HEALTH & SAFETY AUDIT - Commercial Catering Services

• Site Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Auditor

• Those present

Health & Safety Policy

• Are you aware of the existence of a health & safety policy statement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the health & safety policy statement last reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the health & safety policy statement displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Organisation and Arrangements

• Is there a person assigned with overall responsibility for health and safety (i.e. Health and Safety Manager)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are individuals assigned with responsibilities for health & safety within the business (i.e. first aid, fire etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have written procedures (such as emergency procedures, first aid, maintenance and work processes)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RISK ASSESSMENTS & TRAINING

• Have general risk assessments or task/person or job specific assessments been completed? If yes please provide details.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of the site RAMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a First Aider on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WELFARE & FACILITIES

• Do you have visitors or general public entering the premises? If yes please provide details.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there clear walkways or markings or any areas where unauthorised people are not permitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you explain or make visitors aware of any potential hazards or explain the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Welfare facilities in a good clean condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Are there any areas where there is excessive noise (Is it necessary to raise your voice to be heard)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees provided with hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas designated as hearing protection zones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vibration

• Are there any employees exposed above the EAV?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sound based estimation of exposure times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How are you monitoring exposure levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VULNERABLE GROUPS

• Do any employees work from home?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If employees are required to work alone, do you have a method of communicating with them on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any employees work alone whilst opening or securing the premises at the end of a shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have staff that are required to work alone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have staff that have allergy's?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY

• Are you aware of the emergency assembly point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During an evacuation drill do you conduct a roll call? (Knowing that everyone is accounted for can save time and lives when the emergency services arrive.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you undertaken a fire risk assessment of the facilities the organisation is responsible for?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do you check the fire / emergency alarm weekly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire fighting equipment available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency lighting, detectors and equipment inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate signage directing employees and visitors to a safe evacuation route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are escape routes, accessible, unlocked and available for use at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are visitors and staff required to sign in and out when entering and leaving the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS

• Do you store chemicals or substances on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you keep material safety data sheets for all chemicals or hazardous substances used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE provided (eye protection, mask, safety shoes, overalls as required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required, do you provide eye wash or chemical wash facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you completed a COSHH assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the company have fuel dispensing facilities (such as a petrol pump) on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fuel such as diesel or petrol stored on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any work activities require the mixing or use of chemicals or substances? If yes please provide details.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exhaust / Dust

• Is dust being controlled on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Control / Waste Management

• Are waste skips stored in a secure location away from the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cleaners appointed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How is waste disposed off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORKPLACE EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES

• Are employees trained on equipment they use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable electrical appliances checked and appropriate for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Vehicle Check Sheets carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employee drivers license checked periodically?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Equipment – Fixed Electrical Installations

• Are works carried out on electrical equipment following the Safe Systems of Work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Electrical Lone Working being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Permits To Work being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos Survey

• Do you know if asbestos containing materials (ACMs) are present on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an asbestos management survey been undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling Assessment

• Are employees required to move or handle objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any work activities involve loading and unloading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you provide any equipment to aid with lifting or carrying (Sack truck or pallet trucks)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any of the tasks require frequent or prolonged physical effort?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a FULL manual handling assessment been completed and communicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Is there a nominated first aider?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits carried in vans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kit checks carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace Equipment

• Is workplace equipment subject to regular maintenance and inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment installed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is training provided on the use of workplace equipment prior to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment fitted with appropriate guarding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment fitted with emergency stop safe facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Equipment

• Does the company use or operate lifting equipment such as a scissor lift or cranes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lifting equipment inspected by a competent person each time before use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have drivers received suitable and sufficient training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a procedure for the person reporting defects, which in their opinion could become dangerous?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand Held Tools

• Are staff trained in the correct use of work place equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system in place for regular inspections of hand held tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any work activities include the use of knives, scalpels or needles (SHARPS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is workplace equipment inspected prior to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work at Height

• Are any employees required to work at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders or stepladders made available for use by employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders and/or step ladders inspected prior to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in the correct use of work at height equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees made aware of the risks from work at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you conducted a work at height risk assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training Requirements

• Has a training matrix been implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has training been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Apperance

• Is the site secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is housekeeping in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees signing/out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any slips n trips hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there good lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A