Information
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Audit Title
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Conducted on
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Document No.
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Prepared by
Western Stairwell
Area Specific Observation
Equipment Safety
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Is the evacuation chair in a good visible condition and is it firmly attached to the wall?
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Is all safety signage for the evacuation chair in place and correct?
Fire Safety
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Is the information on the fire action notices accurately displayed and in a prominent position?
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Is the area free from excessive storage of combustible materials?
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Do smoke detectors or fire alarm heads appear fully operational with no evidence of being tampered with?
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Are access and egress routes clear from any obstructions and fire doors kept closed?
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Are fire doors in good condition? E.g all three hinges fully attached, no holes through door, intumescent strip present all around sides and top of frame, frame secure.
Housekeeping
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Is the area free of tripping hazards? (E.g cables, carpet lifting, open doors)
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Is the area (inc desks, cupboards, floors etc) clean and tidy?
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Is storage being kept tidy and to a minimum?
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Is the area free from slip hazards? Are facilities available for clearing spills
Welfare
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Is the lighting working?
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Is the heating/cooling working?
Environment
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Is the area free from any evidence of fly tipping of waste?
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Are recycling facilities readily available?
1st Floor Toilets
Area Specific Observations
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Is signage in the area in good condition? (Signs of heavy deterioration as opposed to wear and tear)
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Are all hand dryers working? (Working correctly, signs of overheating)
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Is all safety signage in place and in a good condition?
Fire Safety
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Is heat producing electrical equipment in a well ventilated location? (E.g paper near computer vents)
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Is the area free from excessive storage of combustible materials?
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Do smoke detectors or fire alarm heads appear fully operational with no evidence of being tampered with?
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Are access and egress routes clear from any obstructions and fire doors kept closed?
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Are fire doors in good condition? E.g all three hinges fully attached, no holes through door, intumescent strip present all around sides and top of frame, frame secure.
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Are all ceiling tiles in place and undamaged?
Electrical Safety
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Sockets overloaded?
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Is equipment PAT tested and in date?
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If any new electrical equipment has been purchased, has it been reported to engineering for the assets list?
Housekeeping
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Is the area free of tripping hazards? (E.g cables, carpet lifting, open doors)
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Is the area (inc desks, cupboards, floors etc) clean and tidy?
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Is storage being kept tidy and to a minimum?
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Are tops of cabinets, cupboards free from heavy and bulky items?
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Is the area free from slip hazards? Are facilities available for clearing spills
Welfare
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Is the lighting working?
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Is the heating/cooling working?
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Are the toilets clean and in sanitary condition?
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Is the shower basin clean and in sanitary condition?
Environment
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Has all unnecessary equipment been turned off? Eg computers with employees not present? Lights etc.
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Is the area free from any evidence of fly tipping of waste?
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Are recycling facilities readily available?
1st Floor Corridor
Area Specific Observations
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Is the fire hose point free from obstruction?
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Is signage in the area in good condition? (Signs of heavy deterioration as opposed to wear and tear)
Fire Safety
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Are fire extinguishers in place and in date?
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Is the information on the fire action notices accurately displayed and in a prominent position?
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Is the area free from excessive storage of combustible materials?
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Do smoke detectors or fire alarm heads appear fully operational with no evidence of being tampered with?
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Are access and egress routes clear from any obstructions and fire doors kept closed?
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Are fire doors in good condition? E.g all three hinges fully attached, no holes through door, intumescent strip present all around sides and top of frame, frame secure.
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Are all ceiling tiles in place and undamaged?
Electrical Safety
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Sockets overloaded?
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Is equipment PAT tested and in date?
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If any new electrical equipment has been purchased, has it been reported to engineering for the assets list?
Housekeeping
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Is the area free of tripping hazards? (E.g cables, carpet lifting, open doors)
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Is the area (inc desks, cupboards, floors etc) clean and tidy?
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Is storage being kept tidy and to a minimum?
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Is the area free from slip hazards? Are facilities available for clearing spills
Welfare
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Is the lighting working?
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Is the heating/cooling working?
Environment
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Is the area free from any evidence of fly tipping of waste?
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Are recycling facilities readily available?
Conference Room
Area Specific Observations
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Are the keys in the box on the wall, next to the CMT cupboards?
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Is the chinagraph on the wall free from damage, writing, wear/tear?
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Has the flipchart stand got paper on it?
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Are the blinds in working order?
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Does the storage box have all of its contents? <br>Contents must include:<br>- job aid laminates<br>- keyboard<br>- mouse<br>- VGA cable<br>- USB cable<br>- network cable<br>- remote control for projector
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Are there 12 of the swivel chairs in the room?
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Are all 3 phones (inc spider phone) plugged in and dial tone present?
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Open the 1st cupboard, are there 6 of the following:<br>- network cable<br>- VGA cable<br>- USB cable
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In the 1st cupboard, are there 4 radios on the shelf?
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Is the left hand side TV working (vision and sound)?
Fire Safety
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Is the information on the fire action notices accurately displayed and in a prominent position?
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Is heat producing electrical equipment in a well ventilated location? (E.g paper near computer vents)
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Is the area free from excessive storage of combustible materials?
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Do smoke detectors or fire alarm heads appear fully operational with no evidence of being tampered with?
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Are access and egress routes clear from any obstructions and fire doors kept closed?
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Are fire doors in good condition? E.g all three hinges fully attached, no holes through door, intumescent strip present all around sides and top of frame, frame secure.
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Are all ceiling tiles in place and undamaged?
Electrical Safety
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Sockets overloaded?
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Is equipment PAT tested and in date?
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If any new electrical equipment has been purchased, has it been reported to engineering for the assets list?
Housekeeping
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Is the area free of tripping hazards? (E.g cables, carpet lifting, open doors)
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Is the area (inc desks, cupboards, floors etc) clean and tidy?
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Is storage being kept tidy and to a minimum?
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Are tops of cabinets, cupboards free from heavy and bulky items?
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Is the area free from slip hazards? Are facilities available for clearing spills
Welfare
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Is the lighting working?
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Is the heating/cooling working?
Environment
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Has all unnecessary equipment been turned off? Eg computers with employees not present? Lights etc.
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Is the area free from any evidence of fly tipping of waste?
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Are recycling facilities readily available?
Conference Room 2
Area Specific Observations
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Is the chinagraph on the wall free from damage, writing, wear/tear?
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Has the flipchart stand got paper on it?
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Are there 8 of the swivel chairs in the room and 4 on the hot desks?
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Is the telephone working?
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Does the whiteboard have pens that work and a rubber?
Fire Safety
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Is the information on the fire action notices accurately displayed and in a prominent position?
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Is heat producing electrical equipment in a well ventilated location? (E.g paper near computer vents)
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Is the area free from excessive storage of combustible materials?
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Do smoke detectors or fire alarm heads appear fully operational with no evidence of being tampered with?
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Are access and egress routes clear from any obstructions and fire doors kept closed?
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Are fire doors in good condition? E.g all three hinges fully attached, no holes through door, intumescent strip present all around sides and top of frame, frame secure.
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Are all ceiling tiles in place and undamaged?
Electrical Safety
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Sockets overloaded?
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Is equipment PAT tested and in date?
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If any new electrical equipment has been purchased, has it been reported to engineering for the assets list?
Housekeeping
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Is the area free of tripping hazards? (E.g cables, carpet lifting, open doors)
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Is the area (inc desks, cupboards, floors etc) clean and tidy?
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Is storage being kept tidy and to a minimum?
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Are tops of cabinets, cupboards free from heavy and bulky items?
Welfare
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Is the lighting working?
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Is the heating/cooling working?
Environment
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Has all unnecessary equipment been turned off? Eg computers with employees not present? Lights etc.
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Is the area free from any evidence of fly tipping of waste?
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Are recycling facilities readily available?
Staff Room
Area Specific Observations
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Are there any new signs or advertising boards with sharp or protruding edges?
Equipment Safety
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Are he microwaves in a clean and in a fit state of repair?
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Are safety instructions for the microwaves in place?
Fire Safety
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Are fire extinguishers in place and in date?
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Is the information on the fire action notices accurately displayed and in a prominent position?
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Is heat producing electrical equipment in a well ventilated location? (E.g paper near computer vents)
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Is the area free from excessive storage of combustible materials?
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Do smoke detectors or fire alarm heads appear fully operational with no evidence of being tampered with?
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Are access and egress routes clear from any obstructions and fire doors kept closed?
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Are fire doors in good condition? E.g all three hinges fully attached, no holes through door, intumescent strip present all around sides and top of frame, frame secure.
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Are all ceiling tiles in place and undamaged?
Electrical Safety
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Sockets overloaded?
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Is equipment PAT tested and in date?
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If any new electrical equipment has been purchased, has it been reported to engineering for the assets list?
Housekeeping
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Is the area free of tripping hazards? (E.g cables, carpet lifting, open doors)
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Is the area (inc desks, cupboards, floors etc) clean and tidy?
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Is storage being kept tidy and to a minimum?
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Are tops of cabinets, cupboards free from heavy and bulky items?
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Is the area free from slip hazards? Are facilities available for clearing spills
Welfare
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Is the lighting working?
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Is the heating/cooling working?
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Are toilets clean and in a sanitary condition?
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Is the tea/coffee making area clean and tidy?
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Are the refrigerators clean and free of stale food or milk?
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Is there evidence of leaks from the water machines?
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Is the sink free from an excessive build up of cutlery?
Environment
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Has all unnecessary equipment been turned off? Eg computers with employees not present? Lights etc.
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Is the area free from any evidence of fly tipping of waste?
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Are recycling facilities readily available?
ADM Office
Area Specific Observations
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Are there any new signs,advertising boards or whiteboards with sharp or protruding edges?
Fire Safety
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Are fire extinguishers in place and in date?
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Is the information on the fire action notices accurately displayed and in a prominent position?
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Is heat producing electrical equipment in a well ventilated location? (E.g paper near computer vents)
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Is the area free from excessive storage of combustible materials?
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Do smoke detectors or fire alarm heads appear fully operational with no evidence of being tampered with?
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Are access and egress routes clear from any obstructions and fire doors kept closed?
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Are fire doors in good condition? E.g all three hinges fully attached, no holes through door, intumescent strip present all around sides and top of frame, frame secure.
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Are all ceiling tiles in place and undamaged?
Electrical Safety
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Sockets overloaded?
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Is equipment PAT tested and in date?
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If any new electrical equipment has been purchased, has it been reported to engineering for the assets list?
Housekeeping
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Is the area free of tripping hazards? (E.g cables, carpet lifting, open doors)
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Is the area (inc desks, cupboards, floors etc) clean and tidy?
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Is storage being kept tidy and to a minimum?
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Are tops of cabinets, cupboards free from heavy and bulky items?
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Is the area free from slip hazards? Are facilities available for clearing spills
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Are keys sticking out from cabinets/cupboards?
Welfare
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Is the lighting working?
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Is the heating/cooling working?
Environment
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Has all unnecessary equipment been turned off? Eg computers with employees not present? Lights etc.
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Is the area free from any evidence of fly tipping of waste?
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Are recycling facilities readily available?
Locker Room
Area Specific Observations
Fire Safety
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Is the area free from excessive storage of combustible materials?
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Do smoke detectors or fire alarm heads appear fully operational with no evidence of being tampered with?
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Are access and egress routes clear from any obstructions and fire doors kept closed?
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Are fire doors in good condition? E.g all three hinges fully attached, no holes through door, intumescent strip present all around sides and top of frame, frame secure.
Housekeeping
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Is the area free of tripping hazards? (E.g cables, carpet lifting, open doors)
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Is the area (inc desks, cupboards, floors etc) clean and tidy?
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Is storage being kept tidy and to a minimum?
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Are tops of cabinets, cupboards free from heavy and bulky items?
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Is the area free from slip hazards? Are facilities available for clearing spills
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Are keys sticking out from cabinets/cupboards?
Welfare
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Is the lighting working?
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Is the heating/cooling working?
Environment
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Has all unnecessary equipment been turned off? Eg computers with employees not present? Lights etc.
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Is the area free from any evidence of fly tipping of waste?
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Are recycling facilities readily available?