Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
General
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Safety policies and procedures available<br>
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Safety signs and warning placards are displayed
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Is there a Incident / Hazard reporting system in place for the Divisions
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Standard Operating Procedures are available and accessible
Emergency Exits
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Are emergency exits clearly identified and illuminated
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Emergency exits are well identified and access to them is unrestricted
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Do the fire exits open freely
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Are emergency exits clear of obstructions
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There is adequate external security lighting at the main entrances and exits
Workplaces / Work Areas
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Work places kept orderly, clean and uncluttered
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Are passageways and corridors clear of obstructions (bins, boxes &trip hazards)
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Floors are kept clear of objects and substances that could cause slips / trips / falls
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Walkways, stairways, emergency exits and corridors are kept clear to ensure the free passage of persons
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Are work areas clearly marked with restrictions on access (pedestrian walkways etc)
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Are staircases provided with an adequate handrail or handhold
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Is noise level acceptable - you can hear a normal voice within a 1 meter distance
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Is there sufficient space for foot traffic around work areas and work stations
Workstations
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Are the desks suitable for the task to be performed
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Are the workstations and equipment set up to help reduce awkward posture
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Are the chairs adjustable and stable
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Are computer cables are NOT unhorsed or entwined
Housekeeping
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Is the workplace generally clean, tidy and free of dust
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Has obsolete equipment been moved to a storage area
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Are toilets, showers, kitchen facilities kept clean and tidy
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Is there adequate hot and cold water
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Is there enough seating, tables in the tea rooms
Lighting
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Is there sufficient lighting for the performance of tasks
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Staff are able to control incoming natural light
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All lights are operating correctly? - flickering or inoperative lights
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Light fittings are clean and in good order
Windows
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There are no broken or damaged window panes?
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Windows are clean
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Window ledges are free of sharp or dangerous materials
Stairs and Landings
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Handrails are provided and they are safe
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Landings are clear of obstructions
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There are no broken or worn treads
Flooring and Work Surfaces
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Is the floor surface level and smooth
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Is the surface free of fluid and oil / grease
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There are NO mats or carpets loose or "dog eared"
Ladders and A frame steps
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Are portable steps stable
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There are no broken or missing rungs and no other defects
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Have the ladders got non slip feet
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Are they stored appropriately when not in use
Electrical
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All electrical leads and equipment is tested and tagged with the current date
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All GPO's, switches, plugs and sockets in good working order
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Double adapters are NOT used and temporary leads are NOT used permanently
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Are switchboards locked and secure
Equipment and Machinery
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Is there adequate guarding, screens and sound dampening devices on equipment
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Is equipment / machinery kept in good working order
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Regular maintenance is carried out on equipment / machinery
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There is adequate working space around the equipment and machinery
Storage
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Is there adequate storage space
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Storage racking and shelving is NOT damaged, overloaded or bowed
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Is all rubbish and excess materials removed from the workplace and stored in a appropriate location
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Are trolleys stored correctly when not in use
Fire fighting equipment
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Are fire extinguishers and hoses clearly identified with appropriate signage
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Have the fire fighting equipment been recently treated and tagged
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Is the access to the fire fighting equipment clear
Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances
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Are all Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances stored correctly
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Flammable liquid is safely stored and signed
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Is there adequate ventilation around the Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances
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MSDS sheets are readily accessible and up to date
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Containers are correctly labeled
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Personal Protective Equipment is readily available and used when required
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Is the Hazardous Substance Register readily accessible to staff
Manual Handling
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Is Manual Handling kept to a minimum
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Staff do NOT have to perform any difficult lifting
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There are NO constraints to good body and work posture
First Aid
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Are First Aid boxes clearly identified
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Are the emergency contacts and first aides clearly listed and on display
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Are First Aid kits regularly checked and re-stocked
Workplace Rating
Signature of person completing Inspection
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