SITXWHS001 PARTICIPATE IN SAFE WORK PRACTICES – Project

WORKPLACE OR TRAINING AREA INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Area / Topic Procedures followed Issues identified Reporting or resolution procedures

For example:  Exits are clearly marked throughout the  Rear exit is blocked with  Report the matter to your supervisor.
emergency exits workplace. excess stock.  Follow supervisor instruction, and if
 Exits are clear of obstructions. requested, remove the stock from the
 Emergency exits are identified on doorway.
emergency evacuation plan, which is
displayed throughout the workplace.
Handling of  Always carry chemicals in approved  The chemicals are not  Report the issue with your manger.
chemicals, poisons containers. stored properly after  Follow the instructor and store them in
and dangerous  Always wash your hands before and using. This can cause the authorized area.
substances after using. hazard and harm
 Store materials properly, as directed someone.
on their labels.
Manual handling  Reduce the amount of twisting,  It caused few injuries  Report it to your manager.
procedures stooping and reaching. to employees such as  Get treatment or leave from office to
 Avoid lifting from floor level or above pain and injuries to rest if needed.
shoulder height, especially heavy arms, legs and joints,
loads. and repetitive strain
 Adjust storage areas to minimise the injuries of various
need to carry out such movements. sorts.
 Consider how you can minimise
carrying distances.
Use, maintenance  Use it carefully and safely.  The plant and  Report the issue to the manager.
and movement of  Always keep the clean ad sanitize equipment are not  Follow the instructions of him and make
plant and properly. cleaned and sanitized. sure they are always clean and sanitized
equipment  Have proper maintenance of the before and after use.
plant and equipment. Make sure
maintenance staff are competent
and have appropriate clothing and
equipment.
 Produce a safe system of work.

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Waste disposal  Remove food scraps frequently.  The garbage  Report the issue with supervisor.
 Arrange regular garbage collection. containers are  According to the supervisor’s instruction,
 Do not allow garbage containers to overflowing most of the remove the waste from garbage
overflow. time during work hours. frequently.
 Regularly hose down and clean
garbage containers.
 Always use a garbage liner for
garbage containers.
Storage of stock  Check the temperature of the  The storage areas are  Report the issue with supervisor.
and equipment storage area and make sure it is not cleaned.  Follow supervisor instruction, and if
cleaned and sanitized. requested, clean the areas regularly.
 Monitor and manage the amount of
stock.
 Have proper documentation of
storage area.
 Store stock properly.
Working with hot  Turn off and unplug the equipment  Few equipment are not  According to the instruction of the
or sharp before trying to dislodge items, and working properly. supervisor, have maintenance of the
equipment before disassembling and cleaning. equipment.
 Put all guards and safety devices
back in place after cleaning.
 If there are moving parts, cover or tie
back your hair, tuck in loose or
frayed clothing and remove your
gloves and jewellery.
 Follow manufacturers' instructions
for cleaning.

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Daily  Ensure all spills are immediately  There are broken  Report it to the supervisor following
housekeeping cleaned up. windows, damaged proper method.
practices  Maintain clean light fixtures to doors, defective
improve lighting efficiency. plumbing and broken
 Keep aisles and stairways clear. floor.
 Regularly inspect, clean and repair
all tools.

Electrical  Avoid water at all times when  The wires are faulty  Report it to the supervisor.
equipment – working with electricity. and can cause problem  According to the instruction of the
checking and  Never use equipment with frayed if someone touches it supervisor, repair or change the wires.
maintenance cords, damaged insulation or broken by mistake.
plugs.
 If you are working on any receptacle
at your home then always turn off
the mains.
 Always use insulated tools while
working.
Emergency  Evacuate the buildings as instructed  The fire alarm is not  Report it to the supervisor.
procedures to do so by the emergency working properly.  Follow supervisor instruction, and if
personnel.  The exit door lock is requested, repair or change the door
 Walk quickly and calmly to the not working properly. lock and fire alarm as soon as possible.
assembly area or as advised by the
emergency personnel.
 Remain in the assembly area in
groups.
First aid  Recognize the emergency.  The first aid procedures  Report it to the supervisor and ask him
procedures  Call 911 if needed. are not told to the to train the employees about first aid
 Ask questions in case the situation employees. procedures.
escalates to unconsciousness.
 Be kind and calm.
 Be a Steward of the person.

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Reporting  Assess the kind of investigation  The action to take after  Report it to the supervisor.
procedures for needed. identifying the incident  Ask him to give proper training or
accidents/incidents  Report the incident as required to is not clear to instruction to the employee about what
the enforcing authorities. Investigate employees. action to take after incident happens.
(what happened and why?)
 Take action to stop something
similar happening again..

Signage – safety,  Identify all hazards.  The safety signs and  Report it to the supervisor.
emergency,  Select or design appropriate safety tags are not clear.  According to his instruction, hire
dangerous signs and tags. someone to make sign language clear,
substances  Ensure proper wording, graphics,
and colours.
 Position signs carefully.
Security  Open the cash drawer only while  The key of the cash  Report the issue to the supervisor and
management of you are using it. drawer is lost. buy new key as soon as possible.
cash  Close the cash drawer before you
package goods.
 Ignore distractions when handling
cash.
 Lock the cash drawer and remove
the key when not in use.
Security  Always be alert and do not trust  The CCTV is not  Report the issue to the supervisor and
management of everyone. working properly. repair the CCTV as soon as possible.
equipment,  Use securities like CCTV cameras.
documents and  Supervise employees closely.
keys  Conduct regular tests on your
business security.

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Security  Hire the right person for the right job.  The person in charge  Report the matter to your supervisor and
management of  Identify the threats (or risk causes). of Security ask him to hire someone who is
people  Assess the effectiveness of existing management of people responsible for the task.
controls to face those threats. is not identified.
 Determine the risks' consequence.
 Prioritize the risks by rating the
likelihood and impact.
 Classify the type of risk, and
selecting an appropriate risk option
or risk response.

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