Office GPI

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Electrical Safety

• Principal Legislation The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

• Are there any broken plugs or outlets?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any frayed or damaged leads?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all fixed wiring installations inspected on a regular basis by a qualified and competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of up to date PAT on electrical items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any extension leads across the floor?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there multiple double adaptors in a series?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there signs of overloading of power boards, power points?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other Observations?

• Actions required to rectify

Fire Control

• Principal Legislation Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

• Are fire extinguishers in place & signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers within service dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire/emergency exit signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been a full fire evacuation in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a fire risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire risk assessment up to date all actions carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire doors shut but not locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff fire training records up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does fire equipment appear to be in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

• Actions required to rectify

Walkways, Stairs and Ladders

• Principal Legislation The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992

• Are floor areas clean, dry and free from slip/trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways kept clear?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are stairs in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are handrails in place, where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there work areas where fall protection is required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other Observations?

• Actions required to rectify

First Aid/Accident Reporting & Investigations

• Principal Legislation Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, Reporting of Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995

• Has an assessment been made to establish the first aid requirements for the company?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a list of first aider's and emergency contact numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a first aid kit/cabinet available and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of location of first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit adequately stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are detailed accident investigation records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have there been any reportable accidents recently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there accident/incident/near miss reports?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

• Actions required to rectify

General Housekeeping

• Principal Legislation The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992

• Are work areas clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items not in use stored appropriately?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are bins full & overflowing?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there evidence of general clutter?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other Observations?

• Actions required to rectify

Office Safety

• Principal Legislation The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992 The Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992

• Are recorded risk assessments completed for workstations of display screen users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are users offered free eye tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there glare or reflections on computer screens?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are work station layouts suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate for work tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are diffuser covers in place and securely fixed where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is furniture appropriate and sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is air conditioning maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the office clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor coverings sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation around photocopiers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fling cabinets drawers kept closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Obsevations?

• Actions required to rectify

Storage

• Principal Legislation The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992

• Are materials stored so they will not fall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored so that good manual handling practices can be applied, therefore safe retrieval?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage racks/cupboards in sound condition, not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are racks free from projection, sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incompatible hazard substances segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

• Actions required to rectify

Welfare Matters

• Principal Legislation The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992

• Are toilets clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kitchen facilities/lunchrooms clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there washing facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

• Actions required to rectify

Opportunity for Improvement

• Corrective Actions

• Signature of client

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• Signature of auditor

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