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Site conducted
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Name of inspector:
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Conducted on
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Area being inspected (see Annex A):
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*It is recommended that inspections are carried out by zone or multiple zones, as per Annex A
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1. Policy
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1.1 HSE Health & Safety Law poster is on display
2. General Housekeeping / Building Integrity
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2.1 Floor and access routes are unobstructed
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2.2 Floor is in good repair
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2.3 Workplace is clean, tidy and organised
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2.4 Walls and ceilings are in good repair
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2.5 Equipment (including spares) is stored safely and securely
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2.6 Floor are clean and free of slip hazards
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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3.1 PPE is suitable for the tasks undertaken
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3.2 PPE is in good condition
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3.3 PPE stations are correctly stocked
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3.4 Specialist PPE (eg: chemical) is readily available and in good condition
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3.5 Respiratory PPE is readily available and in good condition
4. Environmental
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4.1 Lighting is adequate and in a serviceable condition.
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4.2 Working conditions are suitable (ie: temperature, humidity)
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4.3 Ventilation is adequate
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4.4 Environmental control systems are in a serviceable condition
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4.5 Drains are clear
5. Safety Devices
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5.1 Safety devices (eg: machine guards, isolation switches) are serviceable
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5.2 Safety devices (eg: machine guards, proximity sensors) are used
6. Electricity / Equipment
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6.1 All portable electrical equipment has been tested in the last 12 months
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6.2 Electrical appliances are in good repair, including cables and plugs
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6.3 All cables are routed correctly to eliminate trip hazards
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6.4 All electrical sockets and switches are in good repair
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6.5 Extension leads and plug adaptors are in good repair and suitable for the location
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6.6 Equipment is in a serviceable condition
7. Fire Safety
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7.1 All building exits and routes are free from obstruction
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7.2 Emergency instructions are clearly displayed
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7.3 Emergency direction signs are clearly visible
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7.4 Fire doors are closed and secure
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7.5 Staff are aware of the location of the fire assembly area
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7.6 Fire alarm points are easily accessible and unbroken
8. Emergency Equipment and Support Equipment
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8.1 First aid kits are easily identifiable, accessible and correctly stocked
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8.2 Staff are aware of the location of the First Aid Room
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8.3 Emergency lighting is in a serviceable condition
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8.4 Eye wash bottles are correctly stocked, sealed and in date
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8.5 Glass breakage kits are in a serviceable condition
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8.6 Fire safety equipment (eg: fire blankets, fire extinguishers) are easily accessible, in-date and serviceable
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8.7 Emergency showers operate correctly
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8.8 Spill kits are correctly stocked
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8.9 Ladders, steps and raised walkways are in a serviceable condition.
9. Security
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9.1 External doors are in serviceable condition.
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9.2 External doors are secured
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9.3 Ladder guards are fitted and locked
10. Chemical Storage and Handling
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10.1 Chemicals are stored securely
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10.2 Chemicals are correctly segregated to prevent mixing of acid/caustic and acid/chlorinated
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10.3 Staff are aware of which chemicals cannot be mixed
11. Manual Handling
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11.1 Lifting and mechanical aids are in a serviceable condition
12. Lone Working
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12.1 Staff are aware of lone working arrangements in their section
13. Ergonomics
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13.1 Ergonomic aids (eg: foot rests, chairs to eliminate prolonged standing) are in a serviceable condition
14. Behavioural
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14.1 PPE is worn
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14.2 Ear defenders are worn
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14.3 Chemical handling PPE is worn
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14.4 Specialist PPE is worn (including PPE identified in SSoW)
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14.5 Manual handling lifting aids are used
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14.6 Correct lifting technique is demonstrated
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14.7 Ergonomic aids are used
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14.8 Staff required to carry a radio have it on their person
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14.9 Staff are working safely and in an orderly manner
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14.10 Sufficient supervision is apparent
