Labour Camp Inspection

ACCOMMODATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Inspection Team Members:

Room No(s): Supervisor: Inspection Date:
Instructions:
 Boxes to be marked ticked ( ) as items are sighted or with a cross(x) if not present. Otherwise NA indicates the
item is not applicable to this laboratory. Any question marked with a cross requires a corrective action.
 Any corrective actions which cannot be immediately resolved are to be entered into the SafetyNet Hazard-Incident
Report Form at the completion of the inspection to assess the risk and determine appropriate controls,
responsibilities and time frames.
 If the corrective action is immediately completed please write “Completed” in the column with the heading
“SAFETYNET REF.NO”.
 If a maintenance number has been identified please enter the BEIMS number in the column with the heading
“SAFETYNET REF.NO”.
SafetyNet
Criteria � X NA Corrective Action
Ref. No.
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Work Environment
The general area is tidy and free of obstruction and mess.
Spaces between and under benches, cabinets and equipment
are accessible for cleaning.
Walkways/floor areas are clear of obstructions and trip
hazards (e.g. electrical cords).
Floor surfaces/coverings are even, not slippery and are in
good condition.
Stair treads are in good condition (no worn or broken treads).
Handrails present, secure, and in good condition.
Landings are clear of obstruction.
Lighting adequate and operational
Temperature is comfortable
Area is free from odours
Noise level is acceptable or controlled to an adequate level
Ventilation is adequate
Signage
First aid signage is visible and contains details of first aid
officers for the area.
An Emergency Evacuation Diagram (from FMD) is located in
the near vicinity and is clearly displayed.
Exit signs are in place and illuminated.
Building warden signage is visible and contains details of
building wardens for the area.
Emergency Requirements
Exit doors are marked, clearly visible and can be opened from
inside (no pad-locks).
Exit corridors are clear of obstructions (including outside of
the building).
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SafetyNet
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A first aid kit is located in the near vicinity.
Fire equipment (fire blanket, extinguisher, hose reel) is
accessible and clear of obstruction.
Fire equipment (fire blanket, extinguisher, hose reel) have
been inspected/tagged within the last 6 months.
Overhead sprinklers and detectors are clear of obstruction.
Electrical
Electrical equipment tested, tagged and in date.
All power leads, outlets and switches are in good condition
(not broken).
Extension leads / power boards are used as designed (no
temporary or makeshift leads/power boards, double adaptors,
overloading).
Hazardous Manual Tasks
Frequently used items within easy reach between knee and
shoulder height, heavy items stored at waist height.
Step ladders or stools are accessible to access items stored on
high shelves if required and are in good condition.
Materials handling equipment available for heavy or awkward
items and loads
Personal Protective Equipment
PPE is available and in good condition.
PPE is stored appropriately.
Signage of PPE requirements displayed.
Chemical
Chemicals stored in appropriate containers.
Containers are labelled correctly (e.g. not handwritten, label
contains minimum chemical name and GHS pictogram).
Chemicals are stored according to compatibility.
Compatibility chart is readily available.
Dangerous goods cabinets are used and maintained in
accordance with the relevant Australian Standard including:
 Self-closing and close fitting doors
 Locking automatically (flammable)
 Locking mechanism in 2 or more places
(flammable/corrosive)
 Self-releasing locking mechanism (oxidizing agents
and organic peroxides)
 Clearance from ignition/heat sources (flammable,
oxidizing agents, organic peroxides)
 Bunding
 Ventilation
 Other specific requirements
Maximum volumes of chemicals in laboratory inventory has
been checked (and recorded) against ChemAlert stock
holdings in the past 12 months
There is bunding or spill trays for the storage of hazardous
liquids.
Spill kits are available and maintained.
Refrigerators used to store flammable materials are
intrinsically safe.
Refrigerators are suitably labeled (e.g. no food, no drink, no
flammables, biohazard).
Segregated waste disposable containers are available and
labelled correctly.
Materials that are subject to spontaneous combustion, such as
oily rags and paint rags, placed in approved oily waste cans
that are emptied daily.

SafetyNet
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Compressed Gas
Compressed gas cylinder contents are appropriately identified.
Cylinders are secured appropriately by bracket or chain.
All cylinders are at least 3m away from ignition sources,
combustible material and are stored according to dangerous
goods class with compatible gases.
Empty cylinders are separated from full cylinders and clearly
labelled.
Appropriate resources (eg. cylinder trolley) are available for
transporting gas cylinders.
The regulator is appropriate for the gas being used (e.g.
stainless steel for corrosive gases, brass for non-corrosive
gases).
Gas lines are labelled and free of leaks, kinks, signs of wear &
tear.
Gas use is confined to areas with good local exhaust
ventilation.
Cylinders, pipes and valves are protected from mechanical
damage.
Laundry/Wet Areas
Floor/area free from water and being wet
Dryer filter clean
Drains (floors and sink ) clear and free flowing
Taps free from drips
Kitchen/Food Preparation Areas
Drains (floor and sink) clear and free flowing
Fridge clean and operational
Microwaves are positioned at suitable height, are clean and
are operational.
Oven/stove clean and operational
Area free from pests or evidence thereof
Bench work heights are appropriate.
All utensils, equipment and stock are stored adequately.
All cleaning products are stored separately from foodstuffs.
Drains (floor and sink) clear and free flowing
BBQ Area
Cooking area clean and free from waste/rubbish
Area around BBQ free of grease
BBQ safe and in good condition
Gas supply secured to gas cooker/heater
External
Seating available and safe
Tables safe and clean
Waste and cigarette butt bins available
Washing line safe and in good condition
Boundary fences safe and secure
Overhead structures safe and secure
SafetyNet
Ref. No.
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