Information

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

1. Layout

  • Fence and boundary security?

  • Area is clean, tidy and well kept?

  • Adequate storage area provided?

  • Floor is free of obstructions and potential slips?

  • Is there adequate ventilation and good natural lighting?

2. Emergency Procedures

  • Evacuation procedures are written and plans displayed and understood by staff?

  • Are spill kits available, stocked up and location displayed?

  • Portable fire extinguishers have been provided and maintained (6 monthly Inspection)?

  • Are fire extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  • Escape routes and emergency exits are clear of obstructions?

  • Is Emergency Assembly Point identified and staff are aware of location?

  • Are emergency numbers displayed?

3. First Aid Facilities

  • Kits are clearly signed, stocked and contents are in-date?

  • Names and contacts of first aiders displayed and up to date?

  • Is there easy access to the location of the first-aid kit?

4. General Facilities

  • Floor surfaces uncluttered with entry and walkways kept clear?

  • Are stairs, passageways and store rooms well lit, clean and tidy?

  • Warning and Safety signage in good condition?

  • Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  • Evidence of accidental discharge from site?

5. Rubbish Removal

  • Bins located at suitable points around site?

  • Bins emptied regularly?

  • Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal bins?

  • Recyclable materials are collected?

6. Work Benches

  • Clear of rubbish?

  • Tools not in use kept in place?

  • No damaged hand tools in use?

  • No damaged power tools in use?

7. Manual Handling

  • Is staff inducted and trained in Safe Work Instruction (SWI) for manual handling?

  • Trolleys or mechanical hoists are available and are being considered for heavy items or loads?

  • Step ladders or safe steps available to access light items stored on high shelves?

  • All manual task-related incidents have been investigated and control measures implemented and reviewed?

8. Lifting Gear

  • All equipment marked with ID and SWL?

  • Chain blocks and lever blocks in test and tag?

  • Safety latches on hooks?

9. Storage

  • Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible are not above shoulder height?

  • Storage designed to minimize lifting problems I.e. heavy objects not stored on upper racks?

  • Racking securely fixed to the floor or wall?

  • Floors around racking clear of rubbish or potential trip hazards?

10. Electrical Safety

  • All portable equipment has current test and tag?

  • Residual current devices (RCD) are installed at switchboards and have been tested (6 months)?

  • Portable RCD device is available and has been tested?

  • Plugs and extension leads are in good condition and not frayed or damaged?

  • No power leads laying across walkways or in water?

  • Portable power tools in good condition?

  • Power boards are used. (not double adapters)?

  • Faulty equipment is tagged out?

  • Batteries isolated and stored away from chemicals and fuels?

11. Chemical Aspects

  • Chemicals stored in bunded area?

  • MSDS (not older older than 5 years) are available and included in the MSDS folder?

  • There is an up to date list/register of all chemicals used?

  • A risk assessment has been completed for all hazardous substances stored and used at the workplace?

  • Decanted containers are labeled with correct name of substance?

  • Original containers have the manufacturer's label?

  • Chemicals stored according to compatibility and bundled i.e. in flammable or corrosive cabinets?

  • Only flammables stored in flammable liquid cabinet?

  • Are the warning signs on the cabinet legible? (e.g. DG Class 3 diamond, no smoking, no ignition sources).

  • Are emergency eye wash and showers easily accessed?

12. Personal Protective Equipment

  • Signage of PPE requirements displayed on equipment?

  • Required PPE available?

  • Correct PPE being worn: eye protection, safety boots, hearing protection, protective clothing etc?

13. Noise

  • Workers have received information and training (SWI) in relation to noise at the workplace?

  • Control measures have been put in place to reduce the risk of injury as a result of noise, including the provision of personal hearing protection?

14. Machinery

  • Are machines kept clean?

  • Are the floors around machines kept clean?

  • Guards are fitted and in good condition?

  • Waste and off cuts removed and stored safely?

  • Starting and stopping devices in easy reach of the operator?

  • Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

15. Welding Safety

  • Are staff appropriately trained and inducted in the dangers of performing welding tasks?

  • Are trainees appropriately supervised by a competent person when welding?

  • Are welding operators provided with the appropriate PPE?

  • Is there adequate ventilation for welding tasks?

  • Are welding screens maintained, in good condition and used when performing welding tasks?

16. Compressed Gas

  • Cylinders contents are identified and with cylinders appropriately secured.

  • Cylinders are stored according to dangerous goods class and empty cylinders are separated from full ones.

  • Gas lines are free of leaks, kinks, wear & tear.

Non-Conformances

Recommendations

Sign off - fgf Personnel

  • Name and Role of personnel conducting audit.

Sign off- Workshop Supervisor

  • Name and signature of Workshop Supervisor.

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