COSHH Audit

1. Is there an accurate inventory of all chemicals on site in place?

2. Is there a procedure in place to control chemicals entering site?

3. Is there safety data sheets and COSHH risk assessments in place for all chemicals on site?

4. are COSHH risk assessments and MSDS available at point of use?

5. Are stored liquid chemicals stored on suitable bunding?

6. Where are chemicals stored when not in use on the shop floor areas?

7. Are chemicals clearly labelled with what they are, associated hazard symbols present?

8. Are incompatible chemicals stored separately?

9. Are waste chemicals labelled as waste and stored in a suitable location until final disposal?

10. Are facilities available for different chemical waste streams ie solid waste, liquid waste?

11. Are all areas free from combustible materials?

12. Are bins clearly marked with their waste stream? Including general waste?

13. Are general rules in place regarding eating and drinking in the shop floor areas?

14. Do operators know where COSHH folders are located if they are required? (Sample 3 operators from different areas)

15. Do operators understand the hazards associated with the chemicals used within their area of work? (Sample 3 operators carrying out different jobs)

16. Do operators know what PPE they are required to wear when using chemical in their work area and why? (Sample 3 operators in different work areas)

17. Do operators know what to do in the event of a spillage or personal contamination? (Sample 3 operators from different work areas)

18. what is the procedure in the event of a spillage?

19. Is PPE freely available to all operatives at point of use?

20. Are chemical spill kits available around the site?

21. Are all gas bottles clearly labelled with their content?

22. Are gas bottles chained when not in use and plastic caps in place?

23. Do the gas regulators have date inspection labels attached?

24. Is there an up to date asbestos survey in place for the site?

25. Have all areas & machinery which have been identified as ACM or potential ACM been clearly identified with the hazard warning label?

26. Are monthly visual checks for areas which have been identified as ACM or potentially ACM being conducted?

27. is there an asbestos management plan in place for the site?

28. Has the duty holder and responsible person been identified within the AMP?

29. Is there suitable hand wash facilities in place for all staff within the site? Is soap and barrier creams available at point of use?

30. Are details of first aiders provided and how are they identified?

31. Are first aid boxes available and eye wash bottles available in case of emergency?

32. is the first aid kit and ancillary equipment in good working order and are all first aid kits and eye wash in date?

33. Are appropriate fire fighting equipment in locations where flammable chemicals are being used?

34. Are employees in that area trained in the use of fire fighting equipment?