Accommodation (residences) HS&E Inspection Checklist

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Select type of rooms/facilities being inspected

• Select Student room Kitchen/Utility Room Store room Ablutions Washing/Dryer room Communal TV room

  • Student room
  • Kitchen/Utility Room
  • Store room
  • Ablutions
  • Washing/Dryer room
  • Communal TV room

1. General Area

• Fire Orders clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HS&E notice board clearly visible with relevant posters and notices.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid signs clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting adequate and operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temperature is comfortable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area is free from odours

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise level is acceptable/adequately controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation is adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails present, safe and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment tested, tagged and safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical switches/sockets in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carpets and flooring in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair treads in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture safe and undamaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Emergency

• External access and egress paths clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area beneath stairs clear of combustible materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Doors are free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corridors and walkways are free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Fire fighting equipment sited as intended

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire fighting equipment easily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire fighting equipment inspected in last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the occupants had a Fire Evacuation practice in the current term?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Kitchen or Utility Room

• Fire blanket available and serviceable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drains (floor and sink) clear and free flowing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Taps free from drips and mould

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kitchen clean, good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fridge clean, good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Microwave clean and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oven/stove safe and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Small appliances safe to use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appliances turned off when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free from pests or evidence thereof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. External

• Seating if provided is safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tables if provided are safe and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoking shelter clean and serviceable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste and cigarette butt bins available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Boundary fences safe and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guttering free from obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead structures safe and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Laundry

• Electrical equipment tested and tagged and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting operating as designed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor/area free from water and being wet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dryer filter clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Pet Animals

• If animals are kept in rooms are signs / notices displayed on the door

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the room suitable for the animal i.e. clean with animal bedding and food and water available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the room free from animal waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the owner been authorised to keep a pet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional Observations

• Other comments

Actions Required/proposed

• Other comments

Head of Dept is to send a signed copy of this final page to HS&E Office when signed by all signees.

• Head of Dept Manager Name & Signature

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• Residence Manager Name & Signature

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• HS&E Manager Name & Signature

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