Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Appendix 7 - Base Building Inspection Checklist (Version 1 Sample)

  • Property:

  • Date:

  • Inspected By:

  • Date Last inspected:

  • Reviewed By:

Inspection Issue

  • General Housekeeping

  • Work areas free from rubbish and obstructions

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Surfaces safe and suitable

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Free from slip / trip hazards

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Floor openings covered

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • All mechanical and service rooms are clean 7 tidy, clear of combustibles and free from storage

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • No combustible dust build-up

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Combustible yard storage is appropriately separated from buildings (e.g., pallets > 10m from building)

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Thoroughfares & Emergency Exits

  • Unobstructed and clearly defined

  • Date Completed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Adequate lighting

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Vision at corners

  • Date Completed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Wide enough

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Emergency exit signage

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Exit doors easily opened from inside

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Exit path ways clear of obstruction

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Electrical

  • No broken plugs, sockets, switches

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • No frayed or defective leads

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Office and other electrical appliances equipment in good condition

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Equipment and leads inspected and tagged

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • No strained leads

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • No cable-trip hazards

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Lock-out procedures / danger tags in place

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Earth leakages systems used

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Start / Stop switches clearly identified

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Combustibles are a minimum of 1m from electrical appliances, switchboards and other electrical equipment

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • No combustible storage in electrical areas or rooms

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Electrical circuits are not overloaded i.e. excessive use of power boards and double adaptors

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • No temporary wiring

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Switchrooms clearly identified & locked off

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Clear spaces are maintained around battery chargers

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Hazardous Chemicals

  • Stored appropriately (including use of flammable liquids cabinets)

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Containers labeled correctly

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Adequate ventilation / exhaust systems

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Protective clothing / equipment available / used

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Safety Data Sheets available

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Chemical handling procedures followed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Appropriate emergency / first aid equipment

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Hazchem signage displayed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Areas are clean of spills and residue

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Areas are clear of ignition sources and all equipment is approved for intended use

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Bunded areas are clear of debris and intact

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Stairs, Steps and landings

  • No worn or broken steps

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Handrails in good repair

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Clear of obstructions

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Adequate lighting

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Emergency lighting

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Non-slip treatments / treads in good condition

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Amenities

  • Washrooms clean

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Toilets clean

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Lockers clean

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Rubbish bins available - Covered

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • First Aid

  • Cabinets and contents clean and orderly

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Stock meet requirements

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • First aiders names displayed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • First aiders location and phone numbers displayed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Qualified first aider (s)

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Record of treatment and of supplies dispensed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Fire Control

  • Extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants in place

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Fire fighting equipment serviced / tagged

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Appropriate signposting of extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Extinguishers appropriate to hazard

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Protective caps on fire hydrants and booster connections

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Fire doors free from damage and are closed correctly

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Lightweight construction for a fire safety purpose free from damage (e.g., vermiculite coatings on exhausts, fire rated plasterboard)

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • No open fire penetrations in fire compartments (e.g., floors, walls, ceilings, service risers, etc.)

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Alarm / communication system – adequate

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Smoking / naked flame restrictions identified, communicated and observed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Adequate ash receptacles in smoking areas

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Emergency personnel identified and trained

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Emergency procedures documented – issued

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Emergency telephone numbers displayed

  • Corrective Actions TakenCorrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • All fire protection (manual and automatic) maintained to AS

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • All fire protection (manual and automatic) operational

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Test logs and fire safety statements for all fire protection (manual and automatic) completed, up to date, retained and posted where required

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • No outstanding defects on fire maintenance

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Trial evacuation conducted and minuted

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Personnel trained in use of fire fighting equipment and minuted

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Sprinkler hands are unobstructed (i.e. a minimum of 500mm clearance. Sprinkler heads are also free of paint and vermin nests

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Sprinkler heads are unobstructed a minimum of 1 metre for piled storage

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Fire water supply valves are accessible and locked open

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Fire pumps
    are:

  • Operational

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Set to start automatically

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Have at least 75% fuel supply

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Accessible and clear of combustibles

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Have adequate water supply

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Hot Work

  • Formal hot work procedure in place

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Tenants, employees and contractors aware of and following procedure

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Hot work permit includes segregation of combustibles, availability of fire fighting appliances and formal fire watch requirements

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Permanent hot work areas have appropriate safety features

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Mobile Plant and Equipment

  • Plant and equipment in good condition

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Daily safety inspection procedures / checklists

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Fault reporting / rectification system used

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Operator trained and licensed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Warning and instruction displayed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Warning lights operational

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Reversing alarm operation

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Satisfactory operating practise

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Fire extinguisher provided

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Tyres satisfactory

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • SWL of lifting or carrying equipment displayed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Machinery and Workbenches

  • Adequate work space

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Clean and tidy

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Free from excess oil and grease

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Adequately guarded

  • Date Completed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Warnings or instructions displayed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Emergency stops appropriately placed and clearly identifiable

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Operated safely and correctly

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Tools in proper place

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Personal Protection

  • Employees provided with PPE

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • PPE being worn by employees

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Sun-cream and sunglasses provided

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Correct signage at access points

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Building Maintenance

  • Roof coverings in good condition

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • No evidence of water leaks

  • Date Completed

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Roof drains are clear

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Buildings generally in good condition

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Kitchen Exhaust system maintenance (If Applicable)

  • Check grease-arresting filers for excessive grease accumulation

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Check hood and its exhaust plenum for excessive grease accumulation

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Check grease gutters for excessive grease accumulation

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Check that grease-arresting filters are secured in the correct position and undamaged

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Clean grease-arresting filters as required

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Clean hood and its exhaust plenum at least annually

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Check for excessive leaks or damage to greasearresting filters at least annually, and replace as necessary. NOTE: Non-metallic grease filters and other special types have to be replaced at specific time intervals whether damaged or not. In these cases, follow manufacturer’s instructions

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Corrective Actions Taken

  • Date Completed

  • Check duct for accumulated grease and clean at least annually

  • Date Completed

  • Full Name & Signature

  • Full Name & Signature

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