Checklist

Workplace Health and Safety obligations cover a wide range of areas:

• structure and stability of premises 

• temperature, ventilation and freshness of the air

• hazardous materials and storage

• safety of entrances and exits, including proper lighting and clear access

• security from assaults by the public, or other workers

• security from bullying and racial or gendered harassment

• reasonable working hours that do not impact on health

• safe working environments that do not create undue stress or other mental health issues

• Covid safety provisions are in place

• appropriate safety training and equipment

• appropriate protective clothing such as masks, ear muffs, goggles, gloves

• awareness of the location of first aid stations, emergency exits, fire evacuation procedures and fire extinguishers

• first aid kit that is well stocked with clearly visible signage

• fire safety measures, including fire hydrants, fire safety blankets and fire evacuation plan

• slip and trip hazards are managed

• ergonomic workplaces