Electrical Shop Auidt

Does the facility have a Covid 19 plan

Does the Facility have specific Covid 19 Risk Assessments Complete and communicated to employees?

Is there Covid 19 signage in place advising employees to wash hands and maintain social distancing.

Is there provisions in place for social distancing in the canteen area?

Safe access and egress to site i.e. Car park

Speed limit in effect in car park

Car park spaces clearly identifiable

Adequate outside lighting

Signage in place to ease traffic flow

Pedestrian walkways clearly identified

Restricted access for unauthorised personnel

Walkways/aisles and spaces where people are required to move are adequately wide

Stairways unobstructed

Stairways in good condition i.e. Non slip strips / no damage

Hand holds, rails on all stairways

All lights fully functional

Lux levels are adequate

No lights are missing

Hearing protection is provided where required

Hearing protection is worn where required

Signage highlighting the need for hearing protection is in place where required

Employees are trained in the use of hearing protection where required

Good housekeeping practices are maintained

Pedestrian routes clearly identified and in good condition / free of trip hazards

Adequate bins provided and not overflowing

Waste disposed of in designated bins

Staff have been provided with PPE

PPE requirements are adhered to e.g. hi-vis, safety footwear, safety gloves

PPE is maintained and in good condition

Personnel are trained in the use of personal safety equipment relevant to the work activity

Appropriate signage for PPE requirements are displayed

All racking and storage facilities are undamaged

Racking is load bearing

Safe working loads are displayed

Safe Working loads adhered to

Loads / Materials stored properly i.e. Not overhanging

Pallets are in good condition

Racking has been inspected by a competent person and documented

Weekly visual inspections have been documented

Crash barriers are at the end of aisles

Storage areas are free of sharp edges

Storage areas with items above head height have a suitable step ladder/stool provided for safe access

All safety pins on cross beams are in place

All ladders clearly marked with unique I.D.

GA3 form completed for all equipment

There is safe access for areas at height

Register of Work at Height equipment in place i.e. Ladder register

Training in place for all Work at Height activities

Ladders are correctly used and short duration and light work use only

MEWP's in good condition and inspected as required

Personnel have attended manual handling training and, as appropriate, refresher training

Heavy items are stored between waist and knee height or require the use of a lifting aid

Lifting aids are available where required

Personnel are trained in the use of lifting aids where necessary

Unique ID numbers displayed on lifting equipment

Only authorized and trained personnel are permitted to use the compactor

Operation instructions are posted on are near the equipment

Compactor serviced by a competent person

All controls in good working order

All controls clearly marked and legible

Emergency stop in good working order

Compactor is on preventative maintenance schedule

Only authorized and trained personnel permitted to use cable cutter

Operation instructions posted on are near the equipment

Cable cutter serviced by a competent person

Controls in good working order

Controls clearly marked and legible

Emergency stop in good working order

Cable cutter on preventative maintenance schedule

Inspection records are kept on file

Electrical tools in good condition

Electrical equipment in safe condition & Protected

Work on electrical installations and equipment is only done by a qualified electrician

Leads, plugs and sockets are in good order

Leads, plugs and sockets are stored properly

Electrical leads not wrapped around metal structures

Lock out tag out used and in good order

Cables frequently inspected for wear and damage, and replaced when needed

Portable electric equipment PAT tested

Good Electric cable management is in place

Electric cables are not causing a trip hazard

Damaged cables are replaced

Serviced & certified fire extinguishers in place

appropriate classes of fire extinguishers are in place

Access to fire extinguishers is uninhibited

Fire detection and warning systems working correctly

Detection systems are unobstructed

Detection systems are regularly tested

Emergency light fittings are working and in good condition

Emergency Lighting system tested by a competent person

Sprinkler system been tested by a competent person

Exit signs are working and in good condition

Emergency Exits are unobstructed

Internal self closing devices work correctly and are kept closed

Suitable access for the Fire Service / Emergency Services

Combustibles are not stored near ignition sources

Combustibles are not stored under stairways

Up to date training in the use of fire fighting equipment

Up to date training in the use of fire fighting equipment documented

Fire Wardens are designated

Fire Wardens have up to date training

Emergency Arrangements (Plan) in place

Emergency Arrangements (Plan) is displayed

Emergency Arrangements (Plan) is communicated to employees

Emergency evacuation plan is developed displayed and practiced at least once every 6 months and documented.

Emergency Assembly point(s) designated for the site

Emergency assembly points are unobstructed

Emergency assembly points are identified by signage

All exits are kept clear

All exits are clearly signed

Chemical spill kit readily available

Staff trained in use of chemical spill kit

Chemical spill kit fully stocked

Chemical spill kit supplies in date

First Aid kit in place and to regulations i.e. Adequately stocked

First Aid kit contents are in date

The size of the first aid kit is suitable for the number of personnel in the area

The locations of first aid kits are clearly identified

Trained First Aid personnel available

Names of first aiders displayed

The automated external defibrillator (AED) is accessible and clearly marked

The automated external defibrillator (AED) is maintained

Appropriate numbers of staff are trained in the use of the automated external defibrillator (AED)

Training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is in date and documented

Accident report log readily available

Toilets clean and tidy

Hot and cold running water provided

Hand drying facility provided

Storage facility provided for personnel PPE

Suitable area provided for taking breaks

Access to fresh clean drinking water

Facility to boil water available

Refrigerator to store food provided

Provisions available to heat food

Display Screen Ergonomic assessments carried out for personnel

Suitable chairs provided i.e., Castors, height adjustable with back support and swivel capability

No glare on screen from either natural or artificial lighting

Desks kept clean and tidy

Frequently used items kept within easy reach

All hazardous substances are identified and recorded in a register

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each substance is recorded in a register

Containers holding hazardous substances are labelled appropriately with the product name and the relevant risk and safety wording

The register or particular SDS is readily available to all personnel who could be exposed to the hazardous substances

SDS are obtained on all new hazardous substances

Incompatible substance are not stored together

Personnel are provided with instruction and training in relation to hazardous substances used in the workplace

All Fork Lift drivers hold suitable and up to date licence

Fork Lift in good working order

Daily visual inspection carried out

Daily visual inspection is recorded

Fork Lift being driven in a safe manner

Reverse beacon / Siren in good working order

Records of statutory inspection on file

Operation instructions posted at battery charging areas

Asbestos was used in the construction of the site's buildings

An Asbestos Survey was conducted and documented

There are no activities carried out which could result in the release of asbestos from Asbestos containing materials