Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Health and Safety Notice Board

  • Is the H&S Law poster displayed?

  • Is the company H&S policy statement displayed?

  • Is first aider and fire warden information displayed?

  • Are the contents of the above up to date?

Health & Safety Notices

  • Are all signs and notices displayed where particular hazards exist?

  • Are they clean and readable?

  • Are all signs and notices up to date?

Fire Safety

  • Are Fire Action notices complete and up to date at every call point?

  • Has all fire fighting equipment been inspected in the last 12 months?

  • Is a weekly fire alarm test completed and the results recorded?

  • Is emergency lighting installed and regularly tested?

  • Has a fire drill been undertaken in the last 12 months?

  • Are all fire doors kept closed?

  • Are fire warden numbers sufficient?

  • Do fire wardens regularly check evacuation routes?

  • Do all visitors and contractors sign in and out?

First Aid

  • Are first aider numbers sufficient?

  • Are there sufficient first aid boxes on sight?

  • Are first aid boxes checked regularly and their contents replenished?

Emergency Procedures

  • Are local emergency (evacuation, fire, bomb threat) procedures in place?

  • Are fire assembly point signs displayed externally?

  • Is an alternative fire assembly point identified?

Lone Working Procedures

  • Is a lone working procedure required and, if so, in place?

Access and Egress

  • Are there any access restrictions coming into the building?

  • Are there any egress restrictions on leaving the building?

  • Are any such restrictions within the Northgate area?

Floors

  • Are any floor surfaces slippery, oily or wet?

  • Is there loose material, debris, damaged flooring or worn carpeting?

  • Are floor box covers fitted and in place?

  • Are floor surfaces even and flat?

  • Where floors have different levels, are warning notices displayed?

  • Do internal ramps have handrails?

Stairways, Aisles and Corridors

  • Are stairways, aisles and corridors clear of obstructions?

  • Are stairways well lit?

  • Are aisles marked and visible?

  • Are passageways and work area clear of obstructions?

Lighting

  • Are workplace areas well lit?

  • Are windows fitted with blinds, or similar, to reduce glare?

  • Are the fitted blinds, or similar, sufficient?

  • Is all workplace lighting fitted with diffusers?

  • Are any lamps out or missing?

Thermal Comfort

  • Can windows be opened to maintain a flow of air?

  • Is the office temperature between 20 and 24 degrees Centigrade?

  • Is the humidity level between 40% and 70%?

Material/Substance Storage

  • Are all boxes and materials stored neatly in racking or cabinets?

  • If not, are these stored less than 1.5m in height?

  • Is all shelving/racking marked with maximum load capacity?

  • Are hazardous materials/substances stored in a secure location?

  • Do any hazardous substances require keeping in a well ventilated area?

  • Are areas storing hazardous materials suitably and clearly labelled?

  • Are material safety data sheets kept for the above?

Electrical Equipment

  • Are all power, data and voice cables contained in desk/cable management?

  • Are there trailing cables etc... Across walkways or aisles?

  • Are trailing cables loose within footwells?

  • Is the use of extension cables kept to a minimum?

  • Is any electrical equipment brought in from home in use in the office?

  • Are portable heaters connected directly to a wall mounted power outlet?

Noise

  • Is any equipment or machinery in use likely to exceed 80dB?

General

  • Are kitchen areas clean and clear from spills?

  • Does any furniture have any sharp edges or projections?

  • Are wall and ceiling fixtures fastened securely?

  • Are paper and waste properly disposed of?

  • Are desk and filing cabinet drawers kept closed when not in use?

  • Are office accessories kept in a secure place?

  • Are filing cabinet drawers overloaded or top heavy?

  • Can personal belongings be kept secure in drawers or lockers?

  • Are guillotines, paper shredders or heat binding equipment in use?

  • If so, are training records kept for the above?

Washroom Facilities

  • Are toilets and washroom facilities clean and hygiene standards acceptable?

  • If showers are fitted, are these operated weekly if not in regular use?

External Areas

  • Are all footpaths and walkways level and free from trip hazards?

  • Are all trees, bushes and shrubs cut back to prevent obstruction?

Other Observations Or Remarks

  • Additional Observations

  • Remarks

  • Signature of inspecting person.

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