WQ Inspection Checklist

The buildings possessed valid Temporary Building Permit/Approval by the relevant Local Authorities prior to constructing the workers quarters.

The buildings possessed Certificate for Accommodation by the Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia.

Must have a system/plan in place to segregate worker suffering from infectious disease.

Fire safety control measures in place.

First Aid Personnel is available and First Aid Kit.

Preventive measures control in place to contain the spread of infectious diseases.

The buildings must not allowed workers' dependents to stay.

(a) Adequate electricity supply.

(b) Electrical wiring systems are safe for use.

(c) The buildings are kept in a good state of repair and cabins painted to present a satisfactory appearance.

(d) The surrounding area must be kept clear of undergrowth, maintained in a clean free from construction materials and sanitary condition.

(e) Perimeter drains around each dwelling or block of dwellings including all outlet drains are kept in a good state of repair and clear of refuse or undergrowth to permit free flow of water.

(f) Assembly Area complete with Signboard and not block Emergency Services vehicle when assembled.

Proper areas designated to hang out clothes are provided.

(a) Sufficient ventilation.

(b) Sufficient lighting.

(c) All communal latrines and bathrooms are clean of stains, well ventilated, kept in a sanitary and in working condition.

(a) Sufficient capacity of chairs and tables are provided.

(b) Sufficient lightings & fans.

(c) Tables and Chairs clean, not sticky, no stains and no torn table cover.

(d) Sufficient sinks for washing hands and utensils.

(a) Electrical outlets are safe to use and are above floor level and wirings are in conduit (PVC, Steel or flexible).

(b) Evidence of regular cleaning of surfaces of kitchen cubicles and shared space, with no undesired odour.

(c) Fire extinguishers are as per approval and are valid (not expired).

(a) Electrical outlets are safe to use and are above floor level and wirings are in conduit (PVC, Steel or flexible).

(b) Fire extinguishers are as per approval and are valid (not expired).

(a) Bedroom floor area greater than 3.6 square metres (equivalent Sqft) or Sleeping area greater than 3 square metres (equivalent Sqft) for each employee.

(b) Single bed greater than 1.7 square metres (equivalent Sqft) or Double-decker bed, the space between the two (2) beds greater than 0.7 m.

(c) Mattress thickness greater than 4 inches, a pillow and a blanket for each employee is to be provided.

(d) Locked cupboard greater than 0.35 m length, 0.35 m width and 0.9 m height for each employee.

(e) Sufficient lighting and fan(s).

(f) Floor - evidence of being swept regularly, mopped clean and clear of rubbish.