Inspections
Workplace inspections are one way in which the University monitors and measures its health and safety performance.
The inspections are part of the University's annual performance review process, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all work areas is maintained.
Monitoring and measuring performance topic protocol
This protocol provides procedures and information to assist academic and professional staff leaders to ensure that they are operating effectively and managing risk appropriately.
Faculties and service divisions are expected to have an annual inspection plan and be able to evidence progress against their plans.
Checklists and guides
All work areas need to be formally inspected using the most appropriate checklist on at least an annual basis — more often (at least six-monthly) for specific high risks. The inspection checklists should also be used to inspect new or refurbished workplaces to help set them up as staff move in.
Each checklist has a corresponding guide to provide assistance. In addition, there is a template for monthly checks that should be carried out within a workplace.
Note: You can modify checklists to suit the work that is carried out in your area.
Accommodation
The following links are to resources available to staff only.
- Accommodation Checklist (DOCX 182.1 KB)
- Accommodation Guide (DOCX 185.9 KB)
Classrooms and lecture theatres
The following links are to resources available to staff only.
- Classrooms and lecture theatres Checklist (DOCX 186.0 KB)
- Classrooms and lecture theatres Guide (DOCX 189.7 KB)
Laboratories
The following links are to resources available to staff only.
- Laboratories Checklist (DOCX 217.2 KB)
- Laboratories Guide (DOCX 220.7 KB)
Offices
The following links are to resources available to staff only.
- Offices Checklist (DOCX 187.6 KB)
- Offices Guide (DOCX 188.4 KB)
Workshops
The following link is to a resource available to staff only.
- Workshops Guide (DOCX 193.7 KB)
Radiation-related checklist
- Radioactive material
- X-Ray and irradiating apparatus
- Ultraviolet
Due to the specialist nature of these hazards, it's important to use the following:
The following link is to a resource available to staff only.
Monthly work area checks
View the following document for information regarding monthly work area checks.
The following link is to a resource available to staff only.
- Monthly work area checks - Checklist template (DOCX 178.5 KB)
The following link is to a resource available to staff only.
Monthly work area checks - Completed example (DOCX 184.0 KB)
More information
If you have any queries or require more information, contact the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Service.
Document Control
Version: 1.1
Last Updated: Nov 2021
Next Review: Nov 2024
Owner: hsw@auckland.ac.nz
Approver: Associate Director, Health Safety & Wellbeing