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This inspection/audit has been undertaken by Absolute Health and Safety Services Ltd . The purpose of the inspection/audit is to ensure the Organisation is in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and any relevant subordinate legislation, including but not restricted to, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.<br><br>The report aims to identify areas where the Organisation needs to improve to meet the requirements of all relevant health and safety regulations and industry best practice procedures.<br><br>The 'corrective actions' section details the remedial actions graded as priority 'High', 'Medium' and 'Low'.<br><br>'High' rated actions should be completed as soon as is reasonably practicable, as these could potentially lead to serious injury and would likely lead to an enforcement officer issuing a 'Prohibition' or 'Improvement' notice against the site.<br><br>'Medium' rated actions should be completed with a reasonable time frame (normally before the next inspection/audit)<br><br>'Low' rated actions are not compulsory but the contractor would benefit from addressing these points for continual improvement of health and safety standards.
Principal Legislation The Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974
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Key Observations
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Actions required to rectify
Electrical Safety
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Are there any electrical items deficient of PAT?
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Is the general electrical safety adequate?
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Other Observations?
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Actions required to rectify
Fire Control
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Are fire extinguishers in correct place and in date?
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Are exits clear of obstructions?
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Are all fire doors shut but not locked or not wedged?
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Are local fire safety checks being conducted?
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Other Observations?
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Actions required to rectify
Walkways, Stairs, external steps and pedestrian walkways
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Are floor areas clean, dry and free from slip/trip hazards?
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Are walkways kept clear?
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Are stairs in good condition?
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Are handrails in place, where required?
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Are there any damaged , uneven steps and walkways external?
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Is there adequate lighting to all areas?
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Other Observations?
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Actions required to rectify
Chemicals (Hazardous/Dangerous Substances)
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Are flammable substances stored in small quantities in a fire proof cabinet?
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Are all COSHH storage/cleaners cupboards locked?
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Is there any uncontrolled substances left out?
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Other Observations?
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Actions required to rectify
First Aid/Accident Reporting & Investigations
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Is there first aid kits available and accessible and well stocked?
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Other Observations?
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Actions required to rectify
Plant/Work Equipment
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Is all work equipment identified and in good condition and suitable for use?
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Are employees using work equipment in a safe manner?
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Where required is the correct PPE being worn?
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Other Observations?
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Actions required to rectify
General Housekeeping
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Are work areas clear of rubbish?
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Are items not in use stored appropriately?
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Is there evidence of good housekeeping?
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Other Observations?
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Actions required to rectify
Office Safety
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Is furniture appropriate and with safe layout?
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Is the office clean and tidy?
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Are floor coverings sound?
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Is there adequate ventilation around photocopiers?
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Other Obsevations?
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Actions required to rectify
Storage
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Are materials stored so they will not fall?
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Are storage racks/cupboards in sound condition, not overloaded?
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Are incompatible hazard substances segregated?
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Other Observations?
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Actions required to rectify
Welfare Matters
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Are toilets clean and well maintained?
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Are communal facilities/lunchrooms etc clean?
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Other Observations?
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Actions required to rectify
Vehicles and Traffic
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Is all traffic movement around site and grounds safe with in speed limit? 5MPH.
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Are all vehicles parked in a safe manner?
Contractors working onsite
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Are contractors working on site in a safe manner?
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Have the contractors been authorised to conduct the work?
Opportunity for Improvement
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Corrective Actions
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Signature of auditor
