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  • Bernard Mathews - Derby

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Accident - Near Miss

  • Has the previous monthly inspection been reviewed

  • Are all outstanding raise issues from previous audits completed

  • Are all outstanding raise issues from previous audits completed

  • Has the area been accident free for the past 30 days

  • Has the accident been fully investigated and the findings shared with the management team

  • Have all the recommendations from the accident investigation to reduce the risk of the accident reoccurring been completed

  • Have there been any near misses submitted for the work area this month

  • Have the near Misses been investigated and actions completed

  • Is the near Miss board populated with near Miss forms

  • Has there been a completed Safety walk with in the area over the past month

Fire Safety

  • Is the fire safety Risk assessment current and up tp date for the area

  • Is there area safe and no evidence of fire

  • Has a fire audit been carried out on the work area with in the last 30 days

  • Is the fire alarm system working correctly in the area

  • Is the fire escape plan displayed in the area

  • Are fire routes kept clear from being blocked

  • Have the managers completed fire warden training in the past 36 months

  • Have the cell leaders/ supervisors completed fire warden training with in the last 36 months

  • Do staff have unhindered access out from their work areas in an emergency

  • Has there been a fire evacuation with in the past 6 months

  • Are the fire safe signs clearly visible

  • Are the fire exit signs clearly labelled

  • Do the fire evacuation signs guide you to the nearest exit

  • Do the fire exit doors work correctly

  • Are the fire exit doors secured correctly

  • Have the fire exit doors been inspected this months

  • Are the fire exit doors in good condition

  • Are Fire exits clear and unblocked

  • Is there an emergency light above the fire exit

  • Is the emergency Light working and in good condition

  • Have the emergency lights been inspected and checked with in the last 6 months

  • Is there a call point with in the area

  • is the call point clearly visible

  • There is no damage to the call point

  • Is access to the call point unblocked and is it freely available

  • The call point has the relevant signage next to it

  • Has the call point been tested with in the last 12 months

  • Are the fire extinguishers located near the fire exit

  • Have the fire extinguishers been inspected with in the last 30 days

  • Are the fire extinguishers in good condition with no damage or wear and tear

  • There is no equipment or product blocking access to the fire extinguishers

  • The emergency manual Fire alarm system is present and available (AirHorn)

  • The manager / Supervisor has been trained in its use and clear on using the above system in emergency

  • Does the air horn work

  • Are there fire sprinklers with in the area

  • Are the fire sprinklers in good condition and have they been inspected with in 12 months

  • Is the emergency equipment checked at the start of the shift every day and the checks forwarded to the SHE department

First Aid

  • Is there a first aid person available?

  • Has the first aid person completed the refresher training with in the last 36 months

  • Is a picture of the first aid person displayed, for people to recognize

  • Is there a first aid kit with in the area

  • Is the first aid location visible to the staff

  • Do the staff know where the first aid kit is and who the first aider is

  • Is the first aider wearing the correct coloured hair net

  • Is access to the first aid kit unobstructed and accessible

  • Is the first aid kit correctly stocked

  • Are the first aid equipment with in the box all with in the use by date

  • Has the first aid kit been inspected and checked with in the last 30 days

  • Do all first aiders in the area have access to the first aid room

  • Are there any eye wash facilities with in the area

  • Are any of the eye wash containers open

  • Are the eye wash with in the use by date on the label

  • Is the access to the eye wash containers unobstructed

  • Are COSSH data sheets available in the first aid room for information

  • Are emergency numbers displayed and clearly available

Working Environment and structures Safety

  • Is the floor in good condition

  • All meat waste is removed in a timely manner

  • All liquid waste is removed using a squeegee

  • Drains are not blocked by meat waste

  • All drains fit correctly and are undamaged or blocked

  • There has been a slip assessment conducted with in the last 12 months.

  • Actions from the slip assessment have been completed and the risk removed

  • Corridors are kept clean and tidy and free from slip hazards

  • Plastic wrappers and packaging is removed in a timely manner from the floor

  • There is no evidence or worn foot wear with in the changing rooms

  • Work isles are kept clear and free from obstructions

  • All light fittings are secure and correctly fitted with no damage

  • reflected light from walls and ceilings are not causing glare to employees

  • The work area has under gone a light assessment with in the last 12 months and actions completed

  • There are no broken or damaged Emergency lights with in the area

  • All emergency lighting has the correct inspection certificate that is current and relevant

  • The walls are undamaged

  • The joints between the wall panels have no gaps or damage and access to the inner panels is prevented by being sealed.

  • Flammable panels are clearly identified

  • The site panel management plan has been consulted and up dated

  • Damaged panels have been repaired / replaced

  • Access in to the department is clear and unblocked

  • The access doors are clear and undamaged and open and close correctly

  • There has been a noise assessment with in the last 24 months

  • The work area is controlled and not congested

  • Staff are working safely and competently

  • All slip trip hazard have been removed

  • All stepping and striking hazards have been removed

  • All steps and ladders are locked away to prevent access to working at height

  • All engineers when working on equipment or areas are cordoned off to prevent access to workers and ensure they are safe

  • All doors are working and in good condition

  • Doors are closed when not being used

Electrical safety

  • There is no evidance of any one receiving and electrical shock in the past 30 days

  • Are there electricals sockets located around the room

  • Are the covers on the electrical plug sockets present and in good condition

  • Is the equipment that is plugged in, attached to an RCD plug unit

  • There are no double adaptors used through out the work area

  • Are the machine control boxes water proof and prevent the ingress of water

  • All electrical control boxes are shut and secure and no access to the wiring

  • Are all machine cables tied up and clear off the floor removing trip hazards

  • Is the wiring in good condition with no wear and tear

  • Machine cables are clear of water and do not present trip hazards

  • Are battery chargers located in isolated areas and away from flammable materials

  • Are all the lights secured and in good condition

  • Are all the lights secured and in good condition

  • All portable equipment is tested and tagged through out the work area

  • Are battery chargers located in isolated areas and away from flammable materials

Machine safety

  • The machine has been inspected before use

  • The start up sheet has been completed and any fault reported

  • The completed start up sheets have been returned and communicated with the engineers and the SHE manager

  • Damaged equipment is reported in time for repair

  • Only trained operators are operating the machinery

  • Machine operators training records are held by HR / Training

  • All machines being operated have an up to date risk assessment

  • All machines have an up to date PUWER assessment, completed with in the past 24 months

  • There is adequate work space to safely operate the equipment

  • The work area around the machine is clean and tidy

  • All guards on the machine are present and undamaged on the machine

  • All fixed guard require a tool to remove from the equipment

  • Any distant guard is present and in good working order

  • The distance guard prevents the operator gaining access to moving parts

  • The sensor guards are present and working correctly

  • Guards with sensors attached are secured correctly and when opened stop the machine immediately

  • Lock off and isolation switches are present and undamaged

  • The machines can be locked off and isolated

  • There is no exposed moving parts of machinery or equipment unguarded and accessible

  • E stops are present and undamaged and work

  • All E stops are accessible at all times on the machine

  • All E stops are clearly identifiable, (Yellow circle and red mushroom head)

  • All E stops are tested during the start up check to confirm they are working

  • There are no power leads creating a trip hazard

  • Wiring on the machine is secure and does not present a trip hazard

  • The wiring is in good condition and there is no wear and tear of electrical wiring

  • There is no frayed or damaged wiring exposed in the equipment

  • The control panel is shrouded to prevent water ingress

  • Electrical cabinets are secure and only competent people with keys have access

  • All hazard warning signs / labels are in good condition on the machine

  • Lock off and isolation procedure is followed by engineers when working on the machines

  • The machine is locked off and isolated when any of the guards are removed

  • The area is cordoned off when being repaired and worked on by engineers

  • The machine has a scheduled PPM, completed by competent persons.

  • There are no shape edges or blades accessible during production

  • Access to sharp cutting knifes is restricted when the machine is in operation

  • Access to sharp cutting knifes is restricted when the machine is in operation

  • X Ray guard curtains reach down to the conveyor and there are no gaps visible

Operator Behavior Safety

  • Is the tread on the wellingtons in good working order and not worn

  • Is there evidence the manager has inspected the tread of the wellingtons with in the last 31 days

  • Has the operator been trained in the safe use of a knife

  • Is the operator transporting the knife in a scabbard

  • Is the knife stored in a scabbard when not used

  • Is the operator wearing a slice resistant glove while using an open bladed knife

  • Is there evidence the manager is promoting safe use of a knife

  • Are the operators on the band saw trained

  • Are the band saw operators wearing PPE Glasses

  • Are the band saw operators wearing the correct PPE gloves

  • Are the band saw operators wearing PPE Glasses / Face shield

  • Are the band saw operators using a shoe to push the product in to the slicing area

  • is the band saw operation separated by a cordoned off barrier as required

  • Is the operator trained for using the PPT

  • Does the PPT have the SWL displayed on it

  • Has the PPT been inspected before use

  • Is the operator using the PPT correctly and safely and not speedng

  • Have any faults on the PPT been identified and reported

  • Is the operator travelling at a safe speed while operating the PPT

  • Is the operator of the manual pallet truck authorized to use it

  • Has the operator been trained on the safe use of a manual pallet truck

  • Has the manual Pallet truck had a prestart up check completed and submitted before use

  • Is the operator of the manual pallet truck travelling at a safe speed

  • Can the manual pallet truck operator stop within 3ft with out using his body as a brake

  • Are the tables in good condition and no damage to them

  • Are all four legs of the table safe and secure with no damage to them and the table stands alone balanced

  • There is no damage or sharp edges to the table

  • Are the tray trolleys in good condition and the wheels are working and present

  • Are the cooking racks in good condition and no damage

  • Are the fat trays being used when cooking the product to prevent fat entering the drains

  • There are no sharp edges sticking out of the cooking racks and all shelfs are secure

  • Access doors are in good condition and working correctly

  • Doors are shut when not being used

  • Staff are using equipment to transport product from one area to another correctly

  • Staff are using correct manual handling techniques when lifting and carrying

  • Staff are not using excess force when lifting or placing themselves at risk of injury

  • The area is not congested

  • Staff are wearing hearing PPE in the area when required

  • Staff are using face masks when decanting seasoning

Environmental

  • All machines are working correctly and there are no air leaks evidant

  • All lights are being changed to LED or are in the plan to

  • is the machinery plugged in to the water system and does it recyle the water

  • Are all machines turned off when not being used

  • Is there and energy saving recover plan

  • is there a water usage saving plan

  • Is Cat 3 waste and plastic separated

  • Are the doors closed and the temperature cooled efficiently

  • There are no water leaks from machinery present

  • There are no water leaks from the pipe work

  • Taps are turned off

Communications

  • There is a safety rep in the area

  • Safety Performance is provided and regularly updated

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