Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

1. Previous inspection

  • Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  • Are there no outstanding actions?

2. Housekeeping

  • Are all ares clean and free of refuse?

  • Are floors clean, dry and free of refuse?

  • Are scrap and rubbish bins regularly emptied?

  • Are passageways and walk ways clear?

  • Are spills cleaned up quickly?

  • Is a spill kit available?

3. Stacking and Storage

  • Are isles and walkways clear?

  • Are supplies neatly and safely stacked?

  • Are storage racks secure?

  • Are pallets in good condition and stored safely?

  • Are all heavier items stacked lower than lighter items?

  • Are all file storage boxes stacked and stored safely and not above shoulder height?

4. Fire Prevention

  • Are no smoking signs clearly displayed?

  • Is an Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  • Is the Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (Twice a year )

  • Is a list of fire wardens clearly displayed?

  • Are Fire Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  • Have the Fire Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

  • Are Fire Extinguishers and Hydrants clear of obstructions?

  • Are the Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

  • Is there Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  • Are Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  • Are Exits clear of obstructions?

  • Is the Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

5. General Lighting

  • Are all light covers in place?

  • Are Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  • Do all lights work?

  • Are all Emergency exit lighting operable?

6. Building Safety

  • Are Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  • Are Entry and walkways kept clear?

  • Are Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  • Are Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  • Are all Stairs and risers kept clear?

  • Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  • Are railings in good condition?

  • Are footpaths in good condition?

  • Is office Furniture in sound condition?

7. Emergency Response

  • Are emergency response procedures displayed and up to date?

  • Do all staff know where the evacuation assemble point is?

8. Toilets

  • Are toilets clean and tidy?

  • Are waste bins regularly emptied?

  • Is there sufficient soap, towels and paper towels?

  • Is there sufficient lighting?

  • Are the toilets and change room monitored to deter loiterers

9. Work Benches

  • Are work benches Clear of rubbish?

  • Are Tools not in use kept in correct place?

  • Are tools in proper storage locations?

  • Are all hand tools in good condition and undamaged?

  • Are all power tool in good condition and undamaged?

  • Is the Work height correct for the type of work and the employee?

  • are there No sharp edges?

10. Machinery

  • Is machinery kept clean?

  • Is the floor around the machinery kept clean?

  • Are Guards in good condition?

  • Are Starting, stopping and emergency devices within easy reach of the operator?

  • Are Drip pans available for floor to prevent spillage?

  • Is there Adequate work space?

  • Are Noise levels controlled?

  • Are the Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?

  • Are there training records?

  • Do operators comply with training?

  • Are lockout tag out procedures implemented and followed?

  • Are all gas bottles secured?

11. Electrical Safety

  • 9.1 - Safety switches installed?

  • 9.2 - Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  • 9.3 - No double adapters in use?

  • 9.4 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  • 9.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  • 9.6 - No power leads across walkways?

  • 9.7 - No frayed or damaged leads?

  • 9.8 - No strained leads?

  • 9.9 - Portable power tools in good condition?

  • 9.10 - Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

12. Chemical Safety

  • Is a Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  • Are Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  • Have Risk assessments be completed for hazardous substances?

  • Are all containers labelled correctly?

  • Are all Unused substances disposed of?

  • Do special storage conditions apply?

  • If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  • Are Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  • If required is PPE available and used by all staff?

  • Is adequate ventilation provided?

  • Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

13. Ladders

  • Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  • Are ladders in good condition?

  • If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  • Used according to instructions?

  • For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

14. First Aid Facilities

  • Is cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  • Is contents of first aid cabinets regularly checked?

  • No contents is past its expiry date?

  • Are first aid Cabinets clearly labelled?

  • Is there easy access to cabinets?

  • Are all Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  • Are first aid officers accessible?

  • Are emergency numbers displayed?

  • Is there a first aid reporting form with each kit?

15. Personal Protective Equipment

  • Is PPE fit for purpose?

  • Is PPE in good condition?

  • Is PPE stored in a suitable location

  • Are there signs indicating where PPE is stored?

  • Is there adequate signage indicating PPE needs to be worn?

  • Have all staff been adequately trained in the use of PPE?

16. Barricades and Signs

  • Are barricades available to restrict access to hazardous areas such as excavation or overhead lifts?

  • Do the consist of railings, rope or plastic ribbon?

  • Are they identified with sights and/or tags stating the reason for the barricade?

17. Office Hazards

  • Has an ergonomic assessment been carried out on all office based staff?

  • Condition of filing cabinets?

  • Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  • Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  • Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  • Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  • Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)

  • Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  • Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

18. Vehicle Condition

  • Schedule maintenance performed?

  • Condition of tyres?

  • Brake performance?

  • Lights? (Check operation of brake, indicator and reversing lights)

  • Condition of drivers seat?

  • Condition of other seats?

  • First aid kit supplied and adequate?

  • Storage provisions?

Sign Off

  • On site representative

  • Auditor's signature

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