H&S Audit Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Area / unit checked

External

• Exterior signage intact & securely fixed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entrance / exits clean & free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entrance / exit doors undamaged and functioning correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit / security / safety lighting working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any signs of damage to the building exterior - walls / roof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glass and window frames undamaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Car park / skips clean free from waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Internal

• Carpet / tiles / flooring safe and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways / exit routes free from materials / equipment / trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shop floor free from trailing cables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fittings & equipment correctly assembled and secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings working, secure & adequate lighting provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical and gas equipment in safe working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work equipment & tools in safe condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire exits clean & free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical switches and sockets in safe working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refuse bins and waste recycling containers clean and emptied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visitors / contractors signing in book available and in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Store rooms

• Floor clean, free from spills and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins clean and emptied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sink, refrigerator and microwave and other appliances clean and hygienic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No smoking policy complied with

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean towels and soap provided, hot and cold running water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Equipment

• Correct fire extinguishers (each location)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers, alarm call points visible and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke alarms tested and working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors unlocked when the premises are occupied and never propped open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire escape doors and routes clearly signed and unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Personal protective clothing provided and in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaning equipment in safe working order and securely stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All stairways and corridors adequately lit and free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident forms available and accidents reported according to procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid boxes fully stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Transport / vehicle routes safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COSHH Regulations adhered to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Law Poster, fire safety procedures, list of first aiders, no smoking signs, employers liability insurance document, and visitors safety instructions displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All staff trained in evacuation procedures (drills logged)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable heating / ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• URGENT: (List any issues requiring urgent attention, which are not covered by the above or that require further detail. Include any items not resolved from the previous Health & Safety Inspection)

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