Griffith Health Office Inspection - 2017

• Griffith University Health Group

• Building Location and Room Number

• Conducted on

  Date

• Completed by

Introduction

• While working at Griffith University you will be asked to complete an annual office inspection. If you occupy a shared space liaise with your work colleagues to complete the inspection so all responses and experiences can be included. For assistance completing the inspection contact the Health Group H&S Manager.

• Step 1: Complete inspection findings in the following sections

• Step 2: Save copy of Audit and forward to Health Group H&S Manager.

Housekeeping , Layout and Storage

• Is the area generally tidy and free of rubbish and debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways uncluttered and sufficiently wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces clean, dry and hazard free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any stairs in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are frequently used items easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire and Emergency

• Are emergency exits clearly signed and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you know who the emergency warden is?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you participated in a emergency drill this year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you know what the fire alarm sounds like?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the alarm be heard in all areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers clearly signed and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguisher tags up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Do you know who the First Aid Officer is?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit clearly identified and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents of the kit appropriate for the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents of kit sufficient, clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Is lighting adequate and appropriate to the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from glare and shadows minimised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Is the area free from distracting or disruptive noises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people able to be heard without raising their voices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are screens or partitions in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Indoor Air Quality

• Is the ventilation comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are airconditioning vents and intakes free from dust build up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is air conditioning maintenance being done by Facilities Management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Office Equipment

• Is the equipment clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is common use equipment situated clear of workstations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate workspace around equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area around photocopiers ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ergonomics and Manual Handling

• Have manual handling tasks been examined and managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have repetitive tasks been examined and managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mechanical aids available and used when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space for all tasks to be carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workstations suit people's needs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is work height and chair adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient leg room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff trained to setup workstations appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a need for foot rests and are they provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are document holders available if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is screen based equipment located to prevent glare, shadows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are plugs, sockets, switches, and powerboards in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cords in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do permanent electrical appliances have their own outlet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is powerboard and extension cord use kept to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical equipment testing up to date and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is testing on your building's safety switch done by Facilities Management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Insert additional comments here: include actions to complete

• This completed checklist must be sent to the Health Group, H&S Manager

  Yes

  No

  N/A