ECU Workplace Inspection Template

• 

• Faculty / Service Centre

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Previous Inspection

• Has the previous inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any outstanding actions and if so what is their current status?

• Area to be inspected (click add area and questions will populate)

Area

• Location:

First Aid Facilities

• Staff aware of nearest First Aider and are they accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who is the First Aider?

• Staff aware of the location of first aid cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid cabinet contents within date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency numbers displayed and readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency and Fire Prevention

• Is there a trained fire warden for the area who is known to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who is the fire warden?

• Are fire extinguishers secured? eg to the wall or within a cage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers been inspected and tagged within the last six months? Check punch-out mark on tag.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date punched on tag. Choose the 1st of the month.

  Date

• Fire extinguishers and fire hose locations clearly marked and clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff aware of the emergency assembly area location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where is the assembly area?

• Staff aware of the nearest exit and alternative exit to their workstation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit signs visible and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation maps and plans located near exit doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Furniture, Walls, Floors, Stairwells and Ceilings

• Corridors clear of clutter and obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors and carpet free from fraying and damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks, shelving and cupboards tidy and clear of clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frequently used items stored above knee height and below shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foodstuffs appropriately stored/disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient bins available and they are clean and emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Footpaths and walkways in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways and stairwells kept clean and clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair guards and handrails present and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors open and close easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Lighting

• Good natural lighting in area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reflected light from walls, ceilings, windows not causing glare for staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• No power cords across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety switches installed (RFCDs installed and labeled)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Power Outlets (GPOs) in good order? Not cracked , broken plugs/switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No double adapters in use on GPOs or piggybacked power boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment (photocopiers, faxes, printers and shared white goods) in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable electrical equipment tested, tagged and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen and Meal Areas

• Is there a kitchen or meal area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cupboards, bench tops, sinks tidy and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area hygienic and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubbish bins regularly emptied and cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fridge(s) clean, regularly defrosted and contain no expired food items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Microwave positioned at a suitable height , clean and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No overflowing bins and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Toilet Areas

• Are there toilets in this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets and washbasins hygienic and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate bathroom supplies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances / Chemical Safety

• Are there Hazardous Substances / Chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous substances entered into ChemAlert?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals and are current? Must not be more than five years old.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any gas cylinders appropriately secured? Eg chained or in cages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct PPE available as recommended on the safety data sheet(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eyewash stations and safety showers easily accessible and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eyewash stations plumbed to allow for flushing of eyes for 20 minutes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are there ladders stored and used in this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders industrial strength? (Non-household rated, check label)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If used for electrical work are they non-conductive? ( Wood or fibreglass)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workshops and Machinery

• Is there a workshop or machinery in this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they in a clean and tidy state? Tools not in use put away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate space between the machines to allow for their safe operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guards fitted and in a safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spills contained (drip trays) and spill kits available where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flashback arresters installed on all oxygen and acetylene welding / cutting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators trained into the operation of machines / site inducted. Training records held?

  Yes

  No

  N/A