Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (Office)

• Welfare check (Office area)

• Client / Site

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• Conducted on

  Date

Regulation 6: Ventilation

• Is there a method of providing an adequate amount of fresh or purified air into the workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the workplace free from uncomfortable draughts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mechanical ventilation systems (including air conditioning) serviced on a regular basis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 7: Temperature of indoor workplaces

• Are indoor temperatures maintained at a reasonable level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can work be conducted without the need for special clothing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any methods of temperature control do so in a way that prevents fumes, gas or vapour from entering the building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there a sufficient number of thermometers at all internal workplaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 8: Lighting

• Is lighting sufficient to enable work without eye strain

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting sufficient to enable people to safely move from place to place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting positioned to be free from glare

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows and sky lights cleaned on a regular basis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient emergency lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting powered by a source independent of normal lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting tested and inspected on a regular basis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 9: Cleanliness and Waste Materials

• Is the workplace regularly cleaned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor and wall surfaces maintained to enable effective cleaning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste materials removed as soon as practicable from the working area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 12: Condition of floors and traffic routes

• Are floors free from holes, slopes, uneven or slippery surfaces likely to cause a hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there arrangements in place to tackle snow and ice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spillages cleared up, contained immediately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 15: Windows, skylights and ventilators

• Can all windows, skylights and ventilators be opened from floor level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where they cannot be opened from floor level is there a safe means of access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When opened, are people prevent from falling through windows, skylights or ventilators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When opened are people prevented from colliding with them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 16: Ability to clean windows safely

• Can all windows be cleaned from ground level or internally

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 20: Sanitary conveniences

• Are sanitary conveniences readily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sanitary conveniences adequately ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sanitary conveniences adequately lit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there separate sanitary conveniences for men and women, or is each is a separate room to door of which can be locked from the inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate number of sanitary conveniences

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 21 Washing Facilities

• Are there washing facilities in the immediate vicinity of sanitary conveniences

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all washing facilities contain a ready supply of clean hot and cold water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all washing facilities contain a supply of soap or other means of cleaning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all washing facilities contain an hygienic means of hand drying

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all washing facilities adequately ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all washing facilities well lit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excepting washing facilities for washing hands, forearms and faces, are separate washing facilities provided for men and women, or in a seperate room ,the door of which can be locked from the inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate number of washing facilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 22: Drinking water

• Is there a ready supply of wholesome drinking water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drinking water taps situated where contamination is unlikely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cups, beakers or glasses provided where the water is not supplied by a drinking fountain

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where non-disposal cups, beakers or glasses are used, is there a means to wash them in the immediate vicintiy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 23: Accommodation for clothing

• Is there sufficient accommodation for personal clothing not worn during working hours

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient accommodation for special clothing not worn home

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the accommodation dry and well ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there effective measures to secure personal clothing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there facilities to dry work clothing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 25: Facilities for rest and to eat meals

• Do facilities contain an adequate supply of seating for the maximum number of people expected to use them at any one time

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the facilities situated in an area that allow for rest and food breaks to be taken without the need to wear PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the facilities situated in a place that prevents discomfort from cigarette smoke

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable facilities been provided for pregnant women or nursing mothers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable facilities been provided for disabled persons

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection completed and discussed with local management

• Inspection conducted by

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• I have discussed the results of this inspection with the inspector, and am aware of the actions required to address any failings

• Site Manager

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