Alloy Bodies - Welding Bay Monthly Inspection

• The aim of the Monthly Inspection is to prevent work related accidents and ill health by identifying new hazards and checking that preventative and protective control measures are implemented and effective.

• Monthly Inspection must be completed in the first week of each month.

• Bay conducted

• Who is responsible?

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Bench Grinders

• Was the area free from combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards in place on all grinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gap between tool rest and wheel less than 3mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the condition of the wheel?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Has a PAT been completed on all grinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there PPE signage present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment secured to the bench?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chains & Slings

• Is the equipment suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the condition of the equipment?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Has a 6 month LOLER inspection been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand Grinders

• What is the condition of the equipment and discs?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are guards and handles in place on all grinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a PAT been completed on all grinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Attachments & Accessories

• Are lifting attachments suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SWL on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a 6 month LOLER inspection been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Overhead Cranes

• Has the equipment had a LOLER inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the condition of the equipment?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is there a safety catch on the hook?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding Equipment

• Has the equipment been inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the condition of the equipment?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Has a PAT been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE/RPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Height Equipment

• What is the condition of the working at height equipment? (ladders, aircraft steps, working platforms, etc.)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• All ladders, aircraft steps, working platforms inspected & logged in the signed register (Scafftags on all items completed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Other Equipment

• What is the equipment?

• Were there any issues identified with the equipment?

  No

  Yes

• Provide details

Housekeeping

• What was the standard of housekeeping?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Have excess / waste materials been removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were trailing cables reduced as much as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What was the condition of welfare facilities? (Toilets, rest areas, etc.)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Was the lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RPE

• What is the condition of the RPE

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are the Monthly Checks Up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the date of the last monthly check?

  Date

PPE

• A sample check of PPE must be conducted and evidenced.

• Is PPE suitable and adequate? (footwear, hi-vis, hearing protection, welding mask, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are First Aid Kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are First Aid Kits in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Eye Wash Stations

• Are Eye Wash Stations sufficiently stocked and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do Eye Wash Stations have sufficient signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Are Fire Exits unlocked and clear of obstructions inside and outside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Extinguishers in position, seals intact and had annual inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Extinguishers free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Fire Signage adequate? (visable, free from obstruction and not faded)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the condition of Fire Doors (Internal)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Hazardous Substances

• Is the storage of Hazardous Substances adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SDS / COSHH Assessments available to Staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Issues

• Were any other issues identified during the inspection?

  No

  Yes

• Provide details