Office Health and Safety Audit

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• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Executive summary

Documentation

• Is the group policy statement displayed for all employees to view?

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• Is the company policy statement displayed for all employees to view?

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• Have all High and Medium risks been assessed and recorded?

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  N/A

• Is the matrix displayed and current?<br>( within the last three months)

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  N/A

• Where required have safe systems of work been produced and briefed to all employees?

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  N/A

General Safety

• Are Walkways and Doorways clear of obstructions, trip hazards, including electrical cords and bins?

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  N/A

• Are floors even (no cracks or holes) and dry?

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  N/A

• Are carpeted floors in good repair (no holes or rips)?

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  N/A

• Is lighting adequate, steady (no flicking) and free from glare?

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  N/A

• Are stored materials secured to prevent shifting or falling in store areas, especially on top of cupboards / shelves?

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Fire Safety

• Are evacuation posters displayed and current?

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  N/A

• Are employees aware of their fire wardens? (Ask)

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  N/A

• Are emergency exit lights illuminated? Are exit doors clearly marked? Are exit corridors clear?

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  N/A

• Is fire fighting equipment serviced and tagged?

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  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers of the correct type and quantity?

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  N/A

• Are the sprinkler heads free from damage and overhead sprinkler/detectors clear of obstructions?

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• Has a fire drill been conducted and recorded?

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  N/A

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First Aid

• Is a first aider list displayed?

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  N/A

• Is first aid equipment available and in date?

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  N/A

• Is first aid equipment located in a central location or first aid room?

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  N/A

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Electrical Safety

• Are plugs, sockets, switches and electrical cords in good condition (Not broken, damaged or frayed)?

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  N/A

• Is there any excessive use of adaptors/piggybacking of appliances?

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  N/A

• Are cables located safely and not strung across walkways?

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• Where required are electrical items tested and labelled?

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  N/A

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Work Practices

• Is there any unnecessary or excessive bending or stooping whilst working?

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  N/A

• Are work surfaces (desk, benches) setup at the appropriate height for operation?

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  N/A

• Are work areas setup for easy access to phones and computers? (to avoid overreaching)

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  N/A

• Are mechanical aids and footrests available when appropriate?

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• Are correct manual handling techniques being followed?

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Office Safety

• Is workstation design ergonomic? ( eg. Work surface is approximate elbow height, frequently used equipment is within easy reach)

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  N/A

• Are photocopiers and printers located away from the workstations?

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  N/A

• Is adjustable seating provided?

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  N/A

• Are footrests available when appropriate?

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Environmental Safety

• Are recycling bins provided and properly used?

  Yes

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• Are waste bins provided and regularly emptied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Are updated MSDS' available for all chemicals?

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  N/A

• Is personal protective equipment available for use and being used? (eg. Safety Vests, Goggles, Shoes)

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  N/A

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Issues

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Machine Safety

• Are safe operating instructions/warning signs clearly visible?

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• Are machines guarded/protected to prevent contact, entanglement or damage?

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  N/A

• Are STOP buttons fully functioning? (Test)

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General Comments

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