Workplace Amenities Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Number of employees working on site

• Males

• Females

• Total

Location and nature of the workplace

• Is the workplace near appropriate facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the means of access safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees have access to the facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Drinking water

• Are the drinking water outlets accessible to indoor employees?<br>(Note: 1 drinking point per 40 employees)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drinking water outlets separate from toilet and washing facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the water hygienically provided - no shared cups or glasses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the water clean, cool and palatable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Toilets

• If the workplace has 10 or fewer employees (and 2 or fewer of one gender), has a least 1 unisex toilet been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the workplace has more than 10 employees, is there at least 1 male toilet for every 20 men and 1 female toilet for every 15 women?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate toilet facilities for employees with special needs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets connected to sewer or an appropriate alternative?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilets clearly marked and do they have lockable doors, adequate lighting and ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the employee toilets separate from toilets for visitors, clients and the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate toilet paper, hand washing facilities and soap, rubbish bins and sanitary disposal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand washing

• Are there enough hand washing basins for men and women?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the nature of the work require additional hand washing facilities?<br>(Note: take into account exposure to dirty conditions, infectious agents, contaminants and health regulations)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the hand washing facilities separate from work-related troughs or sinks, protected from the weather and access alb from work areas, dining facilities and toilets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least 1 square metre of clear space per water outlet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the hot and cold water, soap or another cleaning product provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hygienic hand drying provided that does not involve employees sharing towels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dining facilities

• Does the nature of the work cause a risk to the health and safety of the employees from preparing food or eating in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a dining room or area required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate protection from the elements, the work area, contaminants and hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For workplaces needing a dining room, is there 1 square metre of clear floor space for each person likely to be eating at one time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the means of access to a shared dining facility safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the facility equipped with a sink and draining board, hot and cold water, washing utensils and detergent, microwave oven, vermin and dust proof storage, refrigerator, rubbish bins, boiling water and clean drinking water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the tables allow a minimum of 600mm width by 300mm depth of space per person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there seats with back support for all employees likely to be eating at one time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Responding to emergencies

• Is there a written emergency management plan with simple, clear and flexible procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plan accessible to all employees and others?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees instructed and trained in the procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate emergency response features and equipment, including clearly marked exit routes and doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First aid

• Are first aid resources provided?<br>(Note: first aid kits, first aid room, AEDs, first aid officers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits fully stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal storage

• Is there accessible, secure storage at the workplace for employees' personal property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Change rooms

• Are change rooms provided for employees who are required to change in and out of clothing or apparel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there arrangements in place for the privacy of male and female employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do change rooms allow a clear space of at least 0.5 square metres for each employee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the change room temperature comfortable for changing clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough seating, accessible mirrors and an adequate number of hooks for the number of employees changing at one time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there well-ventilated, accessible and secure lockers for each employee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lockers at least 300mm wide, 450mm deep and 1800mm high, with hooks and a coat hanger rail?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear space of at least 1800mm between rows of lockers facing each other and at least 900mm between lockers and a seat or a wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Showers

• Are showers provided for employees whose work requires strenuous effort of leaves them dirty or smelly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there 1 shower cubicle for every 10 employees who may need to shower?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a slip resistant floor area of not less than 1.8 square metres, that is capable of being sanitised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are partitions between each shower at least 1650mm high and no more than 300mm above the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adjacent dressing area for each shower, containing a seat and hooks, with a curtain or lockable door enclosing the shower and dressing cubicle.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clean hot and cold water and soap or other cleaning products?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workspace

• Is there safe access and egress from the workstation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least 800mm of clear space between plant, equipment, structures and materials for employees to move and work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Temperature

• Is the temperature between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius (or less if the work is physically active)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heating and cooling facilities serviced regularly and maintained in a safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate protective clothing provided for employees who work in very cold conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ventilation, air quality and air conditioning

• Are rates of air movement in enclosed workplaces between 0.1m and 0.2m per second?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate ventilation and air conditioning systems provided in compliance with the Health (Legionella) Regulations 2001 requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Does the lighting allow employees to move about and carry out their work effectively and safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work environment free from glare, contrast, reflection, flicker or stroboscopic effect?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Seating

• Does the seating provide suitable body support and is it appropriate to the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there additional seating for employees who work standing and need to sit from time to time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Floors

• Is adequate floor protection provided for employees who need to stand still for long periods of time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outdoor work

• Are there appropriate procedures to ensure outdoor employees have access to clean drinking water, toilets, dining facilities, hygienic storage of food and water and emergency / first aid assistance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there access to shelter for eating meals and taking breaks and for protection when weather conditions become unsafe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Consultation

• Has there been employee consultation on any decisions about the adequacy of the facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintaining amenities and facilities

• Are consumables such as soap, paper towel and toilet paper replaced regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is broken or damaged infrastructure repaired promptly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items such as furniture fridges, lockers and seating maintained and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workplace amenities cleaned regularly (daily)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A