Aviva H&S Inspection

Is the health & safety policy statement displayed, signed and dated?

Are employees aware of the contents and their individual responsibilities in the health & safety policy statement?

Is there a health & safety law poster displayed in the workplace and completed with correct information?

Is there a copy of the current employers’ liability certificate available for inspection?

Evacuation route?

Fire marshals?

Fire bell test?

First aiders )

AED trained staff ?

Evac chair trained personnel?

Do arrangements exist to ensure that contractors are inducted and controlled in the building?

Is evidence available?

Do arrangements exist to ensure that contractors are aware of the company’s health and safety policy and safe systems of work relevant to the performance of their work?

Is evidence available?

Are contractors inducted into, and controlled around the building?

Is there evidence available?

Are plant rooms clear of rubbish and tidy

Are maintenance and contractor storage areas clear of rubbish and tidy

Do arrangements exist for hosting visitors?

Is there evidence available?

Do all main entrances have step free access?

Is the reception area accessible?

Can disabled people move around the building without encountering significant hazards? eg doors, slopes etc

Are there disabled toilets available

Are ambulatory toilets available

Do you provide disabled car parking spaces

Do lifts have braille or spoken instructions

Is wayfinding signage available in the building

Is there access to kitchenettes or the cafe available

Are walkways and meeting rooms wide enough for a wheelchair

Is there a PEEPS process for the site

Please note any other questions in relation to accessibility

Has the building got an asbestos survey?

Is there an asbestos register in place?

Is the asbestos register available to contractors before work commences

Has a suitable and sufficient general workplace risk assessment been undertaken for the premises?

Is the risk assessment regularly reviewed to take into account changes in working practice?

Is evidence available of a pregnant workers assessment?

Is evidence available of a lone worker assessment?

Is evidence available of a young worker assessment?

Is evidence available of an event assessment?

Is evidence available of a DSE assessment?

Is evidence available of a Manual Handling assessment?

Have all employees received local induction training?

Is the local induction training documented?

Are there sufficient trained fire marshals’ for the building?

Are there sufficient trained first aid staff?

Are there sufficient trained AED staff?

Are there sufficient trained evacuation chair operators?

Is there an up to date Fire risk assessment for the building?

Have all the actions been carried out?

Is emergency lighting tested?

Are all fire doors kept closed?

Are all fire doors damage free?

Are fire extinguishers in place and signed?

Are fire extinguishers within service date?

Are all fire and emergency exits signs in place?

Has there been a full fire evacuation of the building in the last 12 months?

Are all fire exits clear of obstructions?

Is there evidence of the fire bell being tested weekly from call points in rotation?

Is there sufficient trained first aid staff for the building covering the opening hours?<br>(ratio 1-50)

Are first aid kits adequately stocked and in date?

Are first aid records kept?

Is staff aware of the accident/incident reporting process?

Are AED’s in situ in the building?

Are the AED batteries in date?

Are all plugs and sockets free from damage?

Are all leads free from damage or fraying?

Are all fixed wiring installations inspected on a regular basis by a qualified and competent person?

Is there evidence of up to date PAT testing on all electrical items?

Are there EV charging points for cars or bikes on site

Are they located internally or externally of the building

Has a separate fire risk assessment been undertaken for them

Are building insurers aware of their installation

Are there solar panels installed on the site

Are they located on the building

Has a separate fire risk assessment been undertaken for them

Are building insurers aware of their installation

Are ITEC rooms tidy and free from waste?

Do they have a gas suppression or other form of fire protection installed

Are floor areas clean, dry and free from slip/trip hazards?

Are coats/bags stored correctly?

Are desks clean and rubbish free?

Are bins clean to a suitable standard? (not overflowing)

Is the office space generally clutter free?

Are stairs/handrails in good condition?

Are stairwells free from stored items?

Are walkways clear of obstructions?

Are all flammable substances stored correctly in a fire proof cabinet?

Does the building have a Legionella risk assessment?

Are there suitable water testing procedures in place?

Are there Legionella tests undertaken?

Have risk assessments been completed by the on-site contractors?

Are they up to date and available for inspection?

Is there access to MSDS for all chemicals used on site (cleaners)?

Have the MSDS been reviewed?

Are all passenger lifts serviced and maintained?

Are all ladders, step ladders and fixed ladders, tagged, inspected and suitable for use?

In the plant room (where applicable) , access controlled?

Are staff aware of the eye test policy?

Do all blinds close and work effectively?

Are workstation layouts suitable?

Is lighting adequate for work tasks?

Are light fittings in good condition?

Is air conditioning maintained?

Is furniture appropriate and sound?

Is there adequate ventilation?

Are materials stored so they will not fall?

Are materials stored so that good manual handling practices can be applied?

Are storage racks/cupboards in sound condition, not over-loaded?

Are racks free from projection, sharp edges?

Are incompatible hazard substances segregated?

Are toilets/washrooms clean?

Are kitchens/breakout areas clean?

Is drinking water available?