Workplace Inspection Checklist for Hospitals

Workplace Inspection Checklist for Hospitals Hospitals
  • STAIRWAYS

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  • Free of obstacles

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  • Step surfaces slippery

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  • Carpet intact

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  • Stairs and grab rails in good condition

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  • Fire doors are closed

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  • AISLES AND FLOORS

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  • Free of obstruction

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  • Carpet intact

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  • In good repair

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  • Slippery

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  • Smoke doors free from obstacles

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  • Appropriate footwear worn by staff

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  • LIGHTING

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  • Adequate illumination

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  • Good natural lighting

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  • No direct or reflected glare

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  • Light fittings clean and in good repair

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  • No single fluorescent tubes

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  • Exit signs laminated

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  • Night lights fitted

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  • WINDOWS

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  • Lockable

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  • Controlled opening height

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  • In good condition

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  • Fly screens are in good condition

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  • STORAGE

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  • Adequate

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  • Materials/equipment stacked

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  • Obstructing access

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  • Safety steps provided for high storage

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  • 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 

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  • Shelves are free of dust and rubbish

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  • EQUIPMENT

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  • General

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  • Adequate work space to use

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  • Fitted with brakes

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  • Adjustable

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  • In good repair

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  • Regular ongoing maintenance attended (check dates)

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  • Beds

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  • Height adjustable

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  • Fitted with brakes

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  • Cotsides fitted

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  • Accommodates all lifting machines

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  • OFFICE AREAS

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  • The office chairs are adjustable

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  • There is sufficient leg room for the worker

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  • There is foot support for the worker if required

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  • The chair controls are within easy reach

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  • Arms are provided where necessary

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  • There is adequate space to work in

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  • If the chair has castors is it on carpet?

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  • Shelving for manuals and folders

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  • SCREEN BASED EQUIPMENT

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  • Sufficient contrast

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  • Glare (screen)

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  • Glare (external)

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  • Variation from keyboard duties

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  • Work station is adjustable to meet individual needs: - monitor, desk, keyboard,document holder provided, sufficient room to work in

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  • WASTE DISPOSAL

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  • Correct bins provided for: (i) General – paper, etc. (ii) Sharps (iii) Food (iv) Other: infected / cytotoxic / glass (indicate which)  

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  • Appropriate colour coded bags being used

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  • Bins are vermin proof

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  •  OXYGEN CYLINDERS 

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  • Trolley provided and used

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  • Cylinder stabilisation - straps / chains - provided - used 

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  • Empty cylinders stored separately and labelled

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  • Stores advised a replacement is required

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  • Replacement is prompt

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  • Warning signs displayed

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  • There is sufficient oxygen in the cylinder

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  • Frequency checked when not used. Specify

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  • HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

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  • A material safety data sheet fore each chemical used 

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  • Containment materials available for spills

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  • Personal protective equipment: - available - used correctly – suitable 

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  • Disposal procedure satisfactory

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  • Flammable agents in a flameproof cupboard

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  • Storage of minimal quantities in the workplace

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  • Ventilation with extraction available at source

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  • Sufficient room to use product

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  • PHYSICAL HAZARDS

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  • Are cleaning signs used appropriately?

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  • Are all exits clear?

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  • Are all verandahs clear?

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  • ELECTRICAL

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  • Power cords frayed / damaged

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  • Power cords in the way

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  • Double adaptors used

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  • Unchecked equipment being used

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  • Equipment not in use properly stored

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  • Is equipment checked regularly

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  • STAFF AMENITIES

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  • Washrooms clean

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  • Toilet clean

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  • Well stocked with toilet / hand paper

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  • FIRE AND EVACUATION

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  • Have all staff attended Emergency Procedure lectures/training?

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  • Do staff know fire procedure?

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  • 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) 

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  • Do staff know evacuation procedure?

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  • Identify lateral evacuation points if fire was located 

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  • Do the staff know: (I) the different fire extinguishers and hose reels? (ii) how to use them? 

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  • The evacuation kit is available and complete

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  • Do the staff know where the floor plan is for their area?

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  • ENVIRONMENT

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  • Is the area: (I) too hot? (ii) too cold? 

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  • Taps are drip free when turned off

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  • Wet areas: - non-slip surface - water contained within the area 

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  • Drug storage areas are locked: drug cupboards, drug fridge, drug trolley,  drug keys are being carried by a Registered Nurse 

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  • Medical Emergency Staff know: - where equipment is stored, drugs, resus equipment, suction 

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  • LIFTING MACHINE/EQUIPMENT

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  • Brakes fitted

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  • Wheels in good order

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  • Free of oil leaks

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  • Slings in good condition

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  • Correct slings available

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  • BED BATH

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  • Brakes working

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  • Hydraulics working

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  • Vinyl in good state

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  • Trolley corners have fittings

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  • SUCTION MACHINE

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  • Wheels working

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  • Clean bottle

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  • Clean bottle

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  • Suction working

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  • Pressure <50mHg

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  • Dilly bag: - Gloves Suction Catheters 

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