HSE inspection for office and laboratory

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HSE inspection is a mapping of the physical working environment.
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OFFICE
ERGONOMI


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Is the office satisfactory in terms of the need?	Is the office satisfactory in terms of the need?Yes	Is the office satisfactory in terms of the need?No	Is the office satisfactory in terms of the need?Not applicable
Do you know what would be the correct setting of the chair?	Do you know what would be the correct setting of the chair?Yes	Do you know what would be the correct setting of the chair?No	Do you know what would be the correct setting of the chair?Not applicable
Is the office chair satisfactory?	Is the office chair satisfactory?Yes	Is the office chair satisfactory?No	Is the office chair satisfactory?Not applicable
Do you know what the recommended table height is?	Do you know what the recommended table height is?Yes	Do you know what the recommended table height is?No	Do you know what the recommended table height is?Not applicable
Is the desk height adjustable?	Is the desk height adjustable?Yes	Is the desk height adjustable?No	Is the desk height adjustable?Not applicable
Is the desk so deep that it can fit your under arms, keyboard, mouse and monitor?	Is the desk so deep that it can fit your under arms, keyboard, mouse and monitor?Yes	Is the desk so deep that it can fit your under arms, keyboard, mouse and monitor?No	Is the desk so deep that it can fit your under arms, keyboard, mouse and monitor?Not applicable
Do you know what the recommended placement of screens is?	Do you know what the recommended placement of screens is?Yes	Do you know what the recommended placement of screens is?No	Do you know what the recommended placement of screens is?Not applicable
Has the need for computer glasses been assessed?	Has the need for computer glasses been assessed?Yes	Has the need for computer glasses been assessed?No	Has the need for computer glasses been assessed?Not applicable
Does a normal working day allow for varied work positions/opportunity to take small breaks?	Does a normal working day allow for varied work positions/opportunity to take small breaks?Yes	Does a normal working day allow for varied work positions/opportunity to take small breaks?No	Does a normal working day allow for varied work positions/opportunity to take small breaks?Not applicable
Is there enough space to perform your tasks?	Is there enough space to perform your tasks?Yes	Is there enough space to perform your tasks?No	Is there enough space to perform your tasks?Not applicable

IT-tools


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Do you have a keyboard, mouse and monitor?	Do you have a keyboard, mouse and monitor?Yes	Do you have a keyboard, mouse and monitor?No	Do you have a keyboard, mouse and monitor?Not applicable
Do the computer work satisfactorily?	Do the computer work satisfactorily?Yes	Do the computer work satisfactorily?No	Do the computer work satisfactorily?Not applicable
Are the keyboard and mouse adapted to your needs?	Are the keyboard and mouse adapted to your needs?Yes	Are the keyboard and mouse adapted to your needs?No	Are the keyboard and mouse adapted to your needs?Not applicable
Digitalization - Do you have the tools you need?	Digitalization - Do you have the tools you need?Yes	Digitalization - Do you have the tools you need?No	Digitalization - Do you have the tools you need?Not applicable
Digitalization - Do you have functional tools?	Digitalization - Do you have functional tools?Yes	Digitalization - Do you have functional tools?No	Digitalization - Do you have functional tools?Not applicable

Lighting


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Does the workplace have daylight?	Does the workplace have daylight?Yes	Does the workplace have daylight?No	Does the workplace have daylight?Not applicable
Are you exposed to glare or reflections?	Are you exposed to glare or reflections?Yes	Are you exposed to glare or reflections?No	Are you exposed to glare or reflections?Not applicable
Are there major differences between light and dark surfaces in the room?	Are there major differences between light and dark surfaces in the room?Yes	Are there major differences between light and dark surfaces in the room?No	Are there major differences between light and dark surfaces in the room?Not applicable
Does the workplace have enough light (dome lights/table lamp)?	Does the workplace have enough light (dome lights/table lamp)?Yes	Does the workplace have enough light (dome lights/table lamp)?No	Does the workplace have enough light (dome lights/table lamp)?Not applicable

Noise and air quality


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Is there noise that prevents the ability to concentrate?	Is there noise that prevents the ability to concentrate?Yes	Is there noise that prevents the ability to concentrate?No	Is there noise that prevents the ability to concentrate?Not applicable
Are there annoying drafts from the ventilation in the office?	Are there annoying drafts from the ventilation in the office?Yes	Are there annoying drafts from the ventilation in the office?No	Are there annoying drafts from the ventilation in the office?Not applicable
Is the temperature satisfactory?	Is the temperature satisfactory?Yes	Is the temperature satisfactory?No	Is the temperature satisfactory?Not applicable
Can the temperature be regulated?	Can the temperature be regulated?Yes	Can the temperature be regulated?No	Can the temperature be regulated?Not applicable
Do you experience chemical smell in the office?	Do you experience chemical smell in the office?Yes	Do you experience chemical smell in the office?No	Do you experience chemical smell in the office?Not applicable
Do you experience odors in the office?	Do you experience odors in the office?Yes	Do you experience odors in the office?No	Do you experience odors in the office?Not applicable
Do you experience odors in the office?	Do you experience odors in the office?Yes	Do you experience odors in the office?No	Do you experience odors in the office?Not applicable
If you have a lot of dust - do you have a lot of loose papers, books, magazines, curtains etc lying around?	If you have a lot of dust - do you have a lot of loose papers, books, magazines, curtains etc lying around?Yes	If you have a lot of dust - do you have a lot of loose papers, books, magazines, curtains etc lying around?No	If you have a lot of dust - do you have a lot of loose papers, books, magazines, curtains etc lying around?Not applicable

Cleanliness and tidiness


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Is the office tidy enough for cleaners to clean?	Is the office tidy enough for cleaners to clean?Yes	Is the office tidy enough for cleaners to clean?No	Is the office tidy enough for cleaners to clean?Not applicable
Is the cleaning satisfactory?	Is the cleaning satisfactory?Yes	Is the cleaning satisfactory?No	Is the cleaning satisfactory?Not applicable
Are there loose electrical wires on the floor?	Are there loose electrical wires on the floor?Yes	Are there loose electrical wires on the floor?No	Are there loose electrical wires on the floor?Not applicable
Is floor space used for storage?	Is floor space used for storage?Yes	Is floor space used for storage?No	Is floor space used for storage?Not applicable

Fire protection


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Do you know who is your local fire safety contact?	Do you know who is your local fire safety contact?Yes	Do you know who is your local fire safety contact?No	Do you know who is your local fire safety contact?Not applicable
Do you know where the fire extinguishers are located?	Do you know where the fire extinguishers are located?Yes	Do you know where the fire extinguishers are located?No	Do you know where the fire extinguishers are located?Not applicable
Do you know where the meeting place is in case of an evacuation?	Do you know where the meeting place is in case of an evacuation?Yes	Do you know where the meeting place is in case of an evacuation?No	Do you know where the meeting place is in case of an evacuation?Not applicable
Do you use a lot of extension cables?	Do you use a lot of extension cables?Yes	Do you use a lot of extension cables?No	Do you use a lot of extension cables?Not applicable
Do you use separate stoves for heating?	Do you use separate stoves for heating?Yes	Do you use separate stoves for heating?No	Do you use separate stoves for heating?Not applicable
Do you use timers on your kettle and coffee maker?	Do you use timers on your kettle and coffee maker?Yes	Do you use timers on your kettle and coffee maker?No	Do you use timers on your kettle and coffee maker?Not applicable
Do you know the number for UiB's security and emergency telephone?	Do you know the number for UiB's security and emergency telephone?Yes	Do you know the number for UiB's security and emergency telephone?No	Do you know the number for UiB's security and emergency telephone?Not applicable

Activity-based workplaces


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Do you have access to a quiet room?	Do you have access to a quiet room?Yes	Do you have access to a quiet room?No	Do you have access to a quiet room?Not applicable
Is there access to meeting rooms/group rooms?	Is there access to meeting rooms/group rooms?Yes	Is there access to meeting rooms/group rooms?No	Is there access to meeting rooms/group rooms?Not applicable
Telephony - do you have the opportunity to talk undisturbed?	Telephony - do you have the opportunity to talk undisturbed?Yes	Telephony - do you have the opportunity to talk undisturbed?No	Telephony - do you have the opportunity to talk undisturbed?Not applicable
Is there a nuisance noise?	Is there a nuisance noise?Yes	Is there a nuisance noise?No	Is there a nuisance noise?Not applicable
Do you have partition(s) around you?	Do you have partition(s) around you?Yes	Do you have partition(s) around you?No	Do you have partition(s) around you?Not applicable
Do you have computer equipment that is functional in relation to the activity-based workplace?	Do you have computer equipment that is functional in relation to the activity-based workplace?Yes	Do you have computer equipment that is functional in relation to the activity-based workplace?No	Do you have computer equipment that is functional in relation to the activity-based workplace?Not applicable
Have you prepared rules for the office?	Have you prepared rules for the office?Yes	Have you prepared rules for the office?No	Have you prepared rules for the office?Not applicable

Additional Comments
LABORATORY


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Is there an assigned person responsible of the daily supervision of the laboratory?	Is there an assigned person responsible of the daily supervision of the laboratory?Yes	Is there an assigned person responsible of the daily supervision of the laboratory?No	Is there an assigned person responsible of the daily supervision of the laboratory?Not applicable
Are there procedures for the introduction of new staff and students?	Are there procedures for the introduction of new staff and students?Yes	Are there procedures for the introduction of new staff and students?No	Are there procedures for the introduction of new staff and students?Not applicable
Is there written documentation of training new employees and students?	Is there written documentation of training new employees and students?Yes	Is there written documentation of training new employees and students?No	Is there written documentation of training new employees and students?Not applicable
Are there written instructions for particularly hasardous work?	Are there written instructions for particularly hasardous work?Yes	Are there written instructions for particularly hasardous work?No	Are there written instructions for particularly hasardous work?Not applicable
Are accidents or near accidents dicussed in public meetings?	Are accidents or near accidents dicussed in public meetings?Yes	Are accidents or near accidents dicussed in public meetings?No	Are accidents or near accidents dicussed in public meetings?Not applicable
Do you work alone in the laboratory?	Do you work alone in the laboratory?Yes	Do you work alone in the laboratory?No	Do you work alone in the laboratory?Not applicable
Has the safety of a pregnant woman working with chemicals in the laboratory been evaluated?	Has the safety of a pregnant woman working with chemicals in the laboratory been evaluated?Yes	Has the safety of a pregnant woman working with chemicals in the laboratory been evaluated?No	Has the safety of a pregnant woman working with chemicals in the laboratory been evaluated?Not applicable
Do you follow the routines for hazardous and problematic waste?	Do you follow the routines for hazardous and problematic waste?Yes	Do you follow the routines for hazardous and problematic waste?No	Do you follow the routines for hazardous and problematic waste?Not applicable

Chemical database


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Is there a chemical database (inventory) available?	Is there a chemical database (inventory) available?Yes	Is there a chemical database (inventory) available?No	Is there a chemical database (inventory) available?Not applicable
Do you use ECOonline?	Do you use ECOonline?Yes	Do you use ECOonline?No	Do you use ECOonline?Not applicable
Are the updated safety data sheets available in the laboratory of any laboratory courses you are responsible for?	Are the updated safety data sheets available in the laboratory of any laboratory courses you are responsible for?Yes	Are the updated safety data sheets available in the laboratory of any laboratory courses you are responsible for?No	Are the updated safety data sheets available in the laboratory of any laboratory courses you are responsible for?Not applicable

Protective equipment


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Do you wear appropriate personal protective equipment?	Do you wear appropriate personal protective equipment?Yes	Do you wear appropriate personal protective equipment?No	Do you wear appropriate personal protective equipment?Not applicable
Are the fumehoods used when working with hazardous chemical?	Are the fumehoods used when working with hazardous chemical?Yes	Are the fumehoods used when working with hazardous chemical?No	Are the fumehoods used when working with hazardous chemical?Not applicable

Preparedness and security


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Are gas sylinders secured?	Are gas sylinders secured?Yes	Are gas sylinders secured?No	Are gas sylinders secured?Not applicable
Are pressure gauges on gas bottles intact?	Are pressure gauges on gas bottles intact?Yes	Are pressure gauges on gas bottles intact?No	Are pressure gauges on gas bottles intact?Not applicable
Are emergency shower and eye washer available?	Are emergency shower and eye washer available?Yes	Are emergency shower and eye washer available?No	Are emergency shower and eye washer available?Not applicable
Do you know where the medicine cabinet is located in your lab?	Do you know where the medicine cabinet is located in your lab?Yes	Do you know where the medicine cabinet is located in your lab?No	Do you know where the medicine cabinet is located in your lab?Not applicable
Is there a neutralizing substance or an absorbent to use on chemical spills in the laboratory?	Is there a neutralizing substance or an absorbent to use on chemical spills in the laboratory?Yes	Is there a neutralizing substance or an absorbent to use on chemical spills in the laboratory?No	Is there a neutralizing substance or an absorbent to use on chemical spills in the laboratory?Not applicable
Does everyone working in the laboratory keep the door closed whilst doing so?	Does everyone working in the laboratory keep the door closed whilst doing so?Yes	Does everyone working in the laboratory keep the door closed whilst doing so?No	Does everyone working in the laboratory keep the door closed whilst doing so?Not applicable
Do you know where the emergency cabinet is located on your floor?	Do you know where the emergency cabinet is located on your floor?Yes	Do you know where the emergency cabinet is located on your floor?No	Do you know where the emergency cabinet is located on your floor?Not applicable
Have you experienced things such as irritating dust, gas, smoke or unpleasant odors in the laboratory?	Have you experienced things such as irritating dust, gas, smoke or unpleasant odors in the laboratory?Yes	Have you experienced things such as irritating dust, gas, smoke or unpleasant odors in the laboratory?No	Have you experienced things such as irritating dust, gas, smoke or unpleasant odors in the laboratory?Not applicable

Miscellaneous


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Have you got rid of all mercury from your laboratory? Mercury is prohibited.	Have you got rid of all mercury from your laboratory? Mercury is prohibited.Yes	Have you got rid of all mercury from your laboratory? Mercury is prohibited.No	Have you got rid of all mercury from your laboratory? Mercury is prohibited.Not applicable

Additional Comments
Staff rooms

kitchen, lunchroom, toilets


	Yes	No	Not applicable
Is the cleaning of the rooms satisfactory?	Is the cleaning of the rooms satisfactory?Yes	Is the cleaning of the rooms satisfactory?No	Is the cleaning of the rooms satisfactory?Not applicable
Are the rooms acceptable tidy?	Are the rooms acceptable tidy?Yes	Are the rooms acceptable tidy?No	Are the rooms acceptable tidy?Not applicable
Is the temperature and air quality satisfactory?	Is the temperature and air quality satisfactory?Yes	Is the temperature and air quality satisfactory?No	Is the temperature and air quality satisfactory?Not applicable
Is there annoying noise in the lunch room/rest rooms?	Is there annoying noise in the lunch room/rest rooms?Yes	Is there annoying noise in the lunch room/rest rooms?No	Is there annoying noise in the lunch room/rest rooms?Not applicable
Are there annoying odors in the lunch room/rest rooms?	Are there annoying odors in the lunch room/rest rooms?Yes	Are there annoying odors in the lunch room/rest rooms?No	Are there annoying odors in the lunch room/rest rooms?Not applicable

Additional Comments
Meeting rooms

Sp2, Tripletten, Reagensglaset, 3014

Please answer the following questions:

Please answer the following questions: Yes No Not appliciable

Are the rooms equipped in terms of need?
Are the rooms equipped in terms of need?Yes

Are the rooms equipped in terms of need?No

Are the rooms equipped in terms of need?Not appliciable

Is the lighting satisfactory?
Is the lighting satisfactory?Yes

Is the lighting satisfactory?No

Is the lighting satisfactory?Not appliciable

Are the rooms adequately protected from noice?
Are the rooms adequately protected from noice?Yes

Are the rooms adequately protected from noice?No

Are the rooms adequately protected from noice?Not appliciable

Is the air in the room satisfactory (well, heavy)?
Is the air in the room satisfactory (well, heavy)?Yes

Is the air in the room satisfactory (well, heavy)?No

Is the air in the room satisfactory (well, heavy)?Not appliciable

It the temperature satisfactory?
It the temperature satisfactory?Yes

It the temperature satisfactory?No

It the temperature satisfactory?Not appliciable

Can the temperature be regulated?
Can the temperature be regulated?Yes

Can the temperature be regulated?No

Can the temperature be regulated?Not appliciable

Is the personal burden in relation to room capacity?
Is the personal burden in relation to room capacity?Yes

Is the personal burden in relation to room capacity?No

Is the personal burden in relation to room capacity?Not appliciable

Additional comments

Please answer the following questions:	Yes	No	Not appliciable
Are the rooms equipped in terms of need?	Are the rooms equipped in terms of need?Yes	Are the rooms equipped in terms of need?No	Are the rooms equipped in terms of need?Not appliciable
Is the lighting satisfactory?	Is the lighting satisfactory?Yes	Is the lighting satisfactory?No	Is the lighting satisfactory?Not appliciable
Are the rooms adequately protected from noice?	Are the rooms adequately protected from noice?Yes	Are the rooms adequately protected from noice?No	Are the rooms adequately protected from noice?Not appliciable
Is the air in the room satisfactory (well, heavy)?	Is the air in the room satisfactory (well, heavy)?Yes	Is the air in the room satisfactory (well, heavy)?No	Is the air in the room satisfactory (well, heavy)?Not appliciable
It the temperature satisfactory?	It the temperature satisfactory?Yes	It the temperature satisfactory?No	It the temperature satisfactory?Not appliciable
Can the temperature be regulated?	Can the temperature be regulated?Yes	Can the temperature be regulated?No	Can the temperature be regulated?Not appliciable
Is the personal burden in relation to room capacity?	Is the personal burden in relation to room capacity?Yes	Is the personal burden in relation to room capacity?No	Is the personal burden in relation to room capacity?Not appliciable

HSE inspection for office and laboratory

HSE inspection for office and laboratory

Read here for more information on HSE inspection

Please use the "Comments box" found at the bottom of each section for any addition comments.

OFFICE

ERGONOMI

IT-tools

Lighting

Noise and air quality

Cleanliness and tidiness

Fire protection

Activity-based workplaces

LABORATORY

Chemical database

Protective equipment

Preparedness and security

Miscellaneous

Staff rooms

Meeting rooms