Aquascape Monthly H&S check

Have all the staff been made aware of the fire procedures?

Are all the fire escape routes and doorways free from obstructions and identified? (e.g. running person route signage and emergency doors)

Is the assembly point clearly identified and unobstructed?

Are the fire extinguishers wall mounted or situated in a suitable stand and in their correct position?

Do all extinguishers have signs indicating their type and safe use?

Are all flammable liquids kept in a secure flammable locker?

Are all highly flammable and compressed gases stored in a well-ventilated area away from sources ignition?

Is the fire safety log book up to date? (e.g. fire evacuations, alarm tests, etc)

Is there any evidence of objects that may fall from height?

Is the general structural appearance of the roofing acceptable? No evidence of damaged to the roofing components? Eg weather damage

Are the walls and ceilings in a good state of repair and without signs of damage?

Are the floors generally free from obstruction in good condition and unlikely to cause a trip, slip risk??

Are the floors and walkways free from cable, hose, and other trip hazards?

Are the steps and staircases of a sound construction and free from defects?

Are the handrails properly fixed and of sound construction?

Are the step edges indicated and highlighted to prevent trips?

Do the mains electrical circuits, sockets and fittings appear to be in good serviceable condition?

Is the ventilation in the toilets working?

Are the toilets maintained in a clean and hygienic state? With hot and cold water, soap and drying facilities?

Is the seating provided of good construction and in good repair?

Are the fridges operating within normal parameters?

Is the general appearance of the building/s acceptable? (Including any asbestos monitoring required).

Are there automatic door closures fitted to fire doors and are they working correctly - test doors and record in your fire log book?

Are all the doors of sound construction and free from defects?

Are all windows of sound construction and free from defects?

Is the lighting fully operational and free from defects?

Are the facilities for staff to have hot and cold drinks operational?

Is there any evidence of smoking in the facility?

Is all the staff aware of the first aid procedures?

Is there sufficient first aider cover? (trained personnel)

Is there a first aid box/boxes/eyewash bottles kept in a clean, hygienic state and restocked as required?

Are any employees showing signs of occupational illness?

Are any employees showing signs of dermatitis (hand inspections)?

Are all hazardous chemicals stored in appropriate containers and stored in appropriate lockable storage facilities?

Any new products brought into the work environment?

Is the training matrix upto date?