RAV Building Inspection Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Lighting

• Are lighting levels adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light fittings clean and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Indoor Air Quality

• Does the average worker find the temperature and airflow comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If present, are A/C units been serviced regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage and handling

• Is there sufficient storage space at each workstation and within the work environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items/frequently accessed items stored either on the floor or at heights roughly between the shoulder and the hips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe the material transport aids (trolleys, sack trucks etc.) Are they adequate and always available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment

• Is the photocopier in a well-ventilated area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any obvious problem(s) with the workstations (height of chairs angle/position of monitor, position of mouse)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the condition under benches tidy and unlikely to cause trouble getting in and out of workstation – obstructing foot space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there visible or known damage to any equipment, or is any maintenance required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are relevant equipment guards in place e.g. to guillotine and shredder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Are floors, passageways, corridors in good condition and free from obstruction, including those leading to exit doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In general, are the work areas clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there waste removal in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any documents/papers left on the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mats low profile and have non-slip backing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are electrical plugs and cords in good condition and properly maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any cables or cords posing trip/entanglement hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any broken electrical switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Displayed OHS Information

• Are written fire and first aid procedures displayed in prominent places?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency contact details current and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All First Aid Officers & Fire Wardens Posters displayed within the workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ‘If you are injured’ poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace Amenities:

• Are employee kitchen and toilet amenities clean, tidy and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exhaust fans clean and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working space tidy and sufficient area to allow persons to work safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Movement areas unobstructed to allow safe movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• First aid kits available and signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit properly stocked and serviced annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection and Emergency Preparedness

• Exits unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire extinguishers and hoses services semi-annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Present, is the sprinkler system tested on a quarterly basis and documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exits and travel paths identified with illuminated exit signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency lights tested annually and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Evacuation Diagrams posted throughout the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

• Are chemicals appropriately labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals present on site listed on the Chemical Register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MSDS available for all potential hazardous substances stored at the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Areas

• Do any surfaces, walkways or stairs pose slip and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails to stairs in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Car parks are safe and pedestrian access is clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external storage areas secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items within external storage areas stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any damage to the exterior of the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is external signage in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Observations

• Were staff members or contractors observed to be working unsafely, or outside of company policies? If so, please provide details of areas for improvement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Issues raised by staff members or contractors

• Were any issues raised by staff members or contractors that are not recorded elsewhere on this inspection form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Extra comments:

• Insert any extra comments:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add signature

  Sign

• Names of persons conducting inspection <br>Procedure: mark item as Y/N and add comments as necessary where action is needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A