Information
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Document No.
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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
Working Environment
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Is the temperature acceptable?<br>The minimum working temperature is 16°C, there is no upper limit.
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Is there adequate ventilation?<br>Is there a ventilation system, if so is it working? Can the windows be opened?
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Is the lighting level adequate?
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Are dust levels acceptable?
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Are noise levels acceptable?
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Are the stairs free from wear or missing treads?
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Is the inspection area free from sharp edges or corners?
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Is the inspection area free from worn floor coverings causing trip hazards?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Housekeeping
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Inspection area tidy, clean, well organised?<br>Is the housekeeping in the inspection area in good order?
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Are access ways free from obstruction?<br>All access ways must be unobstructed. No items must be left in the access ways.
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Is the standard of cleaning satisfactory?<br>Is the area dirty? Is there evidence of a poor cleaning regime?
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All equipment stored under correct conditions?
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Is there a sufficient number of waste containers and are they emptied regularly? Is the area clean and tidy?
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Sharps removal procedure in place?
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Are there 'No Smoking' signs in position?
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Are mats available for wiping feet?
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Are wet floor signs used when required?
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Is there accommodation for clothing and valuables?
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Are there facilities for rest and eating meals?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Material Storage
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Are materials correctly stored?<br>Is there material stored correctly ie heavy items at the bottom, lighter items located higher up? No glass items stored above head height.
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Is the storage of materials and equipment on top of cabinets discouraged and kept to a minimum?
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Is shelving used correctly not overloaded / stacked correctly?<br>The storage shelving must be in good condition with no broken shelves or makeshift shelves.
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Shelving in good condition?
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Are the shelves and cupboards stable?
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Are the appropriate shelves used?
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Is there suitable access to high level storage?
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Is there sufficient storage space?
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Do filing cabinets have interlocks?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Electrical
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Is all portable equipment tested and labeled?<br>All portable electrical equipment must have a current in date test sticker in the appliance. If no sticker or test out of date, equipment must not be used until retested. All new equipment purchased has a 12 month PAT in place.
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Leads / cables un damaged?
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Is the use of extension leads discouraged?
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Are electrical sockets used correctly and not overloaded?<br>
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Is there an electrical test certificate issued to show the installation is safe?
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Has the electrical installation been checked in the last five years?
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Is there a register of portable electrical equipment
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Are all lights functional and suitable for the task?
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Are fluorescent tubes free from flicker and buzzing?
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Are the stairs and corridors adequately lit?
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Is there a system for reporting defects?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Ladders / Step Ladders
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Is there a procedure for inspection / records?
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Is the equipment in good condition?
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Is there a procedure / training for erection?
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Are step ups / kick stools in use and in good condition?
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Have staff been trained to work at height?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Kitchen Areas
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Are safety notices in place (ie for very hot water)?
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Staff cleaning schedule in place?
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Is a microwave sticker in place?
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Is a spillage procedure in place?
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Is the furniture in reasonable condition?
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Is there a fridge provided for food only?
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Is there a reasonable state on hygiene?
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Is drinking water available and suitably identified?
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Is drinking water supplied direct from the main?
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If water is supplied from tanks is there suitable provisions made to prevent and detect exposure to legionella?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Toilet Facilities
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Is the toilet area clean and tidy?
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Is there adequate soap?
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Hand towels / drying facilities in place and working?
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Adequate toilet paper?
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Sanitary disposal in place?
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Sanitary vending in place?
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Are walls / surfaces clean?
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Are toilets free of general storage?
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Are separate toilet facilities for each sex available and appropriately marked?
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Is there a supply of hot and cold running water?
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Are the toilets well ventilated?
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Are the toilets well lit?
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Are the toilets in good working order?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
First Aid
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Name of appointed person / first wider displayed?
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Contact details for appointed person displayed?
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Emergency services telephone number displayed?
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Is the first aid box fully stocked and contents in date?
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Does the first aid box meet the required standard?
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Is the first aid box clearly marked?
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Is there an accident book?
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Is the accident book clearly marked?
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Are the staff aware of the procedure for reporting accidents internally?
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Are staff aware of the procedure for reporting accidents under 'RIDDOR'?
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Is the First Aider always in the business?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Fire Precautions
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Are routes clear of obstructions?
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Are fire doors easily opened?
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Are fire doors propped open?
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Is the emergency lighting adequate and working?
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Are evacuation routes clearly signed?
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Are fire extinguishers in place?
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Are fire extinguishers serviced and in date?
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Are fire extinguishers the correct type?
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Is the fire extinguisher identification label in place?
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Hose reel in test?
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Smoke / heat detectors checked?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Fire and Emergency Procedures / Instructions
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Fire procedure / emergency evacuation posters up?
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Are they undamaged?
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Current and up to date?
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Weekly fire alarm test undertaken?
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Six monthly emergency evacuations undertaken?
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Evacuation chairs in place?
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Fire risk assessment completed and up to date?
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Do you have fire wardens?
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Have fire wardens received suitable training?
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Name(s) of fire warden(s) displayed?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
COSHH
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COSHH assessments OK?
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Exposure adequately controlled?
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Data sheet information available?
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Spillage procedure in place?
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Correctly stored?
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Correctly disposed of?
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Disposal of hazardous waste in place?
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Flammable liquids correctly stored / signed?
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All electrical cleaning equipment tested?
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Are 'Wet Floor' signs used when required?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Checklist
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Daily checklist in place and being used?
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Weekly checklist in place and being used?
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Monthly checklist in place and being used?
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Quarterly checklist in place and being used?
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Annual checklist in place and being used?
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Notice board checklist in place and being used?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Machinery
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Is there a lift?
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Is the lift in good condition?
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Is the lift regularly maintained?
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Is there a Vivreau drinking fountain?
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Is the drinking unit clean and in good order?
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Is the drinking unit regularly maintained?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Health and Safety
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Health and Safety notice displayed?
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Are staff aware of the 'No Smoking' policy?
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Are staff required to move or lift loads?
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Have staff received suitable training?
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Is mechanical support provided eg trolleys?
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Has a work station assessment been carried out?
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Has work station training been carried out?
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Have all risk assessments been carried out?
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Have all method statements been carried out?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify
Outside Areas
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Roadways in good condition?
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Pavements in good condition?
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Access ramps in place?
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Steps clear of obstructions and clean?
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Cycle racks being used?
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Handrails in good condition?
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All lights working? And is the area adequately lit?
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All notices in place?
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Other observations
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Actions required to rectify