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College / programme/ Functional area Medium Risk Area Health and Safety Audit
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Document No.
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Location ( building / room/ workshop etc)
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Date
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Prepared by
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Occupational Risk ( as defined by WG classification of activities)
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Programme / Functional area manager
1.0 - General Safety
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1.1- Are the risk assessments for the area in the area?<br>
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1.2 - Are the risk assessments up to date and authorised?
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1.3 - Is all Mandatory signage in place and of a good standard?
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1.4 - Is the Grwp safety policy accessible within the area?
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1.5 - Are all staff and learners wearing the appropriate P.P.E?
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1.6 - Is there a first aider in the work area? ( or within easy call?) <br><br>Go and find the easy call first aider. Was it easy to find that person?
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1.7- Are the staff aware of who is the first aiders either in the work area? ( or within easy call?) <br><br>Ask at least four persons, list answers
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1.8- Is there any staff with emergency first aid training working in the area?<br><br> List
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1.9-Is there a clearly visible first kit and eye wash station in the working area?<br><br>
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1.10 Is the first kit in good condition, fully stocked and in date?<br><br>
2.0 - Fire Safety
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2.1 -Are there any flammable aspects in the area? <br>If yes, have there been suitable and sufficient steps taken to reduce the risk of fire?
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2.2- Evacuation plan displayed in the area
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2.3 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?
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2.4 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.).
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2.5 -Extinguishers clear of obstructions?
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2.6 - Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower that 100 mm?
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2.7 -Adequate direction notices for fire exits?
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2.8- Exits clear of obstructions and good condition?
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2.9 - I is the fire alarm audible in all areas of the working area?<br> Are flashing strobes visible in all areas of the working area?
3.0 - General Lighting
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3.1 - I there good natural lighting?
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3.2 - Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?
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3.3 - Light fittings clean and in good condition?
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3.4- Emergency exit lighting operable?
4.0 - General Workshop Condition/Safety
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4.1 - Floor surfaces even, uncluttered and kept clean from spillages or other forms waste?
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4.2 - safe areas and walkways kept clear?
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4.3 -Is there full service documentation for all equipment and plant in the area?
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4.4 -Is there full insurance inspection documentation for all relevant equipment and plant in the area?
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4.5- Check Insurance database, are there any unaddressed defects listed on the Insurance database in the area?
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4.6 - Do any of the processes in the area generate noise level above the first action level?<br><br>Take and record ambient noise level for minimum of 10 minutes _______ Min ________av ________ max<br><br><br>Describe and Photo The process reported
5.0 - Working Surfaces, Benches and Tools
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5.1- Are all work spaces and benches in good condition--No sharp edges?
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5.2- Is the Work height correct for the type of work and the employee?
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5.3- Is there a Checklist process (PUWER) within the working area for checking all tools etc?
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5.4 -Is there a Checklist process (LOLER) within the working area for checking all lifting equipment etc?
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5.5 -Are Tools, not in use kept in it's designated place?
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5.6 are there suitable risk assessments in place within the working area
6.0 - Rubbish Removal
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6.1 - Bins located at suitable points around site?
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6.2 - Bins emptied regularly?
7.0 - Storage Design and Use
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7.1 - Are materials stored in a suitable manner ?
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7.2 - Is the storage designed to minimise lifting problems?
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7.3 - is the storage of goods and equipment maintained and clear from waste?
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7.4 - is there a specified cleaning schedule over and above that of the contract cleaners?
8.0 - Machines
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8.1 - Are the machines / equipment and surrounding areas kept clean ?
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8.2 - Are the guards in good condition?
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8.3 - Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?
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8.4 - Adequate work space?
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8.5 - No bending or stooping required?
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8.6 - Are operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?
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8.7 - Is the training recorded? <br><br>This record must be seen.
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8.8 - Do operators comply with the training?
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8.9 - Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?
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8.10- Are there up to date insurance inspection indicators and or records available for machines?
9.0 - Electrical Safety
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9.1 - Safety switches installed?
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9.2 - Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?
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9.3 - No double adapters in use?
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9.4 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?
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9.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?
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9.6 - No power leads across walkways?
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9.7 - No damaged leads?
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9.9 - Portable power tools in good condition?
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9.10 - Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place? Written evidence needs to be seen .
10.0 - Chemical Safety
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10.1 - COSHH Register complete and available? Written evidence must be seen.
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10.2 - Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals? Written evidence must be seen.
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10.3 - Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances? Written evidence must be seen.
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10.4 - All containers labelled correctly?
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10.5 - Are unused substances disposed of correctly? Proof of disposal must been seen.
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10.6 - Do special storage conditions apply?
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10.7 - Are workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?
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10.8 - If required, is there suitable PPE available?
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10.9 - Is adequate ventilation provided?
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10.10 - Are eye washes or showers easily accessed?
11.0 Ladders
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11.1 - Are all ladders of the correct standard?
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11.2 - Are ladders in good condition?
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11.3 - Is there formal method of check the conditions of the ladders ? Written evidence must be seen.
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11.4 - If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)
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11.5 - Are ladders used according with risk assessment or method statements ? Written evidence must be seen.
sign out
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Sign Name Date
Action plan
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