General Workplace Inspection Checklist

‘Section 1’ of the checklist can be tailored to suit the requirements of the workplace and can be
used to conduct quarterly inspections of general areas e.g. classroom, office area, kitchen and
canteen etc.

Date: 9/01/21
Workplace: Office area
Area being inspected: Common area
Name of person conducting
Lewis
assessment:

Section 1 – Inspection Checklist

Ref
Inspection Item
No.

1. General
Entrance, doorways and floors are kept free from obstructions R Yes  No  N/A
1.1.
(e.g. boxes)
Floors are in good condition with no cracks, dips, holes, tears  Yes R No  N/A
1.2.
or rips
1.3. Floors are clean (e.g. free from rubbish) and not slippery R Yes  No  N/A

Computer and other electrical leads and cables are kept clear  Yes R No  N/A
1.4.
of pathways and walkways
1.5. Doors open and close/slide freely R Yes  No  N/A

1.6. Doors locks are able to be easily opened R Yes £ No  N/A

1.7. Ceiling tiles are in place and not damaged R Yes  No  N/A

2. Lighting
Lighting is in good working order (e.g. not flickering or blown  Yes R No  N/A
2.1
bulbs)
2.2 Light covers are in place and not damaged R Yes  No  N/A

2.3 Blinds and curtains can be drawn to reduce glare R Yes  No  N/A

3. Stairs and landings

3.1 Stairs and steps are free from obstructions R Yes  No  N/A

3.2 Anti-slip resistant strips on flooring are in good condition R Yes  No  N/A

3.3 Anti-slip resistant strips on step edges are in good condition R Yes  No  N/A

3.4 Handrails installed are in good condition (e.g. no peeling paint, R Yes £ No  N/A
rust or corrosion)
4. Kitchen and lunch rooms
4.1 Knives and sharp items are stored in a secure location R Yes  No  N/A

4.2 Sinks are clean and free from debris R Yes  No  N/A

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Inspection Item
No.

4.3 Hot and cold taps are clearly labelled  Yes R No  N/A

4.4 Food containers are correctly labelled R Yes  No  N/A

4.5 Work benches are clean R Yes £ No  N/A

4.6 Exhaust fans are functional and clean R Yes  No  N/A

4.7 Appliances are clean (e.g. fridge, microwave, oven, sandwich R Yes  No  N/A
press), if applicable.
4.8 Clean tea towels/paper towel are available  Yes  No R N/A

4.9 Oven mitts or gloves are available and in good condition for  Yes  No R N/A
handling hot items
5. Chemical management
5.1 Hazardous substances are stored in a locked cupboard R Yes  No £ N/A

5.2 Chemicals are not stored in food or beverage containers R Yes  No  N/A

Chemicals are correctly labelled with the label clearly legible R Yes  No  N/A
5.3
and intact
Dangerous goods are segregated in storage per the R Yes  No  N/A
5.4
Segregation of Dangerous Goods Chart
6. Storage
6.1 Items are stored so that they are not at risk of falling R Yes  No  N/A

6.2 Storage racks are in good condition (e.g. no bowed shelves) R Yes £ No  N/A

Space below desks are free from obstructions (e.g. no boxes R Yes  No  N/A
6.3
stored underneath)
Frequently used, heavy and bulky items are stored within easy R Yes  No  N/A
6.4
reach (between waist and shoulder height)
6.5 Step ladder is available and in good condition  Yes  No R N/A

6.6 Trolleys are available and in good condition to transport items R Yes  No  N/A

7. Workstations and furniture

7.1 Furniture is in good condition (e.g. no damage) R Yes £ No  N/A

8. Electrical equipment
Extension leads are in good condition (e.g. no cracks, damage R Yes  No  N/A
8.1
or loose plug)
8.2 Electrical switchboard is locked  Yes R No  N/A

8.3 Power boards are not connected in a “piggy back” manner R Yes  No  N/A

8.4 Electrical points are in good condition R Yes  No  N/A

8.5 Media outlets for data projectors are fixed and accessible R Yes  No  N/A

8.6 Data projector screen is secured with remote available  Yes  No R N/A

Speaker equipment is secured with the cabling in good R Yes £ No  N/A

8.7
condition
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Inspection Item
No.

8.8 Light switches are in good working order and not damaged R Yes  No  N/A

Damaged or faulty items of equipment have been electrically R Yes  No  N/A

8.9
isolated and tagged out
9. First aid and emergency management

9.1 First aid kit/cabinet is available and accessible R Yes  No  N/A

A fire blanket is available, accessible and has been inspected  Yes  No R N/A
9.2
in the last six months (check tag)
A fire extinguisher is available, accessible and has been tested R Yes  No  N/A
9.3
in the last twelve months (check tag)
An Emergency Evacuation Plan is displayed and clearly R Yes  No  N/A
9.4
Legible
Emergency exit door(s) are clearly signposted, illuminated and R Yes  No  N/A
9.5
unobstructed

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Section 2 – Action Plan
‘Section 2’ should be used to action any hazards identified in ‘Section 1’.

Ref Person Date

Corrective Action
No. Responsible Completed
F Floors should be in good condition so that they should Harry 10/1/21
1 1.2
be cracked
1.4 Computer and cable leads should be kept in clear pathways Nick 11/01/21
Lightning should be in good in condition so that bulb Harry 11/01/21
2.1
should not be flickering
4.3 Hot and cold taps are clearly labelled so that people should Rahul 13/01/21
do not have any problem
4.8 Clean tea towels/paper towel should be available Nick 12/01/21

4.9 Oven mitts or gloves are should be available and in good Rahul 15/01/21
condition for handling hot items
6.5 Step ladder should be available and in good condition Nick 14/01/21
8.2 Electrical switchboard should not be locked Justin 15/01/21
Data projector screen should be available and secured with Nick 12/01/21
8.6
remote
A fire blanket should be available, accessible and has been Rahul 26/01/21
9.2
inspected in the last six months (check tag)

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