Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

  • 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  • 1.2 - Outstanding issues have been action end?

2.0 - Housekeeping

  • 2.1 - Work areas are free from rubbish and obstruction?

  • 2.2 - Combustable materials and other potential fire accelerants are stored appropriately?

  • 2.3 - Doors are fully functional?

  • 2.4 - Floor coverings / areas clean and swept?

  • 2.5 - Floors and aisles are cleared of rubbish, materials & equipment? (Used and unused)

  • 2.6 - Stock/material stored safely?

  • 2.7 - Good vision at corners?

  • 2.8 Safety signs are adequate and used appropriately?

3.0 Electrical

  • 3.1 Electrical Plugs, sockets and switches are in good condition? (not broken or cracked)

  • 3.2 Power outlet protection plugs/covers have been fitted?

  • 3.3 Leads are in good repair - tagged and tested? (not frayed or damaged)

  • 3.4 Carers and children are shielded from live electrical equipment?

  • 3.5 Cables and leads are run safely? (no strained leads or trip hazards)

  • 3.6 Heaters are located safely and in good working order?

  • 3.7 Power boards are safe? (not overloaded)

4.0 Lighting

  • 4.1 Adequate lighting in general area?

  • 4.2 All lights are working? (no flickering or inoperable lights)

  • 4.3 Windows are clean to allow for natural light?

  • 4.4 Emergency lighting is operational? (exits lights are illuminated)

5.0 - Hazardous Substances

  • 5.1 - Hazardous substances / chemicals are stored appropriately?

  • 5.2 - Containers are correctly labelled

  • 5.3 - Adequate ventilation where chemicals are stored/used?

  • 5.4 - Safety Data Sheets are available?

  • 5.5 - Chemical handling is as per manufacturers instructions?

  • 5.6 - Emergency equipment is available and functional? (Eg. Spill kit, first aid kit, eye wash etc.)

  • 5.7 Incompatible chemicals are separated or segregated?

  • 5.8 If required PPE is available?

6.0 - Stairs, Steps and Landings

  • 6.1 Steps and stairs are safe? (no worn or broken steps)

  • 6.2 Handrails are in good repair?

  • 6.3 Clear of obstructions?

  • 6.4 Adequate lighting around stairways? (natural or electric)

  • 6.5 Non-slip treatments/treads are in good condition?

  • 6.6 Area is clear of debris and spills?

  • 6.7 Landings have even surfaces?

  • 6.8 Kick plates fitted where required?

7.0 Kitchen Areas

  • 7.1 Equipment is in good working order?

  • 7.2 Trolleys in good working order?

  • 7.3 Adequate dish washing and manual washing facilities are available?

  • 7.4 Staff have been trained in food handling techniques?

  • 7.5 Shared cups and plates have been washed in hot soapy water?

  • 7.6 Fire extinguisher / fire blanket is available in case of fire?

8.0 - Manual Handling

  • 8.1 - Mechanical aids adequate for current needs?

  • 8.2 - Manual handling risk assessment performed?

  • 8.3 - Manual handling controls implemented?

  • 8.4 - Work surfaces (desks, benches) are set up at the appropriate height?

  • 8.8 Ergonomic hazards have been addressed? (no excessive bending or stooping is required)

  • 8.9 Container size and weights are manageable for workers?

  • 8.10 Manual aids are available for a lifting heavy loads

9.0 - Storage Areas

  • 9.1 Stacks are stable?

  • 9.2 Stack heights are correct?

  • 9.3 Sufficient space for moving stock?

  • 9.4 - Shelves are free of rubbish?

  • 9.5 - Heavy items are stored at a convenient height?

  • 9.6 Items stacked on shelves are safe? (carers free from the danger of falling objects)

  • 9.7 Shelving and edges are safe? (free of sharp edges)

  • 9.8 Safe means of accessing high shelves?

10.0 - First Aid

  • 10.1 Record of treatment and supplies dispensed?

  • 10.2 Incident reports forwarded to HR Department?

  • 10.3 Cabinets/kits contents are clean, orderly and properly stacked?

  • 10.4 Emergency names and numbers are clearly displayed?

11.0 Emergency Procedures

  • 11.1 Procedures are accessible?

  • 11.2 Evacuation plan is displayed?

  • 11.3 Evacuation practice drill within last 12 months?

  • 11.4 Emergency exits clearly marked / functional?

  • 11.5 Emergency exits are unobstructed?

  • 11.6 Exit doors can be opened from the inside?

12.0 - Compliance

  • 12.1 Workers comply with SWMS?

  • 12.2 - Hazard control measures are in place?

  • 12.3 Hazard control measures are effective?

  • 12.4 Additional control measures are required?

13.0 General observations / comments

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