
Is this boiler supervised as an unattended, limited attendance or fully
Aust Std 2593 6. attended boiler? (compare boiler type, max power output and max
design pressure with Table 1 of AS 2593)
If the boiler is supervised as an unattended or limited attendance
Aust Std 2593 7. operation, are daily checks carried out to the requirements of Table 1
AS 2593 and associated clauses?
If the boiler is supervised as an unattended or limited attendance
Aust Std 2593 8. operation, are weekly checks carried out to the requirements of Table
1 AS 2593 and associated clauses?
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If the boiler is supervised as a limited attendance operation, are
Aust Std 2593 9. intermediate checks carried out to the requirements of Table 1 AS
2593?
If the boiler is supervised as an attended operation, are pre-start
Aust Std 3873 10.
equipment checks carried out to the requirements of AS 3873?
If the boiler is supervised as an attended operation, are operational
Aust Std 3873 11.
checks carried out to the requirements of AS 3873?
If the boiler is supervised as an attended operation, are daily checks
Aust Std 3873 12.
carried out to the requirements of AS 3873?
If the boiler is supervised as an attended operation, is routine testing
Aust Std 3873 13. and maintenance carried out to the requirement of
AS 3873?
If the boiler is supervised as an attended operation, is periodic testing
Aust Std 3873 & 3788 14. and maintenance carried out to the requirements of
AS 3873 and AS 3788 Table 4.1?
Are pre-start checks performed? (blow down of the water gauge,
Aust Std 3873 & 3788 15. water level, water supply, correct valve positions, start up settings
eg. dampers, all other energy supply checks)
Are operational checks performed? (operation of low and high water
level alarms, operation of fan and air flow interlocks, fuel supply shut
off valves, flame failure detection systems, correct purging cycle,
Aust Std 3873 & 3788 16.
saftey valve, any steam pressure interlocks, feed and return water
quality, feed water pump operation pressure, any other items as
required by the operators log)
Is a log book provided and completed at least daily covering checks
for each boiler such as low water and lock out alarms, fuel tanks for
Aust Std 3873 & 3788 17.
contamination, fuel supply, water treatment, blow down cycles, boiler
pressures at the start and during the day, any other unusual events?
Aust Std 2593, 3873 & Is periodical maintenance and testing performed by a competent
3788
18.
person? (show records)
Does the organisation keep records of risk assessments, safe work
General Provisions 19. instructions, training, training assessments and maintenance of the
boiler?
Is there effective housecleaning in the area encompassing the boiler
General Provisions 20.
area?
Are untrained persons and unauthorised personnel restricted from
General Provisions 21.
entering the danger area surrounding the boiler area?
Does the organisation consider other aspects of boiler operation and
General Provisions 22.
discuss these matters with the operator?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.12 Compressed Air Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Compressed Air
Guide Are persons aware of the hazards associated with compressed air?
1.
(E.g. Injection into the body, Projectiles and Air quality)
Guide
2. Are SWP developed for the safe use of compressed air?
Guide Has a risk assessment been undertaken to identify the hazards for the
3.
use of compressed air?
Guide Are controls implemented to ensure the risks identified with the use of
4.
compressed air are minimized or eliminated?
Has consideration been given to reduce the air pressure to below 50
Guide
5. kPa for general use? (Note full line air pressure should not be directed
towards any person)
Guide Is consideration given to use alternate methods instead of
6.
compressed air to clean electrical switching equipment?
Guide Has consideration been given to use safety chains or safety locking
7.
devices on all air hose connections?
Guide Have precautions been adopted when using compressed air for
8.
cleaning purposes? (E.g. To prevent the movement of projectiles or
combustible dusts if such action could lead to fire or dust explosion).
Guide In the event that compressed air is used for respiratory purposes does
9.
such equipment meet the relevant guidelines to maintain air quality?
(Note, correct type and use of filters and oils)
Guide
10. Are air lines containing compressed air identified by colour coding and
labelling? (Note Colour light blue. Refer to AS1345 - 1995)
#DIV/0!
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Score Comments
Reference No. 5.13 & 14 Electrical safety / Isolation & Lockout (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Electrical Safety
Live Power Lines and Transformers
In the event there are live power lines or pole transformers in areas
where workers can come in the proximity of energised power lines
Elect Regs while performing work at the mill, has the organisation consulted with
1.
the Entity (Ergon, Energex, Powerlink, Person in control of live power
line etc) to determine the height, voltages and whether they are
insulated or bare and exclusion zone applicable?
When items of plant are required to work near energised power lines,
Elect Regs
2. has the maximum elevated height of the plant and equipment been
determined?
When items of plant and equipment are required to work within the
designated exclusion of power lines, has the mill in consultation with
Elect Regs
3. the Entity addressed the possibility of raising,
re-routing the powerlines, placing the cables underground or removal
of power lines?
Has the organisation in consultation with the Entity developed a safe
Elect Regs
4. system of work when plant and equipment is required to work within
the designated exclusion zone of energised head power lines?
Has the entity or an approved training organisation been consulted to
Elect Regs
5. provide training in safe work practices for working in the vicinity of
electrical live lines?
Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
6.
delivered? (show records)
Elect Regs Have workers or key personnel been authorised or instructed to work
7.
in the vicinity of live power lines?
Elect Act In the event contact is made with power lines or power poles, are
8.
there contingency/emergency plans in place?
Elect Regs Are pad mounted transformers fully enclosed or securely fenced with
9.
appropriate signage to prevent unauthorised access?
AS/NZ 3000
10. Is the enclosure free of obstruction or unrelated equipment?
Main Electrical Power Room and Switch Board
Is the main power switch board room and board or main switch board
readily identifiable and clearly marked to warn persons of the danger
AS/NZ 3000
1. associated with entering the switch room or working in close proximity
of the main switch board?
(Danger Electrical Power, Restricted Entry)
Is the main power switchboard installed in a room or is the main
AS/NZ 3000
2. switch board installed in an area which is in a well ventilated and dry
environment?
Is access to the main switchboard room and board free from
AS/NZ 3000 obstructions by the structure or content of the building and/or by
3.
fittings and fixtures within the building?
(600 clearance in front of the board)
AS/NZ 3000
4. Are the main isolating switch/s identifiable?
AS/NZ 3000 Is the board free of holes greater than 12 millimetres which may give
5.
access to live parts within the board?
AS/NZ 3000
6. Have workers been trained on the isolation and lock out procedures?
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AS/NZ 3000 Where power switch boards are accessible by non authorised
7.
personnel are live conductors shielded?
In the event panels are removed for any purpose including
AS/NZ 3000
8. isolation/resetting and live parts are exposed, are competent qualified
electrical personnel employed to carry out this task?
If entering the main power switch board expose workers to live
AS/NZ 3000
9. terminals or parts, are suitable barriers fitted to shield workers from
contact with live conductors?
AS/NZ 3000 Are the isolators, circuit breaker/fuses labelled to identify the piece of
10.
equipment that the isolator is supplying?
AS/NZ 3000 Can the isolator have a tag and/or lock attached to indicate that it is
11.
isolated?
AS/NZ 3000
12. Are tags and/or locks used to indicate an isolation has been done?
Distribution Boards
Elect Act
1. Have isolation and lock out procedures been developed?
Elect Act Have workers been trained in the application of isolation and lock out
2.
procedures?
Is there clear access of 600mm around the distribution board where
AS/NZ 3000
3. persons are to pass to enable all electrical equipment to be safely and
effectively isolated/operated?
AS/NZ 3000 Is there signage to warn persons of the risk associated with entering
4.
or accessing the distribution board?
In the event panels are removed for any purpose including
Regs
5. isolation/resetting and live part are exposed, are competent personnel
employed to carry out this task?
If entering the distribution board exposes workers to live terminals or
Regs 6. parts, are suitable barriers fitted to shield workers from contact with
live conductors?
AS/NZ 3000 Are the isolators, circuit breakers and fuses labelled to identify the
7.
piece of equipment that the isolator is supplying?
AS/NZ 3000 Can the isolator have a tag and/or lock attached to indicate that it is
8.
isolated?
AS/NZ 3000
9. Are tags and/or locks used to indicate an isolation has been done?
Plant and Equipment
AS/NZ 3000 Does the plant and equipment have an identifiable isolation and
1.
lockout point for the purpose of interrupting the main power supply?
AS/NZ 3000 Is plant and equipment fitted with an emergency stop which has to be
2.
reset manually and is it tested regularly?
Is the emergency stop switch readily identifiable (red with yellow
AS/NZ 3000
3. background) and positioned within the zone of reach of the operator
or any place where there is a risk to a persons health and safety?
AS/NZ 3000 Is all electric plant clearly identified and marked?
4.
(eg. drive motor, waste conveyor etc)
WHS Act & Regs Does the organisation conduct regular (monthly) inspections of all
5.
electrical equipment to identify defective items and are records kept?
Cabling and Electrical Fittings/General
Elect Act Is all cabling correctly secured, protected and terminated and free of
1.
visual defects?
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Elect Act Is redundant and out of service cables removed or correctly
2.
terminated?
Elect Act Are electrical switch outlets checked for damage and correct
3.
International Protection rating?
Elect Act
4. Are light fittings checked for damage?
Elect Act Are all electrical switches and light fittings suitable for use in dusty
5.
areas? (eg. International Protection Rating IP56)
General Work Tools and Extension Leads
Elect Regs Are extension cords sets and flexible cables located where they are
1.
protected from damage?
Elect Regs Are electrical work tools and extension leads free of damage and if
2.
not, removed from service and tagged as unsafe?
Elect Act Are employees trained in the safe use of electrical equipment including
3.
the need for the removal from service if damaged?
Safety Switches and Testing and Tagging Class 1 (Construction Work)
Elect Regs Are safety switches fitted to all outlets 20 amps or less or otherwise
1.
provided for the equipment?
Elect Act
2. Is there a documented procedure for the testing of safety switches?
Is there a record to substantiate that fixed wired switches have been
Elect Regs tested at 1 monthly intervals by an employer using the inbuilt test
3.
button and by a competent person (electrical worker) at 12 monthly
intervals?
Is there a record to substantiate that portable safety switches have
been tested immediately after they are connected and immediately
Elect Regs
4. before they are used for the first time on the day by the employer
using inbuilt test buttons and by a competent person (electrical
worker) at 3 monthly intervals?
Elect Regs Is there a record to substantiate that the electrical equipment is within
5.
the current test and tag prescribed timeframe of 3 months?
Safety Switches and Testing and Tagging Class 2 (Manufacturing Work)
Elect Regs Are safety switches fitted to all outlets 20 amps or less or otherwise
1.
provided for the equipment?
Elect Act
2. Is there a documented procedure for the testing of safety switches?
Is there a record to substantiate the testing of fixed wired safety
Elect Regs switches within 6 monthly intervals by an employer using the inbuilt
3.
test button and by a competent person (electrical worker) at 12
monthly intervals?
Is there a record to substantiate the testing of portable safety
Elect Regs switches at daily intervals or before each use whichever is the longer
4.
by an employer using inbuilt test buttons and by a competent person
(electrical worker) at 12 monthly intervals?
Is there a record to substantiate that electrical equipment is within
Elect Regs
5. current test and tag prescribed times?
(12 months for double insulated and 6 months for others)
Elect Regs Does the employer ensure workers do not use double adaptors or
6.
piggyback plugs?
Safety Switches and Testing and Tagging Class 3 and 4 (Class 3 School Room Environment and Class 4 Office Environment)
In the event that portable electrical equipment is not connected to a
Elect Regs safety switch, is it tested and tagged at intervals not exceeding 12
1.
months for class 3 and 5 years for class 4?
(can have safety switch or testing and tagging)
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Is there a record to substantiate the testing of fixed wired safety
Elect Regs switches within 6 monthly intervals by an employer using the inbuilt
2.
test button and by a competent person (electrical worker) at 2 yearly
intervals?
Is there a record to substantiate the testing of portable safety
Elect Regs switches at 3 monthly intervals by an employer using inbuilt test
3.
buttons and by a competent person (electrical worker) at 2 yearly
intervals?
#DIV/0!
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.15 Pipeline Marking & Colour Coding Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Marking & Colour Coding of Pipes
Are pipes colour coded to provide immediate information as to the
Aust Std 1345
1. contents of the pipe, the relative hazard associated with leaks or spills
as per Table 1 of AS 1345?
Are pipes marked with printed labels or by sign writing directly onto
Aust Std 1345
2. the pipe indicating the contents and/or hazardous aspect of the
contents of the pipe as per Figure 1 of AS 1345?
Aust Std 1345 Are pipes marked with letter sizes and colour identification to comply
3.
with Table 3 AS 1345?
Aust Std 1345 Are pipes which carry material for human consumptions eg. drinking
4.
water, clearly identified?
Are pipes identified with marking at spacings not greater than 8
Aust Std 1345
5. metres for short lengths and 50 metres for long runs of pipe in one
direction?
Aust Std 1345 For pipes less than 40mm in outside diameter, are the band lengths
6.
70mm or greater?
Aust Std 1345 Where there are several pipes to be identified in one location, are all
7.
pipe markers visible to an observer?
Aust Std 1345
8. Are workers trained in the application of colour coding of pipes?
Guide P 5 Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
Sec 2
9.
delivered? (show records)
#DIV/0!
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.16 Asbestos Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal)
(High) (Medium) (Low)
Asbestos
Has an investigation been undertaken by a competent person to
determine the presence of asbestos on site? (E.g. samples taken and
Guide tested) (Note: Competent person means a person possessing adequate
1.
qualifications, such as suitable training and sufficient knowledge,
experience and skills, for the safe performance of specific work. Note a
licence may require for some of the tasks described in the NOHSC: 2018
In the event that identified asbestos is to be removed, is removal
Guide performed in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Safe Removal
2.
of Asbestos NOHSC:2002 (2005) ? (Note all Friable asbestos must
In removed by a Class A licensed asbestos removalist)
bethe event of asbestos on site not being removed an asbestos
management plan is to be developed and implemented? (In accordance
Guide
3. with [Code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in
Workplaces NOHSC: 2018 (2005])
Guide Are control measures implemented as soon as possible and are they
4.
maintained as long as the ACM remain in the workplace?
Has it been ensured that, as far as practicable, all asbestos containing
materials in the workplace is documented in a register for asbestos
Guide containing material? (Note, Even if no asbestos is found, a register
5.
should still be kept which records this fact. Where it is not practicable to
confirm the presence of asbestos the owner can presume material
Has the asbestos containing material register been reviewed in
Guide
6. accordance with the Code of Practice for the Management and Control of
Asbestos in Workplaces NOHSC: 2018 (2005) ? (E.g. annually)
Are areas in the workplace which contain asbestos including plant,
Guide
7. equipment and components sign posted with warning signs to ensure
that the asbestos is not unknowingly disturbed without the correct
Are persons at the workplace who may be affected by the presence of
Guide
8. ACM, for example, employers, workers, contractors and occupants made
aware of the presence of asbestos on site?
Guide Is information and training provided for workers, contractors and other
9.
people who may come into contact with ACM?
Guide
10. Does the training include procedures to be followed to prevent exposure,
the types and locations of asbestos and the health risks of asbestos?
#DIV/0!
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Score Comments
Reference No. 5.17 Lasers (Demonstrated, Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
(High) (Medium) (Low)
Verbal)
Radiation (Lasers etc.)
AS/NZS 2211.1.04 Are laser designed and manufactured so as meet the requirements of
AS 2397
1.
AS 2211?
AS/NZS 2211.1.04 Is the classification (eg. Class 1, Class 2, Class 3) clearly marked on
AS 2397
2.
the laser?
AS/NZS 2211.1.04 Has a safe work practice been developed and implemented for the
AS 2397
3.
safe operation of lasers?
AS/NZS 2211.1.04
AS 2397
4. Are workers trained in the safe use of lasers?
AS/NZS 2211.1.04 Does worker training emphasis the importance of never looking
AS 2397
5.
directly into the laser beam?
Does workers training emphasis the importance of never looking
AS/NZS 2211.1.04
AS 2397
6. directly into a laser beam while using optical instruments?
(eg. glasses)
AS/NZS 2211.1.04 Does worker training emphasis the importance of never looking
AS 2397
7.
directly into infrared beams through optical instruments?
AS/NZS 2211.1.04 Are workers assessed to ascertain their understanding of any training
AS 2397
8.
delivered in the safe use of lasers? (show records)
AS/NZS 2211.1.04 Are warning signs erected on entry points to the building for Class 2
AS 2397
9.
and Class 3 lasers?
AS/NZS 2211.1.04 Are areas where lasers are operating free of shine mirror like
AS 2397
10.
surfaces?
AS/NZS 2211.1.04
AS 2397
11. Are stationary lasers terminated by beam stops?
AS/NZS 2211.1.04
AS 2397
12. Are lasers located well above or well below eye level?
Are lasers maintained according to manufacturers specifications or in
AS/NZS 2211.1.04
AS 2397
13. the absence of such specifications, in accordance with other proven
and tested procedures?
WHS Act Does the organisation consider other aspects of lasers and discuss
14.
these aspects with workers?
#DIV/0!
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Score Comments
Reference No. 5.18 Amenities & Lighting (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Amenities
Are workplace amenities clean, tidy and in a serviceable condition and
WHS Reg
1. kept free of accumulation or deposit of material, obstruction or
hazard?
WHS Reg Where work is performed in an office environment, does each worker
2.
have a minimum floor area of 2.3m2?
WHS Reg Where work is performed in an office environment, does each workers
3.
have a minimum air space of 11m3?
Are exhaust fan outlets and/or appliances installed and positioned so
WHS Reg
4. that impurities generated by the work process are not inhaled by
workers/other persons?
WHS Reg
5. Does ventilation comply with AS1668?
WHS Reg
6. Does lighting comply with AS1680?
WHS Reg
7. Is there emergency lighting complying with AS2293?
Does the workplace have a lunch room that is not where work is
WHS Reg
8. performed and used only for workers to have lunch and other breaks
from work?
Does the lunch room have a stainless steel sink, a vermin proof
WHS Reg
9. storage cupboard, reticulated hot and cold water and tables and
chairs or stools with back supports?
WHS Reg Does the workplace have dressing rooms including separate male and
10.
female and is it set apart from work rooms?
WHS Reg
11. Does the workplace have separate male and female toilets?
WHS Reg
12. Is there one for every 15 or part thereof?
WHS Reg
13. Is there a seat for every worker that has to work in a sitting position?
WHS Reg
14. Are there first aid facilities and equipment readily available for use?
WHS Reg Are there washing facilities located in a weather proof area at the
15.
workplace?
WHS Reg Is there an adequate supply of clean wholesome drinking water
16.
available?
WHS Reg
17. Is it located no more than 30m from all workers?
WHS Reg Is the interior of the building cleansed every 12 months if the activities
18.
undertaken generate dusts? (eg. sawmilling)
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Lighting
WHS Act Has workplace consultation taken place to identify and assess lighting
1.
problems?
WHS Act Have accident reports and investigations been examined to see if any
2.
lighting issues have been raised?
Have the lighting levels (illuminance levels) in the work areas been
WHS Act
3. properly measured and checked against the recommended levels in
Australian Standard 1680?
Has the work area been checked for glare?
WHS Act
4. If the answer is NO check for glare by consulting with people working
in the area.
Has the work area been checked for reflections?
WHS Act
5. If the answer is NO check for reflections by consulting with people
working in the area.
Has the work area been checked for shadows?
WHS Act
6. If the answer is NO check for shadows by consulting with the people in
the area.
Are the postures adopted in the work area satisfactory?
WHS Act
7. If the answer is NO check to see if these postures are being adopted
in order to see the work properly.
Does the work allow opportunities for visual rest and can the person
WHS Act
8. look at something more than 6m away when resting the eyes?
If the answer is NO put this job down for further assessment.
If being able to see colours is important for the job and for safety
WHS Act
9. reasons, does the lighting enable colours to be seen and recognised
clearly?
WHS Act
10. Are lighting conditions steady and constant at all times of the day?
In the event the workstation lighting levels have been assessed and
comply with the requirements of AS 1680 -1997 Industrial Task
WHS Act Lighting and there are no other physical factors, has consideration
11.
been given to people in the work area having visual problems or
defects?
If the answer is NO consult doctor or consultant about visual
In the event an issue was raised by workers or through an incident
WHS Act
12. regarding lighting, would the organisation have the ability to fully
investigate the incident?
WHS Act Does the organisation consider other aspects of lighting and discuss
13.
these aspects with workers?
#DIV/0!
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Score Comments
Reference No. 5.19 Information and Training (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Information and Training
Has a training needs analysis been conducted and documented? (this
Guide
1. is an inventory of personnel and their existing skills as they relate to
current work practices)
Has a job analysis been undertaken of individual tasks relating to the
Guide current practices?
2.
(this part refers to a documented breakdown of each job into steps
that can be followed by a trainee as part of the training process)
Guide Are there training checklists in place to enable trainees to be
3.
instructed in the proper way of doing work?
Does the organisation identify the role of the mentor as part of the
Guide training process?
4.
(there needs to be a clear identification of who the mentors are and
an understanding of the skills they possess to teach another person)
Does the organisation identify the most suitable amount of practical
Guide
5. time a trainee should spend at a particular workstation so that a full
understanding of all the parameters of the task can be ascertained?
Have employers obligations and obligations as host employer and
Guide
6. obligations of labour hire organisations been defined and
documented?
Guide Does the organisation identify all the conditions of training that a
7.
trainee is required to meet?
Guide Does the organisation consider giving credit for recognition of prior
8.
training?
Are you aware of the employers obligations relating to the operation
Guide
9. of mobile plant and the necessity to hold a certificate of competency in
order to operate the plant in question?
Guide Does the organisation appoint a responsible person to coordinate,
10.
implement, monitor and review training?
Guide Are persons inducted to inform them of any hazards that pose a risk
11.
to their health and safety?
#DIV/0!
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Score Comments
Reference No. 5.20 Personal Protective Equipment (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Personal Protective Equipment
Guide Are approved goggles or face shields provided and worn where there
1.
is any danger of flying particles or corrosive materials?
Are approved safety glasses required to be worn at all times in areas
Guide
2. where there is a risk of eye injuries such as punctures, abrasions,
contusions or burns?
Does the organisation make enquiries to ascertain a persons mental
WHS Act and physical capability to perform work within the workplace
3.
environment so that they do not place themselves or others at risk to
their health and safety?
Are employees who need corrective lenses (glasses or contacts
Guide lenses) in working environments with harmful exposures required to
4.
wear only approved safety glasses, protective goggles, or use other
medically approved precautionary procedures?
Guide Are protective gloves, aprons, shields, or other means provided
5.
against cuts, corrosive liquids and chemicals?
Guide Are hard hats provided and worn where danger of falling objects
6.
exists?
Guide Are hard hats inspected periodically for damage to the shell and
7.
suspension system?
Is appropriate foot protection required where there is the risk of foot
Guide
8. injuries from hot, corrosive, poisonous substances, falling objects,
crushing or penetrating actions?
Guide Are approved respirators provided for regular or emergency use
9.
where needed?
Guide Is all protective equipment maintained in a sanitary condition and
10.
ready for use?
Does the organisation have eye wash facilities and a quick drench
Guide
11. shower within the work area where employees are exposed to
injurious corrosive materials?
Guide Where special equipment is needed for electrical workers, is it
12.
available?
#DIV/0!
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Score Comments
Reference No. 5.21 Accidents & Injuries (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Accidents and Injuries
If an incident occurs at a workplace where personal injury is involved
Guide
1. or a dangerous event occurs, is there a procedure or process in place
to deal with such emergencies?
When an incident occurs where a person sustains fatal injuries,
serious bodily injury, work caused illness or where the injured person
Guide
2. is off work for more than four days, is the organisation aware of the
requirement to report the incident to the relevant authorities?
(Workplace Health and Safety Qld/WorkCover)
When an incident or dangerous event is investigated, is the
Guide investigation undertaken by the employer or his representative to the
3.
standard required in the Sawmilling Industry Health and Safety
Guide?
During an investigation of an incident or dangerous event, are major
Guide
4. factors of the incident identified which have had a direct input into the
causation of the incident?
When major factors leading to the causation of the incident or
Guide dangerous event are identified, are those factors analysed and
5.
controls put in place is minimise the reoccurrence of the incident or
dangerous event?
Does the organisation have a system in place to review and monitor
Guide existing plant, work practices and processes at the workplace on a
6.
regular basis to ensure compliance to sec 28 of the WHS Act 1995 and
the relevant standards?
As an outcome of the investigation, are all recommendations to
Guide
7. minimise risks and the reoccurrence of incidents implemented as soon
as possible after the incident or event in question?
Does the organisation have a record keeping system in place so that
Guide the organisation can verify and produce all documentation relating to
8.
the incident in question upon request under Sections 108 and 122 of
the WHS Act 1995?
#DIV/0!
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Score Comments
Reference No. 5.22 First Aid (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
First Aid and Infection Control
Location and Position
First Aid COP
1. Is the first aid kit located in a prominent and accessible position?
First Aid COP
2. Are workers informed and aware of the location of first aid kits?
First Aid COP
3. Do all workers have access to first aid kits during all work shifts?
Clearly Identifiable
First Aid COP
1. Can the first aid kit be clearly identified as a first aid kit?
Is the first aid kit clearly marked with a white cross on a green
First Aid COP
2. background, in accordance with Australian Standard AS1319: Safety
Signs for the Occupational Environment?
Contents
First Aid COP Are the contents appropriate to the injuries and illnesses at the
1.
workplace?
First Aid COP
2. Does the first aid kit contain sufficient quantities of each item?
First Aid COP Is a worker, trained in first aid, responsible for maintaining the first
3.
aid kit?
First Aid COP
4. Are the contents appropriately labelled?
First Aid COP
5. Are the contents within their "use by" dates?
First Aid COP
6. Are the contents adequately stored?
Relevant Information
First Aid COP
1. Is there a list of contents provided in the kit?
First Aid COP
2. Are emergency telephone numbers clearly displayed?
First Aid COP Are the extension numbers, names and locations of the nearest first
3.
aid personnel clearly indicated?
Training
First Aid COP Have selected workers received training in the use and maintenance
1.
of first aid kits?
Infection Control
Are standard precautions adopted and do they include good hygiene
First Aid COP
1. practices, use of protective equipment, appropriate handling and
disposal of sharps and other contaminates or infectious waste?
Are standard hygiene practices adopted and do they include hand
First Aid COP
2. washing with soap and warm water before and after contact with ill or
injured persons?
First Aid COP Is there a safe work practice for the management of blood or body
3.
substance spillage?
Is there a spills kit available containing PVC household rubber or
First Aid COP
4. disposable latex gloves, cleaning agents, disposable absorbent
material and leak proof bags?
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Is there a puncture resistant sharps container provided and is it
First Aid COP
5. located close to areas where sharps are used for their effective
disposal?
First Aid COP Is there a process or procedure for the disposal, collection and
6.
transportation of first aid waste and sharps?
In the event disposable sterile items are not used, are these items
First Aid COP processed by cleaning, disinfecting, sterilisation and stored to
7.
maintain a level of processing which is complete destruction of germs
?
First Aid COP Does the organisation consider other aspects of first aid and infection
8.
control and discuss these aspects with workers?
First Aid Rooms
First Aid COP In the event a risk assessment determines the provision of a first aid
1.
room, is the room positioned close to motor vehicle access?
In the event a first aid room is provided, is it clearly identified as a
First Aid COP
2. first aid room with the name of the person in charge, name of first
aider on duty and emergency after hours numbers?
First Aid COP In the event a first aid room is provided, is it cleaned each working
3.
day?
First Aid COP Does the organisation have access to a copy of the First Aid Code of
4.
Practice 2004 at the workplace?
#DIV/0!
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Score Comments
Reference No. 5.23 Emergency Planning (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Fire Protection and Emergency Action Plan
WHS Act
1. Does the organisation have a fire prevention plan?
WHS Act Does your plan describe the type of fire protection equipment and/or
2.
systems?
WHS Act Does the organisation established practices and procedures to control
3.
potential fire hazards and ignition sources?
WHS Act Are employees aware of the fire hazards of the material and processes
4.
to which they are exposed?
WHS Act Is your local fire brigade well acquainted with your facilities, location
5.
and specific hazards?
WHS Act
6. If you have a fire alarm system, is it tested at least annually?
WHS Act
7. If you have a fire alarm system, is it certified as required?
WHS Act If you have interior standpipes and valves, are they inspected
8.
regularly?
WHS Act Are interior water pipes constructed of steel or materials not affected
9.
by heat?
WHS Act If you have outside private fire hydrants, are they flushed at least
10.
once a year and on a routine preventive maintenance schedule?
WHS Act
11. Are fire doors and shutters in good operating condition?
WHS Act Are fire doors and shutters unobstructed and protected against
12.
obstructions, including their counterweights?
WHS Act Are automatic sprinkler system water control valves, air and water
13.
pressures checked weekly/periodically as required?
WHS Act Is maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems assigned to responsible
14.
persons or to a sprinkler contractor?
WHS Act Are sprinkler heads protected by metal guards when exposed to
15.
physical damage?
WHS Act
16. Is proper clearance maintained below sprinkler heads?
WHS Act Are portable fire extinguishers provided in adequate number and
17.
type?
WHS Act
18. Are fire extinguishers mounted in readily accessible locations?
WHS Act Are fire extinguishers recharged regularly and noted on the inspection
19.
tag?
WHS Act Are employees periodically instructed in the use of extinguishers and
20.
fire protection procedures?
Emergency Action Plan
WHS Act
1. Does the organisation have an emergency action plan?
WHS Act Have emergency escape procedures and routes been developed and
2.
communicated to all persons on site at the mill?
WHS Act Do employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before
3.
they evacuate, know the proper procedures?
WHS Act Are employees assessed annually to ensure they have a thorough
4.
understanding of emergency action plan requirements?
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WHS Act Is the employee alarm system that provides a warning for emergency
5.
action recognisable and perceptible above ambient conditions?
WHS Act
6. Are alarm systems properly maintained and tested regularly?
WHS Act Does the emergency action plan have designated safe areas for
7.
workers to assemble?
WHS Act Is there a roll call provision in the emergency action plan to ascertain
8.
if all workers are present at assembly area?
WHS Act
9. Is the emergency action plan reviewed and revised periodically?
WHS Act Do employees know their responsibilities for reporting emergencies
10.
and during emergencies?
WHS Act Does the organisation consider other aspects of fire protection and
11.
emergency action plans and discuss these matters with workers?
3.26 Egress and Exit
Are all exits marked with an exit sign and illuminated by a reliable
1.
light source?
In the event the mill is operated during the hours of darkness, is
2. emergency lighting of 40 lx provided to enable workers to see clearly
to exit the mill?
Are the directions to exits, when not immediately apparent, marked
3.
with visible signs?
Are doors, passageways or stairways that are neither exits nor access
4. to exits and which could be mistaken for exits, appropriately marked
"NOT AN EXIT", "TO BASEMENT", "STOREROOM", and the like?
Are exit signs provided with the word "EXIT" in lettering at least 150
5. millimetres high and the stroke of the lettering at least 12 millimetres
wide?
6. Are exit doors side-hinged?
7. Are all exits kept free of obstructions?
Are at least two means of egress provided from elevated platforms,
pits or rooms where the absence of a second exit would increase the
8.
risk of injury from hot, poisonous, corrosive, suffocating, flammable or
explosive substances?
Are there sufficient exits to permit prompt escape in case of
9.
emergency?
Are special precautions taken to protect employees during
10.
construction and repair operations?
Is the number of exits from each floor of a building, and the number
11. of exits from the building itself, appropriate for the building occupancy
load?
Are exit stairways which are required to be separated from other parts
of a building enclosed by at least two hour fire-resistive construction in
12.
buildings more than four stories in height, and not less than one-hour
fire resistive construction elsewhere?
When ramps are used as part of required exiting from a building, is
13.
the ramp slope limited to 1 in 8 or 7 degrees for walkways?
Where exiting will be through frameless glass doors, glass exit doors,
14. storm doors and such, are the doors fully tempered and meet the
safety requirements for human impact?
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5.24, 25 & 26 OHS Management Score Comments
Reference No. (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Reps, WHSOs, & Committees Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
OHS Management
WHS Act Is the organisation aware of any health and safety guides, advisory
1.
standards or codes of practice applicable to the timber industry?
WHS Act Is the organisation aware how obligation holders discharge their
2.
obligation if a regulation is not made?
Is the organisation aware what is meant by the term reasonable
WHS Act
3. precautions and exercising proper diligence when discharging their
obligations?
WHS Act Is the organisation aware of what is a defence for an obligation
4.
holder?
WHS Act Is the organisation aware how a Workplace Health and Safety
5.
Representative (WHSR) is elected?
WHS Act Is the organisation aware of the entitlements of a WHSR at the
6.
workplace?
WHS Act Is the organisation aware how a workplace health and safety
7.
committee is established?
WHS Act Is the organisation aware of the functions of a health and safety
8.
committee?
WHS Act Is the organisation aware when they are required to appoint a
9.
Workplace Health and Safety Officer (WHSO)?
WHS Act If the organisation appoints a WHSO are they aware of the functions
10.
of a WHSO?
WHS Act Is the organisation aware how they are to assist the appointed
11.
WHSO?
WHS Act
12. Have the WHSO and WHSR attended training?
Risk Management COP Does the organisation understand the steps to take when undertaking
13.
a risk assessment in the workplace?
Risk Management COP
14. Is the organisation competent to carry out a risk assessments?
#DIV/0!
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Reference No. 5.27 Fire Safety (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Guide Does the organisation have a fire prevention plan?
1
Guide Does fire prevention plan specify the type of fire detection and alarm
2
systems for the worksite?
Guide Does your plan describe the type of fire protection equipment and/or
3
systems?
Guide Does fire prevention plan established practices and procedures to
4
control potential fire hazards and ignition sources?
Guide Are employees aware of the fire hazards of the material and processes
5
to which they are exposed?
Guide Does fire prevention plan specify the requirements to test fire alarm
6
system at least annually?
Guide Is the fire alarm system certified as required?
7
Does fire prevention plan specify the inspection interval and
Guide
8 requirements for standpipes, fire hydrants, fire hose reels and valves?
Are interior water pipes supplying water to fire hydrants and rose
Guide
9 reels constructed of steel or materials not affected by heat?
If you have outside private fire hydrants, are they flushed at least
Guide
10 once a year and on a routine preventive maintenance schedule?
Guide Are fire doors and shutters in good operating condition?
11
Guide Are fire doors and shutters unobstructed and protected against
12
obstructions, including their counterweights?
Guide Are automatic sprinkler system water control valves, air and water
13
pressures checked weekly/periodically as required?
Guide Is maintenance of automatic sprinkler system assigned to responsible
14
persons or to a sprinkler contractor?
Guide Are sprinkler heads protected by metal guards, when exposed to
15
physical damage?
Guide Is proper clearance maintained below sprinkler heads?
16
Guide Are portable fire extinguishers provided in adequate number and
17
type?
Guide Are fire extinguishers mounted in readily accessible locations?
18
Guide Are fire extinguishers recharged regularly and noted on the inspection
19
tag?
Guide Are employees periodically instructed in the use of extinguishers and
20
fire protection procedures?
Emergency Exit Plan
Guide Does the organisation have an emergency action plan?
21
Guide Have emergency escape procedures and routes been developed and
22
communicated to all persons on site at the mill?
Guide Are evacuation routes and final exits doors clear of all obstruction?
23
Guide Do employees, who remain to operate critical plant operations before
24
they evacuate, know the proper procedures?
Guide Are employees assessed annually to ensure they have a thorough
25
understanding of emergency action plan requirements?
Guide Is the employee alarm system that provides a warning for emergency
26
action recognisable and perceptible above ambient conditions?
Guide Are alarm systems properly maintained and tested regularly?
27
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Guide Does the emergency action plan designate safe area for workers to
28
assemble?
Guide Is there a roll call provision in the emergency action to ascertain if all
29
workers and contractors on site are present at assembly area?
Guide Is the emergency action plan reviewed and revised periodically?
30
Guide Do employees know their responsibilities for reporting emergencies
31
and during emergencies?
Has the organisation considered other aspects of fire protection and
Guide
32 emergency action plan and discussed these matters with workers?
#DIV/0!
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Score Comments
Reference No. 5.28 Contractors, Suppliers & Visitors (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Contractors
General Provisions 1. Is there signage erected to direct contractors to the site office?
Have competent contractors been selected for the task to be
General Provisions 2.
performed?
Have contractors received a site induction informing them of hazards
General Provisions 3.
on site and emergency response procedures?
Is there a check to ascertain if contractors have the correct insurance
General Provisions 4. coverage on vehicles when they are required to drive on the work
site?
Is there a check to ensure contractors have public liability insurance to
General Provisions 5.
a minimum $5,000,000 when required to perform work at the site?
Is a check carried out to ascertain if contractors have personal
General Provisions 6.
accident insurance?
Is a check carried out to ascertain if the contractors workers are
General Provisions 7.
covered by workers compensation?
Is a check carried out to ascertain if contractors have a safe work
practice for high risk works?
General Provisions 8.
(excavations, work from height, working with plant, confined space
work, demolition work, hot work etc.)
Is a check carried out to asceretain if the contractor has a safe work
practice to ensure safe and clear access to and from the work site, a
General Provisions 9.
system for storage of materials, collection of discarded materials,
appropriate safety signage and falling objects?
Is a check carried out to ensure operators of prescribed plant have the
General Provisions 10.
appropriate certificate of competency?
3.34 Suppliers
Has the organisation obtained from the supplier information about
plant and equipment to ascertain if the plant/equipment is designed to
Plant COP 2005 1.
be safe and without risk to a persons health and safety when used
properly?
Has the organisation obtained from the supplier information
confirming the item of plant and equipment is constructed to be safe
Plant COP 2005 2.
and without risk to a persons health and safety when used in
accordance with manufacturers operating procedures?
Has the organisation obtained from the supplier written proof that the
item of plant/equipment has undergone appropriate levels of testing
Plant COP 2005 3.
and examination to ensure it is designed and constructed to be safe
and without risk to a persons health and safety when used properly?
Has the organisation obtained from the supplier the necessary
information and instruction to enable the item of plant/equipment to
Plant COP 2005 4.
be used without risk to a persons health and safety when used
properly?
Has the organisation obtained from the supplier any special provisions
Plant COP 2005 5.
prohibiting the use of plant/equipment under certain conditions?
Has the organisation obtained from the supplier any known residual
Plant COP 2005 6. risks, that is, those that cannot be eliminated or sufficiently reduced
by design and against which guarding is not totally effective?
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Has the organisation obtained from the supplier information about the
necessary control measures some of which may relate to personal
Plant COP 2005 7.
protective equipment that should be used to reduce the risk from
plant/equipment?
Has the organisation obtained from the supplier information
concerning the correct methods for transporting, assembling, erecting
Plant COP 2005 8.
or installing, commissioning, inspecting, testing, auditing,
maintaining, repairing, dismantling and disposing of plant?
Has the organisation obtained from the supplier information
concerning the components of plant/equipment which require
Plant COP 2005 9.
inspection and testing, the acceptance criteria for inspection and
testing and the frequency of inspection and testing?
Has the organisation obtained from the supplier information
Plant COP 2005 10.
concerning the requirements to use special tooling for maintenance?
Has the organisation obtained from the supplier instruction where hot
Plant COP 2005 11.
and cold parts or materials may create a hazard?
Are workers afforded the opportunity to discuss with the organisation
Plant COP 2005 12. any concerns they may have with the supplied item of
plant/equipment?
3.35 Visitors/Inductions/Guides Tours
General Provisions 1. Is there signage to direct persons to a designated point for signing in?
Is there a process to sign in and sign out all persons who come on
General Provisions 2.
site?
Are persons inducted to inform them of any hazards that pose a risk
General Provisions 3.
to their health and safety?
Do inductions include such elements as emergency procedures,
General Provisions 4.
location of amenities, danger areas and restricted areas?
Is there a process to ensure persons are assessed to determine their
General Provisions 5.
understanding of any inductions given?
General Provisions 6. Is the appropriate PPE worn by persons who enter the site?
General Provisions 7. Are persons escorted while on site?
In the event a person is placing him/her self or others at risk to their
General Provisions 8.
health and safety, is there a process to remove them from the site?
#DIV/0!
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Score Comments
Reference No. 5.29 Human resources / Behaviour (Demonstrated,
Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
5.29 Drugs/Alcohol & Harassment
Do all persons at the workplace have a clear understanding of the
meaning of harassment? (abusing a person loudly, repeated threats of
dismissal, constant ridicule, leaving offence messages, sabotaging a
Guide 5.29 person's work, maliciously excluding and isolating a person from
workplace activities, persistent and unjustified criticism about petty
things, humiliating a person in front of others, spreading gossip or
1 malicious rumours about a person)
Is there a formal or informal process at the workplace to resolve
Guide 5.29
2 workplace harassment and complaints
Does the organisation have a stated position on consumption of drugs
Guide 5.29 3 and alcohol?
Does the organisation have a process in place to immediately address
a persons drug and alcohol problems where it affects that persons or
Guide 5.29 4 other persons health and safety or performance at the workplace?
Do all persons at the workplace have a clear understanding of the
organisation stated position and process in place to immediately
Guide 5.29 5 address drug and alcohol related problems?
Are all persons at the workplace familiar with the ways of identifying
and reporting alcohol and drug related problems among persons at
Guide 5.29 6 the workplace?
Are persons at the workplace aware of the treatment options available
Guide 5.29 7 to persons who are suffering from drug and alcohol related problems?
Is the organisation aware of availability of referral agencies who
specialise in drug and alcohol related problems? (Alcohol and Drug
Foundation Qld, Australian Council of Alcohol and other Drug
Guide 5.29 8 Foundations
5.29 Fatigue
Before introducing shiftwork has the organisation considered
Guide 5.29 1 rearranging work process to remove the need for shiftwork?
Are all persons aware of the adverse effects of shift work on a persons
health? (Eg; susceptibility to increases in headaches, depression,
blood pressure, bronchial symptoms, gastro-intestinal symptoms,
Guide 5.29 2 chronic back pain, social and domestic complaints
Are persons at the workplace aware of the adjustment they require to
their life style while working shift work? (Eg; sleeping odd hours,
eating different times, fitting in time for family and friends,
Guide 5.29 3 reorganising their social life and sporting activities)
Are persons made aware of how to make conditions for sleep as
favourable as possible? (Eg; reduce the light level in the room where
they are sleeping, sleeping in cool conditions, noise control of
entertainment equipment, let neighbours know when you are
sleeping, maintain a regular sleep schedule, maintain good diet and
Guide 5.29 4 eating habits)
Are workers aware of the effects of the increased safety risk
associated with shift work? (Eg: reduction in memory, reaction time,
manual dexterity during the night and the increase in sleepiness and
Guide 5.29 5 fatigue that contributes to lack of concentration)
If there is a high potential for injury has the organisation considered
Guide 5.29 6 not rostering shift workers to work alone?
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Are proper security arrangements in place to enable shift workers to
have access to help, if injured or threatened particularly when working
Guide 5.29 7 after dark?
Has provision been made to ensure the safety of workers arriving and
leaving the workplace by ensuring outside areas, walkways and
Guide 5.29 8 workplace car park are clearly signposted and well lit?
In the event there are changes to any shiftwork roster are worker
consulted to provide input to raise the awareness to problems
management may not be aware of to offer greater worker safety and
Guide 5.29 9 satisfaction?
In managing the effects of shift work has the organisation consider
reducing the number of workers on shiftwork and doing without night
Guide 5.29 10 and weekend shifts?
With regard to health surveillance, do workers have access to
occupational health services, periodical medical examinations, health
Guide 5.29 11 counselling and advice on health care?
Are worker provided with the opportunity to discuss other aspects of
Guide 5.29 12 shiftwork with the organisation?
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(Demonstrated, Score Comments
Reference No. 5.30 Site Security Act Now Act ASAP Plan N/A
Documented or (out of 5) (if notice issued - include notice type and number)
Verbal) (High) (Medium) (Low)
Site Security
Guide
1 Is there security surveillance outside working hours?
Guide
2 Are security alarm systems installed, maintained and operational?
Guide
3 In the site perimeter fully fenced with secure fencing?
Guide
4 Are lockable gates fitted to all entry and exit points at the site?
Guide Are warning signs erected at prominent places on the fence
5 prohibiting unauthorised access?
Guide When the site is shut down and unmanned is plant and equipment
6 isolated to prevent operation?
Guide
7 Are buildings locked and secured against unauthorised entry?
Guide
8 Are all entry points to fixed ladders fenced off to prevent unauthorised access?
Guide
9 Are kilns and treatment vessels secured shut?
Guide
10 Are burners not in operation secured shut?
Guide Are valves on pipelines and storage vessels protected against
11 unauthorised operation?
Guide
12 Are power tools and small equipment locked away?
Guide
13 Are fuel bowsers locked out?
#DIV/0!
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