WHS Client Site Inspection Checklist

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Client Site WHS Assessment

This checklist is to be completed when undertaking a client site WHS assessment. WHS assessments are an opportunity to identify hazards and assess risk to workers and should be completed for all new clients.

Answer each checklist question with either a Yes or No. Further explanation must be provided in the comments section for all No answers. Once the checklist is complete, calculate the number of Yes answers to determine the Safety Risk Rating at the bottom of the checklist.

Once completed the checklist must be signed by the person conducting the assessment on behalf of the client site.

Client Information

Client Name: *

Address of assessment: *

Client representative name: *

Client representative email: *

Date of Inspection *

Policy and Compliance

1. Does the client maintain a WHS Management System? *

YesNo

A WHS management system is a set of policies, procedures and plans that systematically manages health and safety at work and can reduce the risk of injury and illness from workplace operations. A WHS management system is a set of policies, procedures and plans that systematically manages health and safety at work and can reduce the risk of injury and illness from workplace operations.

1. Comments *

2. Does the client have a documented and signed Health and Safety Policy in place? *

YesNo

2. Comments *

3. Does the client have an established process for the reporting, investigating, and actioning of incidents and hazards? *

YesNo

3. Comments *

4. Has a risk management procedure been developed that includes identifying, assessing, controlling, and reviewing safety risks? *

YesNo

4. Comments *

5. Does the client conduct a Contractor Workplace Induction with each contractor? *

YesNo

5. Comments *

6. Are job descriptions or role summaries available for contractors? *

YesNo

6. Comments *

7. Does the client have in place documented processes and safe work procedures to control workplace hazards? *

YesNo

7. Comments *

8. Have workers participated in developing these procedures? *

YesNo

8. Comments *

9. Does the client have a system in place for communicating and consulting with contractors around risks and hazards in the workplace or changes in workplace, operations, or environment? *

YesNo

9. Comments *

10. Is there a system of supervision and management to ensure all work completed within the workplace is conducted safely? *

YesNo

10. Comments *

11. In the case where the workplace will be at another / multiple sites / third party, will a relevant WHS management methodology be applied? *

YesNo

11. Comments *

12. Do you have the capacity to provide support for contractors from NESB and ESL backgrounds? *

YesNo

Non English speaking backgrounds and English as a second language.

12. Comments *

Any additional information relating to hazards identified must be noted below:

Risk Rating

Calculate the number of Yes answers to determine the Safety Risk Rating below:

Safety Risk Rating *

Low Risk: 9 to 11 answered YesMedium Risk: 5 to 8 answered Yes High Risk: 4 answered Yes

Safety Risk Rating: HIGH

Staff may be facing a high level of risk. This level of risk may reflect lack of access to relevant information, but it may also indicate a that safety management should be improved. Changes should be made to the clients WHS safety management system and monitor the situation impacting staff for workplace health and safety. A further assessment should be conducted within 3 months.

Safety Risk Rating: MEDIUM

Staff may be facing a medium level of risk. This level of risk may reflect lack of access to relevant information, but it may also indicate a that safety management could be improved. Changes should be where necessary and monitor the situation impacting staff for workplace health and safety. A further assessment should be conducted 6 months.

Safety Risk Rating: LOW

Contractors may be facing a low level of risk. A further assessment should be conducted within 12 months.

According to your risk rating above, please enter the date of your next WHS assessment

Date of next inspection: *

Signed off by:

Print Name: *

Signature on behalf of the Client: *

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Date *

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