CU Estates Walkthrough EHS Inspection Form

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1.0 - PREVIOUS INSPECTION

2.1 - Are lighting levels satisfactory for safe working practices?
2.2 - Are temperatures comfortable and ventilation adequate? Please specify if additional heaters are being used
2.3 - Are windows closed if heating/air conditioning equipment is switched on?
2.4 - Are welfare facilities including hand washing basins clean and accessible with hot running water?
2.5 - is safe access and egress provided?
2.6 - Is there sufficient space for occupants?
2.7 - Are floors free of trip hazards?
2.8 - Do floors have a non-slip, even surface?
2.9 - Is general housekeeping good ie clean and tidy?
2.10 - Have occupants completed Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Assessments?

3.1 - Are machines/equipment fitted with secure covers/guards to prevent access to any moving parts/sharp blades/hot surfaces/electrics? Do guards conform to PUWER Regs?
3.2 - Are ladder/stepladder inspections in date?
3.3 - Can machines and equipment readily and safely be switched off?
3.4 - Is electrical equipment and lighting switched off if not in use?
3.5 - Are manufacturers instructions readily available?
3.6 - is work equipment maintained in a good condition and serviced in line with manufacturers instructions?
3.7 - Are there appropriate warning signs on the work equipment?
3.8 - Have operators been competently trained to use the equipment?

4.1 - Are recycling bins/hazardous for relevant waste streams available for use?
4.2 - Is waste being stored in appropriate containers and properly labelled?
4.3 - Are posters/signs detailing waste segregation displayed near waste bins?

5.1 - Are plugs, sockets and leads visibly in good condition?
5.2 - Is the overloading of sockets (by the use of adapters etc) avoided?
5.3 - Are trailing cables avoided or covered/cable tied where necessary?
5.4 - Has portable equipment been Portable Appliance Tested (PAT) as necessary and labelled appropriately?

6.1 - Are items stored sensibly with easy access ie heavy items used frequently stored on waist level shelves and heavy items used infrequently stored at low levels?
6.2 - Is mechanical equipment eg trolleys available for moving heavy/large loads and are they maintained?

7.1 - Are COSHH assessments available for hazardous substances used/produced?
7.2 - Are hazardous substances labelled appropriately (name of material, hazard symbols, waste information?
7.3 - Are hazardous substances not in use stored in a COSHH container?
7.4 - Are hazardous substances disposed of appropriately? See CU-HAS-PROC 3.06
7.5 - Are spillage procedures and suitable spill kits available with occupants trained how to use them?

9.1 - Are up to date posters displayed with names/locations/numbers of trained first Aiders?
9.2 - Are there sufficient numbers of suitably trained First Aiders?
9.3 - Are first aid boxes clearly marked and kept fully stocked with relevant items?

10.1 Is the Building Fire Safety Log Book up to date?
10.2 - Does the building have a current Building Fire Safety Monitor (BFSM)?
10.3 - Has a fire drill taken place within the last twelve months? Check log book
10.4 - Are all fire exits and escape routes, fire alarm points and firefighting equipment clearly visible and unobstructed?

11.1 - Do the occupants know the emergency numbers and assembly points?
11.2 - Are the emergency exit routes signposted eg in corridors etc?
11.3 - Is access to & emergency evacuation from the area appropriate for disabled persons?
11.4 - Has a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) been completed where necessary? See CU-HAS-PROC 3.04

12.1 - Are occupants aware of where to find risk assessments for the they undertake? See CU-HAS-PROC 3.01 (Ask occupants)
12.2 - Are occupants aware of where to find environmental aspect sheets for the area?
12.3 - Have the occupants signed the latest EHS Team brief register see CU-HAS-PROC 3.09
12.4 - Are all the following items available on the EHS notice board? HSE H&S law poster Up to date list of Firstly Aiders, Fire Marshals, BFSMs CU H&S Policy Statement CU Environmental Policy Statement Public Liability Insurance Document Employers Liability Insurance Document Minutes of H&S Committee Meeting Copy of Team Brief and H&S Handbook
12.5 Is there a departmental EHS training matrix and is it up to date?