Workplace Safety Audit Inspection

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Housekeeping

• Are all pathways / walkways clear of rubbish or obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floor surfaces even, free of holes, cracks, frays or uplifting edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pathways / walkways slip free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all steps / stairs / ramps have suitable non slip surfaces and edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails secure and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door handles and catches in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all waste containers appropriately located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ae all areas maintained in a tidy condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate steps / ladders provided for handling items stored or displayed above shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ventilation

• Are all areas well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are air conditioning units maintained regularly? Date of last maintenance inspection:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temperatures appropriate for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Is there adequate lighting in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of glare from the sun?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lights functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights fittings clean and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all windows clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Furniture

• Is the furniture provided suitable for its intended use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it used for its intended purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the furniture in a good / safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a work station assessment been undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage

• Is there sufficient storage space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the storage areas free from accumulated equipment or rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate shelving used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the shelving provided at suitable heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are potentially hazardous substances kept in a secure area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are power points and switches in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all power boards used have an overload switch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical cords in good repair, with no damaged plugs / sockets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all electrical appliances been tested and tagged to AS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cables kept clear of doorways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment

• Is adequate work space provided around each piece of equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment clean / maintained correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you need to carry out an Electrical Risk Assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety & Emergency Procedures?

• Are enter antes and exits kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where emergency lights are installed, are they in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are evacuation procedures displayed in prominent locations around the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are evacuation / fire drills practised?<br>Date of last drill?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visitors to the area provided with sufficient training to allow for their safe evacuation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers and blankets located and mounted appropriately and is correct signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers appropriate for hazards in area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers tested to AS?<br>Date of last test:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are appropriate first aid kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid signs displayed prominently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ae the kits readily maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a list of qualified first aiders and emergency contacts displayed in a prominent location?<br><br><br><br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are arrangements for first aid needs known by staff and visitors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous and Dangerous Substances

• Is the Register of Substances up-to-date and accessible to all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MSDS available on all substances and accessible to all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chemicals stored in the correct manor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all decanted substances labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a risk assessment been taken on all substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Health & Safety Observations

• Are all employees working safely within the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing the appropriate PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do Noticeboards have appropriate OH&S information displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As employees aware of how to report a hazard ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A