Compliance and HS Inspection

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Ref

Environmental

Transfer Notes (Consignment note/Waste Transfer note completed correctly)

• Copies of completed and signed waste transfer notes with appropriate dates, signatures, and waste descriptions.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Waste Treatment and Storage

• Stored correctly in designated areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored in designated containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lanes between containers well-spaced (EA guidance is 0.75m min)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aerosols within cages and if in drums are these vented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste containers labelled appropriately to allow clear identification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of safe loading, compliant transport

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site storage capacity sufficient and adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stack Stability, IBC’s/pallets stacked in accordance with RA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Infrastructure

• Storage bays labelled and adhered to? Segregated by hazardous properties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bunds and sumps emptied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kerbing/bunding intact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Road conditions/parking areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Adequate lighting in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Management

• Security measures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Site diary/Compliance log relevant, in place and being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of good Housekeeping/Office/Yard/Welfare

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emissions

• Signs of leakage/escape to the environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spillages observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Factory emissions evident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate spill kits in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operatives trained in spill kit use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What systems are in place to detect and respond to signs of leakage or spillage <br>from waste containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How is aged stock identified, and what actions are taken to ensure that out-ofdate waste is properly disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Calibration

• How often is laboratory and monitoring equipment (e.g., Crowcon, weighbridge) <br>calibrated, and what steps are taken if equipment is found to be expired or <br>malfunctioning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Monitoring, Records, Submissions (waste returns, Mon reports…etc)

• Complaints (Type of complaint and date received and have we responded to it, if so, give date)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental monitoring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Notice boards and Staff Consultation

• H&S law poster displayed with contact details

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health and safety policy displayed with contacts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Public and employers insurances displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aiders displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedure/fire plan displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare Facilities & Consultation

• Are the site's welfare facilities, including toilets, regularly maintained and <br>functional? If issues arise, how quickly are they addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a documented programme in place to manage and assess welfare <br>facilities risk, and how is it implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How often are employees consulted about the condition of welfare facilities and <br>related health and safety matters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Height

• Are all ladders, scaffolding, and other equipment used for working at height <br>inspected and checked regularly? How is this documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall arrest systems, such as harnesses, used as required? What training is <br>provided for their proper use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How do you ensure compliance with working at height regulations, and what <br>procedures are in place to prevent falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training

• Operatives signed up to relevant RAMS and training records retained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Competency assessments completed and retrievable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of toolbox talks/ safety stand downs communicated to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant and Equipment

• Is all plant and equipment, including machinery, adequately guarded, and <br>regularly maintained to prevent dangerous operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How is employee competency ensured for operating critical equipment, such as <br>the baler and picking line, and what steps are taken if training gaps are <br>identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are maintenance records (e.g., PUWER, LOLER, PAT) up to date, and how often is <br>this compliance reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-Start Check conducted, and issues rectified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Chemicals and Products

• Incompatible substances stored separately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH assessments for hazardous substances regularly reviewed and <br>updated? What steps are taken if progress on updates is slow?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How are employees trained on handling hazardous substances, and how is this <br>training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Transport Safety

• How is traffic management within the site monitored, and are there clear <br>pathways for vehicles and pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How do you ensure that site vehicles and external contractors comply with ADR <br>regulations for the transportation of hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are transport safety procedures regularly reviewed to prevent accidents, and <br>how are these communicated to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Are employees consistently wearing the required PPE, such as safety glasses <br>and gloves, while performing tasks in high-risk areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What processes are in place to ensure that PPE is always available, properly <br>fitted, and regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How does the site monitor compliance with PPE requirements, and what <br>corrective actions are taken if non-compliance is observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Control of Contractors

• What processes are in place to ensure that contractors are properly inducted <br>and aware of site-specific health and safety protocols?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How does the site verify that contractors provide relevant risk assessments <br>(RAMS) and method statements before beginning work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How do you ensure that contractors adhere to the permit-to-work system, and <br>how is this system monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency and Incident Response

• How frequently are fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment inspected <br>to ensure they are not blocked and are functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency showers, spill kits, and first aid boxes checked regularly to ensure <br>they are stocked and working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How are emergency evacuation drills conducted, and what steps are taken to <br>address any issues identified during these drills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid boxes in place and adequately stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sign in/out (emergency register)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Unsafe Acts

• How are unsafe acts identified on-site, and what procedures are in place to <br>address them immediately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What process is in place for reporting and investigating unsafe acts, and how is <br>this information used to prevent future incidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How is the site's safety culture promoted to ensure that employees feel <br>comfortable reporting unsafe acts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confirmation

• Signed by Manager

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• Signed by QHSE

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