4 NETWORKING

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

BUILDING AND ENTRANCES

• Main entrance clear and free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Main entrance door undamaged and functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire exit doors free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Service areas clean and free from obstructions and safety hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Building information entered in Health & Safety Manual

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety access to electrical and gas main switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE FLOOR AND PASSAGEWAYS

• Carpet/Floor safe and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor free of trailing cables (trip hazards)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment correctly assembled and stable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings working and securely fixed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways clean and free from refuse and obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairway anti slip surfaces/treads secure and functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails on staircase secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal Fire Exits clean and free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical switches and sockets in safe working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving secure and not overloaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PC and telephone cables secure - trip or electrocution hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical equipment in safe working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Main office area free of obstruction and refuse

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture in safe condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health & Safety Notice Board complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Acceptable temperature and fresh air

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID

• Details of first aiders displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident book available and any completed entries removed and filed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid box available, contents replenished and all within use by dates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prescriptive medicines not available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STAFF KITCHEN FACILITIES

• Refuse bins clean and emptied daily

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sink area clean and hygienic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand towels and handwash available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fresh drinking water available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refrigerator clean and hygienic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Microwave clean and hygienic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire blanket available and in working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No smoking regulations complied with

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TOILETS

• Toilets in working order, hygienic, clean and free of rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand dryers/paper towels and soap provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hygienic disposal of paper towels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot water available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitary bins available and service contract in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment all in safe working order and appropriate to area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaning equipment available for spillages etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dangerous chemicals stored appropriately and COSHH instructions available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE EQUIPMENT

• Correct fire extinguishers accessible and available in all locations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher service schedule up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff aware of correct fire extinguisher to use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal fire doors closed at all times - not wedged open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire signage and exits routes clearly signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Action Notices displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire call points accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm regularly tested and record of test held

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EVACUATION PROCEDURES

• Evacuation point identified and staff aware of its location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff aware of action to take in the event of the fire alarm going off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff aware of what to do on discovering a fire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plan to check building in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Practice evacuation carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY LIGHTING

• Emergency lighting in place and tested on regular basis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL TESTING

• Portable equipment testing schedule in place and up to date (PAT)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed wiring test up to date (5 yearly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

• Emergency contact list up to date in H&S Manual

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Management carrying contact information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visitors controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily signing in sheet in place and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STAFF TRAINING

• All staff received Induction training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All staff signed understanding of H&S policy and procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORKING AT HEIGHT

• Relevant staff aware of rules on Working at Height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate ladder available and checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MANUAL HANDLING

• Staff trained how to lift properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DSE

• Display screen assessments up to date and appropriate follow up action carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of good DSE practice in-place

  Yes

  No

  N/A