UTAS Plant Room Audit V4.4

• Document No.

• Version updates:
  4.1 Removed scoring from auditor name field.
  4.2 Removed unnecessary check field from sign off screen.
  4.3 Decibel readings added to the audit.
  4.4 Added fire rating assessment of plant room envelope, and emergency lighting review.

PRA - Plant Room Audit

• Audit Title (example of entry : PRA, Building name, Room number )

• Client / Site ( example of entry: Campus or Site, Grid Reference )

• Conducted on

  Date

• Audit undertaken by:

  Select Barry Russell Alan Mason Troy Finearty Mark White Mark Vass Scott Bennett Roger Wallis Andrew Southorn Greg Chandler Mike Bird Other Person

  • Barry Russell
  • Alan Mason
  • Troy Finearty
  • Mark White
  • Mark Vass
  • Scott Bennett
  • Roger Wallis
  • Andrew Southorn
  • Greg Chandler
  • Mike Bird
  • Other Person

• If Other Person, then enter name of auditor below:

• Personnel in attendance:

Means of Egress

• Entry and exit doors clearly marked and visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the space have an alternative exit ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate directional signage to the alternate exit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors can be opened from inside by way of push down lever?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External lock mechanism working and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the room have adequate and compliant EXIT lighting ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Is the plant room noisy ?

  No

  Yes

• What is the average decibel reading ?

• What is the decibel peak reading ? What control measures are required ?

Housekeeping and General

• Are internal walkways and exit paths clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plant room clean ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the walls and floors require painting ?

  No

  Yes

• Does the room contain non plant room items ?

  No

  Yes

• What are the items, and what needs to be done ?

• Are plant room spare parts items stored correctly and securely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Steps, Stairs and Landings

• Are step treads in good condition, including non slip treatments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Are all work areas, walkways and stairs well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lights working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the space have Emergency lighting ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are all power points, light switches and electrical fittings placed safely and free from defects ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are isolating switches installed on all equipment and clearly labelled and readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are switchboards readily accessible, clearly labeled and lockable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Residual Current Devices been fitted to all circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical cables either on trays, catenaries, or fastened to the structure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any data cables either on trays, catenaries, or fastened to the structure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery

• Are machine guards in place on all operational equipment. Ensure guards are securely fixed and cannot be altered or removed without tool or key.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all belts, pulleys and other rotating parts properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency stop buttons clearly marked and operational ? (These are not isolating switches)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does each item of plant have adequate caution / warning labels attached ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are filters in place and fitted correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all connections tight and closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the machinery free of leaks ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all assets identified by way of bar codes or asset tags ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are services schematics / SOPs displayed in the plant room ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pipe Work

• Are all pipes in good visual condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is pipework and flanged joints free of leaks ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pipes labelled and colour coded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lagging in good condition (note for asbestos)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does lagging need protection at locations of walkways etc ?

  No

  Yes

Asbestos Register

• Was the Asbestos Register checked before undertaking the audit ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Asbestos Register accurately reflect real conditions ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there labels on items that contain asbestos ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there other asbestos concerns in the plant room ?

  No

  Yes

Work Areas

• Have the plant areas been left in a clean condition by contractors ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space around all plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant and equipment kept clean and free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ventilation of the area adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have necessary steps been taken to reduce noise levels (baffles, mufflers, plant isolation)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drop offs protected by rails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Requirements

• Are locations and names of first aid stations and first aid staff displayed in the room ? Suggest near exit doorway.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate emergency and directional signage in place? <br><br>The passenger lift (if there is one) contains the closest emergency phone direct to security.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the space contain an emergency alarm or warning system ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate and adequate fire extinguishers in place and serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign Off Section

• Select the name of the person signing off this audit and then select "Sign"

  Select Barry Russell Alan Mason Troy Finearty Mark White Mark Vass Scott Bennett Roger Wallis Andrew Southorn Greg Chandler Mike Bird Other Person

  • Barry Russell
  • Alan Mason
  • Troy Finearty
  • Mark White
  • Mark Vass
  • Scott Bennett
  • Roger Wallis
  • Andrew Southorn
  • Greg Chandler
  • Mike Bird
  • Other Person

• if Other Person, then enter name is space below and then select "Sign"

• Add signature

  Sign