Office Hazards Checklist

Use the Office Hazards Checklist for an assessment of potential risks from fire safety to hygiene, ensuring a secure and hazard-free workplace environment.

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Office Hazards Checklist

Storage

Electrical Safety

Room Heaters/Air Conditioners

Rubbish And Recycling

Hygiene

Fire Safety

First Aid

Chemical Safety

General Information

Aisles/Corridors

Stairs And Landings

Floors

Work Spaces/Machines

Furniture

Lighting

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Office Hazards Checklist

Use the Office Hazards Checklist for an assessment of potential risks from fire safety to hygiene, ensuring a secure and hazard-free workplace environment.

1. Storage adequate and convenient and free of rubbish?

2. Bookshelves not overloaded or leaning forward?

3. Are heavy items stored at waist height?

1. Electrical appliances & leads, tested & tagged and current?

2. No unprotected leads over traffic or access ways?

3. No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

4. No frayed cords?

5. No double adaptors in use?

1. Are heating/cooling units effective for the work area?

2. Are heaters in good working condition?

3. Are heaters situated clear of flammable items?

4. Have bar heaters been replaced with safer heaters?

1. Bins emptied regularly?

2. Recyclable materials stored safely?

1. Are emergency numbers (poison etc) displayed?

2. Common rooms clean and tidy?

3. Are food preparation areas clean and hygienic?

4. Are fridges and food storage areas kept clean & hygienic?

5. Adequate drinking, washing facilities, soap and towels?

6. Adequate and clean toilet facilities / supplies?

1. Does the work area have a fire warden?

2. Fire extinguishers been tested, tagged and current?

3. Does area require fire blanket?

4. Are fire, and sprinkler heads clear of obstructions?

5. Clear instructions displayed for evacuation?

6. Adequate direction signs for emergency exits?

7. Access to all fire safety equipment unobstructed?

8. Correct operation of fire doors?

9. Fire doors and emergency exits clear of obstruction?

1. Are First aid signs clearly displayed?

2. Are First aid kits and their contents clean orderly and adequately stocked and not expired?

3. Do kits have contact details for the nearest First Aider and emergency personnel clearly displayed?

1. Are all chemicals correctly labelled and stored?

2. Are Safety Data Sheets and Risk Assessments available for all chemicals?

3. Are emergency numbers (poison etc) displayed?

4. Has your WHS Officer been notified of discontinued chemicals?

5. Has your WHS Officer been notified of new chemicals purchased?

6. Is a copy of your area’s chemical inventory available in the laboratory/workshop?

7. Is there adequate ventilation for fumes and dust?

8. Provision of fume cupboards for testing & analysis?

9. Provision of appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing?

10. Provision of emergency eye wash, antidotes for poisons, showers etc. as appropriate?

1. College/Division

2. Building

3. Room / Area

1. Clear of materials and rubbish?

2. Adequately lit?

1. Emergency Exit signage functioning?

2. No worn or damaged treads or hand rails?

3. Landings clear of obstructions?

4. Is lighting adequate?

1. Even surface - no holes, cracks or lifting tiles, carpet?

2. Floors clean and clear of obstructions?

3. Are there any slippery surfaces?

1. Adequate work space (floor space)?

2. Area tidy and uncluttered?

3. Computer work stations set up according to Ergonomic design

4. Computer screens located to minimise tired eyes?(i.e. they don't look directly toward or away from window.)

5. Photocopying equipment located in ventilated area?

1. Do ladders used for work at heights meet Aust Standards?

2. Are trolleys provided to move boxes/equipment etc?

3. Are filing cabinets stable (not over loaded)

4. Are desks/benches stable and suitable for the work?

5. Are copy holders needed at any work stations?

6. Are computer keyboards at the right height?

7. Are chairs stable and in good condition?

8. Are work station chairs adjustable for height and tilt?

9. Are footrests available at work stations if required?

1. Is lighting adequate for the work area?

2. Are there any flickering or expired lights?