General Workplace Audit

• Document No. KAL HSA 1

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Maintenance, Ventilation, Temperature, Lighting, Cleanliness & Workstations

• Are there arrangements for rectifying faults without undue delay?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Is there an effective system for dealing with defective equipment, removing it from use and repairing or disposing of it?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Does the workplace has sufficient ventilation with a source of fresh or purified air? Employees aren’t exposed to unpleasant drafts? Consider receptionists during winter periods.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Is the temperature reasonable in work areas? Where it is uncomfortable, has this been considered and local solutions found? Are thermometers located in work areas?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting to allow people to work, move from place to place safely and avoid eye strain? Are storage areas sufficiently lit?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Are floors, stairs and handrails in good condition and the surface suitable for the traffic and area, e.g. anti-slip in wet areas?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• General housekeeping to a reasonable standard?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

Traffic Routes, Sanitary Conveniences, Washing Facilities, Rest Facilities

• Is parking controlled where it may obstruct pavements and emergency access?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Are the car park and external pathways sufficiently lit to minimise risk?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Are car parks well designed and do they segregate pedestrians and vehicles as far as possible?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There are sufficient toilet facilities for use by staff ensuring access without undue delay?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Each toilet facility is accompanied by washing facilities with hot and cold or warm water, soap and means to dry hands? Facilities are kept clean and are well ventilated?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Are there facilities for staff to change out of personal clothing into work clothing and store clothing securely whilst at work?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Do staff rest areas include the facility to prepare or obtain a hot drink? Staff who cannot obtain hot food in or near to the workplace are provided with the facility to heat their own food?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Are staff facilities accessible and suitable for those with a disability, pregnant women or nursing mothers?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A