Information

  • Document No.

  • Office Area

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

General Workplace

  • Are floor coverings in the area in good repair and free from obstructions, slip and/or trip hazards?

  • Are stairways including handrails in the area in good repair, free from obstructions, slip, trip and/or fall hazards?

  • Does general housekeeping appear to be of an acceptable standard?

  • Are desk surfaces and table tops kept clean and tidy?

  • Do all entrance and exit doors function correctly and appear to be well maintained?

  • Are there any damaged cables, trailing cables or over loaded sockets?

  • Are Electrical Sockets free from damage?

  • Have portable appliances been inspected and tested and are they in date?

  • Is there any unused or redundant equipment lying around?

  • Are storage cupboards in good condition and well maintained?

  • Are heavy items stored at lower levels to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries?

  • Are all Safety Signs present, clear and legible?

  • Are the Office Occupants aware of the location of the Health and Safety Poster, Employers Liability Certificate etc.?

Facilities

  • Is there good natural lighting in the office area?

  • Are blinds provided to reduce the effects of excessive sunlight and are they in good order?

  • Is artificial lighting in good order and free from flicker and excessive glare?

  • Is the temperature of the office at a comfortable level?

  • Are the desks provided fit for purpose?

  • Are the chairs provided in working order, free from damage and suitable for Display Screen Equipment Users?

  • Are the toilet areas and wash hand basins clean and well maintained?

  • Where a kitchen/food prep area is provided is it maintained in good order?

Fire and Emergency Provisions

  • Are fire exits and doors unlocked when the building is occupied?

  • Are Fire Exit Doors free from obstruction both inside and out and present no visible damage?

  • Are fire doors kept closed and not wedged open?

  • Are fire extinguishers in the correct places, free from obstruction and in date?

  • Are fire alarm Manual Call Points free from obstruction?

  • Auditor

  • Area Representative

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