Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Signature

Layout

  • Area is tidy and well kept

  • Adequate storage areas provided

  • Floor is clear of obstructions and not slippery

  • Floor covering is in good condition

  • Any openings in the floor are guarded or covered

  • Sufficient room for vehicle manoeuvres

  • Walkways clearly marked and guarded if necessary

Environment

  • Temperature is comfortable

  • Lighting is adequate

  • Lighting covers and fittings are secure

  • Area is free from odours

  • Noise level is acceptable and adequately controlled

  • Ventilation is adequate

Emergency procedures

  • Written procedures posted

  • Extinguishers of appropriate type and easily accessible

  • Tag on extinguisher has been checked in last 6 months

  • Assembly point is identified

  • Alarm can be heard in the area ( if applicable )

  • Escapes routes are clear

  • Emergency and hazard signage is clearly visible

  • Evacuation drills carried out

First aid facilities

  • Kits accessible with 5 minutes

  • Kits are stocked and contents in date

  • Names and contact numbers of first aiders displayed

General facilities

  • Washing facilities are clean and functional

  • Lockers or equivalent available for staff

  • Eating areas clean, hygienic and adequately serviced

  • H&S posters and information displayed

Manual handling

  • Frequently used items are within easy access between knees and shoulders

  • Heavy items are stored at waste height

  • Safe steps are available to access items stored on high shelves

  • Trolleys / mechanical aids are available for heavy items and loads

  • Stored items adequately secured and stable

Environmental issues

  • Recycling posters and information displayed

  • Waste / recycling bins are provided

  • Area clear of spillages

Electrical safety

  • Portable equipment has current test tags

  • Power leads in good condition

  • Power leads are off the floor and in good condition

  • Power boards used, not double adapters

  • Faulty equipment is tagged out

General workshop

  • Warning and safety signage in good condition

  • Procedure, plant and equipment manuals are current and available

  • Workshop free of food and drink

COSHH / Chemical Aspects

  • COSHH register and MSDS available

  • Spill kits available and maintained

  • Containers are labelled with chemical name and class

  • Chemicals are stored correctly, bunded and segregated from drains

  • Gas cylinders are stored correctly

  • Chemicals labelled

  • Hazchem and other signs adequate

  • Ready access to eyewash kit

Plant and equipment

  • Area around the plant clean

  • Access to plant is clear

  • Safe working instructions displayed close to the plant

  • Plant locked or cannot be access when left unattended

  • Plant and equipment maintained and in good condition

  • Emergency stops / isolators working

  • Plant guarding in place

  • No sharp edges protruding into walkways

  • Working area clean and in good condition

  • Ladders in good condition and properly stored

Waste disposal

  • Waste containers are provided and labelled

  • Waste is segregated and stored appropriately away from drains or water courses

  • Spill kits are available

Personal protective equipment ( PPE )

  • PPE correctly stored

  • PPE well maintained and in good order

  • Signage of PPE requirements displayed

  • Required PPE available

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