Advance Ergonomic Technologies Ltd - H&S Audit

Are accesses around the office clear and unobstructed? This includes floor and open areas.

Are doorways clear?

Are substances stored in a safe and correct manner?

Are all cleaning products put away in the correct place?

Are all desks tidy and clear of any rubbish?

Are all desks clear of any documentation that may have confidential information?

Are all desk chairs pushed within the desk?

Are walkways between desks clear or any obstructions?

Are waste receptacles (bins) emptied and not over flowing?

Floor tiles are flat and no corners are uplifting?

Are all hanging wires from desk spaces tucked away from walkways, not causing a trip hazard?

Ensure all cupboards can be closed and are not overflowing?

Are all plug sockets, including extension leads/cables in working order and undamaged?

All fire exits are clear and no obstructions are blocking the area

Are all escape route to fire exits all clear? All clearly marked?

No combustible materials for example. Paper, cardboard, chemicals ect are stored near a heat source.

Are all lights in working order? Note down any that are flickering or seem damaged.

Is there adequate natural light (are windows clean)?

Are all carpet tiles and grills flat?

Are trailing leads/cables secured and covered?

Are all carpet tile holes covered correctly?

Carry out a test of the Carbon monoxide alarm, is the unit operational?

Does it require any maintenance? (ie. new batteries?)

Is the first aid box fully equipped and stocked up?

Are all items in date and easy to locate?

Is there a accident book that is easy accessible and in operation?

All first aiders certificates up to date?

Are Fire Extinguishers in date and inspected?

Are emergency instructions displayed? for example fire action plan?

Is the H&S Law poster displayed?

Are all Public & Employers liability insurance certificates displayed?

Is the H&S Policy Statement Displayed?

Do all employees know the location of the first aid box?

Do all employees know who the first aiders are?

Do all employees know the location of fire extinguishers?

Do all employees know the location of all fire exits?

Do all employees know the location of fire alarms?

PAT Testing - is all electrical equipment in a good state and has been recently tested? (last three months?)

Has any relevant servicing of electrical equipment taken place (PAT)?

Has the water system been services? If applicable, has a legionnaires test been conducted on the water supply?

Has the office risk assessment been reviewed in the last 12 months?

Have all hazards been identified and appropriate control measures in place?

Is any training required on the office risk assessments?

Have the office CoSHH assessments been reviewed in the last 12 months?

Have all CoSHH items been identified and appropriate control measures been put in place?

Is any training required on the office CoSSH assessments?

Has the fire risk assessment been reviewed in the last 12 months?

Have the fire extinguishers been checked and serviced in the last 12 months? Is the correct type of extinguisher available for the materials / risks in the area?

Have all DSE users completed a DSE assessment in the last 12 months?

Has the fixed wire electrical testing been conducted in the last 5 years? Is relevant documentation and certification available? Are you aware of the location of this information?