PRASC MONTHLY FACILITY INSPECTION

Is the overall appearance of the facility or operation clean & orderly

Are walkways,doors,exits,stairs,electrical access risers/cupboards, panels and life safety equipment clear and easy accessible.

Are work areas,walkways,pavement,sidewalks,parking areas or common areas free of any obstacles or trip hazards or any other potential hazards

Is there any evidence of leaking or water stains on the ceiling tiles, walls or floors.

Is access to the mechanical ,electrical, chemical areas restricted under lock and key or some form of access control.

Is there a smoking policy posted or in place and adhered to.

Is there sufficient air flow in the offices , passages or common areas-can you determine by visual inspection that its operational.

Have all shelves,or racks been braced to prevent from falling or overstocking.

Is there a current emergency evacuation process and schematics posted at the common areas ,giving instructions what to do in the event of an emergency.

Do tenants ,staff and contractors know what to do in an event of emergency .

Do you have a contractor induction sign in register in place to demonstrate that communication of the associated hazards in their work space has been communicated and fully understand.

Are the regular drills every 6 months not exceeding and a site certificate to present to the local authorities that you have completed the necessary regulatory requirements on file.

Is your site safety and fire file up to date last date of amendement.

Is there a documented program onsite signed off to demonstrate the checks of the safety systems.etc: pump station checks, visual checks etc.

Fire extinguishers: gauges in the green,last service date, accessibility and any other in date tags.

Smoke and heat detectors: test schedule,physical condition,labels numbered,accessibility.

First aid kits: are they visible ,do you have a assigned first aide and is the signage in place.

Are emergency evacuation signage directing the direction of escape clear and of the SANS 1186-5 approved type.

Are fire doors free and locked with the approved devices-NO KEY BOXES.

Are passages free of trip hazards.

Is the security onsite aware of the procedures of an emergency and the nearest assembly point.

Do the onsite security know what to do in the event of emergency -contact numbers and radios etc.

Does the security onsite have the necessary elevator fire keys to handover to the authorities and tenant list.

Does the security have the emergency evacuation numbers posted and visible.

Is the onsite security a relevant or regular shift person. If a relevant is there a OB book of handover or handover sheet.