1.1 - Are adequate security measures in place for the site?

1.2 - Are all staff aware of the security control measures required at the site?

1.3 - Are all staff wearing the correct uniform?

1.4 - Are all staff wearing ID badges?

2.1 - Are ladders securely stored when not in use?

2.2 - Are all ladders either Class 1 or EN131?

2.3 - Do all ladders carry a unique identification code?

2.4 - Are ladders periodically checked and documented?

2.5 - Do staff carry out pre use checks on ladders?

3.1 - Can the fire alarms be heard by all staff in all locations?

3.2 - is there appropriate amount of FFE available?

3.3 - Do all staff know the evacuation route out of the building and where the fire assembly point is?

3.4 - Do the site fire evacuation procedures take into account cleaning staff working out of core hours?

4.1 - Is there adequate storage available?

4.2 - Are sluice sinks available for cleaning staff to use?

4.3 - Is the store room fitted with suitable shelving?

4.4 - Is the store room kept clean and tidy?

4.5 - Is the store room kept locked shut?

4.6 - Are all cleaning rooms kept clean and tidy?

4.7 - Are all cleaning rooms kept locked shut?

5.1 - Is a site file available?

5.2 - Are all staff aware of the contents of the site file?

5.3 - Is documentary evidence available to show that staff have read the site file?

6.1 - Is suitable first aid equipment available?

6.2 - Are there arrangements in place for providing first aid?

7.1 - Is there a system in place for reporting defects?

7.2 - Are premises emergency procedures shared with the cleaning staff?

7.3 - Is there good communication with the premises management?

8.1 - Are guards fitted to all machines?

8.2 - Are warning/operating procedures available for all machines?

8.3 - Is equipment adequately maintained?

8.4 - Is adequate warning signage displayed where approriate?

8.5 - Do operators carry out pre use checks on equipment?

8.6 - Do operators know the correct procedures for defective equipment?

8.7 - Are keys for machinery adequately controlled (where appropriate)?

8.8 - Is colour coding in place for cleaning equipment?

8.9 - Are wheeled buckets or cleaning trolleys available for use by staff?

9.1 - Are staff aware of the correct procedure for removal of waste?

9.2 - Are external bins stored in a secure area?

9.3 - Are external bins safely accessible by cleaning staff?

9.4 - Are external bins suitable for use by all cleaning staff?

9.5 - Are suitable arrangements in place for the safe disposal of sharps/bio hazards?

10.1 - Is safety footwear available and in use?

10.2 - Is appropriate PPE available?

10.3 - Is PPE in use where required?

11.1 - Is the fixed wiring adequately maintained?

11.2 - Is all portable equipment adequately maintained?

11.3 - Are user checks carried out on all portable electrical equipment?

12.1 - Are MSDS's available for all hazardous products in use?

12.2 - Are COSHH assessments available to staff for all hazardous products in use?

12.3 - Are all products suitably labelled?

12.4 - Are all products adequately stored?

12.5 - Is PPE available for specific products where required?

12.6 - Are stock levels of cleaning products in cleaning rooms adequately controlled?

12.7 - Are all products that require dilution carried out by a competent person?

13.1 - Do all staff undergo induction training (inc. Temp. staff)?

13.2 - Have staff received training for general duties?

13.3 - Have staff received training for using machinery?

13.4 - Have staff received training for using equipment/tools?

13.5 - Have staff received training in the use of cleaning products?

13.6 - Have staff received training in manual handling?

13.7 - Have staff received training in working at height?

13.8 - Have staff received training for sharps/bio hazards?

13.9 - Have staff received training for Lone Working?

13.10 - Is all staff training recorded?

14.1 - Are risk assessments in place for general duties?

14.2 - Are risk assessments in place for machinery?

14.3 - Are risk assessments in place for equipment/tools?

14.4 - Are risk assessments in place for cleaning chemicals?

14.5 - Are risk assessments in place for manual handling?

14.6 - Are risk assessments in place for working at height?

14.7 - Are risk assessments in place for sharps/bio hazards?

14.8 - Are risk assessments in place for Lone Working?