Offices and General Areas Inpection

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Personnel

OFFICES AND GENERAL AREAS INSPECTION

Office Safety

• Is the office clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is furniture appropriate and sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are computer screens free from glare and refection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation around photocopiers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is air conditioning maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work station layouts suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor coverings sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are filing cabinet drawers kept closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins empty and not overflowing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of general clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Is lighting efficient for work tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are diffuser covers in place and securely fixed where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage

• Are materials stored so they will not fall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored so that good manual handling practices can be applied, therefore safe retrieval?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage racks/cupboards in sound condition, not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage area free from projections, sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incompatible hazard substances segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare Matters

• Are there washing facilities nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kitchen facilities/lunchrooms clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Are there any broken plugs or outlets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor free from any extension cords, that could cause a trip or entanglement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items correctly tagged and dated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leads free from any damage or frayed parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there overload switches on power boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are double adaptors or power boards not used in series?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power boards, power points free from overloading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire control

• Are exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers in place & signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers within service dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does fire equipment appear to be in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Is there a first aid kit/cabinet available and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of location of first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kit contents checked to ensure adequate stocks are available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a list of first aiders and emergency contact numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Walkways, Stairs nearby and Step Ladders

• Are floor areas clean, dry, and free from slip/trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairs in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails in place, where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there work areas where fall protection is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A