Basic Workplace Inspection

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Add location
  Address

• Select date

  Date

Ergonomics

• Desk and chairs are suitable for the required task/tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The chair is easily adjusted from a seated position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free standing fittings are stable and secure. Persons protected from sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work surfaces set up at appropriate height and the person can get close to the workstation without impediment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ergonomic layout of workstation -twisting, bending, reaching stooping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The work area is clear of electrical leads/network cables. Computers safely and appropriately situated on desks?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Condition and cleanliness of floors, carpets, stair treads, handrails, landings, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tidiness - storage areas - work areas - kitchens.<br>Items stacked neatly and safely in storage areas.<br>Overhead items stored securely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Indoor environment

• Adequate ventilation/airflow/lighting. <br>Temperature range comfortable.<br>Glare levels satisfactory.<br>Area lighting is steady - no flickering lights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No smoking policy maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels suitable for work environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access/egress

• Emergency exits, passageways and landings - free from obstructions, electrical cords and other trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits accessible, signposted, adequately lit.<br>Emergency exits/stairs well lit and unlocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First aid and hygiene

• First aid kits near and accessible and contents are clean and properly stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid officers listed on intranet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supply of running water, soap, towels, toilets etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency equipment available and accessible.<br>Eg eye wash bottles or deluge showers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire safety and emergency procedures

• Site emergency plan readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate fire extinguishers available, visible and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire equipment serviced in the previous 6 months - check tags.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warden details posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation practiced at least once per year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency checklists available?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical safety

• Switches, leads and power points easily accessible.<br><br>No double adapters or piggybacking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cords or cables laying across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power leads or extension leads showing signs of fraying or wear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High risk electrical equipment tested and tagged - kitchen equipment, power tools, workshop equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand tools

• Correct tools for the job being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power leads tested and tagged and not frayed or showing signs of wear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People are appropriately inducted and trained in the use of tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessment documentation available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe operating procedure and signage up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant and machinery

• Machines are adequately guarded to prevent entanglement/contact or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Preventative maintenance program in place and records maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed plant/ equipment located in an appropriate position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators appropriately trained/inducted to use item of plant and training records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe operating procedures and signage up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vibration and noise levels measured or within limits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal protective equipment

• All PPE requirements adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical safety

• SDS and hazardous substance registers up to date?<br>Risk assessments completed for all has chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable chemicals stored in correct containers or cabinets and at least 3 meters away from ignition source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted access to chemical storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill clean up kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting devices and manual handling

• Risk assessments documented and available for all lifting devices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Load rating signage on all load shifting equipment and pulleys?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trolleys and hand carts in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff aware of correct manual handling techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments available for all manual handling tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequacy of lifting devices for task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Is the work area safe for visitors and or contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the vehicle speed limit adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor areas free from trip hazards, worksites adequately signed and barricaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other issues with the work area?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A