Information
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Document No.
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Office Area
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
General Workplace
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Are floor coverings in the area in good repair and free from obstructions, slip and/or trip hazards?
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Are stairways including handrails in the area in good repair, free from obstructions, slip, trip and/or fall hazards?
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Does general housekeeping appear to be of an acceptable standard?
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Are desk surfaces and table tops kept clean and tidy?
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Do all entrance and exit doors function correctly and appear to be well maintained?
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Are there any damaged cables, trailing cables or over loaded sockets?
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Are Electrical Sockets free from damage?
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Have portable appliances been inspected and tested and are they in date?
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Is there any unused or redundant equipment lying around?
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Are storage cupboards in good condition and well maintained?
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Are heavy items stored at lower levels to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries?
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Are all Safety Signs present, clear and legible?
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Are the Office Occupants aware of the location of the Health and Safety Poster, Employers Liability Certificate etc.?
Facilities
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Is there good natural lighting in the office area?
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Are blinds provided to reduce the effects of excessive sunlight and are they in good order?
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Is artificial lighting in good order and free from flicker and excessive glare?
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Is the temperature of the office at a comfortable level?
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Are the desks provided fit for purpose?
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Are the chairs provided in working order, free from damage and suitable for Display Screen Equipment Users?
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Are the toilet areas and wash hand basins clean and well maintained?
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Where a kitchen/food prep area is provided is it maintained in good order?
Fire and Emergency Provisions
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Are fire exits and doors unlocked when the building is occupied?
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Are Fire Exit Doors free from obstruction both inside and out and present no visible damage?
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Are fire doors kept closed and not wedged open?
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Are fire extinguishers in the correct places, free from obstruction and in date?
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Are fire alarm Manual Call Points free from obstruction?
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Auditor
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Area Representative