Information
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Conducted by
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Date Audit Conducted
House Keeping
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Work areas are free from rubbish and obstructions
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Work surfaces are safe and suitable
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Work areas are free from slip/trip hazards
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Stock/materials are stored safely
Passways/Aisles
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Unobstructed and clearly defined
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Adequate lighting/ no globes out
Electrical
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No broken plugs, sockets, switches
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No frayed or defective leads
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Office equipment in good condition
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No strained leads
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No cable-trip hazards
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Lock-out procedures/danger tags in place?
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All items tested and tagged
Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods
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Stored appropriately
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Containers labeled correctly
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Adequate ventilation/exhaust systems
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Protective clothing/equipment available/used
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Material safety data sheets available
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Chemical handling procedures followed
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Chemical register developed
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Appropriate emergency/first aid equipment
Stairs, Steps and Landings
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No worn or broken steps
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Handrails in good repair
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Clear of obstructions
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Emergency lighting- no globes out
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Non-slip treatments/treads in good condition
Manual Handling
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Mechanical aids provided and used (where applicable)
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Check safe work procedures in place
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Check manual handling risk assessment performed
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Check manual handling controls implemented
Material Storage
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Stacks stable
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Materials stored at appropriate heights
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Sufficient space for moving stock
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Shelves free of rubbish
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Floors around stacks and racks clear
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Heavier items stored low
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No sharp edges
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Safe means of accessing high shelves
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Racks clear of lights/sprinklers
Amenities
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Washrooms clean
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Toilets clean
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Meal rooms clean and tidy
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Rubbish bins available – covered
First Aid
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Cabinets and contents clean and orderly
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Stocks meet requirements
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Out of date items to be removed & replaced
Fire Control
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Extinguishers in place
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Firefighting equipment serviced/tagged
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Appropriate signage for extinguishers
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Extinguishers appropriate to hazard
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Emergency exit signage and no globes out
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Exit doors easily opened from inside
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Exit path ways clear of obstruction
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Alarm/communication system – working. Complete a test to confirm
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‘’Residents requiring assistance’’ register displayed in Fire Indictor Panel
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Current Absenteeism list displayed in Fire Indictor Panel
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Emergency personnel identified and trained
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Emergency procedures documented – issued
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Emergency telephone numbers displayed
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Alarms tested
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Trial evacuations conducted. Check when last trial (annual)
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Personnel trained in use of firefighting equipment. Who?
Bus and Golf Buggy
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Bus and Buggy in good condition
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Fault reporting/rectification system used
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Fire extinguisher provided on bus
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Tyres satisfactory
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Bus checklists completed
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Bus policy and contact information visible on bus
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First aid kit on bus
Maintenance Gardening Sheds
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Adequate work space
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Clean and tidy
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Free from excess oil and grease
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Equipment adequately guarded
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Warnings or instructions displayed for machinery and/or chemicals
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Observation of equipment being operated safely and correctly bemployees
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Workbenches clear of rubbish
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Tools in proper place
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Floor mats provided where required
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Washrooms and Kitchen clean and tidy
Personal Protection
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Employees provided with PPE
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PPE being worn by employees
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Sun cream and sunglasses provided
