Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Emergency

  • Emergency procedures in place

  • Residents are aware of emergency procedures appropriate to the Residents capacity to communicate

  • Evacuation Plan sighted and located correctly

  • Return to Work poster sighted

  • Mobile phone and charger sighted

  • Fire exit signs at all exits and in working order

  • Fire exits are accessible and clear of obstacles

  • Exits unlock during work hours

  • Fire fighting equipment easily accessible

  • Firefighting equipment regularly serviced and date noteds

  • Five blankets provided where appropriate

  • Fire hoses checked regularly and well-maintained

  • Access and egress paths clear

  • Assembly area for emergency evacuations clearly marked

First aid

  • First aid signs clearly visible

  • First aid kit accessible and clearly marked

  • First aid kit is complete and items are within use by date

  • First aide kit is complete and items with in use by date

  • Order for replacement first aid items completed using online form

Security

  • Adequate locks on all external doors

  • Adequate locks on all external windows

  • Keys are registered and records kept of who is holding them

  • Alarm system working

  • Vandal resistant security lights illuminate building perimeter

  • Security lights can be set to automatically activate and deactivate or motion sensitive

  • Staff and volunteers working after dark have parking available in area close to building entrance

  • Emergency communication such as duress alarm or intercom accessible

  • Security screens for windows and doors able to be opened from inside

  • Signs and physical barriers to indicate out of bounds areas

  • Signs evident to indicate security measures are in place

  • Emergency telephone numbers displayed at every telephone

  • Safe area for employees/volunteers with access to a telephone

  • Safe room has door with handle that can be pulled closed and double locked

  • Exit from safe room other than entry door available

  • Public areas restricted to one entrance at night

  • There is visual access to outside of external doors ie view hole, glass panel or close circuit camera

General area

  • Entrances, doorways, stairs and walkways kept clear

  • External doors have no gaps at the bottom

  • Stairwells and exits well illuminated

  • Stair treads in good condition

  • Slip resistant strips on edge of steps

  • Good visual contrast between steps

  • Minimal variation between step height and step depth

  • Floors even, no holes or cracks

  • Floor coverings clean and in good repair

  • Wet floor signs available and used by staff

  • Accessible light switches

  • Lighting adequate and operational

  • Task lighting provided for detailed work

  • Temperature is comfortable

  • Ventilation is adequate

  • Area is free from odours, fumes and particles

  • Noise level is acceptable/adequately controlled

  • Noisy equipment enclosed or isolated

  • Equipment regularly maintained

  • Handrails present, safe and secure and appropriate height

  • Cords secured and clear of walkways

  • Electrical switches/sockets/plugs located in a safe place and free from obvious defects (no loose covers broken fittings signs of overheating)

  • Extension leads and power boards located in maintaining safe condition (check for damaged insulation, water leaks, burn marks or loose pins or fittings)

  • Adequate number of power points for appliances in use (avoid double adapters and piggy-backing)

  • Switchboards and electrical equipment in safe working condition

  • Main and isolating switches clearly visible

  • Earth leakage protection installed

  • Furniture safe and undamaged

  • Work areas are clean and tidy

  • Floors in storage areas free from rubbish and packing

  • Storage designed to minimise manual handling

  • Staff and volunteers provided with personal protective equipment for cleaning eg disposable gloves, PPE - masks, goggles, aprons, over shoe covers<br><br><br><br>

  • Appropriate container provided for disposing of sharps

  • Procedures in place to ensure that any accidental spills or leakages are immediately cleaned up

  • House rules displayed

  • Privacy for Participants and staff ie not having TV and stereo in same room

  • Housekeeping maintained

Chemicals

  • Chemicals disposed of correctly

  • Chemicals are clearly labeled

  • Locked cupboard/drawer for hazardous substances

  • Fire extinguishers located close to chemical storage

  • Facilities to deal with spills or splash injuries are close

Kitchen

  • Suitable eating facilities available

  • Anti-slip floor surfaces

  • Floor/area free from water and being wet

  • Drains (floor and sink) clear and free flowing

  • Taps free from drips

  • Fridge clean, good condition

  • Microwave clean and maintained

  • Oven/stove safe and clean

  • Exhaust fans over cooking units are clean

  • Work benches clean

  • Knives and other sharp instruments stored appropriately

  • No broken items

  • No sharp edges

  • Food is stored appropriately ie refrigerated if fresh

  • Stock stored appropriately

  • Area free from pests or evidence thereof

Bathroom

  • Adequate toilets for male/female

  • Toilet suitable for people with disability

  • Facilities maintained and clean

  • Facilities well ventilated

  • Hand wash, single use hand towels / dryers provided

  • Sanitary bins provided

  • Floor/area free from water and being wet

Laundry

  • Lighting operating as designed

  • Floor/area free from water and being wet

  • Dryer filter clean

External

  • Emergency entrance and exits clear, well lit and clearly marked

  • Entrances / steps in good order

  • Steps and changes of level clearly defined

  • Anti-slip surfaces, fungus build-up treated

  • Continuous clear accessible pathways ie no barriers

  • Adequate and operational illumination of walkways, stairways and ramps

  • No raised curbs or changes in pathways

  • External surfaces free of holes and projections

  • Seating available and safe

  • Tables safe and clean

  • Waste and cigarette butt bins available

  • Washing line in good condition

  • Boundary fences, walls and gates safe and secure without gaps and protrusions

  • Overhead structures safe and secure

  • Gardens in good order - debris, fallen branches removed, lawns mown

  • Gardens free of sharp objects (broken glass, metal, wood splinters, needles etc)

  • Landscaping provides minimal hiding places

  • Well drained areas to prevent flooding and pooling of water

  • Drainage grates in good order

  • Roof guttering appears free of debris

  • Childproof locks fitted to gates where required

  • Sunscreen is accessible for staff and Participants

  • Emergency and service vehicle parking designated and given priority

  • Disabled parking designated and given priority

  • Surface of parking area and driveways free from potholes, cracks and other trip hazards

  • 'No parking' area signs

  • Potential vehicle damage areas, corners, guard rails and entrances effectively marked

  • Direction of traffic well defined

  • Traffic and speed restriction signs clearly defined and free from obstructions

  • Intersections and pedestrian areas identified

BBQ area

  • Cooking area clean and free from waste/rubbish

  • Area around BBQ free of grease

  • BBQ safe and in good condition

  • Gas supply secured to gad cooker/heater

Office

  • Lighting adequate and operational

  • Temperature is comfortable

  • Area is free from odours

  • Noise level is acceptable/adequately controlled

  • Ventilation is adequate

  • Adequate space between furniture

  • Desk is uncluttered

  • Document holder provided for continuous keying work

  • Furniture undamaged

  • Filing cabinets/cupboards stable or secured to walls to prevent tipping

  • Files stored securely and appropriately

  • Secure cupboards or drawers for staff and volunteers to keep personal possessions

  • Photocopier in a well ventilated location away from workers when possible

  • Phone connections nearby

  • Cables are secured behind work surface

Other

  • Other comments

Sign Off

  • On site representative

  • Auditor's signature

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