Proactive Aged Care MSD Inspection Checklist

This proactive inspection checklist supports aged care facilities in managing musculoskeletal disorder risks and maintaining compliance with the WHS Act and Regulations. It covers PCBU details, workers’ compensation, workplace demographics, consultation and training, identification and assessment of hazardous manual tasks, suitability and maintenance of people-handling equipment, emergency management and evacuation procedures, psychosocial hazards including workplace violence and aggression, and worker interviews. Use it to verify safe systems of work, evidence of training, review of controls, and reporting processes.