General Workplace Inspection

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1.0 Previous Inspections

• 1.1 Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Are there any outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 Fire Prevention

• 2.1Fire action sign displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Extinguishers in place and clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Extinguishers recently serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7 Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8 Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 General Lighting

• 3.1 Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Light fittings clean & in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 Emergency lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 Building Safety

• 4.1Floor surfaces even and uncluttered ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 Walkways adequately and clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Stairs and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 Rubbish Removal

• 5.1 Bins located at suitable points around the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 Combustable refuse in covered containers ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 Storage Design & Use

• 6.1 Materials stored in racks or suitable container wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 Storage design to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 General condition of racks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 Machines

• 7.1 Are they kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 Guards in good condition?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 Starting stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6 Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage's ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.7 Adequate work space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.8 Is the lighting adequate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.9 Noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.10 Is fume/dust extraction available and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.11 Is fume extraction working effectively ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.12 Staff/students inducted in the correct use of machinery & equipment ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.13 Are training records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.14 Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.15 Are gas bottles secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.15 Are portable gas bottles stored securely ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 Electrical Safety

• 8.1 Safety switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Are safety switches tested termly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Portable equipment tested and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 Are there any broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 No frayed or damaged leads ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8 No strained leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9 Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.10 Where required emergency shutdown procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.11 Is PPE available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.12 If available is it used correctly ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 Chemical Safety

• 9.1 Hazardous substance register complete and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 Material safety data sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 Unused substances disposed of correctly ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6 Do special storage conditions apply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7 If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8 Staff/students trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9 Is PPE available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.10 Is PPE used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.11 Is adequate ventilation available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.12 Is eyewash available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10 Ladders

• 10.1 Are all ladders of industrial strength?<br>(Non household rated, checked & labeled)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 If used for electrical work are they non conductive ? (Wood or fibre glass)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11 First Aid

• 11.1 Is a first aid kit available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12 Office Hazards

• 11.4 Staff/students aware of location of first aid boxes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 Staff/students aware of first aid procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1 Are filing cabinets in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 Are chairs in good condition - 5 star bases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 Are desks in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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