Taaleem CS Workplace Inspection Checklist

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• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Work surfaces are set up at appropriate height for tasks undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Layout of work area is suitable for tasks and reduces<br>bending / twisting / overreaching

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate rest breaks taken during repetitive tasks or those<br>requiring sustained postures (e.g. sitting or standing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy or frequently used items are stored at waist height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Persons are protected from sharp objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free standing fittings are secure and stable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Serviceability of office equipment is appropriate (that is, Equipment is fit for purpose)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows are in a safe condition and where applicable operating appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling (MH)

• All manual handling hazards are identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments are carried out for all manual handling risk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate MH equipment is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are trained to undertake the MH tasks associated with their work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff use correct manual handling techniques for tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Repetitive actions are minimized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rest breaks and preparatory exercises undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate space for the use of appropriate manual handling techniques or mechanical aids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequacy and serviceability of lifting devices / stacking aids /trolleys/handcarts etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Floors, including aisles, passageways and landings - cleanliness and condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access/egress points are always kept clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tidiness - storage areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tidiness - work areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tidiness - tea making/rest areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provision of waste disposal with adequate servicing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Indoor Environment

• Adequacy of ventilation/airflow

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequacy and suitability of lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glare levels satisfactory for tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temperature range comfortable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No smoking policy maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels meet standards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access / Egress

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Passageways - free from obstructions, electrical cords and other trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits - accessible, signposted, adequately lit, not locked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequacy of traffic flow

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of floors, carpets, stair treads, handrails, landings, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid, Hygiene and other Welfare provisions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit/s easily accessible and in strategic location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid signage - posters, directional arrows prominently displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid labels on wall mounted / portable first aid kits and first aid posters showing nearest first aid officers' names, locations and phone numbers are up-to-date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ablutions - adequacy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supply of running water, soap, towels, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas for the storage of and consuming of food are provided and appropriate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area for clothing storage (if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Procedures/Preparedness

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site emergency plan readily available (include date reviewed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Warden contact details readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency checklists readily available (suspicious mail poster, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuations / drills practiced at least once per annum

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency equipment available and accessible e.g. eye wash bottles or deluge showers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Audibility of sirens and alarm signals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff have been trained in the use of fire extinguishers if applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Fire equipment serviceability

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire equipment adequacy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire equipment accessibility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage of flammable materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire escape facilities and evacuation plans and procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Serviceability of light fittings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Serviceability of power outlets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequacy of power outlets (quantity and rating)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No double adaptors, or “piggybacking”

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Serviceability of power leads, extension cords and power boards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment tested and tagged or risk assessment indicating test / tag not required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records kept relating to all inspections carried out on electrical equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Labelling of outlets with panel and circuit breakers information for power isolation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accessibility of circuit breakers, fuses and main switches for power isolation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand Tools

• Correct types being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Serviceability and condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of air, electrical lines and fittings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequacy of instruction and training provided for use of tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessment documentation readily available for all tool risks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) up-to-date, readily accessible and enforced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• All PPE requirements are expressed in SOPs which are readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All staff using PPE have been trained in the correct, use and storage of PPE used (training records should be maintained locally)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Requirements for PPE enforced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage Areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accessibility and layout

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Defined areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Labelling of substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provided for all hazardous substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals stored safely according to MSDS e.g. cleaning chemicals, methylated spirits, photocopier toner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inventory kept of all chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Amounts of hazardous substances stored outside of specialist dangerous goods cabinets must not exceed minor quantities (e.g. flammable substances 10L max container size 5L).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequacy of policies and procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequacy of procedures for travel off site (staff and guards)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequacy and availability of risk assessment documentation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequacy and availability of SOPs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protocols sufficient for alerting others to action, e.g.spraying

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures sufficient for after-hours access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures sufficient for carrying of cash or valuables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures sufficient for health and safety of visitors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedures sufficient for health and safety of engaged contractors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

• Management of stress

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Management of violence and aggression

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Management of drugs and alcohol

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Management of isolation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Management of bullying and harassment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Management of fatigue

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of non-slip surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A