You are working as a WHS Assistant for Plan2go, and your supervisor is Stuart Percel, WHS Officer. As part of your role, you are required to undertake workplace inspections. Stuart has requested an inspection of the office space for the Creative Services Team, in the image provided

Task 1 - WHS Hazard Inspection

You are required to review the image and complete a WHS Hazard Checklist for the work area, using the WHS Hazard Inspection Checklist

This form is to be used by all Crew Members when undertaking a workplace hazard inspection. Complete and sign this form as part of your WHS risk assessment procedure.

Activity	Details	Completed?
Asbestos	Loose or flaking insulation on pipes, etc.
Boilers, heaters, vats, pressure vessels	Flammable materials stored separately
Obvious mechanical deficiencies
	Properly certificated
Chemical storage	Decontamination materials as required
	Ease of access
	First aid materials
	Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
	Proper separation and containment
	Safe storage (i.e. free of heat and moisture)
Dust and fumes	Extraction or ventilation systems
	Protection against dust and fumes
	Warning notices
Electrical	Broken or cracked switchboxes
	Broken plugs
	Frayed cords, exposed conductors
	Metallic appliances properly earthed
	Unmarked, uncoloured push-buttons and switches
Emergency exits	Clear of obstruction
	Clearly signed
Fire extinguishers	Action in case of fire: clear and visible notices
	All extinguishers currently tested and tagged
	Direct phone dial-out after hours
	Easily accessible, areas not blocked
	Extinguishers properly fixed
	Position properly signed
	Proper type for hazard
First aid	Adequate number of kits and contents
	Clear identification
	Easily accessible: not locked, or locked away
	Rest area with a bed, basin and hot and cold water
	Flammable materials and dangerous goods
	All containers labelled correctly and clearly
	Provision to prevent spillage
	Quantities not exceeded
	Storage certificated under Dangerous Goods Act
	Warning signs, hazardous accident procedures displayed
Floors	Inadequate drainage
	No provision for cleaning spills adequately
	Non-slip finish
	Oily or greasy
	Stopping ramps with handrails, or slippery surface
	Threadbare, frayed carpeting or other hazards
	Wet and slippery
Lighting	Electric light fittings dirty
	Flickering fluorescent lights
	Lighting inappropriate for task
	Natural lighting not being fully used, dirty windows
	Poorly located, casting shadows or creating glare
	Wrong colour tint for work involved
Machine and equipment guarding	Shaft ends, pulleys, vee belts, crushing points, gears, etc. covered
	Dangerous or moving parts accessible
	Warning signs
Physical environment	Aisles and working areas cluttered
	Employees close to noise sources (e.g. photocopying room) where they are likely to be disturbed by noise and/or fumes
	Inadequate distance between employees or equipment and machines
	Low ceilings or door jambs
	Uneven surfaces
	Unguarded lift shafts
Piping (gas, water, high pressure, etc.)	All pipes colour-coded or labelled
Dents
	Insulated or protected where necessary
	Leaks or drips
	Obvious corrosion
	Properly supported
Staircases, passageways and platforms	Handrails loose or non-existent
Loose rungs or holding bolts
	No anti-slip treads
	No 'fall-back' protection on high ladders
	No proper ladders to platforms
	Platforms too narrow, no anti-slip surface
	Stair treads loose or uneven
Storage areas	Easy access
	Proper labelling of all contents
	Racks and bins fixed solidly
	Safe access to high shelves
	Warning signs for dangerous goods
Tanks, pits and trenches	Adequate free-flowing or forced ventilation
Cave-in protection
	Free of noxious liquids and fumes
	Safety ropes and ladders
	Warning signs
	Workmate 'standing by outside' procedure
Tidiness and cleanliness	Debris and waste material from work not regularly cleaned up
Fire exits and fire-fighting equipment blocked by rubbish or clutter
	Inadequately cleaned washroom facilities
	Loose paper, wood or packaging
	Overflowing rubbish containers
	Rubbish lying around
Ventilation and air-conditioning	Adequacy of natural ventilation: can windows be opened easily?
Does air-conditioning work?
Work posture	Chairs, seats, stools, work benches obviously not suited to worker
	Correct manual handling technique
	Obvious poor posture and work heights, either standing or sitting
	Over-reaching required

(Source: adapted from Cole: Management theory and practice, 4th Edition, Pearson Australia, 2010, ISBN: 978 144 2503 122, p1033-p1335)