Office Safety Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

Walking Surfaces

• The area is tidy and well kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways free of obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is floor free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cords anchored or covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage posted if floors are wet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Furniture & Office Equipment

• In good mechanical condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Properly assembled and adjusted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Items secured from tipping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees instructed on safe/proper use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bookcases, Shelves & Cabinets

• Secured from tipping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drawers closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material safely stacked and stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavier items between knuckle and shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Step stools/ ladder available if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Indoor Air Quality

• Ventilation systems regularly inspected, tested and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Surface dust levels low?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material neatly and safely piled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Worker Awareness (ask nearest staff member)

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers know the evacuation procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers know whom to contact for first aid assistance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers know the location of fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention

• Extinguishers available & accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers tag dated monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire exits clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency numbers close to all phones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire exits lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Electrical Outlets not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cords in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access to electrical panels is clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cords secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test and tag in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Faulty equipment is tagged out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Faceplates secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid and Emergencies

• Warden list posted in visible locations and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List of First Aiders posted in visible locations and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Defibrillator accessible and function testing log completed weekly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ergonomics

• Chairs fully adjustable (seat and back)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Monitors adjusted to the right height (Top of the screen should be at eye level)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Footrest available if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chairs are set-up so that the thighs are parallel to the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are frequently used items located within the person’s primary zone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion

• Any other observations or recommendations

• Full Name and Signature of the Inspector

  Sign

• Full Name of second Inspector