INITIAL SITE RISK INSPECTION FORM (Facilities)

This form should be used when WCS Pty Ltd acquires a new property. The purpose of this document is to inform responsible people in the organisation of physical safety risks associated with the property, particularly for participants with disabilities.

Safety checkers are advised to log maintenance requests or complete Hazard forms for each item identified as TBA (To be activated).

Date of Inspection

Date

Name of Facilities Officer

Full Name

Site

Site Location

Address of Property

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Post Code

FIRE SAFETY

Rows	Safe	TBA
Smoke detectors present and working
Appropriate fire extinguishers present and in date
Emergency Exits (clear and safe)
Emergency Assembly Point visible
Emergency evacuation plans visible
Fire blanket in kitchen
Door handles and door locks in working order and approved for emergency exiting of premises.

SLIPS, TRIPS and FALLS HAZARDS

Rows	Safe	TBA
Steps/stairs (e.g. non-slip)
Visual assessment of grounds
Flooring is sound and non-slip
Carpets/mats intact (no fringing or fraying)
Suitable ramping (where needed)
Paths and exterior patios and decks

BIOHAZARDS (for blood, urine, vomit & faeces and covid infection control if present in the property)

Rows	Safe	TBA
Spills kits available
Disposable masks available
Hand sanitizer provided
Plastic gloves available

EVIDENCE OF PESTS

Rows	Safe	TBA
Cockroaches, Spiders, Fleas, wasps
Rodents
Snake risks (e.g. long grass, undergrowth)
Flyscreens in good condition

ELECTRICAL

Rows	Safe	TBA
Evidence of recent tag and test on all electrical appliances
RCD trip switch in meter box
Electrical devices not near water source

OTHER HAZARDS

Rows	Safe	TBA
Water temperature from tap not too hot
Lighting sufficient to prevent falls and trips
Air conditioning/heating/cooling in working order
Rooms have good sound insulation
Rooms are internally lockable for privacy
Pool fencing (if present)
Place for Safe storage of medication
Place for Safe storage of chemicals
Communal areas safe
Bathroom door lockable for privacy - but can be opened in an emergency
Toilet door lockable for privacy - but can be opened in an emergency
General housing construction seems sound (no wood rot, damp or breakage in walls, floor or ceilings)

FURNITURE (if supplied in the property)

Rows	Safe	TBA
Fridges, stoves, microwaves, TVs in good working order
Beds, lounges, chairs and tables (stable and safe)
Enough space to walk around tables and chairs

SENSORY SENSITIVITIES/COMMUNITY SAFETY

Rows	Good	TBA
Other nearby residents not able to be disturbed by participant noise
Safe withdrawal area available

Suggestions for mitigating identified hazards:

Any other comments?

Who might be responsible to make changes ?

Full Name

Where will this form be stored and updates recorded?

Email

example@example.com

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