ASYST365_ERM001

• Area Inspected:

• Date of Inspection:

  Date

• Inspected By:-

• Location:
  Address

1. General Housekeeping

• Is the area in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors/walkways clear of obstructions?<br>(files, boxes, portable heaters etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors/walkways clear of trailing cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors/walkways clear of other slip/trip hazards?<br>(raised carpet tiles, spillages etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are boxes/files etc stacked safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are filing cabinets/cupboards doors kept closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is workspace adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workstations & seating adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the need to access files and other items stored at height avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a safe means of access provided to items stored at height? <br>(heavier items stored lower down etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Lighting

• The lighting is?

  Artificial

  Combination

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are window blinds provided to prevent glare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light fittings (including diffusers) clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting switched off when not required e.g. lighting switched off in unoccupied meeting rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Ventilation/temperature

• Is ventilation adequate & the area free from draughts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the temperature reasonable during working hours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fans/air condition available in hot weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any conflicting offices practices in evidence <br>(e.g. open windows with heating systems on)

  Yes

  No

4. Electrical Safety

• Are all items of electrical equipment clearly marked as having been checked for electrical safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sockets not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all detachable leads/plugs on electrical equipment clearly labelled as having been checked for electrical safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a visual inspection confirm that all leads/cables on electrical equipment are in good condition and located safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical equipment switched off at night and when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Waste

• Is all waste securely and safely stored in the appropriate repositories available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hazardous waste (e.g. WEEE waste) segregated (see waste notes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is general waste segregated where possible (plastic, glass, cardboard, paper, etc) and appropriately disposed of (see waste notes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Fire Safety

• Are fire exits/escape routes clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire notices/exit plans clearly displayed and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits free from obstructions on both sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors kept closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers readily accessible and clearly accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers regularly checked / maintained in date & are they labelled accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does a visual inspection confirm that all fire extinguishers are clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire warden details correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire alarm sounders audible in all of inspection area? (ref alarm test)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire log book available to view and are all sections correctly filled out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are First Aid boxes readily accessible, clearly marked, properly stocked, clean & tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names of the First Aiders in the area clearly displayed, correct and can they be easily identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Noticeboards & Communication

• Is the current certificate of employers’ liability insurance displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is accident book location displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of team safety committees and are able to view minutes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are statutory HSE notices displayed and completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the UK&I Environmental Policy displayed in the office

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there information relating to the environmental performance of the building found in the office and signs relating to environmental behaviour (e.g. relating to small power usage, waste, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there details of the current office Local Action Plan (LAP) visible in the office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. General Issues

• Are all chemicals/hazardous substances kept in properly marked containers and an inventory maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals/hazardous substances kept in properly marked containers and an inventory maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COSHH records complete and up to date? Briefed to all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sufficient supplies of drinking water provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilet facilities reasonably accessible & adequate in number?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilet facilities maintained in a clean & orderly condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any chairs visibly damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. Additional Environment, Health & Safety Issues

• Was the area inspected free from any other Environment, Health & Safety hazards / issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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