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
1.0 - Previous inspection
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1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?
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1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?
2.0 - Fire and Emergency
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2.1 - Emergency procedures and plan prominently displayed?
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2.2 - Emergency exits points clearly marked?
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2.3 - Are fire Extinguishers in place and visible, easy to access and clearly marked for type of fire?
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2.4 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)
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2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?
3.0 First Aid
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3 .1 - Are the names and locations of the First Aid Officer(s) clearly displayed and up to date?
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3.2 - Is the First Aid kit accessible and serviced regularly (check date)?
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3.3 - Are employees aware of how to report an incident? Eg guidelines and forms are available?
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3.4 - Are the contents of the First Aid kit up to date and stocked as per the list of items with the kit?
4.0 - General Environment
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4.1 - Can natural lighting be controlled with blinds or other means?
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4.2 - Is ventilation/airflow adequate?
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4.3 - Is the office temperature controlled?
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4.4 - Are there unpleasant or irritating smells?
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4.5 - The working environment is free of distracting or loud noise (either internal or external)?
5.0 - Kitchens and Bathrooms
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5.1 - Are toilets areas clean and stocked appropriately? Eg toilet paper, soap, paper towels or hand dryers?
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5.2 -<br>Are there water, soap and hand drying facilities available?
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5.3 - Are kitchen areas kept clean?
6.0 - Electrical
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6.1 - Are all plugs, sockets, power boards and cords in working order (ie cords not frayed etc)?
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6.2 - Are electrical cords situated/secured to avoid trip hazards?
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6.3 - Is the working environment free from double adaptors or "piggy back" plugs?
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6.4 - If power boards are in use, do they have surge/overload protection?
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6.5 - Is the use of extension cords avoided? Eg no power leads across walkways?
7.0 Manual Handling
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7.1 - Are frequently used items stored between knee and shoulder height?
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7.2 - Has manual handling training been provided to employees that are required to undertake tasks involving manual handling?
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7.3 - Are heavy items stored at waist height?
8.0 - Ergonomics
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8.1 - Is there sufficient space for work duties to be carried out?
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8.2 - is there sufficient work space both on and under the desk?
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8.3 - Are employees aware of what to do when their workstation is not meeting their needs?
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8.4 <br>Do the chairs have (a) adjustable features? (b) adequate lumber support? (C) swivel seat? (d) adjustable or removable arm-rests?<br><br>
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8.5 - Are the monitors positioned correctly? (top of the screen is at eye level and one arms length away)
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8.6 - Is equipment available (such as document holders, monitor raisers, glare protectors and footrests) when required?
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8.7 - Have employees been advised to take short, regular breaks from repetitive actions?
9.0 - Security
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9.1 - Are employees aware of the process when locking up the office?
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9.2 - Are employees aware of the process for visitors in staff only areas of Council?
Sign off
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Signature of inspector
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Signature of inspector
