OFFICE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Office Inspected :
Inspection date : Next inspection date :
Inspected by : Function :
Authorised by : Function :
SUBJECT YES NO Action Required/
Comments
1 SAFETY
1.1 Are all fire extinguishers clearly marked or visible?
1.2 Are there sufficient numbers of the right types of
extinguisher?
1.3 Have extinguishers been inspected and tagged?
1.4 Are all emergency exits accessible, no obstructions?
1.5 Are all electrical appliances in good working order,
are the electrical leads safe and undamaged?
(e.g. computer appliances, fax machines, drawing
boards, water boiler, refrigerator, A/C units,
communications room, overhead projector)
1.6 Is the shredder fitted with a protection hood?
1.7 Is all furniture safe and undamaged?
1.8 Are cupboards and file cabinets orderly used, no
hazards from falling objects, or open drawers?
1.9 Are all (fluorescent) lights working properly?
1.10 Is the level of lighting adequate for the work being
carried out?
1.11 Are walking routes clear and safe, no tripping
hazards?
2 HEALTH / HYGIENE
2.1 Are the offices regularly cleaned to a good standard?
2.2 Are (cleaning) chemicals stored safely?
2.3 Are sufficient waste bins provided?
2.4 Are first-aid kits available in the area and are they
adequate?
2.5 Are first aid kits complete with recommended
supplies and inventory list?
2.6 Are there sufficient trained first-aiders?
3 SECURITY
3.1 Are desks clear from confidential material after
office hours?
3.2 Are computer virus scanning programmes updated
and working?
3.3 Are computers protected with passwords, screensaver
protected.
4 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
4.1 Is the Emergency Control Room ready for use?
4.2 Are whiteboards clean, are whiteboard markers
available?
4.3 Are the bulletin boards updated?
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SUBJECT YES NO Action Required/
Comments
4.4 Is all necessary stationery available?
4.5 Are the necessary documents and manuals in place
and up-to-date?
Notes or Other Remarks:
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