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Manufacturing Facilities Compliance Checklist

Australia - WHS Act 2011 - AS/NZS 4024 - AS 1851 - State EPA

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Fire Safety

AS 1851:2012 / State Fire Services

Essential Fire Safety Measures

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) submissionAnnual
Fire safety schedule compliance auditAnnual
Chief Fire Warden appointmentOngoing
Emergency Control Organisation trainingAnnual

Fire Detection & Alarm (AS 1851)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire indicator panel (FIP) visual inspectionMonthly
Manual call point functional testMonthly
Smoke/heat detector functional testQuarterly
Fire alarm battery load testAnnual
Complete fire detection system inspectionAnnual

Fire Suppression Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Sprinkler system visual inspectionMonthly
Fire pump set operational testWeekly
Portable fire extinguisher inspectionMonthly
Fire extinguisher maintenance6 Months
Special hazard suppression system testMonthly

Emergency Preparedness

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire and evacuation drill (all shifts)6 Months
Emergency Response Plan reviewAnnual
Emergency lighting functional testMonthly
Emergency lighting 90-minute testAnnual
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Machine Safety

AS/NZS 4024 Series / WHS Regulations

Machine Guarding

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fixed guard integrity inspectionMonthly
Interlocked guard functional testWeekly
Light curtain/safety sensor testDaily
Two-hand control device testDaily
Guard fastener condition checkMonthly

Emergency Stop Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Emergency stop button functional testWeekly
Emergency stop reset verificationWeekly
Safety relay/controller testMonthly
Emergency stop wire/cable conditionMonthly

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
LOTO procedure review and updateAnnual
Isolation point verificationAnnual
LOTO equipment inspectionQuarterly
LOTO training records verificationAnnual
Authorized personnel list updateAs needed

Conveyor & Material Handling

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Conveyor belt condition inspectionWeekly
Conveyor emergency stop testWeekly
Forklift pre-operational checkDaily
Forklift annual inspectionAnnual
Crane and hoist inspectionMonthly
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Workplace Health & Safety

WHS Act 2011 / Safe Work Australia

Risk Assessment & Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace Risk Assessment reviewAnnual
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) reviewAnnual
Hazard identification walkthroughMonthly
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reviewAnnual

WHS Committee

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
WHS Committee meetingQuarterly
Health and Safety Representative consultationOngoing
Workplace inspection by HSRMonthly
Meeting minutes documentationPer meeting

Hazardous Manual Tasks

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Manual handling risk assessmentAnnual
Lifting equipment inspectionMonthly
Ergonomic workstation assessmentAnnual

Incident Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Notifiable incident report to regulatorImmediately
Incident investigation and root causePer incident
First aid kit inspectionMonthly
First aider certification checkEvery 3 years
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Electrical Safety

AS/NZS 3760 / AS/NZS 3000

Fixed Electrical Installation

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Electrical installation inspection5 years
Switchboard thermal imagingAnnual
RCD (safety switch) test3 Months
Distribution board inspectionAnnual

Portable Equipment (AS/NZS 3760)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Test and tag - manufacturing environment3 Months
Extension lead test and tag3 Months
Portable RCD testBefore each use
Damaged equipment removalImmediately

High Voltage Systems (if applicable)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
High voltage switchgear inspectionAnnual
Transformer oil analysisAnnual
High voltage isolation verificationPer procedure
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Environmental Compliance

State EPA / Environmental Protection Acts

Air Quality & Emissions

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Stack emission monitoringPer EPA licence
Dust extraction system inspectionMonthly
Fume extraction hood inspectionMonthly
Air monitoring (workplace)Per risk assessment

Waste Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Waste tracking system updatePer consignment
Hazardous waste storage inspectionWeekly
Waste contractor licence verificationAnnual
Recycling program auditAnnual

Water & Effluent

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Trade waste discharge monitoringPer licence
Stormwater management inspectionMonthly
Bund and spill containment checkWeekly
Oil/water separator maintenanceMonthly

Hazardous Substances

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Chemical manifest updateAs changed
SDS register maintenanceAs changed
Hazardous substance storage auditMonthly
Dangerous goods placard verificationAnnual
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on WHS Act 2011, AS/NZS 4024 Series, AS 1851:2012, AS/NZS 3760:2022, and State EPA regulations. Requirements may vary by state and EPA licence conditions. Verify requirements with SafeWork Australia and your State EPA.
Last updated: February 2026 | Sources: Safe Work Australia, Standards Australia, State EPA infodeck.io/au/resources/manufacturing-compliance-checklist