Health and Safety in the Workplace Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Are there suitable facilities for breaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supply of hot / cold water, soap and hand drying facilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets and washbasins cleaned regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appliances maintained and free from defects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there stocked first aid boxes available for staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is location of first aid boxes clearly signed and staff of its location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it clear who is first aid and how to contact them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting level suitable and in working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light fittings regularly cleaned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can windows be opened and closed safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a thermometer available within the working area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste removed regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are passage ways clear of trip hazzards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fixtures and fitting secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walls and ceilings in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor coverings in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate storage facillities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all shelving in safe condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step ladders available for items stored at height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is furniture arranged safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all door open and close safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous substances stored and labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency eye wash kits readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the overloading of sockets and use of extensions avoided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any trailing wires or cables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all portable electrical equipment tested and labelled before use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is protective equipment in good condition, clean and replaced as appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire route free from obstruction and combustible storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire alarm break-glass call points unobstructed and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are locations of break-glass call points indicated by pictogram?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all detector heads uncovered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire alarm sounders identified by pictogram?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable fire extinguishers unobstructed and located at designated Fire Points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safety information signage provided to indicate the types of fire each extinguisher is suitable for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire blankets stored within wall-mounted holders displaying usage instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire notices provided throughout the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire notices unobstructed and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a fire drill been carried out in the previous 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Within kitchen/pantry areas, are only items of food & preparation equipment present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are quantities of combustible material kept to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are systems in place for storage, handling and use of flammable substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are furnishings in good condition and free from hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are systems in place to prevent unauthorised access to restricted areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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