GMB Union building inspection

Entrance and first floor covid compliance test and trace in place

Hand sanitiser available

Covid safety notices displayed

One way system in place

Is the area well ventilated

Have desk fans in unventilated areas been removed

Entrance and first floor fire safety compliance fire exits signage , escape plan and assembly points

Have sources of ignition, portable heaters been replaced with safer alternatives

Are fire drills carried out regularly

Is equipment PAT tested and in date

Are areas free from clutter and bins emptied

Is access to live high voltage equipment restricted

Are fire alarms and smoke detectors checked and tested weekly

Are other signs of warning in place for visually and hearing impaired emergency lighting provided and tested regularly

Are escape routes signposted and clear

Are fire doors labelled and clear on both sides, are they shut, do they open easily and do they lead to a safe area

Is there a trained fire warden for the building

Are fire extinguishers in date and appropriate

Toilets and washroom facilities clean and in good repair

Is hot water soap and towel provided

Is there access to fresh air or good ventilation

Cleaning cupboards locked

Cleaning chemicals stored properly with safety data sheets and RA available to staff

Are workstations and seating fully adjustable

Is furniture checked and maintained

Are workstations spaced for covid measures

Is hand sanitiser , notices and cleaning materials available at workstations and printers

Is lighting adequate

Are meeting rooms covid compliant maximum number, cleaning

Are kitchen areas clean and covid compliant

Is there a first aider available and a first aid box fully equipped and accessible to staff

Are all accidents and near misses recorded, and how

Do any areas contain asbestos, are they marked and records up to date

Is radon gas present, are thee areas of concern is this identified and records up to date

Lifts, is covid signage in place

Is the lift clean, working and regularly serviced

Are stairways clean, clear and well ventilated

Do staff know how to report threats of violence and intimidation

Is there a RA for the threat of violence from public