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YHA Australia WHS Inspection Checklist

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This YHA Australia WHS Inspection Checklist helps hostel managers and staff verify compliance with key safety areas, including emergency and fire systems, electrical and lighting, walkways and stairs, working at heights, air quality and ventilation, and plant and equipment. It also prompts regular inspections, record keeping, and volunteer compliance, supporting safer accommodation operations across YHA properties.

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This YHA Australia Hostel WHS Inspection checklist helps staff complete a comprehensive safety walkaround across reception, back office, staff kitchen and bathrooms, cleaning stores, laundry, and guest areas. It covers general housekeeping, lighting, ventilation, electrical safety, evacuation plans, fire exits, sprinklers and hose reels, first aid kits, safe storage and manual handling, ergonomics, and access. It includes checks for hazardous chemicals with SDS, PPE availability, equipment tagging, fridge temperatures, gas cut-off devices, kitchen cleanliness, hallways and stair safety, bedrooms and bunks, bathrooms, common areas, and pool safety certification and signage. Use it to identify hazards and maintain a safe environment for guests and staff.
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YHA Quality and Compliance Inspection
This YHA Quality and Compliance Inspection checklist helps hostel managers audit property condition, safety, cleanliness, and brand standards. Cover key areas including front entry, reception and back office, foyers and Wi-Fi areas, kitchens, communal bathrooms, dorm rooms, and private rooms with ensuites. Inspect TV, cinema and games rooms; gardens, courtyards and pool areas; hallways, elevators and stairs; and maintenance and housekeeping spaces. Verify SDS availability, first aid kits, emergency evacuation procedures, privacy policy, guest code of conduct, and team training via YHA Academy. Includes admin checks for TrustYou response quality and Mews data integrity.
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YHA Australia WHS Inspection Checklist - Administrative
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YHA Australia Hostel Room Inspection Checklist
Use this hostel room inspection template from YHA Australia to verify guest rooms are clean, safe, and well maintained. Check doors, windows, curtains, floors, beds, bedding, under bed areas, air conditioning and fans, lighting, signage, and in room amenities such as tables, chairs, bins, lockers, and hooks. Assess walls, ceilings, odour, and general presentation. For ensuites, confirm taps, shower, grout, screens or curtains, mirrors, toilets, vanity, floors, extractor, caddy, hairdryer, plugs, and towel rails are in place and in good repair. Record issues and standardize room checks.
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YHA Australia Hostel WHS Inspection Checklist

This YHA Australia Hostel WHS Inspection checklist helps staff complete a comprehensive safety walkaround across reception, back office, staff kitchen and bathrooms, cleaning stores, laundry, and guest areas. It covers general housekeeping, lighting, ventilation, electrical safety, evacuation plans, fire exits, sprinklers and hose reels, first aid kits, safe storage and manual handling, ergonomics, and access. It includes checks for hazardous chemicals with SDS, PPE availability, equipment tagging, fridge temperatures, gas cut-off devices, kitchen cleanliness, hallways and stair safety, bedrooms and bunks, bathrooms, common areas, and pool safety certification and signage. Use it to identify hazards and maintain a safe environment for guests and staff.

by Helen Vine, from the Community

20+

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YHA Quality and Compliance Inspection

This YHA Quality and Compliance Inspection checklist helps hostel managers audit property condition, safety, cleanliness, and brand standards. Cover key areas including front entry, reception and back office, foyers and Wi-Fi areas, kitchens, communal bathrooms, dorm rooms, and private rooms with ensuites. Inspect TV, cinema and games rooms; gardens, courtyards and pool areas; hallways, elevators and stairs; and maintenance and housekeeping spaces. Verify SDS availability, first aid kits, emergency evacuation procedures, privacy policy, guest code of conduct, and team training via YHA Academy. Includes admin checks for TrustYou response quality and Mews data integrity.

by Jaydene Currey, from the Community

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YHA Australia WHS Inspection Checklist - Administrative

This WHS inspection checklist helps hospitality and accommodation teams assess administrative areas for compliance and safety. It covers emergency procedures and evacuation, fire safety equipment and servicing, bomb threat and armed hold-up procedures, chemical handling and storage with current SDS and spill control, and staff training requirements including first aid and emergency drills. It also guides incident and hazard reporting, KPIs for injury rates, return-to-work plans, and evidence of regular safety inspections.

by YHA Australia, from the Community

10+

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YHA Australia Hostel Room Inspection Checklist

Use this hostel room inspection template from YHA Australia to verify guest rooms are clean, safe, and well maintained. Check doors, windows, curtains, floors, beds, bedding, under bed areas, air conditioning and fans, lighting, signage, and in room amenities such as tables, chairs, bins, lockers, and hooks. Assess walls, ceilings, odour, and general presentation. For ensuites, confirm taps, shower, grout, screens or curtains, mirrors, toilets, vanity, floors, extractor, caddy, hairdryer, plugs, and towel rails are in place and in good repair. Record issues and standardize room checks.

by Jess Jepson, from the Community

20+

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YHA Australia WHS Inspection Checklist

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