General Workplace Inspection

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

• 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Fire Prevention

• 2.1 - Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 - Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10 - Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.11 - Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.12 - Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - General Lighting

• 3.1 - Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - Building Safety

• 4.1 - Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 - Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 - Stair and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 - Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 - Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8 - Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.9 - Are footpaths in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.10 - Furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Rubbish Removal

• 5.1 - Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 - Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - Recycling bins clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Electrical Safety

• 6.1 - Safety switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 - Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 - No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6 - No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7 - No frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - First Aid Facilities

• 7.1 - Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 - Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 - Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.7 - Are first aid officers accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.8 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Office Hazards

• 8.1 - Condition of filing cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 - Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 - Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 - Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 - Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 - Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 - Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8 - Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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