GEMS GF01A Site Inspection Checklist (HS Manager-Site Rep)

• Department:

• Inspected by:

• Location
  Address

• Date and Time

  Date

1. Fire Exits

• Are fire exits clearly marked and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are approaches unobstructed (both ways), are the steps clearly marked for access, are the steps, stairs, and covering in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable substances clear of exits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are call points visible and clearly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors in good working order, do the self-closers work correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Fire Controls

• Fire logbook up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weekly fire alarm test is recorded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting testing is recorded and within 6 months of date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguisher inspections recorded and within 12 months of service date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire drills recorded and within 6 months of test (CPI twice yearly policy)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Extinguishers in the correct position and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Fire Hazards

• Are all combustible waste accumulations (paper/rags) inside their proper containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the 'inuse' storage of flammable liquids restricted to the amount used in one day

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemical containers in a good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all storage in the department essential

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all portable appliances e.g radios, fans, kettles, etc authorised and PAT tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from evidence of unauthorised smoking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Switchgear clear of combustibles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Housekeeping

• Are the gangways and working areas in a clean condition and free from litter, obstructions and dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the gangways free from slip, trip and fall Hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work areas clean tidy and clear of redundent materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all waste removed or stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pallets free from damage e.g. nails, splinters, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pallets stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the main on/off switches accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Chemicals

• Are all chemicals stored in the proper place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lids and screw tops being placed on all chemical containers.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all chemicals been assessed for risk? (SDS, COSHH)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Chemical hazard data sheets available at all employees at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the chemicals used in the process giving off no or low levels of fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kits accessible and contents complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Eyewash Stations clean and have been tested if required weekly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Personnel

• Is everybody in the department wearing appropriate clothing and footwear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is personal protective equipment (PPE) available and being used properly, where it is required and issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ear plug dispensers adequately filled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. General

• Is the correct Safety Signage in the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Lighting adequate in the areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly safety checks completed and signed off on the safety sheets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the work desks and stations are fit for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the Display Screen Equipment (VDU) set up correctly for use, in all areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the pallet lifters, pallet trucks and pallet wrapping machines in safe working order and being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps & ladders in safe working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the heating and ventilation systems working safely and correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all safety barriers in a good safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid kits accessible and contents complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Environmental Monitoring

• Are there acceptable levels of dust inside the department?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there acceptable levels of dust outside the department?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of chemical spillage's or VOCs being discharged inside or outside the department?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels acceptable in the area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous wastes being handled correctly? (PPE)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste storage areas and waste receptacles free from leaks or potential leakage or vandalism?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Knife Monitoring

• Has everyone got a registered knife

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all knives that are not in use or registered been removed from the factory floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A