H&S Monthly Inspection - Wakefield

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Who is the H&S competent person on site?

• Is there a H&S policy in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the H&S policy and HSE poster displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a H&S board displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the H&S policy been reviewed and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there Risk Assessments in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the RA current and version controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current and version controlled Fire Risk Assessment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current and version controlled First Aid Assessment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current and version controlled COSHH Risk Assessment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an emergency response plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID

• How many first aiders are there?

• Are there suitable First Aid kits on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are these located in prominent areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they stocked, in date and suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an accident book on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there eyewash stations on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many defibrillators are there on site?

• Has a first aid risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE SAFETY

• How many trained fire wardens are there?

• Are fire extinguishers placed in suitable locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire extinguishers suitable for the area and tasks being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire extinguishers tested and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire doors in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers, doors and exits free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire assembly points marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are directional signs fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are luminous signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire alarms in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How often are they tested?

• Is fire alarm testing documented and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire drills carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire drills documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How often are fire drills carried out?

• Is emergency lighting in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How often is this tested?

• Is the emergency lighting testing documented and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire retardant ceiling tiles in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a fire risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COSHH

• Are there safety data sheets for all substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH substances stored in a suitable key controlled store?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in the use of COSHH?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there spill kits readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COSHH risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the COSHH RA version controlled and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Is PPE issued to all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE being used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE provided free of charge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do RA cover PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORKING AT HEIGHT

• Is WAH carried out on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is WAH controlled as per the hierarchies of control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is WAH being carried out safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses and lanyards available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in the use of harnesses, lanyards and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the harnesses and lanyards inspected and checks documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scissor lifts available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the scissor lifts operated by trained personnel only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LOLER test dates

SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS

• Are all areas free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exposed areas cordoned off to prevent unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spills cleaned up immediately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wet areas marked with warning signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any staircases on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are these free from obstructions and afford safe access and egress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site free of open pits or excavations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MANUAL HANDLING

• Are manual handling activities carried out on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MH assessments planned to be carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are repetitive task assessments planned to be carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there mechanical aids on site to minimise MH?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What mechanical aids are in place to aid in MH?

• Are the mechanical aids being used to minimise MH exposure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all MH carried out safely and under control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ENGINEERING WORKSHOP

• What is the level of housekeeping in the workshop?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is all the machinery in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the machinery being used by trained personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the machinery on the maintenance schedule?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the machinery fitted with guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any slips, trips and fall hazards in the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all work in the workshop being carried out safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there barriers in place to prevent unauthorised access to the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the barriers in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LOLER

• Is all equipment in date and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of LOLER testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the relevant items stamped with SWL?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of an asset register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a quarantine area for unserviceable items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a tag system in place for unserviceable items to prevent use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who is the external company that carries out LOLER testing?

PUWER

• Do items undergo a before use check?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of pre use checks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PAT testing in place and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a quarantine area for unserviceable items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a tag system in place for unserviceable items to prevent use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HEALTH SURVEILLANCE

• Is health surveillance carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of health surveillance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are return to work interviews carried out and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are functions tests carried out following an injury and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are DSE user assessments carried out and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is occupational health used as and when required and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SITE

• Is the site secured by a perimeter fence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site covered by CCTV?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are visitors controlled and site rules issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of the control of visitors and the issue of site rules?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of a fixed electrical examination (5 yearly)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site free of asbestos?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe access and egress at the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there good workplace transport safety in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How is this demonstrated?

• Is there good FLT/ pedestrian segregation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are FLTs and operators operating safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all visitors and employees wearing PPE on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an evidenced permit to work process in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PTW process being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site free from fire hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the condition of the yard area?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are walkways in operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the condition and visibility of walkways?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is there a fuel tank on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fuel tank bunded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a serviceable spill kit available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a septic tank on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that the septic tank is emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site free of environmental breaches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICES

• Is there safe access and egress to the lower offices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe access and egress to the upper offices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate heating (min 16 degrees)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the office layout allow minimum of volumetric space (11m3)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all desks in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chairs in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical points free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sockets and extension cables free from over loading ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cables placed in a way to prevent a trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all monitors flicker free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work stations ergonomically designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WELFARE CONDITIONS

• Are toilet facilities suitable and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there separate toilets for men and ladies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a disabled toilet on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site give good wheelchair and impaired person access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the canteen areas suitable and sufficient with seating to take breaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there facilities for employees to heat food and hot water for drinks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there hot and cold water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all facilities well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are facilities well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is soap or other hand cleanser provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any means for drying of hands?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all areas clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an evidenced cleaning regime in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAINING

• Are operators trained in the equipment they are using?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of training records?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have employees been issued with SSW?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the issue of SSW evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an evidenced training matrix in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OTHER COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS

• Other comments

SIGNATURES

• Name of person carrying out inspection

• Signature of person carrying out inspection

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