Hazard Identification Form

Use this Hazard Identification Form to ensure proper health and safety standards at your workplace. Audits cover manual tasks, housekeeping, security, etc.

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Hazard Identification Form

Manual Tasks

Housekeeping

Storage

First Aid

General Lighting

Emergency Plans

Hazardous Chemicals

Outdoor Work (Heat, UV Exposure)

Asbestos

Office Environment/Computer-Based Work

Gas Bottles

Amenities

Machinery (Plant)

Signs

Electrical

Psychological Health

Noise

Security

Ventilation

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Managing The Risk Of Falls

Confined Spaces

Scaffolding

Ladders

Excavations

Access/Walkways/Floors

Workbenches

Manual Tasks

Housekeeping

Storage

First Aid

General Lighting

Emergency Plans

Hazardous Chemicals

Outdoor Work (Heat, UV Exposure)

Asbestos

Office Environment/Computer-Based Work

Gas Bottles

Amenities

Machinery (Plant)

Signs

Electrical

Psychological Health

Noise

Security

Ventilation

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Managing The Risk Of Falls

Confined Spaces

Scaffolding

Ladders

Excavations

Access/Walkways/Floors

Workbenches

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Hazard Identification Form

Use this Hazard Identification Form to ensure proper health and safety standards at your workplace. Audits cover manual tasks, housekeeping, security, etc.

1. Are all hazardous manual tasks risks managed as far as reasonably practicable?

2. Are mechanical aids and other assistance used where necessary?

3. Are tools and equipment maintained on a regular basis as recommended by the manufacturer, and records are kept?

4. Is the weight of goods known?

5. Do workers know the weights of loads and safe handling procedures?

6. Is load size and weight reduced if possible, e.g., smaller packaging?

7. Are wheeled equipment fitted with large wheels or a device such as a tug?

8. Are hand tools lightweight, purpose-designed for the job, and ergonomic in design?

9. Are heavy tools used frequently suspended or counterbalanced?

10. Are tools and work items operated or placed in waist to shoulder range?

11. Are materials placed near where they are to be used?

12. Are tilting workbenches, spring-loaded surfaces, rotating turntables, or jigs used?

13. Can workers see displays, documents, and information comfortably from the work position?

14. Do handles, levers, and controls place the forearms in the handshake position?

15. Is enough workspace provided, including knee and foot clearance?

16. Can workers work and move around unobstructed?

17. Can furniture and equipment, such as workbenches or chairs, be adjusted to suit each worker while sitting or standing?

18. Is work varied between tasks?

19. Are rest breaks provided?

20. Are sufficient staff available to do the work, including during peak periods?

21. Is work self-paced?

1. Are work areas cleaned following use?

2. Are bins located at suitable points and emptied regularly?

3. Is suitable cleaning equipment provided?

4. Are oily rags and combustible refuse kept in covered metal containers?

5. Are spill management procedures in place and suitable cleaning equipment/materials provided?

6. Are regular cleaning systems in place, including high pressure for build-ups (inside/outside pathways)?

1. Is adequate storage for equipment and materials provided close to where these are used?

2. Are storage units, e.g., racks and shelves, suitably designed to take the weight of stored items, stable, and kept in good condition?

3. Are commonly used and heavy items stored between mid-thigh and shoulder height?

4. Is storage above shoulder height or below knee height only used for light or infrequently used items?

1. Do workers have access to first aid equipment and facilities?

2. Are the contents of the first aid kit decided using a risk assessment process?

3. Are the contents of First Aid kits regularly checked to see if they are adequate for the workplace and not past the expiry date?

4. Are emergency phone numbers displayed?

5. Do workers have access to trained first aid personnel at all times?

6. Are First Aid Kits provided in vehicles?

7. Is there a procedure in place for managing blood and body substances spills, blood and body substances exposures, and skin-penetrating injuries?

8. Are first aiders provided with adequate PPE and immunization?

9. Are incidents notified to WHSQ as required?

1. Are lighting levels appropriate for work tasks, location of work, times when work is performed, and is accessible?

2. Is glare minimized?

3. Are light fittings clean and in good condition?

4. Is emergency lighting operable?

1. Are emergency plans prepared, implemented, tested, and maintained? Do they include procedures to respond to emergencies, inform emergency services, and communicate with all workers?

2. Does the emergency plan take into account the nature of work, nature of hazards, size, location, and the number and composition of workers and others at the workplace?

3. Are workers given information, training, and instruction in emergency procedures?

4. Are fire wardens and floor wardens appointed for all parts of the workplace, and are their names displayed in their areas?

5. Are fire extinguishers suitable for all flammable substances, regularly serviced, and tagged?

6. Are fire exits clearly marked, and exit doors easily opened and clear of obstructions?

7. Is the fire alarm system functioning correctly and tested regularly?

8. Are fire and emergency instructions documented and clearly displayed

1. Are the risks to health and safety associated with using, handling, generating, or storing hazardous chemicals managed?

2. Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available for all chemicals and provided to workers?

3. Is the hazardous chemical register complete and available?

4. Are all containers labeled correctly?

5. Are unused or unnecessary chemicals disposed of in a safe manner?

6. Are special storage conditions followed where applicable?

7. Are tasks performed as per safety instructions?

8. Is necessary equipment for the safe use of chemicals provided (e.g., ventilation, PPE, safety shower)?

9. Is PPE provided and maintained?

10. Is adequate ventilation provided?

11. Are eyewashes and showers easily accessed when required?

12. Are procedures in place for the safe clean-up of spilled chemicals?

13. Is a manifest of hazardous chemicals and placards displayed where applicable?

1. Is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation minimized between 10 am – 2 pm?

2. Is access to adequate cooled drinking water provided?

3. Is access to adequate shaded rest facilities provided?

4. Is suitable PPE provided for outdoor work, including sunscreen?

5. Are systems in place to manage heat stress and heat-related illnesses?

1. Has an asbestos register and management plan been prepared for all workplaces?

2. Is a copy of the register and plan accessible to all workers and contractors?

3. Is asbestos labeled where reasonably practicable?

1. Is workstation furniture and equipment able to be adjusted to suit the worker?

2. Is lighting appropriate, and is glare minimized?

3. Is the area around photocopiers well-ventilated to control ozone build-up?

4. Are air conditioning systems maintained and cleaned regularly?

5. Is noise not intrusive to office workers?