Information
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Audit Title
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Client / Site Name
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Location / Address
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Conducted on
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Personnel
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Prepared by
Information / Summary
Audit Feed-Back to Facilities Department
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Location/Site Manager
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Initial Facilities Manager
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Safety Representative
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Signature
Safety Administration
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Fire Escape Route Floor Plans are displayed by each exit
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List of current Fire Marshals and First-Aiders names displayed on notice boards
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First Aid Box locations are visible and clearly marked with contents replenished
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Health and Safety poster clearly displayed with information correctly filled in and in date
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Certificate of Xerox's Employer's liability displayed on each notice board and in date
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Xerox's Company Health and Safety Policy displayed on each notice board and in date
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Helpdesk Poster is in place clearly indicating the contact number,out of hours number and who the site contact is
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External Fire Assembly Point Plan and fire Evacuation Plan in place
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Have the weekly fire alarm sounder tests been carried out and recorded
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Have the water tap temperatures been taken and recorded accurately - are all readings 50C or above for hot water and below 20C for cold
Fire
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Smoke, doors, fire exits -
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Are Fire Doors in a good condition, fire strips and door brushes visible
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Are any doors propped open or being left on a latch
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Are they marked as fire doors
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Are the markings unobstructed - not covered by posters etc.
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All the fire door mag locks operate accordingly when the fire alarm sounds
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Is the fire alarm tested on a weekly basis and results recorded in the log book
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There are no missing or covered smoke / heat detectors
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Fire extinguishers -
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Accessible and unobstructed
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Wall mounted or appropriate stands in place
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Has a clear sign advising what the extinguisher type is and what it is used for
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Checked within last twelve months
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Seals intact
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Is there a fire suppression system in place
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Have you checked the fire suppression system gauges are in the green pressure area and not in the red
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Check that any Fire Suppression System controlled area has the panel key turned to automatic and not manual
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Vision panels not obscured
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Fire escape routes -
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Adequate, clear direction signs throughout the route
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Escape routes clear to final exit including externally (once the door is open there should be a clear path to assembly point)
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Call points clear and unobstructed
Work Environment
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Confirm no trip / slip hazards on carpets or stairwells
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Are carpets and flooring in good condition
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Are stair rails on staircases stable and in good condition
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Lighting levels appropriate for work carried out
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Is ambient temperature comfortable for type of work carried out
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Confirm no heavy items stored at high level
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Are noise levels acceptable
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Is cable management around desks acceptable
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Are there adequate sockets at workstations for the amount of equipment being used
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Are extension leads being used
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Are any fridges, vending machines or water machines being plugged into extension leads (causing a fire risk)
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All light fittings or diffusers are secured and not hanging down
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Are blinds securely fixed
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Have all alarms/call buttons been tested monthly, lifts, disabled toilets, reception alarms, have they been recorded
Electrical
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Check five electrical appliances at random -
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Portable appliance test sticker in visible
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In date
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Connections to plug-tops in good condition
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Power leads in good condition
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Appliance in visible good order
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Extension cords are not used in place of permanent wiring, not damaged or taped cords, or daisy chained
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Is access to all riser cupboards where switches and circuit breakers are kept locked not obstructed and have signage to reflect this in place
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Are all lights including emergency lighting working
Facilities
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Are work areas clean and tidy
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Are areas being kept clear of rubbish and unwanted items
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Is computer equipment kept clean (screens clean)
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Are telephones / headphones clean and in good condition
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Are the conference rooms clean and tidy
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Are kitchen and vending areas in good order, clean and tidy
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Are cupboards in good condition
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Are toilets and showers clean and tidy
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Is washroom equipment in good order and not damaged
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Are floor areas free from litter, spillages and leaks
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Ceiling tiles are free from damage
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Have all cleaning supply cupboards/areas been checked to ensure all equipment is tidy, compliant and stored correctly
Hazardous Substances
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Are up to date Safety Data Sheets easily accessible to users
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Are COSHH assessments readily accessible for chemicals
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Are appropriate safety precautions followed
Work Equipment
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Stools / Step ladders available for high level storage
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Are they in a good state of repair, stable and appropriate for use in the area
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Are they numbered and logged for the site
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Are window eyebolts in date as indicated on label
Building General
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Is the building in generally good order
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Are walls or woodwork in good repair (no damp or damage)
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Are windows secure and undamaged
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Are outside access areas in a good state of repair (walls, doors and walkways)
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Is water in downpipes flowing freely - no signs of overflowing on walls
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Is there any other issues you would like to raise about this site