Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Arrangements: HSS notice boards

  • In a clear position and tidy

  • Current HSS Policy Statements are displayed

  • Employee Liability Insurance certificate:- on display and in date

  • Health & Safety Law poster:- on display and correctly filled in

  • Current Drainage Plans available and up to date

  • Emergency information displayed e.g. Fire arrangements and First Aiders

Arrangements: Security

  • ID Cards:- all staff have ID cards and are wearing them

  • Visitor book is available used and visitors are wearing visitor pass

  • Site Security Fences, gates are secure, Emergency stop on automatic gates

  • Gates are locked or operated by swipe card system

  • Doors operated by swipe card system are not jammed open

  • Security Cameras where installed are correctly positioned and working

  • Evidence that unauthorised persons are stopped and challenged

  • Lighting adequate for site and working

  • Equipment and vehicles etc not by fences to aid access

Arrangements: Vehicle and pedestrians

  • Workplace Transport risk assessment is available and in date (Intranet)

  • Traffic and Pedestrian segregation routes are clearly marked and pedestrian crossings are available as appropriate

  • Roadways are clearly marked with speed limits enforced

  • One way systems where in place are signed and enforced

  • Hatched areas are left clear

  • Parking, vehicles parked correctly in allocated bays and not blocking emergency access

Emergency: Fire and other emergencies

  • Fire risk assessment is available for site and in date (Intranet or Fire log book)

  • Fire signage:- All fire routes are clearly visible from all parts of the office

  • Fire exits:- Fire exits are clear, doors open easily, are not obstructed inside or from outside

  • Fire Extinguishers correctly positioned, not obstructed, correctly labelled, correct extinguisher for location, tested and in date

  • Fire Alarm - break glass break glass points are not obstructed and adjacent to exit routes

  • Fire Alarm tests - staff know when alarm is tested on site, records are held of weekly and 6 monthly tests

  • Fire Drills where applicable records indicate that drills are undertaken at least 6 monthly

  • Automatic doors/shutters tested and recorded

  • Emergency Lighting:- correctly positioned records indicate that tests are undertaken

  • Hose Reels:- Tested

  • Fire Assembly Points adequately and clearly positioned with no obstructions

Emergency: First aid

  • First Aid risk assessment is available and in date (Intranet or site log book)

  • First Aid Kits available, adequately stocked and located in a clear position

  • Eye wash readily available and in date

  • Availability of a First Aider on day of inspection if appropriate

Environmental emergencies

  • Drainage and Emergency Plans:- available (notice board) and up to date

  • Oil Spill kits suitably positioned and stocked

  • Adequate number of staff are trained and able to react in an emergency

  • Staff are aware of availability of emergency clean up contractor (CSG Lloyds Environmental)

Welfare Facilities

  • Clean, stocked and suitable for the location e.g. soap towels etc

  • Water systems are tested in accordance with legal requirements and records held

  • Vending machines are clean with no signs of spillage

  • Showers if applicable are clean

Interior Standards

  • Floor trailing leads:- floor free of trailing leads, leads adequately managed

  • Offices / Kitchen areas are clean, tidy

  • DSE Assessment completed and recorded (sample check)

  • Desks free from clutter adequate working space and leg room

  • Lighting is adequate no known complaints of low/high lighting levels, switched off when not in use

  • Office noise levels are acceptable

  • Temperature/airflow controllable, heaters thermostatically controlled

  • Windows/doors shut in air conditioned areas

  • Coverings – Carpets or other coverings are in good condition free from tears or trip hazards<br>

  • Furniture is suitable stable draws kept closed when not in use clean no tears in fabrics, chairs correctly adjusted for user (5 feet) (Sample Check)

  • Office equipment guards in place, properly secured with no damage

  • Safety devices and locks / interlocks are in place not overridden and operators able to explain use

  • Airline stickers are displayed on site and staff are able to demonstrate understanding

Exterior standards

  • Surfaces in reasonable condition, free of trip hazards and free of excessive surface water

  • Depots clean and tidy

  • Drains, gullies are clear and correctly marked with RED foul and Blue rain water with arrows indicating direction of flow & drain covers are secure and in good condition

  • Grit bins/equipment are stocked, available, clearly marked and gritting rota in place

  • Generators if applicable are tested and records held of tests

  • Plant & Equipment guards in place, secured and not damaged

  • Safety devices and locks / interlocks are in place not overridden and operators able to explain use

  • Are dust, fumes, odours and noise adequately controlled

  • Operatives working in depot are wearing appropriate PPE

  • Outbuildings in good condition, tidy and secure

  • Vegetation and pests controlled

  • Vehicle washing – equipment maintained, instructions available, interceptor with discharge licence

Waste management

  • Waste disposal containers are suitable, accessible, correctly signed, no spillage/overflow

  • Correct facilities for segregation, storage, disposal of hazardous waste e.g. oil, sharps, batteries etc

  • Recycling facilities available, promoted and correctly used

Storage management

  • Equipment and materials stored correctly, accessible with quantities kept to a practicable level

  • Cables drums managed, correctly stored, choked and cable ends capped

  • Liquids and substances are stored correctly in labelled containers

  • COSHH information is available for the substance where appropriate (COSHH Data Sheet)

Oil / Fuel Management

  • Deliveries of fuel to site is managed and controlled (Generators)

  • Oil filled plant, drums and equipment stored within a bunded area

  • Bunded areas / drip trays are used when required

  • Oil handling equipment free from leaks and correctly stored

Equipment and Electrical Testing

  • Portable electrical equipment is marked and is within test date

  • Electrical equipment and fittings are in good condition and not damaged

  • Lifting equipment correctly marked and within test date

  • Instruments and test plugs are correctly stored and within test date

  • Other equipment requiring inspection, correctly marked, within date e.g. Ladders, Harnesses etc

Lifting and Handling

  • Trained staff available who can explain manual handling principals

  • Lifting operation planned where appropriate, undertaken by a competent person

  • Correct use of appropriate mechanical aids and appropriate PPE used

  • Fork lift trucks in good condition, trained operators only and appropriate signage

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