Strathfield Council Workplace Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

• 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Fire and Emergency

• 2.1 - Emergency procedures and plan prominently displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 - Emergency exits points clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 - Are fire Extinguishers in place and visible, easy to access and clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 First Aid

• 3 .1 - Are the names and locations of the First Aid Officer(s) clearly displayed and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - Is the First Aid kit accessible and serviced regularly (check date)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Are employees aware of how to report an incident? Eg guidelines and forms are available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 - Are the contents of the First Aid kit up to date and stocked as per the list of items with the kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - General Environment

• 4.1 - Can natural lighting be controlled with blinds or other means?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Is ventilation/airflow adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 - Is the office temperature controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 - Are there unpleasant or irritating smells?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 - The working environment is free of distracting or loud noise (either internal or external)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Kitchens and Bathrooms

• 5.1 - Are toilets areas clean and stocked appropriately? Eg toilet paper, soap, paper towels or hand dryers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 -<br>Are there water, soap and hand drying facilities available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - Are kitchen areas kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Electrical

• 6.1 - Are all plugs, sockets, power boards and cords in working order (ie cords not frayed etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 - Are electrical cords situated/secured to avoid trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 - Is the working environment free from double adaptors or "piggy back" plugs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 - If power boards are in use, do they have surge/overload protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 - Is the use of extension cords avoided? Eg no power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 Manual Handling

• 7.1 - Are frequently used items stored between knee and shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Has manual handling training been provided to employees that are required to undertake tasks involving manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - Are heavy items stored at waist height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Ergonomics

• 8.1 - Is there sufficient space for work duties to be carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 - is there sufficient work space both on and under the desk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 - Are employees aware of what to do when their workstation is not meeting their needs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 - Are the monitors positioned correctly? (top of the screen is at eye level and one arms length away)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 - Is equipment available (such as document holders, monitor raisers, glare protectors and footrests) when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 - Have employees been advised to take short, regular breaks from repetitive actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Security

• 9.1 - Are employees aware of the process when locking up the office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 - Are employees aware of the process for visitors in staff only areas of Council?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign off

• Signature of inspector

  Sign

• Signature of inspector

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