2022 Property Inspection Review - PUB BL - duplicate

• Site conducted3

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• Health and Safety Review of the Ulster bank location for PTSB:

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• Location/Branch

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• Address
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• Consultant name:

• Contact in location

• Date

• General Information and location description

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• Has the site contact or contacts been asked if they are aware of any building or equipment defects, unsafe conditions or unsafe practices that thay have any concerns about in the branch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments

Physical Environment

• Is there safe access and egress to and from the building for members of the public and staff from public access areas to all external doors? Include consideration of external pathways, car park areas and wheelchair/disability access. The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 requires employers to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable the design provision and maintenance of a safe workplace with safe access and egress.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As per the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, are all internal walkways and stairs in good condition and free of obstructions and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regulation 18 of the General Application Regulations states that every place of work should be kept clean and accumulations removed as frequently as necessary. Is general housekeeping in good order around the branch including both public facing and back office areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All storage facilities provided for current and archive materials, and other items, suitable and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there are shower facilities present, are they in good order, clean and arrangements in place for weekly flushing to avoid Legionella risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of contract arrangements for boilers/heating system within the branch, Are records available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the gas/oil boiler installation (including any external tank) appear to be in good order with no apparent oil leaks or obvious damage/defect?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there is a lift in the location, does it appear to be in good order and free from obvious defect?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an up-to-date 6 monthly through examination available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location free of noise or vibration hazards? (note - check if a generator present)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overall condition and general comments on the building

Building Exterior and External Areas

• A visual inspection has been complete to identify any loose or damaged tiles, brickwork, cladding etc. that may present a safety risk? Please detail any findings as action items.

  Select Yes and no defects noted Yes and defect specified in the action item N/A

  • Yes and no defects noted
  • Yes and defect specified in the action item
  • N/A

• Are the windows and any other glazing present in apparent good order and free from obvious defect?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A visual inspection has been completed of all exterior signage and lighting to identify anything that may present a safety risk. Please detail and findings as action items.

  Select Yes and no defects noted Yes and defect specified in the action item N/A

  • Yes and no defects noted
  • Yes and defect specified in the action item
  • N/A

• A perimeter and boundary inspection has been completed to identify anything that presents a safety risk?

  Select Yes and no defects noted Yes and defect specified in the action item N/A

  • Yes and no defects noted
  • Yes and defect specified in the action item
  • N/A

• Are external areas in good order including car park surfaces, pathways, landscaping and trees/hedging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If powered gates are present are they operational and in good order? (addressed by risk assessment refer to H.S.A guidance document on the Safety of Powered Gates)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non powered gates and boundary fences in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External lighting in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any considerations this location could make to improve accessibility e.g. accessibility of entrances and exits, circulation routes, doors, stairwells, signage etc.? (Note accessibility should consider those with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any additional comments

Roof Area

• Is there safe access and egress to and from the roof area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is roof access locked and secured from personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required is the roof area provided with a physical barrier to prevent falls from height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairways/walkways/ladders on the roof in good condition / free of trip hazards and handrails fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is general housekeeping in good order on the roof? Any evidence of broken tiles or slates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there are fixed anchor points or roof life-lines present, do they appear to be in order and free from obvious defect?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work at Height

• Are ladders or other work at height equipment provided suitable, in good order, clearly marked with a unique identification and inspected according to the regulations and HSA guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Is the access to electrical switch rooms and other hazardous areas restricted to authorised personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical panels/distribution boards boards in apparent good order, labelled and kept closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General ) Application) 2007 details the duties for the testing of new and existing electrical installations. Is there evidence that the Periodic inspection and test of the facility has been completed within the last 5 years as per the regulations and HSA guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable electric appliances in use in the branch in apparent good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The General Application Regulations state that equipment used at a voltage > 125V which is exposed to conditions likely to cause deterioration and consequent danger must be inspected and tested. Is there any evidence of portable electrical equipment inspections and PAT testing as required by regulations? Note some equipment may be owned by the cleaning contractors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is cable management at workstations and service counters in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the internal electrical lighting system in apparent good order, free from obvious defect in all areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any additional comments

Fire Safety

• As per section 13 of the General Application Regulation places of work shall be equipped with appropriate fire detectors. Is the fire alarm system in a normal operational state (normal mode showing on the fire alarm panel if relevant and no defects showing)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff familiar with how to operate the fire alarm (silence alarm) and are clear instructions posted and code known?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In accordance with the General Application Regulations fire detection equipment shall be inspected and maintained. Is there evidence that the fire alarm inspection and maintenance has taken place are there any records available as required by the Acts, regulations, guidance and standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In accordance with the General Application Regulations fire fighting equipment shall be inspected and maintained. Is there any evidence that arrangements are in place for the installation, maintenance and testing of fire extinguishers with records kept centrally?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In the branch are suitable fire extinguishers in place and in apparent good order. Are fire extinguishers located at suitable heights - between 1.5m (>4kg) and 1m (>4kg) hang height based on weight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As per Emergency Lighting Standard IS 3217: 2013 Is the emergency lighting operational and in apparent good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the internal door self closing devices working correctly on fire doors and where required are the fire-doors kept shut closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All fire doors must comply with BS 476 Part 22. Are fire doors and emergency exits doors in apparent good order, with good fit and no obvious gaps. Are frame seals present, hardware working and no additional locking mechanisms added?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairways, stairwells and corridors free from the storage of flammable materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Arrangements

• Are all emergency assembly points designated, signposted and appropriate for the location? (no requirement for signage in non-bank property)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits clearly signed and kept clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any additional comments

Welfare facilities

• The General Application Regulations require adequate toilet, washing and welfare facilities be provided. Are suitable, maintained and clean welfare facilities provided at each branch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a suitable canteen or similar area provided for breaks with arrangements for hot water and heating food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste management arrangements and practices suitable including arrangements for recycling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workstations and Display Screen Equipment

• Are suitable workstations, chairs and equipment in use in compliance with the DSE regulations and guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any additional comments

Hazardous Materials

• The 2005 Act, General Duties of the employer, risk assessments, The Chemical Agents Regulations 2001 and 2015 require safe storage of Chemicals. Are all hazardous substances (chemical agents) present in the branch, and NOT associated with the cleaning contractor, stored safely, Safety Data Sheets available and suitably labelled in line with legislation and guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos

• Has an asbestos management survey identified the presence of Asbestos Containing Materials in the branch and if so is there an Asbestos Management Plan in place and available to staff and contractors as required by legislation The Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations, 2006 and 2010 and HSA guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any additional comments

Covid -19 Control Measures

• There is access to hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes/sprays for all collegues?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Are bulk quantities of alcohol based hand sanitiser stored appropriately to minimise fire hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Have the key audit findings been communicated to the branch manager or deputy (specifically any issue requiring urgent attention)?

• Notes

• Name of client contact

• Completed

• Signature of CMSE Consultant

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• Name of CMSE Consultant