Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site Name

  • Location / Address
  • Conducted on

  • Personnel

  • Prepared by

Information / Summary

Audit Feed-Back to Facilities Department

  • Location/Site Manager

  • Initial Facilities Manager

  • Safety Representative

  • Signature

Safety Administration

  • Fire Escape Route Floor Plans are displayed by each exit

  • List of current Fire Marshals and First-Aiders names displayed on notice boards

  • First Aid Box locations are visible and clearly marked with contents replenished

  • Health and Safety poster clearly displayed with information correctly filled in and in date

  • Certificate of Xerox's Employer's liability displayed on each notice board and in date

  • Xerox's Company Health and Safety Policy displayed on each notice board and in date

  • Helpdesk Poster is in place clearly indicating the contact number,out of hours number and who the site contact is

  • External Fire Assembly Point Plan and fire Evacuation Plan in place

  • Have the weekly fire alarm sounder tests been carried out and recorded

  • 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

  • Smoke, doors, fire exits -

  • Are Fire Doors in a good condition, fire strips and door brushes visible

  • Are any doors propped open or being left on a latch

  • Are they marked as fire doors

  • Are the markings unobstructed - not covered by posters etc.

  • All the fire door mag locks operate accordingly when the fire alarm sounds

  • Is the fire alarm tested on a weekly basis and results recorded in the log book

  • There are no missing or covered smoke / heat detectors

  • Fire extinguishers -

  • Accessible and unobstructed

  • Wall mounted or appropriate stands in place

  • Has a clear sign advising what the extinguisher type is and what it is used for

  • Checked within last twelve months

  • Seals intact

  • Is there a fire suppression system in place

  • Have you checked the fire suppression system gauges are in the green pressure area and not in the red

  • Check that any Fire Suppression System controlled area has the panel key turned to automatic and not manual

  • Vision panels not obscured

  • Fire escape routes -

  • Adequate, clear direction signs throughout the route

  • Escape routes clear to final exit including externally (once the door is open there should be a clear path to assembly point)

  • Call points clear and unobstructed

Work Environment

  • Confirm no trip / slip hazards on carpets or stairwells

  • Are carpets and flooring in good condition

  • Are stair rails on staircases stable and in good condition

  • Lighting levels appropriate for work carried out

  • Is ambient temperature comfortable for type of work carried out

  • Confirm no heavy items stored at high level

  • Are noise levels acceptable

  • Is cable management around desks acceptable

  • Are there adequate sockets at workstations for the amount of equipment being used

  • Are extension leads being used

  • Are any fridges, vending machines or water machines being plugged into extension leads (causing a fire risk)

  • All light fittings or diffusers are secured and not hanging down

  • Are blinds securely fixed

  • Have all alarms/call buttons been tested monthly, lifts, disabled toilets, reception alarms, have they been recorded

Electrical

  • Check five electrical appliances at random -

  • Portable appliance test sticker in visible

  • In date

  • Connections to plug-tops in good condition

  • Power leads in good condition

  • Appliance in visible good order

  • Extension cords are not used in place of permanent wiring, not damaged or taped cords, or daisy chained

  • Is access to all riser cupboards where switches and circuit breakers are kept locked not obstructed and have signage to reflect this in place

  • Are all lights including emergency lighting working

Facilities

  • Are work areas clean and tidy

  • Are areas being kept clear of rubbish and unwanted items

  • Is computer equipment kept clean (screens clean)

  • Are telephones / headphones clean and in good condition

  • Are the conference rooms clean and tidy

  • Are kitchen and vending areas in good order, clean and tidy

  • Are cupboards in good condition

  • Are toilets and showers clean and tidy

  • Is washroom equipment in good order and not damaged

  • Are floor areas free from litter, spillages and leaks

  • Ceiling tiles are free from damage

  • Have all cleaning supply cupboards/areas been checked to ensure all equipment is tidy, compliant and stored correctly

Hazardous Substances

  • Are up to date Safety Data Sheets easily accessible to users

  • Are COSHH assessments readily accessible for chemicals

  • Are appropriate safety precautions followed

Work Equipment

  • Stools / Step ladders available for high level storage

  • Are they in a good state of repair, stable and appropriate for use in the area

  • Are they numbered and logged for the site

  • Are window eyebolts in date as indicated on label

Building General

  • Is the building in generally good order

  • Are walls or woodwork in good repair (no damp or damage)

  • Are windows secure and undamaged

  • Are outside access areas in a good state of repair (walls, doors and walkways)

  • Is water in downpipes flowing freely - no signs of overflowing on walls

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