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Workplace Inspection Checklist

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Item

  • Date of Visit

Fire

  • Extinguishers are in place

  • Are clearly marked

  • Have been serviced in the past 12 months

  • Area around extinguisher is clear for a 1 meter radius

  • Fire exit signs are in working order

  • Exit doors are not blocked

  • Exit doors can easily be opened

  • Fire alarm is in working order

  • Emergency plan is displayed

  • Date of last fire evacuation drill

Electrical

  • No broken plugs, sockets or switches

  • No frayed or damaged leads

  • Portable power tools/ equipment in good condition

  • No temporary leads on the floor

  • Testing and tagging of electrical items has been completed

General Lighting

  • There is adequate illumination in working areas

  • There is good natural lighting

  • There is no direct or reflected glare

  • Light fittings are in good working condition and are clean

  • Emergency lighting is operational

Walkways

  • No oil or grease

  • Walkways are clearly marked

  • Walkways are clear of obstructions

  • There is unobstructed vision at intersections

  • Stairs not blocked and are in good condition

Waste Management

  • Bins are located at suitable points

  • Bins are not overflowing

Work Stations

  • Clear of clutter

  • Tools/ equipment are stored properly

  • Adequate work height

  • No sharp edges

Storage

  • Materials stored in racks in a safe manner

  • Pallets are in good condition (no broken wood)

  • Floor around racking is clear of clutter

  • Racking is in good condition, no damaged uprights, beams etc

Chemicals

  • Is a DSEAR Assessment required?

  • CoSHH assessments undertaken

  • MSDS for all chemicals

  • MSDS Register is available and up to date

  • Containers are clearly and accurately labelled

  • All chemicals are stored in accordance with the MSDS

First Aid

  • First aid kits and contents clean and orderly

  • First aid kit is adequately stocked

  • Easy access to kit

  • All employees are aware of location of first aid kits

  • At least one employee on site with current Senior First Aid cert

Floors

  • Even surface with no large cracks, holes or trip hazards

  • Floors are not cluttered

  • Floors are free from slip hazards

Office

  • No exposed leads

  • Air conditioning working adequately

  • Filing cabinets are stable and in good order

  • Office machinery regularly serviced

Machinery

  • Power equipment maintenance carried out

  • Power equipment clean

  • All guarding in place

Display Material/ Signage

  • HS policy signed and up to date

  • HS policy is displayed

  • No smoking signs are displayed

  • Restricted only signs are displayed

  • PPE signs are displayed

  • Safety notice board is available and up to date

  • Safety signage correct for purpose

HS Information

  • HS Manual available to employees

  • Incident report form available

  • Hazard report forms available

  • Emergency evacuation plan displayed

  • Training records up to date

Specific hazards to area

  • Working @ Height

  • Confined Spaces

  • Live electrical

  • Loan working

  • Forklift Truck

PPE Evaluation

  • What PPE is being used?

Covid-19 - Cleaning and Personal Hygiene

  • Are relevant Covid-19 updates posted on staff noticeboards? Or have they been provided via internal communications?

  • Are your staff members aware of the symptoms of Covid-19?

Additional Comments or Actions Required

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