Monash Workplace Inspection Program: General Areas

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.1 Emergency Procedus

• Evacuation procedures are clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency floor plans are clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency contact numbers are clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency numbers are current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exits are clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.2 Egress & evacuation

• Exit doors are marked and clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors can be opened from inside (no padlocks)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit corridors and doors are clear of obstructions, including stored materials or equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit ladders and catwalks are clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.3 First aid

• A first aid kit is available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lists of trained first aid people and contact numbers are displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lists of first aid people are current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets and contents are clean, orderly and properly stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notices indicating location of each kit are on display

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.4 Fire extinguishers

• Fire extinguishers are located in easy to see locations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers a marked for the types of fires to be fought

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers have been inspected/tagged within the last 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All fire extinguishers and safety blankets are within the certification or use by date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire hoses are conveniently located in major corridors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler system is operational (sprinkler heads free from damage)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead sprinkler/detectors are clear of obstructions, stores, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.5 floors and aisles

• The floors surface is even (no cracks or holes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Openings in the floor are protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The area is free from tripping hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aisles a of sufficient width (at least 0.8m in offices, 1m elsewhere)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors and aisles a clear of rubbish, materials and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no no electrical cords lying across walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.6 Stairs & Landings

• There are no wound broken treads on stairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails a in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Non-skid strips on stairs are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Landings a clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit stairs are adequately lit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is no storage of materials, equipment in emergency exit stairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.7 Signage

• Appropriate warning and information signage is displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage is clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.8 Work environment

1.8.1 Lighting

• Lighting levels are sufficient and not excessive for;<br>-general tasks<br>-movement throughout the workplace<br>-tasks that have specific lighting requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glare from both external and internal light is controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings, including diffusers, file tots, tubes/bulbs, are clean and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light switches zoned correctly for safety and energy efficiency

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.8.2 Noise

• Exposure to noise is prevented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photocopiers are located away from personal workstations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.8.3 Ventilation/Thermal comfort

• General ventilation provisions are sufficient

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temperature & humidity control is sufficient

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.9 Waste management

• There are sufficient and appropriate waste disposal containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contents of recycling and waste to landfill bins are appropriate to reduce cross contamination and to maximize recycling opportunities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins are routinely emptied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Individual under desk landfill bins are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.10 Housekeeping

• Access and egress routes are well defined and kept clear at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desktops, benches,and working surfaces are clean and free from clutter, scrap and waste materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The area is free of accumulated equipment, stores, rubbish, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Combustible or flammable materials are fe distance for heating appliances, e.g. Room heaters,stoves in kitchens, or heat-generating devices, e.g. Photocopiers, laminators,equipment and machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.11 Handling & storage of materials

• Mechanical aids or equipment are available for handling materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials are stored on shelves or in storage rooms, as appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage of heavy items above shoulder height is avoided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored material is secured to prevent shifting/falling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage units are free of rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage units are properly constructed and secured to prevent falling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage rooms are neat and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.12 Hygiene

• Clean and separate meal rooms provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drinking water is readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate washing facilities are provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are sufficient toilets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lockers or hangers provided for work-clothes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff amenities are kept clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A