Branch Risk Assessment Audit

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Audit Period

  Annual Audit

  3 monthly review

  6 monthly review

  9 monthly review

Manual Handling

• Have all employees been trained in manual handling

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are mechanical handling tools available to assist in operations

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Mechanical Handling

• Are all employees trained in the use of the forklift truck

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Has the forklift truck daily inspection report been completed

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Has any damage to mechanical equipment been reported

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Accidents

• Are all employees trained in first aid

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is there a fully stocked first aid kit and eye wash station

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Electricity

• Is there a register of all portable electrical items

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are all portable electrical items PAT tested

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is the fixed electrical installations within 5 yearly inspection period

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are all fixed electrical consumer items free from damage

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Gas

• Are all gas installations within annual inspection period

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

DSE

• Have employees completed BKH F052 DSE Self-Assessment Questionnaire if they are exposed to VDU's

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Falls From Height

• Are all ladders Class 1 or BS EN131

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Have all ladders got current BKH F049 Ladder Daily Check Reports completed

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are hand rails, mid rails and toe boards in place

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is the loading area to the mezzanine locked

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• If racking is high is there a suitable moveable ladder/staircase to allow access

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• If lighting needs replacing are employees aware of BKH F100 TSRA Light Bulbs

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Falling Objects

• Are all heavy items stored at ground level

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are all loose items stored within a receptacle

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are all crates fitted with doors

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is the storage of contents on top of crates prohibited

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Do roller shutter doors have a current maintenance contract

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Do passenger/goods lifts have a current maintenance contract

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Chemicals

• Have all employees been trained in chemicals

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Does the branch have a dedicated chemical storage area

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is there a current inventory of all chemicals within the branch

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is the branch free from non-issued chemicals

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are the flammable chemicals stored within a flammable cupboard

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are the corrosive and flammable chemicals kept physically separate

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is the site free from any gas bottles/canisters

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are chemicals stored away from a fire escape route

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is a chemical folder available on site

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Welfare

• Are the toilets and rest areas clean

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is hot running water, soap and hand drying facilities available

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is bleach, toilet rolls and a toilet brush available

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is there a designated area for rest breaks

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is cold running water available

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are there feminine hygiene facilities available

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is there facilities to make hot drinks

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is lighting and heating sufficient

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

House Keeping

• Have all areas been identified and demarcated for the storage of equipment and materials

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are walkways and corridors free from trip hazards

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Have all slip and trip hazards been rectified

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Security

• Does the unit have an alarm connected to RedCare

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are all exterior doors closed at all times and secure

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is there a record of all persons who have keys and alarm codes

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is CCTV installed to cover access points and areas of high value stock

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Traffic Areas

• Are vehicles prohibited from entering the warehouse

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are forklift truck operational areas restricted to people

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

H & S Information

• Is the new style H & S poster displayed with contact details

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is the H & S policy statement current and displayed

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is the company employers liability insurance certificate current and displayed

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is the branch fire procedure on display

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Asbestos

• Is a branch specific copy of the asbestos register available

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Has any known asbestos been inspected on an annual basis

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are all persons aware that any operations which will affect the fabric of the building are to be checked against the asbestos register before they commence

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are all persons aware to report any damage to ACM's to Health and Safety immediately

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Environment

• Has all waste chemical been disposed

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Does the branch have a lockable skip on site

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Does the branch have a separate WEEE skip

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Does the branch have an empty clinical waste bin

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are all employees aware of how to complete the branch waste registers

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are receptacles available for waste generated within the branch

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is a copy of the waste carriers license available

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is a copy of the hazardous waste certificate available

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes