WHS Inspection Checklist - Office

• Site - Month Year [e.g. Perth (Lvl 1) - Feb 2014]

• Address [e.g. 502 Hay Street, Subiaco]
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by [e.g. Megan Lane]

Previous Inspection

• Has the last inspection been reviewed for the same location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any outstanding actions been addressed/ closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Internal Environment and Housekeeping

• Is the loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate airflow and a comfortable temperature in the office?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough light to perform tasks without eye strain or glare, especially from screens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency exit lighting in good working condition? (E.g. green running man or exit signs)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes and with adequate ventilation/ air flow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non slip coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the office kept clean and tidy? (E.g. rubbish bins suitably located and regularly emptied)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there good storage for equipment, stock and products? (E.g. storage designed to minimise manual handling problems, easy access, shelf racks and pallets in good condition)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there controls that restrict items from falling on people? (E.g. good cannot fall from height, shelving securely fixed and not overloaded)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Slips, Trips and Falls

• Are stairwells and risers safe and clear? (E.g. fixed handrails and anti slip flooring)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the office free of any slip or trip hazards when employees move around? (E.g. on oil, grease, water, leads, hoses, cables or uneven floor)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can traffic and people move safely around the office? (E.g. walkways free and adequately marked with no obstructions and filing cabinet drawers closed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electricity

• Are electrical leads, plugs, sockets and switches in good condition? (E.g. not frayed or damaged)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have electrical leads and power boards been tagged and tested? (Choose three work spaces/ desks in different areas of the office as a sample)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the office free of any electrical leads lying across floors or walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the office free of double adaptors and piggy backing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire, First Aid and Emergency

• Is it easy to get in and out of the office safely? Are exit doors easily opened from inside? (E.g. exits clearly marked and unobstructed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers available and clearly marked for type of fire? Does the extinguisher tag indicate servicing within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers and hydrants kept clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguisher indicator signs approx. 2.1m above floor level? (They should be above eye level and easy to see)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names and locations of the First Aid Officers and Wardens clearly displayed and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the location of the First Aid kit/s clearly marked and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the kit's contents kept clean and orderly? Or sealed where this applies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency procedures and evacuation plan clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Comments?