General Workplace Audit #1

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Are business risks clearly identified by the branch manager for the local branch and communicated to the board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the QP (BMS policy), displayed and communicated to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear targets set by the board for each branch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are these measured and displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all jobs got clearly defined customer requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are legal requirements assessed for each job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risk assessments and or method statements completed for each job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are STRs completed for each job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How is the capability of a job assessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What authority levels are there to determine if an issue or size of job needs to be escalated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is customer feedback recorded and measured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How is purchasing on site controlled and managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suppliers controlled and managed for OTIF and capability of continual supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment used on site and in the workshop calibrated and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all areas of the workshop clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are quarantine areas identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is non-conforming product identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is test gear clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does all staff have clearly defined and written job roles? How are these assessed, detail below.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are branch issues raised and communicated to QHSE and recorded on the issues register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the branch have a training matrix for its staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How is training of staff assessed, this includes engineers and office staff? Detail below

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this training assessed during staff reviews?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is external training monitored for its effectiveness? Think of this as a return on investment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are accidents recorded on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are these followed up by the branch manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are near misses recorded on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are these followed up by the branch manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this communicated to QHSE and the board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How does the branch management actively control the risk of accidents on site? Detail below

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.0 - Previous inspection

• 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Fire Prevention

• 2.1 - Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 - Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 - Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower that 100 mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7 - Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10 - Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.11 - Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - General Lighting

• 3.1 - Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 - Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - Building Safety

• 4.1 - Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 - Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 - Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 - Stair and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 - Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 - Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8 - Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.9 - Are footpaths in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.10 - Furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.11 - Loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Work Benches

• 5.1 - Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 - Tools not in use kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - No damaged hand tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 - No damaged power tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 - Work height correct for the type of work and the employee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 - No sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Rubbish Removal

• 6.1 - Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 - Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is controlled waste segregated/stored in a controlled and legal way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 - Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a regular and registered waste contractor used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there copies of the Waste Transfer Notes on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Storage Design and Use

• 7.1 - Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 - General condition of racks and pallets good?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Machines

• 8.1 - Are they kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 - Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 - Guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 - Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 - Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 - Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 - Adequate work space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8 - Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9 - Noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.10 - No bending or stooping required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.11 - Duck-boards in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.12 - Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.13 - Is the training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14 - Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.15 - Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.16 - Are gas bottles secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Electrical Safety

• 9.1 - Safety switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 - Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 - No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6 - No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7 - No frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8 - No strained leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9 - Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.10 - Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Chemical Safety

• 10.1 - Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 - Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 - Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 - All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5 - Unused substances disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6 - Do special storage conditions apply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7 - If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8 - Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.9 - If required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.10 - Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.11 - Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 Ladders

• 11.1 - Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 - Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 - If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 - Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 - For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 - First Aid Facilities

• 12.1 - Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 - Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 - No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 - Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.5 - Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.6 - Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.7 - Are first aid officers accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.8 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 - Office Hazards

• 13.1 - Condition of filing cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 - Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 - Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 - Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 - Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6 - Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.7 - Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.8 - Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 - Vehicle Condition

• 14.1 - Schedule maintenance performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 - Condition of tyres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 - Brake performance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4 - Lights? (Check operation of brake, indicator and reversing lights)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.5 - Condition of drivers seat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.6 - Condition of other seats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.7 - First aid kit supplied and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.8 - Storage provisions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental (ISO 14001)

• Are there and what is the branches key environmental target(s) for the current year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there and what emergency plans are there for this site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there impact assessments for ALL of the key environmental aspects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are environmental issues addressed on the risk assessments for the branch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are environmental issues (concerns) recorded and communicated for the branch to QHSE and the board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the been any environmental and health and safety training for the staff in the last three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controlled substances stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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