Information
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
1.0 - Previous inspection
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1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?
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1.2 - Outstanding issues have been action end?
2.0 - Housekeeping
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2.1 - Work areas are free from rubbish and obstruction?
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2.2 - Combustable materials and other potential fire accelerants are stored appropriately?
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2.3 - Doors are fully functional?
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2.4 - Floor coverings / areas clean and swept?
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2.5 - Floors and aisles are cleared of rubbish, materials & equipment? (Used and unused)
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2.6 - Stock/material stored safely?
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2.7 - Good vision at corners?
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2.8 Safety signs are adequate and used appropriately?
3.0 Electrical
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3.1 Electrical Plugs, sockets and switches are in good condition? (not broken or cracked)
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3.2 Power outlet protection plugs/covers have been fitted?
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3.3 Leads are in good repair - tagged and tested? (not frayed or damaged)
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3.4 Carers and children are shielded from live electrical equipment?
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3.5 Cables and leads are run safely? (no strained leads or trip hazards)
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3.6 Heaters are located safely and in good working order?
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3.7 Power boards are safe? (not overloaded)
4.0 Lighting
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4.1 Adequate lighting in general area?
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4.2 All lights are working? (no flickering or inoperable lights)
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4.3 Windows are clean to allow for natural light?
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4.4 Emergency lighting is operational? (exits lights are illuminated)
5.0 - Hazardous Substances
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5.1 - Hazardous substances / chemicals are stored appropriately?
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5.2 - Containers are correctly labelled
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5.3 - Adequate ventilation where chemicals are stored/used?
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5.4 - Safety Data Sheets are available?
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5.5 - Chemical handling is as per manufacturers instructions?
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5.6 - Emergency equipment is available and functional? (Eg. Spill kit, first aid kit, eye wash etc.)
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5.7 Incompatible chemicals are separated or segregated?
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5.8 If required PPE is available?
6.0 - Stairs, Steps and Landings
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6.1 Steps and stairs are safe? (no worn or broken steps)
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6.2 Handrails are in good repair?
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6.3 Clear of obstructions?
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6.4 Adequate lighting around stairways? (natural or electric)
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6.5 Non-slip treatments/treads are in good condition?
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6.6 Area is clear of debris and spills?
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6.7 Landings have even surfaces?
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6.8 Kick plates fitted where required?
7.0 Kitchen Areas
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7.1 Equipment is in good working order?
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7.2 Trolleys in good working order?
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7.3 Adequate dish washing and manual washing facilities are available?
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7.4 Staff have been trained in food handling techniques?
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7.5 Shared cups and plates have been washed in hot soapy water?
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7.6 Fire extinguisher / fire blanket is available in case of fire?
8.0 - Manual Handling
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8.1 - Mechanical aids adequate for current needs?
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8.2 - Manual handling risk assessment performed?
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8.3 - Manual handling controls implemented?
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8.4 - Work surfaces (desks, benches) are set up at the appropriate height?
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8.8 Ergonomic hazards have been addressed? (no excessive bending or stooping is required)
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8.9 Container size and weights are manageable for workers?
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8.10 Manual aids are available for a lifting heavy loads
9.0 - Storage Areas
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9.1 Stacks are stable?
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9.2 Stack heights are correct?
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9.3 Sufficient space for moving stock?
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9.4 - Shelves are free of rubbish?
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9.5 - Heavy items are stored at a convenient height?
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9.6 Items stacked on shelves are safe? (carers free from the danger of falling objects)
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9.7 Shelving and edges are safe? (free of sharp edges)
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9.8 Safe means of accessing high shelves?
10.0 - First Aid
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10.1 Record of treatment and supplies dispensed?
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10.2 Incident reports forwarded to HR Department?
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10.3 Cabinets/kits contents are clean, orderly and properly stacked?
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10.4 Emergency names and numbers are clearly displayed?
11.0 Emergency Procedures
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11.1 Procedures are accessible?
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11.2 Evacuation plan is displayed?
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11.3 Evacuation practice drill within last 12 months?
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11.4 Emergency exits clearly marked / functional?
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11.5 Emergency exits are unobstructed?
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11.6 Exit doors can be opened from the inside?
12.0 - Compliance
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12.1 Workers comply with SWMS?
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12.2 - Hazard control measures are in place?
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12.3 Hazard control measures are effective?
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12.4 Additional control measures are required?
13.0 General observations / comments
Sign Off
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On site representative
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