Burton HS & Energy Tour

Is the work area clean and tidy ?

Are the floors clean and dry and in good condition ?

Are pedestrian and vehicular traffic routes free from obstruction ?

Are traffic routes and holding areas clearly marked ?

Are guard rails or covers in place for pits, tanks, drains etc ?

Is waste properly segregated, containers emptied regularly, and waste not allowed to accumulate ?

Are tools and equipment stored appropriately ?

Is the area free from trip hazards in and around the working area ?

Are there sufficient guards, railings around stairs, ladders and platforms, are they in good condition ?

Is working at height equipment stable and in good condition ?

Are benches and work surfaces safe and in good condition ?

Is the building structure sound and in good condition ?

Are work areas well illuminated ?

Are all of the work areas sufficiently well ventilated ?

Are the noise levels acceptable ?

Are the toilets clean and sanitary ?

Are electrical tools, plugs and cables in good condition ?

Is all of the electrical equipment tagged with plant number electrical test in date ?

Are electrical control panels locked and marked to conform to IP2X standard ?

Are the positions of emergency isolations clearly marked and accessible ?

Are cables and hoses away from where they may be damaged ?

Can you confirm that extension cables are not being overloaded ?

Are machinery guards in place, in good condition and fully functional ?

Are hand tools in suitable and good condition ?

Are Pre-Start checks carried out prior to start up of plant or machinery ?

Are Fire Extinguishers conspicuously marked, present and correctly mounted ?

Are Fire Extinguishers fully charged and inspected ?

Are exits unlocked during normal working hours ?

Are all exits, call points and extinguishers free from obstruction ?

Are exits and routes clearly marked ?

Are flammable materials stored and labelled properly ?

Are adequate First Aid supplies available and easily accessible ?

Are eye wash stations / bottles clean, within date & properly labelled ?

Are First Aiders identified and able to be quickly contacted ?

Do signs indicate what PPE should be used ?

Is such PPE readily available in the workplace ?

Is the PPE, clean well maintained and fit for purpose ?

Is appropriate storage available for PPE ?

Is the appropriate PPE being used ?

Are FLT inspection records current ?

Is mobile equipment stored correctly when not in use ?

Is all lifting equipment stored correctly when not in use ?

Are crane control pendants in good condition, with controls clearly marked ?

Do limit switches and emergency stops function correctly ?

Are Safe Working Loads, (SWL), clearly marked ?

Are materials stored / stacked safely ?

Is all racking secured to the floor, marked with SWL, and in good condition ?

Is there suitable localised ventilation of dust, vapours and fumes where required ?

Are all containers appropriately stored and clearly labelled ?

Are there adequate arrangements for spill containment ?

Are spill kits available and tag intact ?

Are gas cylinders appropriately stored and secured ?

Are COSHH assessments readily available ?

Are all safety signs clear, unambiguous, and in good condition ?

Are all notice boards up to date with relevant safety information ?

Are lights in working order

Is lighting appropriate for the area

Is all machinery that is in operation required to be running, e.g. Conveyors, Motors etc.

Is the compressed air system leak free. If you can hear any leaks please record the location as accurately as possible

Are all employee facilities being used appropriately and are those that are not in use switched off

Are all other items being used appropriately

Can you confirm there were no additional hazards or unsafe acts observed during the inspection