Checklist for Office Inspection
FACULTY / OTHER AREA (FOA) INFORMATION
Date: __________
INSPECTED BY:
Date: __________
| Building: | FOA: | Location: |
INSPECTED BY:
| Supervisor: (name and signature) | OHS Management Rep: (name and signature) | Employee HSR: (name and signature) |
| ELEMENT | Y/N/NA | COMMENTS / HAZARDS |
|---|---|---|
| Y = Up to standard (adequate), N = Below standard (action required), NA = Not Applicable | ||
| 1 LAYOUT | | |
| 1.1 Area is tidy and well kept | | |
| 1.2 Adequate storage area provided | | |
| 1.3 Floor is free of obstructions and not-slippery | | |
| 1.4 Floor coverings in good condition | | |
| 1.5 Aisles are sufficiently wide and clear for traffic | | |
| Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date) | ||
| 2 ENVIRONMENT | | |
| 2.1 Temperature is comfortable | | |
| 2.2 Lighting is adequate | | |
| 2.3 Lighting covers and fittings are secure | | |
| 2.4 Area is free from odours | | |
| 2.5 Noise level is acceptable/adequately controlled | | |
| 2.6 Ventilation is adequate | | |
| Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date) | ||
| 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES | | |
| 3.1 Written procedures posted | | |
| 3.2 Extinguisher of appropriate type easily accessible | | |
| 3.3 Tag on extinguisher has been checked in the last 6 months | | |
| 3.4 Visitor Emergency Guides are available (where required) | | |
| 3.5 Alarm can be heard in the area (if applicable) | | |
| 3.6 Escape routes are clear | | |
| 3.7 Emergency and hazard signage is clearly visible | | |
| 3.8 Evacuation drills carried out | | |
| Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date) | ||
| 4 FIRST AID FACILITIES | | |
| 4.1 Kits accessible within 5 minutes | | |
| 4.2 Kits are stocked and contents are in-date | | |
| 4.3 Names and contacts of first aiders displayed | | |
| Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date) | ||
| 5 GENERAL FACILITIES | | |
| 5.1 Washing facilities are clean and functional | | |
| 5.2 Lockers or equivalent available for staff | | |
| 5.3 Eating areas clean, hygienic and adequately serviced | | |
| 5.4 Ready access to cool drinking water | | |
| 5.5 EHS posters and information is displayed | | |
| Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date) | ||
| 6 MANUAL HANDLING | | |
| 6.1 Frequently used items are within easy access between knee and shoulder | | |
| 6.2 Heavy items stored at waist height | | |
| 6.3 Stepladders or safe steps are available to access items stored on high shelves | | |
| 6.4 Trolleys are available for heavy items and loads | | |
| 6.5 Stored items adequately secured and stable | | |
| Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date) | ||
| 7 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES | | |
| 7.1 Recycling posters and information displayed | | |
| 7.2 Paper, Toner and Commingle recycling bins are provided | | |
| 7.3 Notice to encourage double sided photocopying and printing is displayed | | |
| Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date) | ||
| 8 ELECTRICAL SAFETY | | |
| 8.1 Portable equipment has current test tags | | |
| 8.2 Power leads in good condition | | |
| 8.3 Power leads are off the floor or placed away from walkways | | |
| 8.4 Power boards used (not double adaptors) | | |
| 8.5 Faulty equipment is tagged out | | |
| Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date) | ||
| 10 CHEMICAL ASPECTS | | |
| 10.1 MSDS available for any hazardous chemicals | | |
| 10.2 Containers are labelled with chemical name and Class diamonds | | |
| 10.3 Chemicals are stored appropriately | | |
| Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date) | ||
| 11 EQUIPMENT | | |
| 11.1 Area around equipment are clean | | |
| 11.2 Access to equipment is clear | | |
| 11.3 Plant and equipment maintained and in good condition | | |
| 11.4 No sharp edges protruding into aisles or walkways | | |
| 11.5 Frequently used photocopiers and printers kept in well ventilated areas | | |
| Actions: (include person responsible and target completion date) | ||
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