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Location
General Office Areas
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PCs are centrally located on desks and furniture is in good condition
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Cabinet tops are free from excess or heavy materials
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Filing cabinets and desk drawers are closed when not in use
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Electrical switches and plugs in good condition
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Has all electrical equipment been inspected and tested as outlined in RAC's Electrical Equipment Safety Procedure
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Are cords stored correctly-not tightly coiled
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Natural lighting is utilised where possible (e.g. blinds are open where staff impact is not applicable)
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Recycling bins are available and utilised by staff at workstation and in kitchen areas [ask staff]
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Trolleys available for the transport of heavy materials
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Floors are clear of boxes and other stored items?
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Heavy articles stored between shoulder and knee height?
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Are lighting levels adequate to task?<br>• Green Stickers – on the lights means that they need to be turned off as per the requests from staff members in that area.<br>• Orange Stickers – on the lights means that there is an issue with the light fitting and our building Ops team are aware of it.
Shared areas
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Bathrooms are area clean
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Kitchen area/tea and coffee making facilities clean
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Dirty dishes or leftover food have not been left out
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Floor and wall surfaces are clear, in good condition and free of spills
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Chairs and tables in meeting rooms are in good condition
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No cords lying across floors/walkway creating tripping hazards
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Articles in store rooms are stored between shoulder and knee height
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
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Emergency exits lights are illuminated
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Emergency evacuation maps are displayed
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Emergency notice boards are up to date (should be updated quarterly)
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Duress buttons have been tested and operational (where fitted)
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First aid kits checked and updated<br>(Kits should be serviced by St Johns every 6 months. Check the service record sticker inside lid. First aid register is no longer used as incidents are reported online)<br>
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The defibrillator pads are in date and the green battery indicator is flashing (where fitted)
Other
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Are there any other hazards in the workplace?
