Northgate H&S Inspection Checklist

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Health and Safety Notice Board

• Is the H&S Law poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the company H&S policy statement displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is first aider and fire warden information displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the contents of the above up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Health & Safety Notices

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they clean and readable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all signs and notices up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting installed and regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire doors kept closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire warden numbers sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fire wardens regularly check evacuation routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all visitors and contractors sign in and out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are first aider numbers sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient first aid boxes on sight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Procedures

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire assembly point signs displayed externally?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an alternative fire assembly point identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lone Working Procedures

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access and Egress

• Are there any access restrictions coming into the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any egress restrictions on leaving the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any such restrictions within the Northgate area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Floors

• Are any floor surfaces slippery, oily or wet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor box covers fitted and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces even and flat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do internal ramps have handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairways, Aisles and Corridors

• Are stairways, aisles and corridors clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairways well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles marked and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are passageways and work area clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Are workplace areas well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fitted blinds, or similar, sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all workplace lighting fitted with diffusers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any lamps out or missing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Thermal Comfort

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material/Substance Storage

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas storing hazardous materials suitably and clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material safety data sheets kept for the above?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trailing cables loose within footwells?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Are kitchen areas clean and clear from spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does any furniture have any sharp edges or projections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wall and ceiling fixtures fastened securely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are paper and waste properly disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are office accessories kept in a secure place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are filing cabinet drawers overloaded or top heavy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Washroom Facilities

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Areas

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Observations Or Remarks

• Additional Observations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remarks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signature of inspecting person.

  Sign