Housekeeping Checklist

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1. Floors
• Are any floors wet or slippery? ..............................................................................


• Are floors free of all obstructions? .........................................................................


• Is the flooring in good repair? ................................................................................


• Are handrails provided where necessary? ............................................................


• Do all floors have a non-slip finish? ......................................................................

2. Staircases
• Are all staircases kept clean? ...............................................................................


• Are all staircases in good condition? ....................................................................


• Are all staircases kept free from obstruction? .......................................................


• Are handrails provided? ........................................................................................


• Are they in good condition? ...................................................................................

3. General cleanliness
• Are all rubbish bins regularly emptied? .................................................................


• Are walkways kept free from clutter? ....................................................................


• Are office areas generally kept tidy? .....................................................................


• Is the reception area clean and tidy? ....................................................................

4. Lighting
• Is the lighting appropriate for the task? .................................................................


• Are all light fittings kept clean? ..............................................................................


• Is all lighting kept in good repair? ..........................................................................

5. Storage
• Is there easy access to all storage areas? ............................................................


• Is the shelving etc. secure and in good condition? ................................................


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• Are heavy goods, e.g. boxes of files, stored at the bottom? .................................


• Are the most commonly accessed items within easy reach to all staff? ................


• Are all storage areas kept tidy? .............................................................................


• Is there safe access, e.g. steps to high shelving? .................................................

6. Fire
• Are emergency exits kept free of obstructions? ....................................................


• Are they properly signposted? ..............................................................................


• Are all fire exit doors in good repair? ....................................................................


• Are there enough fire extinguishers? ....................................................................


• Are they easily accessible? ...................................................................................


• Are they under a regular testing programme? .......................................................


• Have all fire extinguishers been checked in the last year? ...................................

7. Electrics
• Are there any trailing cables? ................................................................................


• Is there a schedule of portable appliance testing (PAT)? ......................................


• Is it adequate? ......................................................................................................


• Are there any overloaded sockets (check for excessive use of multi-
sockets)? ...............................................................................................................


• Are there any defective plugs? ..............................................................................


• Are there any frayed cables? ................................................................................

Comments/action to be taken:
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This checklist has been completed to the best of my knowledge.

Signed:.............................................. Date: ..................................................................

Corrective action taken by: ............... Date: ...................................................................

Note: This checklist is to be retained on file for at least three years.