3.L.7 Workplace Hazard Inspections

Biotao is required by WHS legislation to be proactive in identifying hazards in the workplace which may affect the health and safety of its workers and eliminating or minimising the risks arising from those hazards.

In order to ensure a safe and healthy workplace, the Manager and/or nominated manager/s accompanied by Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) should undertake WHS hazard inspections of the workplace regularly and at any other times as required. The hazard inspection should be undertaken by following the principles of WHS risk management and using the information and checklists;

• WHS HAZARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE
• WHS HAZARD INSPECTION QUICK CHECKLIST

If any hazards are identified through the hazard inspection process, controls must be implemented to ensure that the risk to health and safety is eliminated or minimised.

In addition to these regular inspections, all managers should also conduct weekly hazard inspections of their work sites in conjunction with HSRs. Any hazards noted during these inspections should immediately be reported to the Station Manager and appropriate remedial action taken.

All hazard inspection documentation should be filed by the Manager.