Facilities, Health & Safety Site Audit Checklist

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

MANAGEMENT OF FACILITIES, HEALTH & SAFETY

• Delegated person on site responsible for H&S?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• H&S policies and procedures accessible and known by staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• H&S policy up to date and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Insurance certification on display and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health & Safety Law poster on display and complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Assessments available and known by staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accidents / Incidents / Hazards reported ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All staff have undertaken an induction/ refresher training for H&S awareness

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permits available and current ( hot work, confined space etc )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation procedure tested and recorded ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

• Even surfaces, no slip, trip fall hazards as applicable ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable guarding where required ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor area obstruction free ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No tripping hazards ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work surfaces, walls and floors kept tidy and regularly cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

AISLES

• Adequately lit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Marked with appropriate lines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of cases, materials, rubbish & temporary storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of electrical cords?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STAIRS AND LANDINGS

• No worn or broken treads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails present and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Landings clear of obstructions ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RUBBISH

• Bins located at suitable points ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trade waste identified and collected by Licensed Contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL

• Adequate and appropriate for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit lights - Operating as applicable ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment portable appliance tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RCD's used, tested and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed wiring inspections conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fluorescent lamps ( flicking or failure to light ) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a procedure for reporting faulty equipment and for taking it out of use until repaired or replaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to live high voltage equipment restricted to authorised people only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PREVENTION OF FALLS

• Elevated work areas guarded ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Below ground hazards guarded ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders tagged and inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAFFIC CONTROL

• Traffic control measure in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STORAGE

• Materials stored in racks are tidy and safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors and surrounds are clear of debris and obstructions ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PLANT AND MACHINERY

• Plant and equipment is clean, free from deposits and clear of obstructions and combustibles, guards and shields are in position and are sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Asset register available and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-use checklists current and available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels acceptable ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance records ( scheduled and up to date )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lift inspections completed every 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LEV tests undertaken every 14 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

• All hazardous substances identified ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage cabinet in place and adequate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDS sheets available for all chemicals ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COSHH assessments completed for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals recorded in a hazardous substances register ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE available, well maintained and being used ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage and fire equipment current and serviced ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical decanted labelled correctly and legible ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

• In place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regularly serviced ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearly marked for the type of fire ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unconstructed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE ARRANGEMENTS

• Fire Panels checked and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any defects or issues have been investigated and recorded correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Fire doors checked for damage <br>and locking / unlocking correctly<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weekly fire alarm tests undertaken and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation drills undertaken and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinklers tested and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PEEPs in place if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assembly point identified and known

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trained fire staff available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If smoking is allowed somewhere on site or just outside, is there provision for disposing of cigarettes and matches separately from other rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoke detectors checked and tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GAS SAFETY

• Are gas appliances regularly checked and serviced by qualified people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff know what to do if there is a gas leak?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY PLANNING

• Adequate direction notices for fire exits ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Responsible people nominated ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit lights and emergency lights working ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency spill containment materials available ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID

• Cabinets & contents clean and orderly ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contents as per code ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contents listed on cabinet door ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear sign posting to cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency numbers displayed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid officer appointed & trained ?<br><br><br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIFTING AND MANUAL HANDLING

• Is mechanical equipment used whenever possible, have staff been <br>trained in its use and is there enough space to use it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where mechanical assistance is not possible, are staff trained in safe lifting techniques, and is there enough space to use them

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all staff who are at risk from lifting or moving been trained in manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored at a convenient or adjustable height to suit the user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

WATER MAINTENANCE

• Written scheme of examination in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water temperature checks conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water flushing conducted and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water systems checked for any damage, leaks or foreign substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SECURITY

• All security doors checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CCTV Systems checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Security systems work correctly in conjunction with fire doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All logbooks and access control points <br>working correctly<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any entry points checked for damage or repairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WELFARE FACILITIES

• Are there enough toilets, and are they clean, and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are washing facilities (hot water, soap and towels) provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sanitary disposal facilities provided in women’s toilets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lockers (or something similar) provided for staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a rest room or somewhere else that staff can rest undisturbed,<br>and is it clean, properly lit and ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable facilities for pregnant and nursing mothers to rest?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there facilities for workers to eat meals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fumes, steam and stale air removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a supply of fresh air without draughts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are special precautions taken when working in confined spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT

• Is training provided about the use of equipment, methods of work and <br>how to avoid repetitive strain injury (RSI)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all users completed a DSE assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VIOLENCE

• Has a risk assessment been conducted and suitable control measures put in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff know what to do to manage violence and aggression?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lone working procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BUILDING EXTERIOR

• Check all walls and surfaces are free <br>from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Investigate any discolouring or <br>possible leaks / access points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check exterior doors for swelling and <br>that paint work is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check exterior doors for swelling and <br>that paint work is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visually check any attached <br>equipment, eg. fire escapes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check any shutter door systems are <br>working correctly and are falling level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visually check any manhole covers <br>and fire points<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check any external security systems <br>have clear line of sight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ROOFING

• Clear debris from roof drains and guttering

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof to wall connections and roof <br>flashing for tears and wrinkles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect the perimeter to check old and new damage to metal and copings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check splits in the stripping plies, if <br>the roof is made from bitumen

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For metal roofs, protect against <br>corrosion and check for damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any evidence of leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ASBESTOS

• Have all areas containing asbestos been identified, marked<br>and an up-to-date record kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all the asbestos in good condition/sealed in and monitored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the risk of exposure to asbestos dust and fibres been assessed <br>and an up-to-date written record kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there arrangements in place to inform contractors about<br>asbestos within the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a plan for specialist removal of asbestos where there <br>is a risk of exposure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMMENTS

• Are there any facilities/Maintenance issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide details