COSHH Audit

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Section 1. Documentation

• 1.1 Is there an accurate inventory of all chemicals on site in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Are there safety data sheets and COSHH risk assessments in place for all chemicals on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Do operators know where COSHH folders are located when they are required? (randomly select operators from different areas, to ask)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 Is a regular review process in place for both the COSHH assessment and MSDS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 2. Storage

• 2.1 Are there suitable and designated storage areas for chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Are liquid chemicals stored on suitable bunding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Are incompatible chemicals stored separately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 3. Labelling/Identification of Products

• 3.1 Are chemicals clearly labelled with what they are, associated hazard symbols present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 4. PPE

• Where PPE is required for working with COSHH , is this available to all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct RPE available to all employees, should they require it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 5. Spillages

• 5.1 Is there a procedure in place to identify the process of dealing with a spill?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 Do operators know what to do in the event of a spillage? (choose random operators from different work areas, to ask)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 Are the appropriate chemical spill kits in place for the hazards present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 Are the spill kits filled with the correct items and checked on a regular basis to ensure this?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 6. Emergency Procedures

• 6.1 Are details of first aiders provided and how are they identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 Do operators know what to do in the event of personal contamination? (choose random operators from different work areas, to ask)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 Are first aid boxes available and eye wash bottles available in case of emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 Are the first aid kits and eye wash bottles in good working order and all in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 Are all areas free from combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 Are appropriate fire fighting equipment in locations where flammable chemicals are being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6 Are employees in that area trained in the use of fire fighting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 7. Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Equipment

• 7.1 Is LEV equipment in use and being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Is all required testing being carried out and up to date, as per manufacturers instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 8. Gas Cylinders

• 8.1 Are all gas cylinders clearly labelled with their content?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Are gas cylinders chained when not in use and plastic caps in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 Are they stored in a designated, clearly marked and temperature-controlled area where there is no exposure to direct heat, sparks, or naked flames.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Do the gas regulators have date inspection labels attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 9. Handling

• 9.1 Are general rules in place regarding eating and drinking in the shop floor areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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