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FirstChoice Initial Safety Inspection

by Dallas Cooper, from the Community

Use this FirstChoice Initial Safety Inspection to evaluate new client sites before employees begin work. The checklist covers WHS management systems, induction and consultation processes, emergency procedures and evacuation planning, first aid readiness, electrical equipment testing and tagging, chemical management with SDS availability, manual handling controls including hoists and lifting devices, wheelchair access, slips, trips and falls prevention, and general housekeeping. Capture evidence, record findings, and sign off to confirm site readiness and compliance.

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CSS Initial Safety Inspection
Use this CSS Initial Safety Inspection template to evaluate a new client’s site before employees begin work. Verify WHS management systems, policies, consultation arrangements, and induction records. Check emergency procedures and evacuation plans, signage, drills, and fire equipment. Confirm first aid kits and trained responders. Inspect electrical test and tag, cords, and equipment condition. Review chemical safety and SDS availability. Assess manual handling controls, hoists, and training, plus wheelchair access. Identify slip, trip, and housekeeping issues. Capture findings and sign off.
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FirstChoice Safety Re-Inspection
This reusable checklist supports 12-month re-inspections for existing client sites. Auditors verify WHS management systems, consultation processes, incident reporting, inductions, internal audits, emergency procedures and drills, signage and egress, fire extinguisher testing, first aid resources and training, electrical testing and tagging, chemical management with SDS, manual handling controls and training, wheelchair access and mobility aids, housekeeping, and general observations. Includes fields for site details and sign off.
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WHS Inspection Checklist for Complex Sites
This comprehensive WHS inspection checklist helps hotel and complex facility teams evaluate health and safety systems, slips trips and falls controls, emergency equipment and evacuation readiness, electrical safety and test and tag compliance, machinery guarding and lockout tagout, hazardous substances with SDS and storage, ergonomics and workstation setup, working at heights including ladders and harnesses, PPE availability and use, manual handling practices, contractor management and permits, visitor management and key control, first aid supplies and AED checks, lighting and housekeeping. Use it to document findings, assign actions, and maintain compliance.
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WHS Inspection Checklist for Purchasing and Loading Docks
This WHS inspection checklist helps hospitality teams review safety and compliance across purchasing areas, loading docks and bin rooms. It covers emergency procedures and equipment, slips, trips and falls prevention, electrical safety and test and tag, mobile plant and vehicle movements, hazardous substances and SDS management, ergonomics, PPE, visitor management and key security, manual handling controls, first aid readiness and lighting. Use it to verify signage, housekeeping, evacuation diagrams, equipment servicing, training and documentation are in place, and to record findings, comments and sign off.
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FirstChoice Initial Safety Inspection

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