Workplace inspections

Workplace inspections are a proactive way of identifying hazards and monitoring the effectiveness of hazards controls.

Schools and divisions are responsible for ensuring all work areas are regularly inspected, with frequencies depending on a work areas risk profile.

• Low-risk areas should be inspected annually.
• High-risk areas, including laboratories and workshops, should be inspected biannually.

The following resources are available to guide areas in completing workplace inspections:

• Workplace inspection guideline - in development
• General area inspection checklist
• Laboratory inspection checklist
• Workshop inspection checklist - in development