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Stores, Bishops , Car Park and Recycling Area
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Walkways, Access Routes and Work Areas (General)
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In good condition, clearly marked and clear of parts, materials, other tripping hazards
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Adequately segregated from traffic<br>
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Free from oil, water, grease and other slipping hazards and clearly signed
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Pipes/Cables arranged so as not to cause tripping hazards
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Clean and clear of litter
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Cable ducts, manhole/drain covers, fire hydrant covers intact and not causing a tripping hazard or obstruction
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All signs, white lines and other warning notices present and in good order
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All waste stored in appropriate skips and wheelie bins
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Fences and gates in good order and closed where required
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Compactors isolated correctly and key removed to prevent unauthorised use/access when not in use. Area around compactor kept tidy and clear of debris.
Facilities (General)
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Roofs free from leaks
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Walls undamaged
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Adequate lighting in the area (i.e no bulbs/tubes out)
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Electrical installations sound
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Temperature/ventilation adequate
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Cleanliness of areas to required standard/free from litter and clutter
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Corridors and aisles clear from obstructions and trailing cables
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Staircases in good general condition, showing no damage and with valid inspection date (where identified)
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Fire Exit doors working correctly and not wedged open
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Furniture in good condition and free from faults
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All bio-hazardous waste Stored in yellow haz-bins on bund in Bishops
Emergency Arrangements
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First Aid arrangements poster displayed (on the H&S Notice Board) and up to date?
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First aid kits fully stocked and clearly labelled/accessible
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First aid items within ‘use by’ date
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Fire evacuation notice displayed and in date
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Fire alarm system tested on weekly basis and documented (check Fire Log Book held in the Safety & Estates Office)
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“Break Glass” call points in good working order (casing not broken or cracked etc.)
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Emergency lighting in good working order (indicator light illuminated)
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Last Fire Evacuation undertaken within 6 months (confirmed with Safety & Estates)
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Fire extinguishers in good order and within inspection date (12 months) and signs displayed indicating the type of fire extinguisher
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Fire Hydrants marked yellow to ease identification and check tested within last 12 months. (Check Fire Log Book in Safety & Estates office).
Tools and Equipment
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Lifting equipment in date & tagged
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Staging, ladders & load bearing equipment in date & tagged
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Ladders secured when not in use
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Pressure vessels in date<br>guidance: steam boilers and steam ovens - every 14 months<br>steam pressure plant - every 26 months<br>hot water boilers (above 100°C) - every 14 months<br>air pressure plant - every 26 months<br>air conditioning plant (above 25 kW) - every 48 months<br>refrigeration plant (above 25 kW) - every 48 months<br>other pressure systems - every 26 months.
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All work equipment is in good working order and portable equipment within PAT test date. If equipment is newer than 12 months old, check for indication of date purchased displayed.
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Machine guarding adequate in place and machine isolators locked off
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Keys removed from powered plant when not in use
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Equipment not in use parked/stored correctly and safely
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Tools maintained/free from damage and fit for purpose
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Furniture adequately maintained
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Manual handling aids used correctly as required
Security
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All door codes changed within a reasonable time period to prevent unauthorised access
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Staff are wearing valid identification badges
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Are contractors wearing valid identification badges
Staff Working Practices
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Personal protective equipment worn correctly and stored correctly when not in use
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Materials, tools & equipment stored appropriately (gas cans segregated by type, heavy items near floor etc.)
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Flammable items stored away from any heat sources (gas cans out of direct sunlight)
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Hazardous/harmful materials adequately stored/identified/assessed
Materials
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Racking undamaged and fit for purpose
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Pollution Prevention: Spill kits available where required and sealed
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Hazardous Substances are used correctly and stored correctly when not in use (where observed)
Energy and Environment
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Large absorbent pads / spills kits are available to prevent spills from reaching the sewer
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Waste correctly segregated and being disposed of in correct manner
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Waste containers clearly marked with contents / colour coded and stored within designated recycling areas
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Lights are turned off in rooms not being used
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Compressed air leaks are not audible (hissing); and air compressor is operating at or under 7 bar
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Radiant heaters are not ‘on’ when ambient temperature is high (late spring, summer and early autumn months)
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Shed doors are shut during winter/cold periods to prevent heat loss
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Taps are turned off correctly and are free of leaks