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  • Site

  • Office location
  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

Walking Surfaces

  • The area is tidy and well kept?

  • Walkways free of obstacles?

  • REFERENCE: This walkway is free from obstacles

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  • Is floor free of obstructions?

  • Cords anchored or covered?

  • Floor coverings in good condition?

  • Signage posted if floors are wet?

Furniture & Office Equipment

  • In good mechanical condition?

  • Properly assembled and adjusted?

  • Items secured from tipping?

  • Free from sharp edges and corners?

  • Employees instructed on safe/proper use?

Bookcases, Shelves & Cabinets

  • Secured from tipping?

  • In good condition?

  • Drawers closed when not in use?

  • Material safely stacked and stored?

  • Heavier items at the bottom & lighter still the top?

  • Step stools/ ladder available if needed?

Indoor Air Quality

  • Ventilation systems regularly inspected, tested and maintained?

  • Air inlets and exhaust free of accumulation of dust and mould?

Printer

  • Is the printer turned off when not in use?

  • Are all cables in good repair, no frayed wires or cables?

Housekeeping

  • Surface dust levels low?

  • Material neatly and safely piled?

  • The waste container is sufficient and there is no overflowing garbage?

Training

  • Employees aware of emergency procedures?

  • Employees aware of security procedures?

  • Employees provided information and instruction regarding hazards?

  • Staff training current?

Worker Awareness

  • Workers know how to report an accident or a hazard?

  • Workers know the evacuation procedure?

  • Workers know whom to contact for first aid assistance?

  • Workers know the location of fire extinguishers and how to use them?

Fire Prevention

  • Extinguishers available & accessible?

  • Extinguishers in date?

  • Extinguisher type is appropriate for the Probable type of fire

  • Fire exits clear?

  • Emergency numbers displayed on Fire Evacuation signage?

  • Fire doors closed?

  • Fire doors can be opened easily?

  • Fire exits lit?

  • Emergency lighting working?

  • Fire Panel showing all in working order?

Electrical Safety

  • Electrical Outlets not overloaded?

  • Electrical cords in good condition?

  • Grounding pins on plugs are present?

  • Access to electrical panels is clear and unobstructed?

  • Breakers in the electrical panel properly labelled and legible?

  • PAT testing stickers visible on electrical items? Are they in date?

  • Extension cords are not used as replacement of permanent wiring?

  • Electrical cords secure?

  • Electrical Faceplates secure?

First Aid

  • First aid kits available?

  • First aid kits checked monthly?

  • Certificates of First Aiders posted and current?

  • First aid book with blank logs available and in use?

Procedures

  • Workstation ergonomically correct?

  • DSE training and risk assessments available for all staff

  • Workers aware of the office Health & Safety Policy?

  • HSE poster displayed?

  • Emergency Procedures displayed?

Ergonomics

  • Chairs fully adjustable (seat and back)?

  • Monitors adjustable?

  • Shoulders relaxed and forearms parallel with keyboard?

  • Footrests available if required?

Security

  • Visitors have read safety rules?

  • There is a sign posted telling visitors that they must sign in?

  • Visitors have signed the log book?

Car Park

  • Is the parking lot clear of debris?

  • Are there any potholes that may result in a trip hazard?

  • Are pavements, ramps and walking surfaces in good repair?

Completion

  • Any other observations or recommendations

  • Full Name and Signature of the Inspector

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