Library Safety Inspection - Draft

• Audit Title - Department Inspected

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel Assisting with Inspection

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Section 1 Fire & Emergency Preparedness

• Extinguishers are in place, clearly marked for type of fire and recently serviced. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate Directional signs/notices for fire exits and highly visible <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Exit doors are easily opened from inside at all hours <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Exits are clear of obstruction <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Alarm system functioning correctly and tested regularly<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire instructions (P&P) are available and displayed <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regular fire drills are carried out <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 2 Electrical Safety

• No broken plugs, sockets, and switches <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No frayed or damaged leads <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Portable powered tools/equipment are in good condition <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No temporary leads on floor (trip hazard) <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No strained leads <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Circuit breakers/automatic cut outs installed <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Test & Tag programme is up to date <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 3 General Lighting

• All work areas have adequate illumination <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good natural lighting is available <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good lighting reflection from walls and ceilings <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No direct or reflected glare <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Lighting fitting are clean and in good condition <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting (if fitted) is operable <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 4 Walkways

• All walkways (entry & cross) kept clear <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• No electrical leads crossing walkways <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Walkways adequately lit and clearly marked <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Stairs/Risers in good condition (if present) <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Even surfaces; no cracks or holes or lifted carpet <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Section 5 Rubbish

• Bins located at suitable points around the workplace <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All bins emptied regularly <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 6 Storage

• Materials are stored in racks and bins wherever possible <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise lifting problems e.g. between knee & shoulder <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor area around racking clear of rubbish <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General condition of racks and pallets <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Section 8 Workbenches

• Bench surfaces are clear of rubbish. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bench working height correct <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No exposed sharp edges to bench or equipment <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Section 9 Chemicals on Site

• Hazardous substances register available on site <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current MSDS available for each chemical <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All storage containers clearly, correctly labelled <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any special storage conditions apply? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 10 First Aid

• Have adequate number of people been trained in first aid, having regard to the types of hazards and number of people at the workplace <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an adequately stocked First Aid cabinet/kit provided at a central location? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the First Aid cabinet/kit regularly inspected to ensure adequate supplies are present? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid cabinets/kits and contents are clean and orderly <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Easy access to cabinets/kits <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees are aware of location of first aid cabinet/kit <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid cabinet is clearly labelled <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency numbers are displayed <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 11 Office and Amenities

• Safety notice boards are located in the work place? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appointed persons names / photo's displayed i.e. safety reps, first aiders? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access and egress is unobstructed <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Filling cabinets are secured and of non tilt design <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tops of cabinets or shelves beside access ways are clear of items that may fall <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chairs are in good working condition and meet ergonomic design requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks are in good condition and meet AS4442:1197 (700mmH X 900mmD)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Screen Based Equipment is available i.e. reduces glare from windows <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stable non-slip floor coverings <br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Kitchen area is clean and tidy <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets are clean and tidy, hand wash soap and towels are available <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air conditioning system is maintained regularly <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ergonomic Assessment/Training <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 12 Manual Handling

• Have tasks/jobs been identified that may cause injury or harm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have control measures been put in place and maintained to eliminate or reduce the risks associated with hazardous manual tasks as far as possible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have people involved in organising, implementing and performing manual tasks been provided with adequate instruction and training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have equipment, layout and work organisation been considered to minimise the risk of injury from performing manual tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has it been ensured that items that are heavy or frequently accessed are not placed above shoulder height or below mid-thigh height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate space provided for areas where manual tasks are performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are jobs and tasks organised so that workers have adequate breaks from sustained postures, repetitive movement and manual handling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Inspection Sign off

• Officer Completing Inspection Sign-off

  Sign

• The Officer completing this Safety Inspection must ensure that the final report is sent through to Safety Service for recording of Hazards and required Follow up Actions.