Workplace WHS Inspection - Office Areas WHS-SMYA-FM04a

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area Inspected:

• Site:

• Date:

  Date

• Persons Inspecting:

• Manager Responsible:

• Item

  Yes

  No

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• Immediate Action Required

  Yes

  No

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• Action by Who

• Due By

  Date

• Date Completed

  Date

OFFICE - GENERAL

• Work areas are in good condition & tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors / walkways / doorways clear of obstructions & trip hazards, draws closed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air-con system maintained - date of last service at least within 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glare from windows at computer workstations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting suitable for task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs (where present) in good condition, handrail in place, non-slip

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Printers not located too close to where staff sit/work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE - ELECTRICAL

• Leads used are neatly set out to prevent trip hazards &/or be protected from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power outlets & switches in good working order, clean & free of dust

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe use of extension leads / power boards? e.g. no double adaptors, piggyback plugs, overloading

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment and leads Tested & Tagged (Office at least every 5 years)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE ERGONOMICS/MANUAL HANDLING

• Excessive manual lifting eliminated, loads safely within staff capabilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frequently used items within easy access, stored between knee & shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work stations adequate, set up correctly e.g. size, layout, computer screen height, office chairs in good working order & adjustable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety step/s available where required e.g. to access higher shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

• Appropriate first aid kit accessible & serviced/stocked within last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aiders in place (training in date), names displayed on notice boards &/or on first aid kits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient emergency wardens in place & training conducted within last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation instructions, map & names of emergency wardens clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation procedures conveyed to all staff & evacuation drill conducted (within last 12 months)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire equipment training conducted for staff (at least every 2 years)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Emergency exits easily accessible, clear & exit lights are in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire-fighting equipment (extinguishers, fire blankets, hoses):

• Easily accessible & free of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tested within 6 months (check the tags)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE STAFF FACILITIES (Kitchen, Toilets)

• Staff room hygiene - table, benches, sink area, fridge clean & tidy? Bins not overflowing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment in kitchen tested & tagged within last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher available in kitchen & exit light working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot water signage displayed (where required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet areas clean and tidy - general housekeeping good

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMMENTS/NOTES/OTHER ITEMS

• Once inspection is conducted, pass to Department &/or Site Manager to review & establish actions required, in consultation with relevant staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supervisor/Manager Responsible

• Name:

• Signature:

  Sign

• Date:

  Date

Site Manager has reviewed?

• Name:

• Signature:

  Sign

• Date:

  Date

Notify WHS Manager immediately regarding items raised that may:

• Impose a significant risk to the health & safety of personnel &/or business

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Be relevant to other sites

• Be complicated to eliminate or reduce the risk & further advice is required