Office General Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Signature

  Sign
• Location
  Address

• Date and Time

  Date

Design & layout of pedestrian walkways & pavements (Basement Parking)

• Are drivers, visitors, and delivery drivers adequately informed of site rules, using appropriate safety signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate pedestrian crossing points provided, suitably marked, and effectively used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrian walkways adequately maintained and free from trip / slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where necessary, are barriers and/or railings provided at appropriate locations to prevent pedestrians unexpectedly walking into the path of vehicles? (e.g. gateways, entrances and corners, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can pedestrians see approaching traffic clearly at all crossing points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable & sufficient areas provided for disabled person to park & safely access buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting to the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have speed limits been applied to the roadways, and is appropriate signage displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Office Environments: Temperature, Ventilation, Lighting, D.S.E, E.D.I

• Is the workplace at a comfortable temperature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fresh air conditioning system in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a facility to minimise glare from sunlight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the chairs being used suitable and correct height (knees at right angles, feet flat)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are monitors set at the correct height (eyes in line with top of the screen)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are monitors set at the correct distance (arm’s length away when seated)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the mouse located beside the keyboard (allows relaxed arms and wrists)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the keyboard located near edge of desk (allows relaxed arms)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all staff / visitors with disabilities been considered when using the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all disabilities been considered on each floor in relation to facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping & Waste Materials

• Is the area free from slips and trips

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the workplace clean & tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are desks clean & tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area around desks free of coats, bags, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals used / stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits kept fully stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable storage provided for waste materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable storage provided for confidential materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety & Emergency Exits

• Are all fire escapes clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire escapes free from blockages or obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all emergency equipment regularly serviced and maintained? (Fire extinguishers, Evac chairs, e.t.c)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire drills regularly carried out, including any PEEP evacuations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment regularly PAT tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there fire extinguishers placed within high-risk areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Management arrangements

• Are responsible persons clearly identified for raising concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the HASWA poster available for all to read?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the’ Employers’ Liability insurance certificate’ available for all to read / access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient first aiders and are they displayed on company noticeboards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mental health first aiders known and are they displayed on company noticeboards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient fire wardens and are they displayed on company noticeboards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a facility to report ‘close calls’ and ‘accidents / incidents’

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are significant hazards risk assessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any chemicals used / stored COSHH assessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A