Admin Office Safety Inspection

• Audit Title - Department Inspected

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel Assisting with Inspection

• If you require assistance utilising this Safety Inspection tool please contact Safety Services for assistance

Section 1 Fire & Emergency Preparedness

• Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire and recently serviced. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate Directional signs/notices for fire exits <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside at all hours <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits clear of obstruction <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Alarm system functioning correctly <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire instructions (P&P) available and displayed <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regular fire drills carried out <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training sessions carried out <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 2 Electrical Safety

• No broken plugs, sockets, and switches <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No frayed or damaged leads <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No temporary leads on floor (trip hazard) <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency shut-down procedure in place <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No strained leads <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Circuit breakers/automatic cut outs installed <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Test & Tag programs up to date <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 3 General Lighting

• All work areas have adequate illumination <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good natural lighting is available <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good lighting reflection from walls and ceilings <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No direct or reflected glare <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting fitting are clean and in good condition <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting (if fitted) is operable. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 4 Walkways

• All walkways (entry & cross) kept clear <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No electrical leads crossing walkways <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways adequately lit and clearly marked <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unobstructed vision at intersections <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs/Risers in good condition (if present) <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Even surfaces; no cracks or holes <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 5 Rubbish

• Bins located at suitable points around the workplace <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All bins emptied regularly <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 6 Storage

• Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise lifting problems e.g. between knee & shoulder <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor area around racking clear of rubbish <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General condition of racks and pallets <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 7 Equipment / Machines

• Area around Equipment kept clean <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment adequately guarded (manufacturers specs). <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate workspace around equipment<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels controlled and/or PPE used (ear protection) <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting satisfactory <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 8 Workbenches

• Bench surfaces are clear of rubbish. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bench working height correct <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No exposed sharp edges to bench or equipment <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 9 Chemicals on Site

• Hazardous substances register available on site <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current MSDS available for each chemical <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All storage containers clearly, correctly labelled <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any special storage conditions apply? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency showers/eye wash where required <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 10 First Aid

• First Aid cabinets and contents clean <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Easy access to cabinets <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid cabinet clearly labelled <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency numbers displayed <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate supply of soap and towels <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate first aid stock available <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 11 Office Hazards

• Filling cabinets are secured and of non tilt design <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chairs are in good condition and meet design requirements <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks are in good condition and meet design requirements <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• S.B.E i.e. glare from windows <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air conditioning system maintained regularly <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ergonomic Assessment/Training <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stable non-slip floor coverings <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Inspection Sign Off

• The Officer completing this Safety Inspection must ensure that the final report is sent through to Safety Service for recording of Hazards and required Follow up Actions.

• Officer Completing Inspection Sign-off

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• Site Representative (if Relevant)

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