Title Page

  • Department:

  • Inspected by:

  • Location
  • Date and Time

GEMS GF01B Site Inspection Checklist (Team Leader)

1. Fire Exits

  • Are fire exits clearly marked and visible?

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

  • Are flammable substances clear of exits

  • Are call points visible and clearly labelled

  • Are doors in good working order, do the selfcloser work correctly

2. Fire Hazards

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

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

  • Are all chemical containers in a good condition

  • Is all storage in the department essential

  • Are all portable appliances eg radios, fans, kettles, etc authorised?

  • Electrical Switchgear Clear of Combustibles

3. Housekeeping

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

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

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

  • Is there any waste to be removed

  • Is waste being segrigated correctly

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

  • Are all pallets stored safely?

  • Are all the main on/off switches accessible?

4. Chemicals

  • Are all chemicals stored in the proper place?

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

  • Spill kits accessible and contents complete?

  • Are Eyewash Stations clean and have been tested weekly

5. Personnel

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

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

6. General

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

  • First Aid kits accessible and contents complete?

7. Environmental Monitoring

  • Are there high levels of dust inside the department?

  • Are there high levels of dust outside the department?

  • Is there any evidence of chemical spillage or VOCs being discharged inside or outside the department?

  • Are there any special waste requirements for the departments?

  • Do waste storage areas and waste receptacles show signs of leakage or potential leakage or vandalism?

8. Knife Monitoring

  • Has everyone got a registered knife

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

The templates available in our Public Library have been created by our customers and employees to help get you started using SafetyCulture's solutions. The templates are intended to be used as hypothetical examples only and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. You should seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of a template is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction. You should independently determine whether the template is suitable for your circumstances.