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  • Conducted on

  • Completed by

  • Location / Site Name
  • Week Commencing

  • Position

  • Inspection Day

Fire

  • Fire escape doors and routes clear of obstructions and well lit.

  • Fire doors kept closed, operational and in good condition

  • Fire extinguishers provided where necessary, accessible, not discharged and maintained.

  • Clear access to dry risers, call points and alarm panel.

  • Combustibles stored in containers away from the building - not accumulating in voids.

  • No electrical hazards, e.g. exposed live terminals.

  • Fire panel free from obvious faults.

Lifts and Escalators

  • Escalators operating and no obvious faults.

  • Lifts levelling correctly, no slip/trip hazards

  • Lift alarms / telephones operating.

Slips, Trips and Falls

  • Internal and external pedestrian routes and stairs well lit.

  • Surfaces free from holes, spillages and other slip / trip hazards.

  • Entrance mats provided, maintained and free from slip trip hazards.

  • All stairs checked - nosing’s intact, secure handrail, minimal debris.

  • Permanent obstructions at head height or below knee level highlighted/padded.

  • Main access routes gritted when ice / snow.

  • Drain covers intact/in good condition, free of slip, trip, fall hazards for persons walking and in pushchairs/wheelchairs

Toilets

  • Soap, hand drying and hot water available in toilets.

  • No water / soap leaks or other slip/trip hazards.

Building Fabric

  • No loose tiles, damaged brick work, loose cladding, structural fire damage.

  • Staircases, fixed ladders and fire escapes free from damage.

  • Boundary fencing in sound condition no damage.

  • Glazing/windows free from damaged / broken glass.

General Housekeeping

  • Lighting in accessible areas operating.

  • No storage / stacking that could collapse or materials that could fall.

  • Absence of overgrown trees, shrubs or fallen leaves, moss on paths

  • Surfaces free of excessive bird droppings.

  • No obvious rat or bird activity in void areas.

  • Internal routes free from accumulated debris.

  • Refuse areas clean and tidy - storage is away from the building

  • Void areas are secure, i.e. locked and properly boarded up.

  • Signage in place e.g. fire, crossings, speed limits, asbestos roofs etc.

  • Signposts, flag poles and bolted fixings properly secured.

  • No loose or unsecured posts.

  • Visitor’s log being completed and identification badges are being issued.

  • Welfare facilities in good condition, e.g. toilets, drinking water, changing facilities, workstations etc.

  • Edge protection/lifebelts around deep water provided and maintained.

Car Parks and Service Areas

  • Car parks and service areas free of potholes, obstructions, spillages and debris.

  • Areas well lit, no blown bulbs

  • Fire doors and exit routes free of obstruction

  • Drainage covers intact.

  • Speed limit signs in place and speed humps clearly identified.

  • Traffic routes free from obstructions to drivers vision.

  • Barriers and gates checked and are secure, no damage to gate or securing points.

  • Traffic markings / parking bays clear.

  • Keys removed from compactors, on-site vehicles and other such equipment when not in use.

Plant Rooms and Workshops

  • Plant Rooms, riser cupboards and workshops locked when not in use.

  • Ventilation and lighting provided and working.

  • Work equipment and materials stored safely.

  • Rubber mats provided in front of control panels.

  • Water tanks, sumps, pits etc. are covered.

  • Noise control areas identified and ear protection provided.

Maintenance and Contractors

  • Contractors / maintenance working in a segregated area.

  • Safety documentation provided and accurate, e.g. permissions, permits.

  • Machinery guards are in place, e.g. lifting gear, belts, fans etc.

  • Lift telephones/remote monitoring systems are operating effectively

Roof and Falls from Height

  • Roof/tower/tank access and fixed ladders kept locked /secured.

  • Key control system working effectively

  • Free from slip/trip hazards and general debris / litter

  • Edge protection checked, in sound condition

  • Cradles/lifting gear secured to prevent unauthorised use and covered to minimise weather damage.

  • No unguarded drops.

  • Ladders maintained and secured to prevent unauthorised use.

Children Areas

  • Equipment, surfaces etc. clean and free from damage, spillages etc.

Asbestos Risk Monitoring

  • Asbestos materials labelled and free from damage.

CCTV

  • Has the time and date been checked for accuracy on the CCTV system?

  • Is the CCTV system fully functional?

  • Has a playback check been carried out? (Once a week from footage more than 24 hours old)

  • Is there a clear line of sight from all cameras? (i.e. no obstructions)

Completion

  • Name and Signature of the person completing the audit

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