| Location |
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| Date of inspection |
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| Conducted by |
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| Signed |
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| Hazard/Issue |
Is Hazard present? (tick one box only)
*Yes / No / N/A |
Notes on *Hazards found and Recommended Actions |
| Offices - General/ Materials/ Environmental Conditions |
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| Walkways obstructed |
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| Trailing cables - trip hazard |
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| Slippery floors |
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| Cupboard or filing cabinet doors left open |
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| Safety signs/notices missing |
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| Waste paper not cleared - fire hazard |
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| Excessive papers not stored in cabinets - fire hazard |
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| Unsafe storage, eg on high shelving |
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| Hazardous substances incorrectly stored |
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| Unreasonable temperature |
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| Inadequate cooling for comfortable work |
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| Poor ventilation |
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| Fumes from chemicals |
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| Excessive noise levels |
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| Inadequate general lighting |
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| Excessive glare |
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| Common Areas |
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| Steps or fixed obstacles not clearly marked |
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| Walls/ceilings poorly maintained - loose materials |
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| Walls/ceilings and fittings not kept clean |
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| Handrails for stairs not secure |
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| Corridors obstructed |
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| Stairs obstructed |
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| Damaged or loose floor coverings |
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| Trailing cables - trip hazard |
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| Waste materials not cleared |
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| Slippery floors |
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| Inadequate lighting |
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| Unreasonable temperature |
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| Poor ventilation |
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| Electricity - Safe Installation |
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| Insufficient/overloaded socket outlets |
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| Sockets/plugs poorly fitted or damaged |
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| Power cable insulation damaged |
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| Temporary installations (extensions, etc) that should be replaced by permanent installations |
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| Portable electrical appliances without in-date safety inspection tags (Portable Appliance Testing) |
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| Fire Precautions |
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| Fire escape doors obstructed |
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| Fire escape doors locked while building is occupied |
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| Fire doors wedged open |
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| Flammable materials stored below stairs or walkways forming escape routes |
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| Lack of clear fire instructions |
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| Fire extinguishers missing from Fire Points |
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| First Aid |
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| First-aid box not available |
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| First-aid box depleted |
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| Accident book not available |
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| External Areas |
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| Slippery surfaces |
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| Routes not kept safe in icy conditions |
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| Inadequate general lighting |
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| Lack of lighting for pedestrian routes and at road crossings |
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| Parked vehicles obstructing emergency exits |
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| Contractors/Maintenance Work |
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| Lack of warning signs, inadequate barriers |
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| Excessive dust or fumes |
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| Excessive noise levels affecting others in building |
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| Necessary personal protective equipment not being used by contractors |
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| Unsafe means of access used by contractors |
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| Unsafe method of working by contractors |
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Additional Comments
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Use this checklist when undertaking workplace
inspections to identify hazards and determine whether safety measures are in
use.