OHS Reps

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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