House Keeping Inspection

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

A. General

• A1. Fire and Emergency Procedure

  Off

  On

• A1.a. Have the Fire Warden and First Aid Officers been appointed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A1.b. Are the names of the Fire Warden and First Aid Officers displayed in all areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A1.c. Have all employees been advised of emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A1.d. Is the fire alarm functioning correctly and tested regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A1.e. Has an assembly point been nominated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A1.f. Are 'Assembly Point' signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A1.g. When was the last emergency procedure conducted?

  Date

• A1.h. Provide details of the procedure.

• A1.i. Are hose reels in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A2. Provide details of the security measure that is in place.

• A3. Is there adequate lighting within and around the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A4. Where possible workers are not working alone or in isolation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A5. Is the car park well lit and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A6. Are warning signs in place for vehicle movements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A7. Are warning signs in place for speed limits in the depot?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B. Main Building

• B1. First Aid

  Off

  On

• B1.a. Fire and emergency instruction is documented and clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.b. The fire extinguishers have been recently serviced and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.c. There are suitable fire extinguishers available for all flammable substances in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.d. The fire exits are clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.e. The exit doors are easily opened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.f. The exit is clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.g. Fire and emergency instruction documented and clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.h. Name of senior first aider?

• B1.i. How many first aid kits are in the building?

• B1.j. Are the contents of the First Aid cabinets clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.k. Are the contents regularly checked to see if they are adequate for the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.l. Are first aid cabinet contents within expiry dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.m. Are first aid cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.n. Are first aid cabinets accessible and unlocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.n. Is the emergency phone number displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B1.p. Record the last Inspection Date.

  Date

• B1.q. Record the name of the person who conducted the last inspection?

• B2. Office Environment

  Off

  On

• B2.a. Is screen based equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows and lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.b. Is the area around the photocopier well ventilated to control fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.c. Is the air conditioning maintained and cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.d. Is the floor covering stable and non slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.e. Is the noise at or below acceptable levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.f. Is there sufficient space for all operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.g. Is there appropriate and adjustable furniture and equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.h. Are work heights adjustable to suit size of worker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.i. Are chairs well designed and adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.j. Is there sufficient leg room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.k. Has portable equipment and leads been tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.l. Are all plugs, sockets and switches in good working order (i.e. none broken)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.m. Are leads in good condition (not frayed or damaged)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.n. Are the power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.o. Are leads being used in a safe manner (i.e. not strained)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.p. Are earth leakage circuit breakers installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2.q. Is there a register of all electrical equipment tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3. Amenities

  Off

  On

• B3.a. Are adequate lunch facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.b. Is there an adequate number of toilets available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.c.Are washing facilities provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.d. Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.e. Are 'No Smoking' signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.f. Is the food preparation equipment and area clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.g. Are there suitable waste containers on hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.h. Is there a good standard of hygiene?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3.i. Are floors safe to walk on (i.e. not slippery)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4. OH&S Notice Board

  Off

  On

• B4.a. Are displays regularly changed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.b. Are safety posters displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.c. Are safety alerts displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.d. Is the notice board well situated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4.e. Record the name of the OH&S safety representative?

• B4.f. Record the name of the OH&S safety officer?

• B4.g. Are the minutes of the last OH&S meeting displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C. Project and Operations Office

• C1. First Aid

  Off

  On

• C1.a. Fire and emergency instruction is documented and clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.b. The fire extinguishers have been recently serviced and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.c. There are suitable fire extinguishers available for all flammable substances in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.d. The fire exits are clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.e. The exit doors are easily opened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.f. The exit is clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.g. Fire and emergency instruction documented and clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.h. Name of senior first aider?

• C1.i. How many first aid kits are in the building?

• C1.j. Are the contents of the First Aid cabinets clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.k. Are the contents regularly checked to see if they are adequate for the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.l. Are first aid cabinet contents within expiry dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.m. Are first aid cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.n. Are first aid cabinets accessible and unlocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.n. Is the emergency phone number displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C1.p. Record the last Inspection Date.

  Date

• C1.q. Record the name of the person who conducted the last inspection?

• C2. Office Environment

  Off

  On

• C2.a. Is screen based equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows and lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2b. Is the area around the photocopier well ventilated to control fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.c. Is the air conditioning maintained and cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.d. Is the floor covering stable and non slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.e. Is the noise at or below acceptable levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.f. Is there sufficient space for all operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.g. Is there appropriate and adjustable furniture and equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.h. Are work heights adjustable to suit size of worker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.i. Are chairs well designed and adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.j. Is there sufficient leg room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.k. Has portable equipment and leads been tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.l. Are all plugs, sockets and switches in good working order (i.e. none broken)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.m. Are leads in good condition (not frayed or damaged)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.n. Are the power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.o. Are leads being used in a safe manner (i.e. not strained)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.p. Are earth leakage circuit breakers installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2.q. Is there a register of all electrical equipment tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3. Amenities

  Off

  On

• C3.a. Are adequate lunch facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.b. Is there an adequate number of toilets available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.c.Are washing facilities provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.d. Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.e. Are 'No Smoking' signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.f. Is the food preparation equipment and area clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.g. Are there suitable waste containers on hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.h. Is there a good standard of hygiene?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3.i. Are floors safe to walk on (i.e. not slippery)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C4. OH&S Notice Board

  Off

  On

• C4.a. Are displays regularly changed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C4.b. Are safety posters displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C4.c. Are safety alerts displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C4.d. Is the notice board well situated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C4.e. Record the name of the OH&S safety representative?

• C4.f. Record the name of the OH&S safety officer?

• C4.g. Are the minutes of the last OH&S meeting displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

D. Supervisors Office

• D1. First Aid

  Off

  On

• D1.a. Fire and emergency instruction is documented and clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.b. The fire extinguishers have been recently serviced and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.c. There are suitable fire extinguishers available for all flammable substances in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.d. The fire exits are clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.e. The exit doors are easily opened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.f. The exit is clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.g. Fire and emergency instruction documented and clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.h. Name of senior first aider?

• D1.i. How many first aid kits are in the building?

• D1.j. Are the contents of the First Aid cabinets clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.k. Are the contents regularly checked to see if they are adequate for the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.l. Are first aid cabinet contents within expiry dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.m. Are first aid cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.n. Are first aid cabinets accessible and unlocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.n. Is the emergency phone number displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D1.p. Record the last Inspection Date.

  Date

• D1.q. Record the name of the person who conducted the last inspection?

• D2. Office Environment

  Off

  On

• D2.a. Is screen based equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows and lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.b. Is the area around the photocopier well ventilated to control fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.c. Is the air conditioning maintained and cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.d. Is the floor covering stable and non slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.e. Is the noise at or below acceptable levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.f. Is there sufficient space for all operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.g. Is there appropriate and adjustable furniture and equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.h. Are work heights adjustable to suit size of worker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.i. Are chairs well designed and adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.j. Is there sufficient leg room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.k. Has portable equipment and leads been tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.l. Are all plugs, sockets and switches in good working order (i.e. none broken)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.m. Are leads in good condition (not frayed or damaged)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.n. Are the power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.o. Are leads being used in a safe manner (i.e. not strained)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.p. Are earth leakage circuit breakers installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2.q. Is there a register of all electrical equipment tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3. Amenities

  Off

  On

• D3.a. Are adequate lunch facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3.b. Is there an adequate number of toilets available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3.c.Are washing facilities provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3.d. Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3.e. Are 'No Smoking' signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3.f. Is the food preparation equipment and area clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3.g. Are there suitable waste containers on hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3.h. Is there a good standard of hygiene?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3.i. Are floors safe to walk on (i.e. not slippery)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D4. OH&S Notice Board

  Off

  On

• D4.a. Are displays regularly changed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D4.b. Are safety posters displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D4.c. Are safety alerts displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D4.d. Is the notice board well situated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D4.e. Record the name of the OH&S safety representative?

• D4.f. Record the name of the OH&S safety officer?

• D4.g. Are the minutes of the last OH&S meeting displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E. Maintenance Shed

• E1. First Aid

  Off

  On

• E1.a. Fire and emergency instruction is documented and clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.b. The fire extinguishers have been recently serviced and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.c. There are suitable fire extinguishers available for all flammable substances in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.d. The fire exits are clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.e. The exit doors are easily opened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.f. The exit is clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.g. Fire and emergency instruction documented and clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.h. Name of senior first aider?

• E1.i. How many first aid kits are in the building?

• E1.j. Are the contents of the First Aid cabinets clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.k. Are the contents regularly checked to see if they are adequate for the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.l. Are first aid cabinet contents within expiry dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.m. Are first aid cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.n. Are first aid cabinets accessible and unlocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.n. Is the emergency phone number displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E1.p. Record the last Inspection Date.

  Date

• E1.q. Record the name of the person who conducted the last inspection?

• E2. Office Environment

  Off

  On

• E2.a. Is screen based equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows and lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.b. Is the area around the photocopier well ventilated to control fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.c. Is the air conditioning maintained and cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.d. Is the floor covering stable and non slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.e. Is the noise at or below acceptable levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.f. Is there sufficient space for all operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.g. Is there appropriate and adjustable furniture and equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.h. Are work heights adjustable to suit size of worker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.i. Are chairs well designed and adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.j. Is there sufficient leg room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.k. Has portable equipment and leads been tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.l. Are all plugs, sockets and switches in good working order (i.e. none broken)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.m. Are leads in good condition (not frayed or damaged)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.n. Are the power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.o. Are leads being used in a safe manner (i.e. not strained)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.p. Are earth leakage circuit breakers installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2.q. Is there a register of all electrical equipment tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3. Amenities

  Off

  On

• E3.a. Are adequate lunch facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3.b. Is there an adequate number of toilets available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3.c.Are washing facilities provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3.d. Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3.e. Are 'No Smoking' signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3.f. Is the food preparation equipment and area clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3.g. Are there suitable waste containers on hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3.h. Is there a good standard of hygiene?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3.i. Are floors safe to walk on (i.e. not slippery)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E4. OH&S Notice Board

  Off

  On

• E4.a. Are displays regularly changed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E4.b. Are safety posters displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E4.c. Are safety alerts displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E4.d. Is the notice board well situated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E4.e. Record the name of the OH&S safety representative?

• E4.f. Record the name of the OH&S safety officer?

• E4.g. Are the minutes of the last OH&S meeting displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5. Ergonomics and Manual Handling

  Off

  On

• E5.a. Are controls well designed and properly positioned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5.b. Are tools and equipment within easy reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5.c. Are tools and equipment well designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5.d. Is working in a standing position avoided where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5.e. Are awkward and constrained postures avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5.f. Are repetitive movements avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5.g. Is frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and/or dragging of loads avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5.h. Is bending or reaching above shoulder heights and twisting of the back avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5.i. Are mechanical lifting aids available and used where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E5.j. Are procedures in place for safe team lifting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E6. Walkways and floors

  Off

  On

• E6.a. Is the oil and grease removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E6.b. Is access to walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E6.c. Is the walkway free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E6.d. Is the walkway free of electrical leads or hoses crossing it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E6.e. Are walkways adequate and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E6.f Are stairs and raisers in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E6.g. Are floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7. Machinery

  Off

  On

• E7.a. Is the risk assessment completed for all machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.b. Is the machine and surrounding area clean and free of obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.c. Is the machine adequately guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.d. Are starting and stopping devices clearly marked and within reach of the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.e. Is there provision to store waste cut offs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.f. Are there drip pans on the floor to prevent spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.g. Is there adequate work space around machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.h. Is there satisfactory lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.i. Are operators competently trained in the use of the machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.j. Is the work instruction easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.k. Are lockout procedures followed for maintenance and repairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E7.l. Is the noise level at or below acceptable standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E8. Gas Bottles

  Off

  On

• E8.a. Are gas bottles chained in an upright position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E8.b. Are gas bottles separated as per the Standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E8.c. Are portable gas bottles mounted on the appropriate trolley?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9. Hazardous Substances

  Off

  On

• E9.a. Are Material Safety Data Sheets available for all substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.b. Are Risk Assessments completed for all substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.c. Are all containers labelled properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.d. Are unused or unnecessary substances disposed of in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.e. Are special storage conditions followed when applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.f. Are workers trained in the use of Hazardous Substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.g. Is the task performed as per the work instruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.h. Is the necessary equipment for the safe use of substances provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.i. Is PPE provided and maintained where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.j. Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.k. Is eye wash and are showers easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.l. Do procedures exist for the safe clean up of spilt chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.m. Are the materials stored in racks or their designated area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.n. Are commonly used and heavy items stored between mid thigh and shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.o. Are floors around the racks, shelves, ad pallets clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E9.p. Are flammable materials safely stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10. P.P.E.

  Off

  On

• E10.a. Is PPE supplied where hazards cannot be controlled in any other way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.b. Is correct and appropriate PPE supplied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.c. Is PPE checked and maintained regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.d. Are workers trained in the correct use of PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.e. Is PPE used in the correct manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E10.f. Is PPE worn by workers when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E11. Yard

  Off

  On

• E11.a. Are the drains clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E11.b. Has the sump pit been checked to ensure that it does not overflow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E11.c. Is the yard clear of excess rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E11.d. Are the hose reels in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A