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Workplace inspections should be done in a systematic way to identify all the issues and hazards that may be present.<\/p>\n
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The purpose of this procedure is to outline the work health and safety (WHS) requirements for the completion of workplace inspections at PEER Construction workplaces.<\/p>\n
This procedure applies to all PEER Construction workers.<\/p>\n
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The main function of inspections is to:<\/p>\n
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The process has the following components. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Accordion white background” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Identify areas to be inspected” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The workplace manager in consultation with the health and safety representative (HSR) and employees are to identify internal and external areas within the workplace to be inspected.<\/p>\n
Examples include:<\/p>\n
External areas<\/p>\n
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Worksite inspections should be carried out as determined by the level of risk to the area and work practices. The following offers a guide to the frequency.\u00a0<\/p>\n
An assessment of each individual area should occur to determine the frequency.<\/p>\n
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For best results, a manager and at least one other worker should be involved in the worksite inspections.<\/p>\n
The following should be noted:<\/p>\n
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If a hazard or a non-compliance is identified corrective action must be identified. The responsibility for each corrective action must be allocated to a person or persons and include time frames and priority.<\/p>\n
Priority should be determined by the level of risk posed by the hazard.<\/p>\n
The following gives an indication of time frames required for each priority:<\/p>\n
Priority – Time frame – Responsibility<\/strong> [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Review outcomes” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]The workplace manager is to review the completed workplace inspection checklist(s).<\/p>\n The workplace manager in consultation with employees and the HSR is to implement controls to address any hazards identified and recorded in the action plan. Where a control cannot be implemented immediately, or where a hazard previously identified has now been addressed, the workplace manager is to record\/update the hazard details on the WHS risk register.<\/p>\n The workplace manager is to email the outcomes of the workplace inspections to all employees and HSR.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Managers and supervisors responsibilities ” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Employee responsibilities ” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”on”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tabs admin_label=”References and related” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_tab title=”References” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Environment Protection Act 1993 [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Related” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]WHS Policy Version 1.0 – Last updated 6\/2\/2022<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Workplace inspection procedureWorkplace inspections should be done in a systematic way to identify all the issues and hazards that may be present.Purpose The purpose of this procedure is to outline the work health and safety (WHS) requirements for the completion of workplace inspections at PEER Construction workplaces. This procedure applies to all PEER Construction workers.Workplace […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-660","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=660"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1232,"href":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/660\/revisions\/1232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peerconstruction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
High – Immediate action required – Manager or CEO should be advised
Medium – Needs to be actioned within 2 months – Supervisor or manager
Low – Needs to be monitored, action can be planned – Supervisor or manager<\/p>\n\n
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Equal Opportunity Act 1984
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA)
Fair Work Act 2009
Further information, advice or assistance on any matters related to workplace inspections is available by contacting the SafeWork SA Advisory Service<\/a><\/p>\n
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