GM audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

General

• H&S Policy & Fire evacuation displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Understanding of H & S Policy (pick person(s) & assess) person(s) name:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Understanding of Fire Procedure (pick person(s) & assess) person(s) name:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Discuss with 2 employees if they have any problems or ways to improve safety on the site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery guarding (check minimum 2 machines)

• Pre-shift guarding checks completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All guarding in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guarding in good condition (no cracks or holes)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guarding prevents access to dangerous / moving parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock off system: if in place/required, is it being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Appropriate PPE in use: e.g. Safety shoes, goggles, gloves, high-viz jackets, hard hats, ear protection.

  Media

• PPE storage: equipment identified and stored correctly (trimmer gloves/battery charging PPE)

  Media

Fire

• Check fire exits & fire points clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers tests in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Transport/vehicle movement

• Fork Lift Truck safety checks completed (check horn, forks, set belts…)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct parking of vehicles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surface including outside road surfaces in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Haulage vehicles following site procedures. (correct parking, breaks engaged)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping/Environment

• Work area environment: floor sound, no trip hazards, trailing cables etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All gangways clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety notices defective/defaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• PAT testing completed - check 3 items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cabinet locked. (Check 3 machines)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working practices

• Hazard reporting system in place – pick 1 person to demonstrate (name):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training in place for task performed. (Pick person- name):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All designated SWP completed – pick one person (see matrix)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored correctly and all containers labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools / equipment stored correctly and safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Contractors: audit only if contractors are on site

• Contractors booked in / wearing ID badge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessment completed / method statement completed/ Permits raised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractor received induction training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signature

  Sign