Title Page

  • Factory Inspection (Enter Area Below)

  • Date and Time of Inspection

  • Inspection Carried Out by

  • Location

Health and Safety Checks

Fire Protection

  • Are fire doors operating properly and unobstructed? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are fire extinguishers provided in adequate number and type? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are fire extinguishers serviceable and mounted in readily accessible locations? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Is access to fire extinguishers free of obstructions? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are all fire extinguishers serviced and maintained at intervals not exceeding 1 year? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Is access to fire alarm points free of obstruction? (Add Comments if applicable)

Housekeeping

  • Are all work areas kept clean and tidy? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are all walkways / passageways / work areas free from obstruction? i.e trip hazards, body or head height hazards, / obstructions. (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are waste bins in use and emptied regularly? (Add Comments if applicable)

Electrical Safety

  • Are all extension cables in good condition if in use? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are all terminal boxes securely closed? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are all electrical installations free from water / dampness? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Does all portable electrical equipment have an in-date Portable Appliance Test (PAT) sticker applied ? (Add Comments if applicable)

Plant and Machinery

  • Are all machines switched off when not in use? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are all guards (including: fixed, interlocks, automatic, and trip) in place, properly fitted, and operational? (Add Comments if applicable)

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Are all operators wearing the safety footwear provided ? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are all operators wearing high- viz vests? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are all operators wearing hearing protection? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are all operators wearing safety glasses where required? (Add Comments if applicable)

Signs and Notices

  • Are all Signs and Notices clearly displayed, and free from defacement (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are all Signs and Notices free from obstruction? (Add Comments if applicable)

Welfare Arrangements

  • Are toilets clean and tidy? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are hand towels / drying facilities available?

  • Is there an adequate supply of hand detergents, creams and toilet paper? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Is the staff kitchen area clean, tidy, and are bins empty? (Add Comments if applicable)

  • Are the kitchen appliances / food preparation areas clean and has the fridge been emptied on a weekly basis? (Add Comments if applicable)

Audit Completion

  • Completed by

  • Date and Time

  • Signature

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