Heathcote Health General Workplace Inspection Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous Audits

• Have all action items from the previous audit been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Is the area clean & tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the rooms & passageways free of clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to the exit doors clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have risks associated with sharp or protruding or low overhead structures been eliminated or minimized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand rails accessible and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins overfilled & do they have appropriate lids for their purpose? (i.e. Vermin proof for bins that contain food scraps)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are linen skips kept half filled to eliminate / minimise risks of manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Floor Surface

• Are surfaces free from cracks, unevenness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spills cleaned up straight away so they do not cause a falls hazard? (Ask a random sample of staff & do a visual inspection)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floor coverings free from wear & tears?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor surface clean and free from rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have items / equipment that should not be there been removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Building / Work Area

• Is the work area clean & tidy, equipment & paperwork put away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the windows clean & in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the doors in good working order? (check latch that keeps doors open)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bathrooms clean & in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Is the temperature of the environment comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting for the area adequate? (Not dime or flickering). Are light fittings clean & working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area well lit? Is night lighting adequate? Are security lights working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of unpleasant odours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ventilation adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air vents, filters, extraction fans clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ergonomics / Manual Handling

• Have unnecessary manual handling tasks been eliminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has staff been trained in manual handling / No Lift and any mechanical aids? (Ask a random sample of staff)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where staff are required to work at computerised work stations for 2 hours or more at any one time, have workstations been ergonomicaly assessed and adjusted to suit the individual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is furniture in good order, desk drawers closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are office chairs adjustable, have a five point base?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment

• Is all equipment in good working order and if unsafe, taken out of service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment that is not in use, stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment used suitable for purpose? Ask a sample of staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Have electrical items been checked & have a current tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cords safe, not frayed or broken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have cords been arranged so they don't pose a trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power points being used appropriately? (i.e. No double adapters)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gas Cylinders

• Are gas cylinders secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas cylinders stored outside, with the minimum outside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders in use secured on a trolley?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Response

• Are paths of egress free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire / smoke doors free of obstruction and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers, hose reels & fire blankets sign posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire blankets and extinguishers accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fire extinguishers have a tag demonstrating testing within the last six months? Is it clear from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff familiar with their response upon hearing the fire alarm? (Ask a random sample)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a telephone threat checklist (purple laminated A4 sheet) near each phone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety / PPE

• Are chemical containers in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical containers appropriately labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are labels clear and intact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored appropriately (locked)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all chemicals in use have a current MSDS available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage

• Are all storage areas neat and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items stored / stacked safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk of items falling from height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas under desks / tables free from clutter? (i.e. Boxes stored / clutter preventing ergonomic seating)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signage

• Are safety signs in place (floor washing)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current Worksafe "if you are injured" poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit / entrance signs visible and intact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an emergency exit map displayed showing paths of egress and assembly points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Are doors chocked open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff wearing ID badges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff and patient valuables / belongings kept secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drug security maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is patient / resident information kept secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are duress alarms tested, including under desk and wifi activated duress alarms? (Ask to see testing records)

  Yes

  No

  N/A