Workplace Inspection to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls
(A ‘yes’ response may require corrective action) / Yes / No / Outdoors
(A ‘yes’ response may require corrective action) / Yes / No
Entrance / Stairs
Can water be tracked onto smooth floors
(for example, foyers) on rainy days? / Is lighting too low for ramps or steps?
Stairs / Do steps and handrails not comply with AS1657-1992?
Is lighting too low in passages, ramps or steps? / Is the edge not slip resistant or poorly defined visually?
Does lighting cause distracting shadows or glare? / Ramps
Do steps and handrails not comply with the AS1657-1992 / Are ramps too steep or slippery?
Is the edge not slip resistant or poorly defined? / Outdoor Areas
Ramps / Does poor drainage cause pooling of fluids?
Are the ramps too steep or slippery? / Is there moss or other growth on pathways?
Rooms and Corridors / Is the paving uneven or potholes in the car park poorly defined visually?
Are there hard, smooth floors in wet or oily areas? / Is anti-slip paint and coating profiles or tapes worn or other moveable objects left lying on the ground?
Do fluids leak onto the floor from work processes or machines? / Are there no, or inadequate, handrails?
Is poor drainage causing pooling of fluids? / Management System
(a ‘no’ response may require corrective action)
Does ice collect on cold room floors? / Has the slip-resistance of floors been tested as per AS/NZS 366.1-1993 – Slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces, Part 1: Requirements
Is the floor likely to be slippery when wet? / Are cleaning methods for all floors and paths fully specified and recorded?
Is the anti-slip paint and coating profiles or tapes worn smooth or damaged? / Are cleaning contractors fully instructed on required methods and standards?
Are aisles not well marked or not kept clear? / Have staff been trained in the procedure for dealing with slip, trip and fall hazards?
Are sudden floor surface changes not easily noticed (any ridge that is as high as the shoe sole or higher)? / Has accountability for floor quality and housekeeping been clearly specified?
Are there trip hazards due to equipment and other moveable objects left lying on the floor? / Are staff advised and encouraged to wear appropriate footwear?
Are there raised carpet edges or holes worn in the carpet? / Are staff advised and encouraged not to use their mobile phone or mp3 players on the stairs?
Are vinyl tiles becoming unstuck and curling at the edges? / Are staff advised and encouraged to use lifts when carrying loads?
Is there build-up of polish on floors? / Cleaning Methods
(a ‘yes’ response may require corrective action)
Is there excessive residue of detergent? / Is the cleaning method inappropriate for the floor surface?
Do staff have to walk on floors wet from washing? / Is there any build-up of polish on floors?
Are wet floor signs not available or not used correctly? / Is there excessive residue or detergent?
Tasks
(a ‘yes’ response may require corrective action) / Do employees have to walk on floors wet from washing?
Do staff have to walk on greasy, oily or wet floors? / Are wet floor signs not available or not used correctly?
Do loads to be carried or pushed interfere with forward vision?
Are loads to be carried excessive, upsetting balances?
Are heavy trolleys to be pushed or pulled up ramps?
Are staff hurried due to time constraints?
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