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Nobby's WHS Safety Walk Checklist

by Nicole Mitchell, from the Community

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This WHS safety walk template is designed for residential aged care and clinical settings. It guides systematic checks across corridors, bedrooms, bathrooms, and shared areas to identify slip and trip hazards, verify unobstructed fire and smoke exits, and confirm EXIT signage is illuminated. Inspect electrical tagging, avoid double adapters, and assess trolley condition and equipment brakes. Verify nurse call functionality, secure grab rails, and correct storage of CO2 and O2 cylinders. Includes checks for fire extinguishers, blankets, storerooms, dining areas, balconies, lounges, and utilities.

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