Workplace Inspection
Checklist for Hospitals
Key:
1
Poor
2
3
4
Satisfactory
5
Good
STAIRWAYS
1.
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Free of obstacles
Step surfaces slippery
Carpet intact
Stairs and grab rails in good condition
Fire doors are closed
AISLES AND FLOORS
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Free of obstruction
Carpet intact
In good repair
Slippery
Smoke doors free from obstacles
Appropriate footwear worn by staff
LIGHTING
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Adequate illumination
Good natural lighting
No direct or reflected glare
Light fittings clean and in good repair
No single fluorescent tubes
Exit signs laminated
Night lights fitted
WINDOWS
19.
20.
21.
22.
Lockable
Controlled opening height
In good condition
Fly screens are in good condition
STORAGE
1
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
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4
5
Adequate
Materials/equipment stacked
Obstructing access
Safety steps provided for high storage
Designed to minimise manual handling
(I) light plant/substance/goods stored at higher
level than heavy plant/substance goods
(ii) in frequently used plant/substances/goods
stored at ground level or over shoulder height
Shelves are free of dust and rubbish
EQUIPMENT
1
General
29.
Adequate work space to use
30.
Fitted with brakes
31.
Adjustable
32.
In good repair
33.
Regular ongoing maintenance attended (check
dates)
Beds
All beds are:
34.
Height adjustable
35.
Fitted with brakes
36.
Cotsides fitted
37.
Accommodates all lifting machines
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OFFICE AREAS
38.
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45.
The office chairs are adjustable
There is sufficient leg room for the worker
there is foot support for the worker if required
The chair controls are within easy reach
Arms are provided where necessary
There is adequate space to work in
If the chair has castors is it on carpet?
Shelving for manuals and folders
SCREEN BASED EQUIPMENT
There is:
46.
Sufficient contrast
47.
Glare (screen)
48.
Glare (external)
49.
Variation from keyboard duties
50.
Work station is adjustable to meet individual
needs:
- monitor
- desk
- keyboard
- document holder provided
- sufficient room to work in
WASTE DISPOSAL
51.
52.
53.
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Correct bins provided for:
(i)
General – paper, etc.
(ii)
Sharps
(iii)
Food
(iv)
Other:
infected / cytotoxic / glass
(indicate which)
Appropriate colour coded bags being used
Bins are vermin proof
OXYGEN CYLINDERS
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
Trolley provided and used
Cylinder stabilisation –
straps / chains - provided
- used
Empty cylinders stored separately and labelled
Stores advised a replacement is required
Replacement is prompt
Warning signs displayed
There is sufficient oxygen in the cylinder
Frequency checked when not used. Specify
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
A material safety data sheet fore each
chemical used (including cleaning agent)
Containment materials available for spills
Personal protective equipment:
- available
- used correctly
– suitable
Disposal procedure satisfactory
Flammable agents in a flameproof cupboard
Storage of minimal quantities in the workplace
Ventilation with extraction available at source
Sufficient room to use product
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
70.
71.
72.
Are cleaning signs used appropriately?
Are all exits clear?
Are all verandahs clear?
ELECTRICAL
73.
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78.
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Power cords frayed / damaged
Power cords in the way
Double adaptors used
Unchecked equipment being used
Equipment not in use properly stored
Is equipment checked regularly (check dates)
STAFF AMENITIES
79.
80.
81.
Washrooms clean
Toilet clean
Well stocked with toilet / hand paper
FIRE AND EVACUATION
Ask staff member:
82.
Have all staff attended Emergency Procedure
lectures/training?
83.
Do staff know fire procedure?
84.
What is the procedure if you find or suspect a
fire?
(i) activate break glass alarm
(ii) the hose reel: when last checked? (check
dates)
85.
Do staff know evacuation procedure?
86.
Identify lateral evacuation points if fire was
located (specify area)
87.
Do the staff know:
(I) the different fire extinguishers and hose
reels?
(ii) how to use them?
88.
The evacuation kit is available and complete
89.
Do the staff know where the floor plan is for
their area?
ENVIRONMENT
Ask staff:
90.
Is the area:
(I) too hot?
(ii) too cold?
91.
Taps are drip free when turned off
92.
Wet areas:
- non-slip surface
- water contained within the area
93.
Drug storage areas are locked:
- drug cupboards
- drug fridge
- drug trolley
94.
- drug keys are being carried by a Registered
Nurse
Medical Emergency
Staff know:
- where equipment is stored
- drugs
- resus equipment
- suction
LIFTING MACHINE/EQUIPMENT
95.
96.
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99.
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Brakes fitted
Wheels in good order
Free of oil leaks
Slings in good condition
Correct slings available
BED BATH
100.
101.
102.
103
Brakes working
Hydraulics working
Vinyl in good state
Trolley corners have fittings
SUCTION MACHINE
103.
104.
105.
106.
107.
108.
Wheels working
Clean bottle
Oil half way in site glass
Suction working
Pressure <50mHg
Dilly bag: - Gloves
Suction Catheters