Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

0.0 - Previous inspection

  • 0.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  • 0.2 Are there any outstanding actions items?

1.0 - Office safety and Ergonomics

  • 1.1 Desk and chairs suitable for required tasks

  • 1.2 Chairs are easily adjustable (height and back rest)

  • 1.3 Footrests and document holders available where required

  • 1.4 Layout of work area is suitable for tasks and reduces bending / twisting / overreaching

  • 1.5 Rest breaks taken

  • 1.6 Heavy or frequently used items stored at or below waist height

  • 1.7 Laptop computers used only for short periods

  • 1.8 Persons protected from sharp objects

  • 1.9 Free standing fittings (eg filing cabinets / bookcases etc.) secure and stable

  • 1.10 All staff have had a workplace inspection

2.0 - Manual Handling

  • 2.1 All manual handling hazards are identified

  • 2.2 Risk assessments are carried out for all manual handling tasks

  • 2.3 Appropriate manual handling equipment is provided

  • 2.4 Staff are trained to undertake the manual handling tasks associated with their work

  • 2.5 Staff use correct manual handling techniques for tasks

  • 2.6 repetitive actions are minimised

  • 2.7 Rest breaks and preparatory exercises / stretches undertaken

  • 2.8 Adequate space for use of appropriate manual handling techniques or mechanical aids

  • 2.9 adequacy and serviceability of lifting devices, trolleys, handcarts etc.

3.0 Housekeeping

  • 3.1 Floors, isles, passageways, landings clean, serviceable

  • 3.2 Floors clear of obstructions and trip hazards

  • 3.3 Access / egress points always kept clear

  • 3.4 tidiness - storage areas

  • 3.5 Tidiness - work areas

  • 3.6 cleanliness kitchen, fridges, microwave

  • 3.7 Provision of waste disposal with adequate servicing

4.0 Indoor Environment

  • 4.1 Adequate ventilation and airflow

  • 4.2 Adequate and suitable lighting

  • 4.3 Glare levels minimalised

  • 4.4 Temperature range comfortable

  • 4.5 No smoking policy maintained

  • 4.6 Noise levels maintained

  • 4.7 Ceilings in good condition

  • 4.8 Doors, walls, counters in good condition

  • 4.9 Furniture in good condition

5.0 Access / Egress

  • 5.1 Passageways clear of obstructions, chords or other trip hazards

  • 5.2 Exits - accessible , signposted, adequately lit, not locked

  • 5.3 Adequacy of traffic flow

  • 5.4 Floors, carpets, stairs, handrails, landings etc in good condition

6.0 Fire Safety

  • 6.1 Fire Equipment serviced

  • 6.2 - Fire equipment adequate

  • 6.3 Fire equipment accessible

  • 6.4 Flammable items stored correctly

  • 6.5 Fire escape facilities and evacuation plans and procedures in place

7.0 First Aid and Hygiene

  • 7.1 First aid kits easily accessible and in prominent position

  • 7.2 First aid signage - prominently display

  • 7.3 First aid kits labeled, first aid posters showing nearest first aid officers names, locations and phone number up to date

  • 7.4 First aid kits regularly serviced, contents in date

  • 7.5 First aid kit register present

  • 7.6 Running water, soap, towels toilet paper available

  • 7.7 Areas for clothing storage

  • 7.8 Toilets adequately serviced

  • 7.9 Toilets adequately cleaned

8.0 Emergency Procedures

  • 8.1 Site emergency plan readily available

  • 8.2 Warden contact details readily available

  • 8.3 Emergency checklists, bomb, etc readily available

  • 8.4 Emergency evacuation drill conducted at least once in the last year

  • 8.5 Emergency equipment available and accessible

  • 8.6 Audibility of sirens and alarm signals

9.0 Electrical Safety

  • 9.1 Light fittings operating correctly

  • 9.2 Power outlets operating correctly

  • 9.3 Adequacy of power outlets, quantity and rating

  • 9.4 No double adapters or piggybacking

  • 9.5 Power and data leads safely positioned and bundled

  • 9.6 Power leads, extension cords and power boards in good condition and operation

  • 9.7 Electrical equipment tested and tagged

10.0 Office Equipment

  • 10.1 Office equipment in good repair

  • 10.2 Adequate instruction provided for office equipment

  • 10.3 Risk assessment documents available for all machines

  • 10.4 SOPs up to date and enforced

  • 10.5 Adequate signage for equipment

  • 10.6 Suitable step ladders , stools and in good order

11.0 Storage Areas

  • 11.1 Accessible and layout suitable

  • 11.2 Defined storage areas

  • 11.3 Substances adequately labeled

  • 11.4 Safety data sheets up to date and available

  • 11.5 Adequate ventilation in storage areas

12.0 Other

  • 12.1 Workplace stress is managed

  • 12.2 Violence and aggression both customer and staff is managed

  • 12.3 Drug and alcohol policy is known, staff are aware of assistance programs

  • 12.4 Staff aware of code of conduct and bullying / harassment policies

  • 12.5 Fatigue is managed

  • 12.6 All drivers are licenced and obey road rules

Sign Off

  • On site representative

  • Auditor's signature

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