Workplace Inspection Checklist

• Conducted by

• Date Audit Conducted

  Date

House Keeping

• Work areas are free from rubbish and obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work surfaces are safe and suitable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work areas are free from slip/trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stock/materials are stored safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Passways/Aisles

• Unobstructed and clearly defined

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting/ no globes out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• No broken plugs, sockets, switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No frayed or defective leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Office equipment in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No strained leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No cable-trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock-out procedures/danger tags in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All items tested and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods

• Stored appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers labeled correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation/exhaust systems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective clothing/equipment available/used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material safety data sheets available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical handling procedures followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical register developed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate emergency/first aid equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs, Steps and Landings

• No worn or broken steps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting- no globes out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Non-slip treatments/treads in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Mechanical aids provided and used (where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check safe work procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check manual handling risk assessment performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check manual handling controls implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Storage

• Stacks stable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials stored at appropriate heights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient space for moving stock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelves free of rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors around stacks and racks clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavier items stored low

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe means of accessing high shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Racks clear of lights/sprinklers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• Washrooms clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Meal rooms clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubbish bins available – covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Cabinets and contents clean and orderly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stocks meet requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Out of date items to be removed & replaced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Control

• Extinguishers in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Firefighting equipment serviced/tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate signage for extinguishers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers appropriate to hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit signage and no globes out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit path ways clear of obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm/communication system – working. Complete a test to confirm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ‘’Residents requiring assistance’’ register displayed in Fire Indictor Panel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current Absenteeism list displayed in Fire Indictor Panel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency personnel identified and trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedures documented – issued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency telephone numbers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarms tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trial evacuations conducted. Check when last trial (annual)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel trained in use of firefighting equipment. Who?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bus and Golf Buggy

• Bus and Buggy in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fault reporting/rectification system used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher provided on bus

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyres satisfactory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bus checklists completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bus policy and contact information visible on bus

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit on bus

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Gardening Sheds

• Adequate work space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free from excess oil and grease

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment adequately guarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warnings or instructions displayed for machinery and/or chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Observation of equipment being operated safely and correctly bemployees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workbenches clear of rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools in proper place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor mats provided where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washrooms and Kitchen clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protection

• Employees provided with PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE being worn by employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sun cream and sunglasses provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additions Audit Observations /Items to check

• Yes

  No

  N/A