Safety Audit of Office Premises
Methodology
Opening Meeting:
- The opening meeting shall be arranged with Managers, HODs from each depts. etc. at the beginning of the audit to discuss the plan and flow of audit activities.
Workplace Observations/Visit:
The visit shall be carried out with a view to cover the AUDIT ELEMENTS mentioned below:
1. Identification of Hazards:
They include:
- Fire hazards
- Electrical hazards
- Protruding surfaces
- Slip/fall/trip hazards
- Collision hazards
2. Personnel Interactions:
Auditor shall conduct interactions with employees / office staff to evaluate:
- The understandings of office hazards.
- Personnel role in case of Emergency.
- Understanding of sign boards.
- Operation of fire fighting equipments.
3. Evaluation of Evacuation Plan:
By Considering
- The Occupancy (Person/Sq.Mtr).
- The Exit Facilities.
- Time Required For Evacuation.
- And Size Of Exits Available.
- Availability Of Exit Sign Boards.
- Travel distance from work place to safe place.
4. Sign Boards:
- To check if enough sign boards are available or not.
- Are employees given trainings to read and follow the same.
5. Security and Vigilance on Personnel movement:
Auditor shall observe if the entry & exit and identity of unknown persons, guests or clients are maintained properly by checking:
- Availability of CCTV camera at required locations.
- System of ID cards, vigilance.
6. Ventilation:
- Rate of fresh air intake
- Adequacy of HVAC system
Closing Meeting
- The closing meeting shall be conducted to share Strengths, Gaps, Opportunities and Recommendations.
Submission of Final Report
- A draft report will be submitted for your review and approval.
- On approval of the draft report, final report will be prepared and submitted to you.
