Despatch (H&S Manager) Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• are there any outstanding actions for from previous inspection for Barry

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

Hand - Power tools

• Correct use of tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools in good serviceable condition and have a daily inspection carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Are slips trips and falls being managed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are green walkways clear of obstructions

  Select Safe At Risk N/A

  • Safe
  • At Risk
  • N/A

• Environmental hazards properly controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General cleanliness of all work areas

  Select Good Fair Poor N/A

  • Good
  • Fair
  • Poor
  • N/A

• Lighting and ventilation satisfactory for the area and working correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety equipment stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General workspace around machines clear of hazards and adequate in size

  Select Good Fair Poor N/A

  • Good
  • Fair
  • Poor
  • N/A

• Storage facilities neat, tidy, accessible and have correct signage no items stored above head height unbanded

  Select Good Fair Poor N/A

  • Good
  • Fair
  • Poor
  • N/A

Electrical hazards

• Are all electrical cabinets locked and keys removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables secure and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable appliances have a current PAT test that can be evidenced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trailing cables or extension leads are being used correctly and not coiled up

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire and Emergency

• Evacuation routes clear of obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors are kept clear and in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher checks are up to date and no faults reported

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm test carried out weekly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a fire drill been carried out in the last six months for both shifts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at height

• Are ladders secured Padlocked and in a safe location (if not in use)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any working at height being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders inspections completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are used correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do ladders and hop ups look to be in good serviceable condition and used for the intended purpose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any scaffolding in use on the shopfloor or around the building ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Equipment / Forklift

• Daily checks carried out on the forklifts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training / safe systems of work followed when forklifts are in operation, keys locked away when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Periodic inspections up to date on all handling equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery - Guarding - Safety

• Are all dangerous parts guarded and the guards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machine guards in a serviceable condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stops controls are accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency stops tested and functioning correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LOTO procedure in place and operators trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machines can be isolated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only trained and competent individuals operating machinery, training records available to view

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily check sheets completed for each machine

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

Environment and Welfare

• Is there excess waste / dust outside the building in the Despatch area

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lighting, heating, ventilation, humidity, dust satisfactory

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Humidification plant in use and serviced within the last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitation, washing facilities, restroom in good condition

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Drinking water available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is heating available, are heat appliances fit for purpose and relevant tests carried out.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COSHH

• There are no solvents in use in the area

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Are COSHH cupboards available and in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any non related COSHH items in the COSHH cupboard

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• All CoSHH containers are identified with the substance and CoSHH sheet available to view

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH Sheets present and available to view

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff received training on COSHH related items that they use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where specific PPE / Control measures have been identified relating to CoSHH are these controls in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First aid

• Defibrillator in good working order and charged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid list displayed and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident book available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient trained personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid stocks sufficient and in date - Grab bags available and in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash available, in date and seal in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Near miss / Incident forms available and in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Ear protection in place and suitable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety glasses available and in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hi-Vis available and in use where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety footwear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety signs

• Are signs in good condition, visible, and displayed where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual handling

• Staff training and aware of safe handling methods

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable manual handling aids available and in use

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Weight charts available to view and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have stores audits for label checks been completed within the last 2 weeks

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Weights displayed on all items where reasonably practicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training and Supervision

• Evidence of induction training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Observed to be working correctly and supervisors present if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Visitors

• Is the visitor book available and filled in correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is parking available for visitors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are visitors accompanied where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Contractors

• Are contractors signed in and working in-line with the company requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contractor / visitors wearing the correct PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exterior of the building

• Grounds at the front of the building are in good order and clear of litter

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Exterior signage in good order

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Rear car park and grounds in good order and clear of litter and debris

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pathways and walkways clean and clear of trip hazards / cars not blocking walkways

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Safe access and egress on to the premises

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Recommendations