Title Page
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Site conducted
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
Emergencies
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Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is up to date and relevant
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Alarms are tested frequently
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Staff know where to locate emergency procedures
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Emergency Response Team (ERT) known to all staff
External and Parking Areas
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Car parking areas have adequate lighting
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Evening shift workers have access to parking that is close to the building
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Access to the building at night is restricted and doors lockable
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Pathways are clear, even and free of debris
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Raised tiles, curbs or bricks are reported to assets
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Car parks/pathways have drainage system in place to prevent flooding
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Steps have non-slip strips (where applicable)
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Structural integrity (walls, doors, fences, etc.) are in good condition
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Gardens well maintained
Electrical Safety
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Plugs, sockets and switches are in good working condition
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Electrical cords/leads free from kinks, frays, loose or exposed wires
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Earth leakage protection installed (RCD)
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Electrical cords kept away from water
Fire Exits and Procedures
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Smoke detectors provided and tested regularly
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Fire exits accessible and free from obstructions
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Fire extinguishers provided
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Fire extinguishers and blankets are in test dates (6 monthly)
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Fire drills conducted (annually)
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Staff understand what to do in an emergency
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Staff can identify where the "muster" point is for the site
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Emergency "grab and go" back provided (where applicable)
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Walkie Talkies charged and ready for use (where applicable)
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Fire warden vests/hats provided (where applicable)
Infection Control
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PPE available for general personal care tasks
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Hand sanitiser provided and in date
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Antibacterial wipes provided
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Masks available (where required)
Workstations/Office Furniture
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Desks appropriate, not wobbly or broken
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Filing cabinets, shelving units and/or storage areas are stable and in good condition
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Chairs are ergonomically appropriate and fully adjustable as per requirement
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All faulty equipment is tagged as not for use and reported to WHS Team
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Computers and electrical equipment is tested and tagged and in date
First Aid
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First aid kit available
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Contents in date
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Contents kept filled/topped up where required
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First Aid Officers appointed (where applicable)
Hazardous Substances
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provided for all hazardous substances
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Staff are aware to find the SDS if a printed copy is not available
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Hazardous substances stored appropriately (locked where required)
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PPE provided where required
Kitchens and Lunchrooms
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Cooking facilities are clean and in good condition
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All electrical equipment is tested, tagged and in date
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Fire blanket and/or extinguisher provided and in date
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Wet floor signs available and used when floors are wet
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Participants food stored appropriately (fridge/pantry)
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Sharps stored in locked area (where applicable)
Bathrooms, Toilets and Laundrys
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All toilets in good condition
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Accessible toilets and bathrooms available
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Toilets and bathrooms are in good condition and clean
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Sanitary bins provided are maintained (where applicable)
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Wash basins and hand soap available
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Wet floor signs available and in use when floors are wet
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Exhaust fans working and clean
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Chemicals stored appropriately and locked away as required
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Emergency exits are free from obstruction (where applicable)
Lighting and Indoor Climate
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Light fixtures clean and in working order
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Broken/damaged lights have been reported to assets?
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Lighting is sufficient and suitable for working area
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Light switches are accessible and in working order
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Air conditioning units are maintained/serviced
Floors, Aisles and Exits
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Entrances, doorways, stairs and steps are in good condition and kept free from obstruction?
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Wheelchair access, if applicable
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Floor surfaces are free from cracks, dips and holes?
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Carpets are not fraying or raised?
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Floors clean and not slippery - wet floor signs available?
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Electrical leads/cables kept clear of aisles and walkways?
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Aisles and walkways free from obstructions?
Security
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Adequate locks on all external doors
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Duress alarms available and regularly tested
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Emergency procedures and evacuation diagrams are displayed clearly
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Secure storage area for workers personal items
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SHEQSY set up for lone workers
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Security procedures in place and known by all staff