Workplace Inspection Checklist

Team members: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of inspection: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Location (e.g. Administration area): ____________________________________________________________________________________________

ITE
M
NO:
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.1
0
1.1
1

ITEM

Acceptable
YES
NO

Immediate action taken

Further action likely:

- Risk assessment
- Hazard control procedures
- Report and investigation

Office environment (workstations and surrounding areas)

Ergonomic furniture is
appropriately adjusted
Furniture is well maintained
and in good/safe condition
Materials are stored
appropriately e.g. not on
floor around work areas
Staff use good
housekeeping practices
around their work areas
Sufficient space is provided
around workstations so
staff can move and work
safely
Walkways and isles are
clear of obstructions
Floor mats are not trip
hazards
Lifting aids are available
where required
Electrical equipment is in
good working order and
undamaged
Electrical leads are secured
to prevent trip hazards
Adequate ventilation in all
areas (particularly at printer
locations & in printing
rooms)

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M
NO:
1.1
2

ITEM

Acceptable
YES
NO

Immediate action taken

Further action likely:

- Risk assessment
- Hazard control procedures
- Report and investigation

Responsible
disposal/recycling of
computer equipment and
copier toners
Temperature is comfortable

1.1
3
1.1
Lighting is adequate
4
1.1
Noise level is acceptable
5
1.1
Other:
6
2. Storage
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5

Storerooms and storage

areas are tidy and free from
obstruction
Stored materials are
secured appropriately to
prevent them falling
Heavy equipment is stored
at waist level
Storage areas are
accessible and free from
trip hazards
Shelving is stable and well
maintained
Other:

2.6
3.

Emergencies (serious incident management)

Emergency plans are
3.1
displayed
3.2
3.3

Alarm is audible throughout

the workplace
Emergency numbers are
clearly displayed

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NO:
3.4

3.5

ITEM

Acceptable
YES
NO

Immediate action taken

Further action likely:

- Risk assessment
- Hazard control procedures
- Report and investigation

Entrances and exits are

clearly identified and kept
free of obstruction
Emergency equipment (e.g.
fire extinguisher) is located
appropriately, and regularly
tested to ensure good
working order
Other:

3.6
4.

First aid
Appropriate first aid kits are
available and easily
4.1
accessible with signs clearly
visible
First aid room is available
4.2
4.3

4.4

First aid arrangements are

displayed, including name
and location of first aid
officer
First aid kits are checked
regularly to ensure they are
fully stocked and
maintained
Other:

4.5

This checklist is not an exhaustive list but a framework to guide a basic workplace inspection for the purposes of this assessment event only.
Each work environment is different and should use industry and organisation specific checklists and procedures..

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