Cleaning Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Floor Plan

Assessment of the areas to be cleaned

• Is there sufficient space to fit the required equipment

• Is there a sufficient supply of equipment

• Is there a sufficient supply of chemicals

• Is there any hazards that may get in the way while cleaning

Chemical Storage

Storage solutions and/or position

• Are the chemicals being stored appropriately in a cleaning cupboard

• Is there preventative measures in place to ensure that no chemicals are being mix

• Are the chemicals being stored in the appropriate bottles to minimise the spills

Material Safety Data Sheets

• Are the MSDS's clearly visible and easy to read

• Are the MSDS's easy to access incase of an emergency

• Have all the staff members been adequately trained in the use of MSDS

• Do all staff members know where to access the MSDS

• Are the MSDS's complete with all the relevant information of each chemical

Labelling

• Are all the chemical bottles clearly labelled

• Are the labels visible and on display

• Does the liquid in the bottle match the label

• Has the staff been trained in what to do if the wrong chemical is put in to the bottle

Personal Protective Equipment

• PPE- Gloves, aprons, face masks, goggles, shoes, uniforms

• Is there an adequate supply of PPE for each staff member

• Do the staff adhere to the policies and procedures

• Is the PPE being properly maintained

Signs and Hazards

Signs

• Do the signs comply with the regulations, policies and procedures

• Are the signs being use appropriately

• Is there an adequate supply of signs to be used when cleaning

Hazards

• Are there procedures in place to prevent hazards from occurring

• Are hazards being dealt with appropriately

• Are there procedures in place for dealing with hazards, should they occur

Electrical Tags

• Has all electrical tag checks been done

• Does the asset maintenance officer know the procedure for organising the checks and tagging

• Are all the checks up to date in accordance with the policies and procedures

Reports and Records

Incident Reports

• Are the incident reports being filed appropriately

• Are the incident reports being handled according to the company's policies and procedures

• Is there a register of incidents

• Do all staff have access to the forms

• Are the forms stored in a central location in both hard and soft copy

• Are the reports being filled out according to company standards

Cleaning Records

• Is there sufficient documentation to support the cleaning performed

• Are the cleaning reports being completed accurately

• Is there a cleaning register

• Do all staff have access to the register

Evacuation Procedures

Fire Extinguishers

• Are the fire extinguishers placed appropriately

• Do the staff members know where the fire extinguishers are located

• Have the staff been trained in the use of the fire extinguishes

• Are the fire extinguishers tested and maintained according to regulations

• Have the correct fire extinguishers been installed

Fire Exits

• Are the fire exits clearly identified

• Are the exit lights in good working condition

• Can the staff identify the nearest emergency exists

• Can the fire exits be accessed in the event of an emergency

Fire Warden

• Has the company appointed a fire warden

• Do the staff know who the fire warden is

• Does the fire warden have the appropriate gear

• Is there signage put up on the site to indicate who the fire warden is

• Does the fire warden fully understand the appropriate action in the event of a fire

Emergency Assembly Area

• Has an emergency assembly area been appointed

• Is the emergency assembly area accessible

• Do the staff members know where the emergency assembly area is located

• Is the designated emergency assembly area adequate to hold all the staff members

• Is there an evacuation site plan located in all common areas

First Aid

First Aid Officer

• Is there a first aid officer on site

• Is there any other staff that are able to assist if the first aid officer is unavailable or in need of assistance

• Is there signage put up on site to indicate who the first aid officer is

• Do the staff know who the first aid officer is

• Is the first aid training being completed and continually updated

First Aid Kit

• Is the first aid kit adequately stocked

• Is there a record being kept of the supplies being used

• Is there a record being kept of the staff using the first aid supplies

Manual Handling

• Does the company have weight lifting limits

• Have the staff received manual handling training

• Is there signage to indicate the proper lifting procedures

• Is there a manual handling training manual

• Are the staff aware of how to report a manual handling incident