LITTLEHAMPTON CHILD CARE CENTRE BI-ANNUAL OH&S AND CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDIT

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1 1 LITTLEHAMPTON CHILD CARE CENTRE Appendix A BI-ANNUAL OH&S AND CHEMICAL SAFETY AUDIT This Audit Report compiled by.. Staff members who participated in this Audit... Corrective actions required are recorded on attached Inspection Action Sheet Signature of OH&S Officer. Date. I have discussed the content of this Audit Report with the OH&S Officer noted above. Comments/Observations Signature of Responsible Officer Date Name of Responsible Officer..

2 2 GENERAL OH&S Select 3 staff members and seek their responses to the following. 1. All staff have access to a copy of the OHS policy Yes/No Action/Comment Date 2. All staff know the location of First Aid Kits 3. First Aid Kit Contents have been checked within the past 6 months and a record kept 4. At least one staff member per room has current First Aid training 5. Emergency shower cubicle is clear of clutter and in good working order 6. All microwave ovens have appropriate radiation warning signage and safety instructions for use beside them 7. Personal Protective Equipment is available, in good repair and meets Australian Standards 8. Accident & Injury forms are readily accessible in each Room 9. Completed Accident & Injury Forms comply with Licensing and Centre standards. (Spot check 3 per Room) 10. All fences and gates are free from sharp or protruding edges 11. No climbing devices are placed or stored near fences, gates, shelves or benches 12. Hand sanitisers are in date and are stored out of reach of children 13. Gas cylinder and hoses have been checked for wear and tear within the past 12 months and safety documentation held

3 3 EMERGENCY EVACUATION, FIRE AND SECURITY Yes/No Action Date 1. Emergency evacuation exits and fire equipment is free from obstruction 2. Emergency evacuation exits and fire equipment is clearly signposted 3. Emergency evacuation procedures and notifications are clearly displayed 4. Emergency Services phone numbers are located beside each telephone within the Centre 5. Staff are aware of the security procedures in the workplace for lockdown and evacuation 6. External gates and doors are securely locked with keys readily accessible where appropriate 7. The Emergency Evacuation Assembly Point is clearly signposted 8. Emergency Cots are in good repair, are signposted and are free from obstruction 9. Evacuation Kits are complete with all equipment necessary 10. An emergency evacuation drill has been completed at least four times in the past 12 months and has been documented and discussed at staff meetings 11. Appropriate fire extinguishers are readily available, have been checked within the past 12 months and have been tagged appropriately 12. Fire extinguishers all have whistles attached for emergency alarm notification

4 4 WORK AREAS AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS Yes/No Action Date 1. There are no slippery or unsafe floor/corridors 2. Work areas, storerooms, and corridors free from clutter or obstruction 3. Any protruding, sharp, exposed objects or low overhead structures have been identified and repaired/appropriately signed 4. Lighting is adequate for the work required 5. Protective equipment is available and in use 6. Noise levels are appropriate 7. Sunblock is available, in date and securely stored out of reach of children 8. Benches and shelves are tidy and hazards are out of reach of children 9. Exhaust fan covers are fitted securely and are clean 10. To prevent unauthorised access by parents and children, doors to office, staff only and storage areas are kept closed at all times

5 5 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Yes/No Action Date 1. Cords/plugs are safe, not frayed or broken 2. Power leads are kept clear of walkways 3. Power boards are in use (No double adapters in use) 4. Electrical equipment been tested within the past 12 months and records kept 5. Extension leads are only used for temporary power supply 6. Safety plug covers are in place in unused power outlets 7. There are no power leads hanging within reach of children 8. There are no power cables dangling near water 9. Items which generate high levels if heat are posted with appropriate warning signage 10. The RCD device is tested monthly and a record of such checks maintained within Centre records

6 6 CHEMICAL, DRUG AND SUBSTANCE HAZARDS Yes/No Action Date 1. All chemical containers are clearly labelled with content 2. Material Safety Data Sheets available at the point of use of the chemical 3. Dangerous or harmful substances are stored appropriately with keyed locks in place and in use on storage cupboards 4. Necessary protective equipment is available and used 5. A current chemical inventory is in use at the Centre to record amounts and types of chemicals held and spill procedures 6. All staff have access to Chemical Handling Policies 7. Adequate ventilation and/or exhaust fans are in use when chemicals are present

7 7 EQUIPMENT AND MANUAL HANDLING Yes/No Action Date 1. All equipment, tools, and furniture are in good repair 2. Broken items have been tagged, removed from use and recorded in the Maintenance Register 3. Special precautions are clearly displayed for using dangerous equipment 4. All appropriate guarding is in place and operational 5. Safety signs are displayed regarding the use of equipment 6. Heavy items or frequently used items are stored properly - between hip and shoulder height 7. Lifting/climbing aids are available, in good repair, and stored properly 8. All staff have been provided with information regarding safe manual handling procedures 9. All staff have access to the Centre s Manual Handling and Back Care Policies and Procedures

8 8 BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS AND WASTE Yes/No Action Date 1. Known infection risks are identified and proper notices in place 2. Protective equipment is available and used? ie gloves, mask, goggles etc 3. Biological waste containers are kept sealed, emptied as required and disinfected regularly 4. Contaminated materials are placed in appropriate sealed bags and removed from the Centre as necessary 5. Benches and work stations are disinfected regularly using appropriate chemicals 6. Toys, furnishings and utensils are disinfected regularly with appropriate methods. There is a record of current sterilisation in place for appropriate areas 7. Pura tap filters have been replaced within the past 12 months

9 9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. Lights are turned out when not needed 2. Paper, cardboard, tin and plastics are recycled 3. Double-sided photocopying and printing is used where possible 4. Taps are checked for leaks

10 10 OTHER FINDINGS/HAZARDS Yes/No Action Date OH&S Officer Signature Date Responsible Officer Signature Date

11 11 INSPECTION ACTION SHEET (This sheet is to be completed following the bi-annual workplace inspection and should summarise problems identified and actions to rectify the problem). Date of Inspection: LITTLEHAMPTON CHILD CARE CENTRE OH&S Officer Name: Location Problem Action: (repair, replace, in-service,other) Compliance Date OH&S Officer Signature Date Responsible Officer Signature Date