MDC Office/Kitchen Area Safety Inspection - duplicate

• Inspection number:

• Location of Inspection:

• Team Leader(s)/Manager(s) responsible for the area:

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspection conducted by:

• Report Prepared by

• Executive summary of inspection

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

• Please give summary details

Work environment

• Is the flooring in good condition? Are carpets free of trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

• Is there adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

• Are noise levels satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

• Do you you have to shout to be heard when standing less that 2 meters away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise level assessment required.

• Is ventilation adequate?

  Yes

  No

• Is the temperature satisfactory (between 16 - 22C)?

  Yes

  No

• Are humidity levels satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

• Are heating and air conditioning vents clear/unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

• Is any furniture unsafe or defective?

  Yes

  No

• Are all the aisles free of stored material that may present slip or trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

• INSTRUCTION TO CLEAR AREA

Office working areas

• Are staff aware of how to complete a DSE self-assessment and report any problems?

  Yes

  No

• Explain to staff how they can access the DSE on-line self-assessment tool.

• Have all staff completed a DSE self-assessment?

  Yes

  No

• Take action to ensure all users complete a DSE assessment and that any follow up actions are implemented.

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workstations configured to prevent common ergonomic problems? (Chair height allows employees’ feet to rest flat on the ground with thighs parallel to the floor, top of computer screen is at or slightly below eye level, keyboard is at elbow height

  Yes

  No

• Where workstations are not set up correctly, discuss changes that need to be made in order to prevent common ergonomic problems from occurring. List problems identified:

• Is there a good standard of housekeeping in the area?

  Yes

  No

• Take action to ensure that the level of housekeeping improves in this area; waste should be removed, and surplus items should be moved to suitable storage.

• Are all of the chairs in good condition?

  Yes

  No

• Are the desks/tables in a clean and tidy state?

  Yes

  No

• Are the desks/tables free of items likely to attract mice?

  Yes

  No

• Is the floor under the desks clear of clutter, old equipment, etc?

  Yes

  No

• Are file drawers kept closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

• Are storage racks and shelves capable of supporting the intended load and materials stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the shelves free of heavy items stored at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other comments?

  Yes

  No

Electrical Systems

• Are all electrical outlets free of overloads?

  Yes

  No

• Are all electrical cords in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical cords grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension leads being used in a safe manner i.e. not daisy chained, overloaded or likely to cause a trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all electrical items been PAT tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do electrical items display an in-date PAT test label, showing the date they were tested and the date the next test is due?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are high-voltage electrical service rooms kept locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area around electrical panels and breakers free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other comments?

  Yes

  No

Emergency Situations

• Are emergency phone numbers posted where they can be readily found in case of emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire

• Do staff know the fire alarm testing time, evacuation procedures and assembly point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No-one was present in the area at the time of the inspection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all escape routes clear/unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

• Are fire extinguishers present and within date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Do staff know how to call for emergency first aid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No-one was present in the area at the time of the inspection.

• Are there adequate numbers of first aiders?

  Yes

  No

• Are all first aid signs clearly visible and up-to-date with contact details for first aiders?

  Yes

  No

• Are there adequate supplies within the first aid boxes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents of first aid boxes up-to-date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff know how to report an accident, incident or near miss?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• No-one was present in the area at the time of the inspection.

• Are there any other comments?

  Yes

  No

Meeting Rooms

• Are there any other comments?

  Yes

  No

Additional comments

• Are there any other comments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A