Workplace Inspection

Checklist for Hospitals

Key:
1
Poor

3
4
Satisfactory

5
Good

STAIRWAYS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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.

Lockable
Controlled opening height

21.
22.

In good condition
Fly screens are in good condition

STORAGE
1
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.

28.

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
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

OFFICE AREAS
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
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.

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.

Are cleaning signs used appropriately?

Are all exits clear?

72.

Are all verandahs clear?

ELECTRICAL
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.

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

94.

- drug trolley
- 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.
97.
98.
99.

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