Title Page

  • H&S audit

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Accidents, incidents and near misses

  • Have any accidents/ incidents/near misses occurred in last month on site

First Aid

  • Are there trained and qualified First Aiders on site?

  • How many?

  • Are the names of each first aider stated on the first aid poster?

  • Are copies of the First Aiders Qualification certificate available on site?

  • Is a first aid box available on site?

  • Are all items in date and available ?

  • Are monthly checks on stock being completed?

  • Are details of first aiders and emergency procedures on display in a central and easily accessible place?

  • Is the location of first Aid provisions marked with a first Aid sign?

Visitor Book & Notices

  • Is a visitors book available on site?

  • Should there be a visitors book

  • Is visitor book in suitable location?

  • Is visitor book easy to access,obvious and presentable ?

  • Is the businesses Current certificate of employers and public liability on display and in date?

  • Is a H&S law poster on display in a prominent place?

  • Details on the poster are correct and up to date.

  • Is there an induction process in place for visitors on site?

  • Should there be an induction in place for visitors?

H&S communications

  • Have employees seen latest monthly H&S meeting minutes?

  • Are Hazard spots being undertaken?

  • What is the date of the last hazard spot, who undertook and how was it recorded

Signs

  • Are all electrical cupboards locked and secure and displaying correct safety signage?

General

  • Are toilets available on site?

  • Are hot and cold water supplies available?

  • Are welfare/canteen facilities available?

  • Are employee liaison or site user meetings held on a regular basis?

Access/egress

  • Is there a suilable branded site entrance /map sign when you enter the site?

  • Is it clear where visitors should go when they arrive on site? Are there directional signs?

  • Are parking areas easily identifiable on site?

  • Are there designated visitor parking spaces?

  • Is there enough parking provided on site to the use?

  • Are parking areas safe and free from hazards and obstacles?

  • Are pedestrian routes clearly marked and separated from vehicles with line marking externally?

  • Are external paths and parking areas clearly and adequately lit ?

  • Are pedestrian routes clearly marked and separated from vehicles with line marking internally?

  • Are pedestrian routes clearly and adequately lit ?

  • Are daily checks being undertaken of bins, maintenance, access, security, pests, waste?

  • Are daily checks recorded?

  • Are weekly inspections of site being done?

  • Are the weekly checks being recorded?

  • Are employees and visitors aware of the hazards that may be encountered on site?

Housekeeping

  • Is there a cleaning schedule or contract in place?

  • Is the level of cleaning being done to the required standard?

  • Is the cleaning audited formally?

  • Are floor areas clean, dry and tidy and free from spillage or debris?

  • Are floors in good condition e.g. Not torn/frayed/uneven or causing any trip hazards?

  • Are bins inside buildings or facilities emptied regularly, containing bin bags, acceptable cleanliness on the bin lid?

  • Are the number of bins inside buildings/facilities adequate?

  • Are external waste storage areas emptied by a licensed waste carrier?

  • Are external waste storage areas, clean, without loose rubbish and free of pests?

  • Are external waste areas safe/secure and easy to access and a minimum of 6m from any combustibles or buildings?

  • Are recycling facilities available on site?

  • If hazardous waste is stored on site is this kept separate from other waste and are there information signs available explaining how to handle hazardous waste?

FIRE RISK INCLUDING ESCAPE ROUTES, EQUIPMENT, DETECTION AND TESTING

  • Is there an up to date and adequate emergency fire evacuation plan in place?

  • Is the fire action plan and evacuation procedures on display in a prominent and easily accessible location on the site?

  • Are there compliant fire action signs on all final exit doors that show the correct details?

  • Is there a fire risk assessment available for the site?

  • Have all actions excluding ongoing recommendations been actioned and completed?

  • Are all fire escape routes clear and free of obstruction?

  • Are all fire escape routes clearly marked with compliant signage that is clean, clear and legible?

  • Are all fire extinguishers available and easily accessible?

  • Are all fire extinguishers within 12 months of the last service date?

  • Are all fire extinguishers identified by the correct information display sign?

  • Has a fire drill been held and recorded in the last 6 months?

  • If applicable has a fire drill been undertaken at night in the last 12 months?

  • Are Fire Assembly points correctly shown on the Fire Plan?

  • Are Fire assembly points easily identifiable, accessible in a safe location and displaying compliant signage?

  • Are designated smoking areas available on site?

  • Are designated smoking areas clean, tidy and are fire proof smoking reciprocals (bins) available and emptied on a regular basis?

  • Are non smoking signs displayed elsewhere on site?

  • Is there evidence of smoking occurring outside of designated areas?

  • Is a fire log book available on site?

  • Are all required checks being recorded regularly in the fire log book?

  • Is a trained fire marshal available on site?

  • Is the fire alarm, smoke detectors, call points, emergency lighting serviced as required and are records available?

COSHH INCLUDING ASSESSMENTS, STORAGE, HANDLING, AND SPILLAGE

  • Does the business have a COSHH Register and is it up to date with all relevant safety data sheets for all substances held?

  • Has a COSHH assessment been completed for each substance, is there suitable storage available, is the correct signage on display?

  • Have the employees using substances had the required Training in COSHH?

  • Is the correct PPE available on site for employees using substances or exposed to hazardous environment?

  • Is there a register available on site for for employees to record when they have used a substance and what quantity ?

  • Are users aware of what to do in the event of a spillage of a substance?

  • Is there an Asbestos report available for the site?

  • Has the Asbestos report and findings been reviewed/inspected in the last 12 months?

  • Are Asbestos products labelled?

  • Are Asbestos risks communicated with employees and other users of the site?

  • Are users and occupiers of the site aware of where they may contact Asbestos and what to do if products are disturbed?

  • Is there information available on site explaining Asbestos disturbance procedures?

  • Are there cleaning procedures in place to manage and control dust and possible air bourne contaminants?

MANUAL HANDLING

  • Are any tasks requiring manual handling undertaken on site?

  • Is there a suitable risk assessment and method statement/safe working procedure in place for tasks requiring manual handling?

  • Are tools and equipment used to assist in any manual handling tasks?

  • Where applicable has equipment requiring LOLER testing been tested with records available in the last 12 months ?

  • Are tools and equipment used for mnuala handling in good working order and regularly inspected to assess condition?

SAFETY ACTION PLAN AND ACTIONS COMPLETED FROM LAST INSPECTION

  • Are schedules of hazard spotting in place for the site?

  • Approximately when was the last hazard spot undertaken?

  • Are schedules in place for regular audits of the site?

  • Have actions from the last hazard spot and audit been recorded centrally?

  • Are completed risk assessments up to date and have been reviewed in the last 12 months?

  • Has any new equipment or tools been purchased since the last audit that requires a new risk assessment?

  • Has a gap analysis for a risk assessment and method statements been undertaken?

  • Is a safety training matrix in place for the business unit?

  • Is existing training up to date and relevant?

  • Has a training gap analysis been completed?

  • Is there a valid and in date fixed electrical safety test certificate available for the site?

  • Have all remedial items identified in the fixed electrical test been addressed and completed?

  • Has a gas safety certificate been obtained in the last 12 months and is the certificate recorded and available ?

  • Is there a valid oil safety certificate recorded and available in the last 12 months?

  • Has any sewage tank or treatment plant been serviced in the last 6 months?

  • Is there a legionella management plan and risk assessment in place?

  • Are all legionella and testing regimes up to date and recorded ?

  • Have all required employees had up to date and relevant legionella training?

Pest Control

  • Are pests a risk for the building/site?

  • Are pest control measures in place for the site?

  • Evidence seen of pest control plan showing bait stations in place

  • Evidence of pest control risk assessment and safe working procedure seen?

  • Records of pest control inspections available?

  • Any pests observed at time of visit?

  • Is COSHH assessment available specifically for pest control?

  • Is employee or contractor suitably qualified to manage and undertake pest control? Copy of training available?

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