Title Page
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Asset being audited:
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Address
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Auditee:
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E-mail address of Site Manager for Actions to be sent through to?
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Auditor:
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Date of Audit:
Introductions
Introductions and format of the audit
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Introductions:
H&S Team
Site Team -
The purpose of this audit is to ensure that the council asset is meeting its statutory requirements with regards to Health & Safety across the Facilities department.
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The audit is compiled to specifically look at the following areas:
Facilities Department
The Site Manager/Caretaker will be required to facilitate a full site inspection and to answer questions and provide documentary evidence on areas of compliance.
General Information
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Name of Building Custodian?
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Name of Caretaker/Site Manager?
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Approximate age of the building?
General Notes
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Physical Walkround
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Carry out a physical 'walkround' of the site (to include all areas i.e. boiler house, plant rooms, offices etc.).
Compliance Questions
Section 1 - Water Hygiene
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1.1 - Has a suitable and sufficient Legionella Risk Assessment been carried out for the premises, by a competent person?
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1.1.1 - Who carried out the Legionella Risk Assessment?
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1.1.2 - Date of Legionella Risk Assessment:
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1.1.3 - Have any substantial changes been made since the last Risk Assessment was undertaken i.e. change of use, changes to the systems or services, changes to the management structure?
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1.2 - Have all actions identified within the Legionella Risk Assessment been addressed?
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1.2.1 - What management plan is in place to ensure all actions identified are addressed?
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1.3 - Is someone identified as the Duty Holder (usually the Employer)?
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1.3.1 - Name of Duty Holder?
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1.3.2 - Has the Duty Holder got access to competent help and advice?
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1.3.2.1 - Name of competent person/organisation?
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1.4 - Is someone identified as the Responsible Person (usually the Building Custodian)?
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1.4.1 - Name of Responsible Person?
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1.4.2 - Has the Responsible Person received legionella awareness training (with refresher training every 3 years)?
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1.5 - Is someone identified as the Deputy Responsible Person (usually the Site Manager/Caretaker)?
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1.5.1 - Name of Deputy Responsible Person?
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1.5.2 - Has the Deputy Responsible Person received legionella awareness training (with refresher training every 3 years)?
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1.6 - Are there any stored potable (drinking) water tanks on site?
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1.6.1 - Is there evidence that 6 monthly (Summer & Winter) water tank inspections are carried out by a competent person?
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1.6.1.1 - Who carried out the tank inspections?
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1.6.1.2 - When where the inspections carried out?
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1.7 - Are there adequate measures in place to record all issues relating to water quality?
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1.8 - Does the property purchase or use the services of a specialist water hygiene company?
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1.8.1 - Name of water hygiene company?
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1.8.2 - What level of service is purchased (usually listed in RA)?
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Section 1 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 1 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 2 - Asbestos
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2.1 - Are there any known Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM's) on site?
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2.2 - Has an Management Survey been carried out for the premises?
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2.2.1 - Who carried out the Management Survey?
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2.2.2 - Date of Management Survey:
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2.3 - Is there evidence that the Management Survey is reviewed (as necessary)?
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2.3.1 - Date of last review?
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2.4 - Have all actions identified within the Management Survey been addressed?
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2.4.1 - What management plan is in place to ensure all outstanding actions are addressed?
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2.5 - As part of the Management Survey, has an MATERIAL risk assessment been produced?
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2.6 - As part of the Management Survey, has an PRIORITY risk assessment been produced?
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2.7 - Is there a Asbestos Management Plan for the building?
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2.7.1 - Is the asbestos Management Plan reviewed every 12 months?
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2.8 - Is someone identified as the Dutyholder for asbestos (usually the Employer)?
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2.8.1 - Name of Dutyholder?
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2.8.2 - Has the Dutyholder got access to competent help and advice?
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2.8.2.1 - Name of Competent Person/Organisation?
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2.8.2.2 - Has the Competent Person/Organisation received sufficient training?
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2.9 - Is someone identified as the Responsible Person for asbestos (usually Building Custodian) ?
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2.9.1 - Name of Responsible Person?
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2.9.2 - Has the Responsible Person received asbestos awareness training?
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2.10 - Is someone identified as the Deputy Responsible Person for asbestos (usually Site Manager/Caretaker) ?
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2.10.1 - Name of Deputy Responsible Person?
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2.10.2 - Has the Deputy Responsible Person received asbestos awareness training?
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2.11 - Is there a printed copy of the Asbestos Register (containing plans/locations drawings/photographs) available at the main entrance to the building?
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2.12 - Is there evidence that all contractors sign in and check the Asbestos Register prior to starting work?
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2.13 - Are procedures understood, if asbestos is disturbed in the building?
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2.14 - Are relevant employees that work in the building made aware of the presence and position of asbestos?
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2.15 - Are Refurbishment Surveys commissioned prior to the commencement of any alteration works (buildings build prior to 2000)?
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2.16 - Following any alteration works, are records updated accordingly?
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Section 2 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 2 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 3 - Gas & Boiler House Safety
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3.1 - Is there evidence that 5 yearly testing of Gas Installation (Gas Installation Safety Report, Commercial Gas Testing and Purging Record & Schematic Diagram) is carried out?
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3.1.1 - Who carried out the last 5 yearly Gas Installation test?
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3.1.2 - Date of last 5 yearly Gas Installation test:
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3.2 - Are all gas boilers subjected to an annual gas safety test?
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3.2.1 - Who carried out the gas boilers annual gas safety test?
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3.2.2 - Date of last gas boiler annual gas safety test:
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3.3 - Is a gas shut off valve installed and are relevant staff aware of its location?
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3.4 - Are boiler houses free of combustible materials?
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3.5 - Is a suitable Carbon Monoxide detector fitted where gas appliances are present?
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Section 3 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 3 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 4 - Electrical Safety
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4.1 - Is there evidence that periodic Electrical Installation Condition Reports (5 year fixed wiring tests) are carried out?
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4.1.1 - Who carried out the Electrical Installation Condition Report?
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4.1.2 - Date of last Electrical Installation Condition Report:
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4.1.3 - Is the overall assessment of the electrical installation 'Satisfactory'?
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Electrical Installation 'Unsatisfactory'
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4.1.3.1 - Have all 'dangerous & potentially dangerous' observations identified within the Electrical Installation Condition Report been addressed?
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4.1.3.2 - What Management Plan is in place to ensure any outstanding observations are addressed?
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4.2 - Is there evidence that electrical appliances are tested (PAT/FAT) on a periodic basis?
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4.2.1 - Who carried out the electrical appliance testing?
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4.2.2 - Date of last electrical appliance testing:
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4.3 - Electrical panels are clearly marked, are unobstructed and have restricted access?
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4.4 - Cable management acceptable? (no split/taped cords)
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4.5 - Any loose or damaged conduit/trunking?
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4.6 - Is there suitable control over the use of personal electrical equipment?
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4.7 - Do any power sockets appear to be overloaded?
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4.8 - Is there evidence that an annual discharge (3 hour duration) test of emergency lighting is carried out?
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4.8.1 - Who carried out the annual discharge test of emergency lighting?
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4.8.2 - Date of annual discharge test of emergency lighting:
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Section 4 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 4 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 5 - Fire Safety
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5.1 - Has a Fire Risk Assessment been carried out for the premises, by a competent person?
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5.1.1 - Who carried out the Fire Risk Assessment?
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5.1.2 - Date of Fire Risk Assessment:
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5.2 - Is it more than 12 months since the date of the Fire Risk Assessment?
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5.2.1 - Is there evidence that an annual review has been carried out?
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5.2.2 - Date of annual review:
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5.3 - Is it more than 3 years since the date of the Fire Risk Assessment?
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5.4 - Have all actions identified within the Fire Risk Assessment been addressed?
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5.4.1 - What Management Plan is in place to ensure all outstanding actions are addressed?
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5.5 - Is there evidence that Fire Extinguishers are inspected/serviced on an annual basis?
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5.5.1 - Who carries out the inspection/servicing of Fire Extinguishers?
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5.5.2 - Date of last Fire Extinguisher inspection/service:
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5.6 - Is there evidence that servicing of the Fire Alarm is carried out by a competent person on a regular basis?
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5.6.1 - Who carried out the fire alarm service?
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5.6.2 - Date of last fire alarm service:
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5.7 - Is the building fitted with any specialist fire systems (i.e. Sprinklers, Wet/Dry risers, Automatic gaseous extinguishers, Smoke extract/ventilation, Fire/smoke dampers, Fire Shutters)?
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5.7.1 - Sprinkler system?
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5.7.1.1 - Is there evidence that the equipment has been inspected/serviced?
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5.7.1.1.1 - Who carried out the inspection/service on this equipment?
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5.7.1.1.2 - Date of last inspection/service:
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5.7.2 - Wet/Dry risers
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5.7.2.1 - Is there evidence that the equipment has been inspected/serviced?
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5.7.2.1.1 - Who carried out the inspection/service on this equipment?
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5.7.2.1.2 - Date of last inspection/service:
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5.7.3 - Automatic gaseous extinguishing systems in kitchen?
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5.7.3.1 - Is there evidence that the equipment has been inspected/serviced?
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5.7.3.1.1 - Who carried out the inspection/service on this equipment?
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5.7.3.1.2 - Date of last inspection/service:
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5.7.4 - Automatic gaseous extinguishing systems in computer rooms?
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5.7.4.1 - Is there evidence that the equipment has been inspected/serviced?
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5.7.4.1.1 - Who carried out the inspection/service on this equipment?
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5.7.4.1.2 - Date of last inspection/service:
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5.7.5 - Smoke extract/Ventilation systems?
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5.7.5.1 - Is there evidence that the equipment has been inspected/serviced?
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5.7.5.1.1 - Who carried out the inspection/service on this equipment?
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5.7.5.1.2 - Date of last inspection/service:
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5.7.6 - Fire/Smoke dampers?
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5.7.6.1 - Is there evidence that the equipment has been inspected/serviced?
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5.7.6.1.1 - Who carried out the inspection/service on this equipment?
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5.7.6.1.2 - Date of last inspection/service:
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5.7.7 - Fire Shutters?
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5.7.7.1 - Is there evidence that the equipment has been inspected/serviced?
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5.7.7.1.1 - Who carried out the inspection/service on this equipment?
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5.7.7.1.2 - Date of last inspection/service:
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5.8 - Are regular fire evacuation drills carried out (at least every 6 months)?
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5.8.1 - Date of last fire evacuation drill:
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5.9 - Is the fire alarm remotely monitored?
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5.9.1 - Remote monitoring of fire alarm is carried out by:
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5.9.2 - Who is tasked with calling the fire brigade in a genuine emergency?
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5.10 - Are external storage areas / waste bins, secured and located a suitable distance away from the main buildings?
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5.11 - Does the asset have any electric vehicle charging points on site?
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5.11.1 - Does the Fire Risk Assessment take into account any fire risks associated with charging electric vehicles?
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Advise asset that their Fire Risk Assessment need to be reviewed, to ensure risks associated with charging electric vehicles is taken into account.
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Section 5 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 5 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 6 - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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6.1 - Is there evidence of a COSHH inventory which identifies all hazardous substances used on site?
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6.2 - Is there a system in place to request manufacturers hazard data sheets (MSDS's) for new products introduced in asset?
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6.3 - Have COSHH assessments been carried out for all products, substances and processes?
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6.4 - Have COSHH assessments been formally disseminated to relevant employees?
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6.5 - Are COSHH assessments reviewed on a regular basis?
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6.6 - List examples of hazardous substances observed on site:
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6.7 - Has adequate information, instruction and training been provided for relevant employees using substances that may be hazardous to health?
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6.8 - Are adequate cleaning procedures in place to control the spread of infections i.e. Flu, Norovirus, COVID etc.
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6.9 - Are hazardous substances stored safely and suitably labelled (including Catering/Cleaning)?
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6.10 - Is P.P.E. available (where required)?
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Section 6 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 6 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 7 - Lifts & Lifting Equipment
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7 - Are there any lifts or lifting equipment?
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7.1 - Is there a clear procedure to be followed in event of a person becoming trapped in the lift/equipment and are people competent to follow the procedure?
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7.2 - Are lifts adequately serviced/maintained?
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7.2.1 - Who carries out service/maintenance of lifts?
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7.2.2 - Date of last lift service/maintenance:
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7.3 - Is lifting equipment adequately serviced/maintained?
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7.3.1 - Who carries out service/maintenance of lifting equipment?
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7.3.2 - Date of last lifting equipment service/maintenance:
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7.4 - Are all lifts/lifting equipment thoroughly examined at statutory intervals (every 6 months for people or 12 months for loads only) by a competent person.
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7.4.1 - Who carried out the last lift/lifting equipment thorough inspection?
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7.4.2 - Date of last lift/lifting equipment thorough inspection:
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Section 7 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 7 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 8 - Premises Management
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8.1 - Are all windows above first floor fitted with suitable window restrictors?
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8.2 - Is there a recent Tree Safety Survey (less than 2 years old)?
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8.3 - Are work areas adequately lit?
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8.4 - Is there adequate ventilation (fresh air) through work areas?
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8.5 - Is there an adequate heating system installed in the building?
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8.6 - Are arrangements in place for reporting defects to the building and remedial action carried out?
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8.7 - Is the perimeter wall/fence/railings in a good state of repair?
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8.8 - Is there an adequate provision of drinking water?
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8.9 - Is there an adequate number of sanitary conveniences?
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8.10 - Are all gates protected against trapping points (where necessary)?
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8.11 - Are all doors protected against trapping points (where necessary)?
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8.12 - Are all staircases fitted with handrails/guardrails?
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8.13 - Is the building generally in a good state of repair?
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Section 8 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 8 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 9 - Housekeeping
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9.1 - Are offices and other areas clean and tidy?
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9.2 - Corridors/halls/walkways clear of debris and obstructions?
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9.3 - What procedures are in place for dealing with spillages throughout the working day?
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9.4 - Floor coverings in good condition? (No holes or curled edges)
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9.5 - Are toilets kept clean and tidy?
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9.6 - Floors, stairs and walkways have non-slip surfaces where appropriate?
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9.7 - Waste bins are available and emptied regularly?
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9.8 - Floors are free of holes, protrusions, loose boards and splinters?
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9.9 - Items are stored correctly and empty boxes, etc are disposed of?
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9.10 - Combustible materials are kept away from heat sources?
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Section 9 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 9 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 10 - Commercial Kitchen
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10 - Is there any commercial catering equipment on site?
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10.1 - Is there evidence that cleaning/testing of extraction fans/canopies is carried out periodically?
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10.1.1 - Who carried out the last cleaning/testing?
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10.1.2 - When was the last cleaning/testing carried out?
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10.2 - Are the taps in the kitchen treated as little used outlets during periods of low usage and thoroughly flushed through accordingly?
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10.2.1 - Who carried out the flushing?
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10.3 - Are spray taps and pot wash spray heads in the kitchen cleaned and descaled every 3 months?
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10.3.1 - Who carried out the descaling?
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10.4 - Are maintenance records available for Catering machines (where applicable)?
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Section 10 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
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Section 10 - Other deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 11 - Sewage/Water Treatment/Septic Tank and Oil Interceptors
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11 - Are there any Sewage/Water Treatment/Septic Tank or Oil Interceptors on site?
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11.1 - Is there evidence that tanks are being pumped out every 6 months?
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11.1.1 - Who carried out the emptying of the tanks?
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11.1.2 - Date of last tank emptying:
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11.2 - Is there evidence that annual servicing of lift pumps is being carried out?
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11.2.1 - Who carried the annual servicing of lift pumps?
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11.2.2 - Date of last service of lift pumps:
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Section 11 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 11 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 12 - Car Parking and Vehicle/Pedestrian Segregation
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12.1 - Are cars able to be parked safely?
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12.2 - Is there adequate vehicle/pedestrian separation within the premises?
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Section 12 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 12 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 13 - Air Conditioning systems
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13 - Are there any Air Conditioning units on site?
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13.1 - Is there evidence that servicing of air conditioning equipment is carried?
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13.1.1 - Who carried out the servicing of air conditioning equipment?
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13.1.2 - Date of last service of air conditioning equipment:
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Section 13 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 13 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 14 - Oil Storage Tanks
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14 - Are there any Oil Storage Tanks on site?
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14.1 - Is there evidence that regular inspections of Oil Storage Tanks, Bunds, Pipework and surrounding areas is being carried out by a competent person?
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14.1.1 - Who carried out the inspection of Oil Storage Tanks, Bunds, Pipework etc.?
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14.1.2 - Date of last inspection of Oil Storage Tanks, Bunds, Pipework etc:
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Section 14 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 14 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 15 - Automatic Doors/Gates/Barriers
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15 - Are there any Automatic Doors/Gates/Barriers on site?
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15.1 - Is there evidence that regular servicing of Automatic Doors/Gates/Barriers is carried out?
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15.1.1 - Who carried out the servicing of automatic doors/gates/barriers?
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15.1.2 - Date of last service of automatic doors/gates/barriers:
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Section 15 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 15 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 16 - Lightning Conductor
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16 - Is the building fitted with a lightning conductor?
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16.1 - Is there evidence that inspection of Lightning Conductors is carried out at regular intervals (not exceeding 12 months)?
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16.1.1 - Who carried out the annual inspection of the Lightning Conductors?
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16.1.2 - Date of last inspection of the Lightning Conductors:
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Section 16 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 16 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 17 - Work Equipment
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17 - Does the asset use any specialist equipment e.g. Scrubber Dryers etc. ?
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17.1 - Is the work equipment assessed prior to purchase for its suitability and compliance with PUWER?
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17.2 - Is the work equipment installed, located and used in such a way as to reduce the risk to users and others?
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17.3 - Is the work equipment maintained and inspected?
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Who carried out the last service/inspection?
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When was the equipment last serviced?
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17.4 - Where work equipment involves specific risks to H&S, is its use limited to competent persons?
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17.5 - Have employees received suitable training to operate this machinery?
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17.6 - Have risk assessments been carried out for the use of this equipment?
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Section 17 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 17 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Section 18 - Caretaker / Site Manager checks
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Review Logbook (paper or electronic) to see if caretaker/site manager is carrying out their periodic checks.
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18.1 - Daily Checks:
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18.1.1 - Is there evidence that Means of Escape checks are carried out?
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18.1.2 - Is there evidence that External Areas checks are carried out?
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18.2 - Weekly Checks:
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18.2.1 - Is there evidence that Fire Alarm test are carried out (using different call points, each week)?
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18.2.2 - Is there evidence that Fire extinguishers checks are carried out?
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18.2.3 - Is there evidence that Sprinkler tests (if applicable) are carried out?
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18.2.4 - Is there evidence that flushing of infrequently used outlets is carried out?
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18.3 - Monthly Checks:
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18.3.1 - Is there evidence that Asbestos visual inspections (if applicable) are carried out?
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18.3.2 - Is there evidence that Water temperature checks are carried out?
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18.3.3 - Is there evidence that Calorifier temperature checks are carried out?
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18.3.4 - Is there evidence that Emergency lighting (flick test) checks are carried out?
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18.3.5 - Is there evidence that Fire door checks are carried out?
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18.3.6 - Is there evidence that Disabled toilet alarm, Disabled refuge point alarm, Lift emergency alarm (if applicable) testing is carried out?
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18.3.7 - Is there evidence that Evac equipment checks (if applicable) are carried out?
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18.3.8 - Is there evidence that Housekeeping checks are carried out?
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18.3.9 - Is there evidence that Ladder checks are carried out?
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18.3.10 - Is there evidence that inspection of the external lighting is being carried out?
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18.4 - Quarterly Checks:
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18.4.1 - Is there evidence that shower heads and spray taps are cleaned & disinfected?
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Section 18 - Any other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above?
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Section 18 - Other relevant deficiencies observed, not covered above:
Summary
Summary of audit
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At the beginning of the report you will see two boxes marked 'Flagged Items' and 'Actions'.
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A 'Flagged Item', indicates a major non-compliance and could mean your school is working unsafely or even breaking the law.
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An 'Action', indicates issues identified during the inspection that require improvements.
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Timescales for addressing Actions:
Signature
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Auditors Signature