Office Safety Audit

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• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

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• Are there any outstanding actions?

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Health & Safety Notices

• Health and Safety Policy current and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regulatory posters current and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation notices displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are boards and signs clean and readable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment

• Are guards and screens in place and effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chairs free from wear, damage and are fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are desks and cabinets free from sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workstations ergonomically laid out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area free from overcrowding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders and steps well maintained and properly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Equipment

• Is there a fire risk assessment for the site and has this been cascaded down to all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a list of fire marshals and fire wardens displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all fire control equipment regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all emergency equipment free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have fire drills been completed to schedule?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire control equipment appropriate for the type of fire it must control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting in place and regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all relevant signs fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all safety signs clean and clearly placed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the accident book (or other method of reporting) available and in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Building

• Do buildings conform to standards with respect to use, occupancy, building services, and plumbing facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are automatic doors suitable and operate safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders, stairways and ramps suitable and safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all shelving secured appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Temperature, Ventilation & Extraction

• Is the workplace at a suitable temperature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can measures be taken to control temperature extremes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough natural ventilation in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dangerous Substances

• Have all dangerous substances been identified with C.O.S.H.H. data sheets available and C.O.S.H.H. assessments be completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dangerous substances properly labelled and stored accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sanitation

• Are wash-rooms and food preparation areas clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets provided adequately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is cool drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there facilities for boiling hot water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there cooking facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there lunchroom's / break out areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Do entry and exit procedures provide workers personal security at night?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Are lights clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lights working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Lux ratings within guidelines? (200 – 500 lux)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Storage

• Are materials neatly and safely stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items stored in relation to weight to eliminate manual handling issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas safe and clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are passageways and work areas clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Is the area free from excessive trailing cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is machinery / equipment properly guarded as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical wiring properly concealed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all portable appliances in good condition and marked with in date P.A.T. label?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plugs, wiring, sockets in good conditions and not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension leads in good condition and marked with in date P.A.T. label?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment free from sharp metal 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 file drawers kept closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are office accessories in secure places?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lifts serviced, maintained and have current L.O.L.E.R. certification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are file cabinet drawers used appropriately and not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training

• Has the Manager had formal Health & Safety training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all staff had formal Health & Safety training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have D.S.E. assessments been completed by operatives in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risk assessments available for the relevant activities / tasks that are carried out at the location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid Facilities

• First aid names, telephone numbers and location displayed??

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient number of qualified first-aiders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid box well stocked, clean, accessible and containing no items that have expired?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit adequate for the size of the location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency eye wash stations or equivalent properly located, identified and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the A.E.D. registering No Faults, A.E.D. pads in date & pockets masks & other A.E.D. stocked & accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Floors, Stairwells, Aisles and Exits

• Walkways and floors kept clear from loose materials, debris, worn / torn carpet and free of any slip and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs and ramps in good condition and provided with handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairs clear, unblocked and well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Covers over floor openings such as floor power points secured and safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits and corridors leading to exits visible, clearly marked and kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Issues Raised

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