Office HSE Audit

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

• 1.1 Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Aisles

• 2.1 Are aisle widths maintained? <br>29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Are aisles and passageways properly illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Are aisles in good condition? <br>29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 Are aisles kept clean and free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 Are fire aisles, access to stairways, and fire equipment kept clear? <br>29 CFR 1910.178(m)(14)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 Is there safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways? 29 CFR 1910.176(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - Exits

• 3.1 Any emergency power supply? 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 Are doors which are required to serve as exits designed and constructed so that the way of exit travel is obvious and direct? <br>29 CFR 1910.37(f)(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Are doors, passageways or stairways that are neither exits nor access to exits and which could be mistaken for exits, appropriately marked "NOT AN EXIT", "TO THE BASEMENT", "STOREROOM", ect? 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 Are exits kept free of obstructions? 29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 Are exits properly marked? 29 CFR 1910.37(q)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6 Are the directions to exits, when not immediately apparent, marked with visible signs? 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.7 Are windows which could be mistaken for exit doors made inaccessible by means of barriers or railings? 29 CFR 1910.36(a)(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.8 Can exit doors be opened from the direction of exit travel without the use of key or any special knowledge or effort when the building is occupied? 29 CFR 1910.36(a)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.9 Does lighting in hallways and exit signs conform to government standards (5 foot-candles)? 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.10 Is the number of exits from each floor of a building and the number of exits from the building itself appropriate for the building occupancy load? 29 CFR 1910.37(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.11 Is every exit illuminated by a suitable light source? 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.12 Is the word "Exit" written in plainly legible letters not less than 6 inches high and three-fourths-inch wide? 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(8)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.13 Do you ensure decorations, posters, signs, ect., are not placed over exit doors or otherwise located as to conceal or obscure any exit? 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.14 Is the minimum width of any way of exit access at least 28 inches? 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - Fire Alarm Systems

• 4.1 Are all fire extinguishers inspected and recharged regularly, and noted on the inspection tag? 29 CFR 1910.157(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Are appropriate fire extinguishers mounted, located, and identified so that they are readily accessible to employees? 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 Are portable fire extinguishers provided in adequate number and type? 29 CFR 1910.157(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Are fire extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Fire Prevention

• 5.1 Do you have a written plan designated what actions should be taken in the event of a fire? 29 CFR 1910.38(b)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 Are fire doors and shutters in good operating condition and fusible links in place? 29 CFR 1910.36(d)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 Are fire doors and shutters unobstructed and protected against obstructions, including their counterweights? 29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - First Aid

• 6.1 Are first-aid kits and AED easily accessible to each work area, with necessary supplies available, periodically inspected and replenished as needed? 29 CFR 1910.151(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 Can each employee exposed to electrical shock be reached by a person trained in CPR within 4 minutes? 29 CFR 1910.269(b)(1)(ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 Are floor wardens trained in CPR, AED, and First Aid, and are there certifications current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 Is there a hospital or clinic for medical care in close proximity of your workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 Are contents in first-aid kits within the expiry dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - HVAC and Ventilation

• 7.1 Are appropriate measures of temperature, humidity, and airflow taken and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Is the work area's ventilation system appropriate for the work being performed? 29 CFR 1910.132(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Indoor Air Quality Indicators

• 8.1 Are conditions clean and sanitary (e.g., minimal dust)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Are light fixtures and mechanical equipment free of unusual noises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 Are odors confined to locations where they are appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Are walls, ceilings, and floors free of any stains, discoloration, signs of moisture or mold damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 Is the building free of uneven temperatures, persistent odors, drafts, stuffiness, or other signs of occupant discomfort?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Ergonomics: Computer Workstations

• 9.1 Are chairs provided that can be adjusted to different heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 Do chairs support the lower back (lumbar area)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 Do chairs have padded seats and roll on casters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 Do chairs support the forearms with armrests while allowing the elbows to remain near the waist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 Are the keyboard and mouse locations adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6 Are wrist supports present at the computer workstations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7 Is the monitor arranged to enable the employee to see the screen clearly without leaning forward?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8 Is there enough space under the work surface for the employee's knees and thighs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9 Are the workers encouraged to take short breaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.10 Are employees provided head sets to use when answering phones and typing at the same time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.11 Is the workstation equipped with an anti-glare computer screen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.12 Are measures taken to control ergonomic hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.13 Do employees know who to contact for ergonomic issues and concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Postings: Employees Rights

• 10.1 Is the Minimum Wage Poster displayed appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 Is the EOCC poster explaining prohibited employment discriminatory practices displayed? 29 CFR 1613.204

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 Is the EOCC's Americans With Disabilities Act poster displayed? 42 USC 12115, Title I, Sec. 5

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 Is the Family and Medical Leave Act notice properly displayed: 29 CFR 825.300(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5 Is Form 300, Injury and Illness Reporting Form, posted for the period 1 February - 30 April? 29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6 Is the OSHA 3165 poster properly displayed? 29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 - Postings: Emergency Information

• 11.1 Is emergency information posted near a telephone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 Are fire evacuation procedures posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 - Walking/Working Surfaces

• 12.1 Are all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition? 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 Electrical

• 13.1 Are power strips used only if plugged directly into a receptacle and not an extension cord and used for low power equipment? 11/18/2002 OSHA Letter of Interpretation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 Do extension cords being used have a grounding conductor? 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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