Health & Safety Audit-Leeds

Is there clear commitment to, health, safety & welfare (written policy statement mandatory when 5 or more employees)?

Are the responsibilities for health & safety clearly stated (recorded when 5 or more employees)?

Are the commitments, responsibilities and arrangements for health & safety communicated to employees?

Does the employer have the necessary signage and notices in place?

Is the employers liability insurance certificate in date and on display?

ASSESSMENT OF STANDARD 1

Have risk assessments been carried out an significant risks identified?

Have control measures been identified and put in place because of the risk assessments?

ASSESSMENT OF STANDARDS 2

Have adequate arrangements for first aid materials and staff been made?

Are or will all legally reportable accidents, incidents and ill health be reported to the enforcing authority, and will they be investigated?

Is there an eyewash kit available?

Is the eyewash sealed and in date?

Can CBRE colleagues explain the first aid procedures?

Do CBRE colleagues know where the accident book is located?

Do CBRE colleagues know how to report an accident?

Do CBRE colleagues know how to report an incident?

Ask CBRE FM for the procedures for reporting accidents

Have all CBRE accident reports been reviewed by the Facilities Manager?

ASSESSMENT OF STANDARDS 3

Are employees provided with adequate competent supervision?

Is initial health & safety information, instruction and training given to all new employees on recruitment?

Have all engagement/communications been submitted this month?

Have all site meetings been attended?

Are all maintenance colleagues training records up to date?

ASSESSMENT OD STANDARDS 4

Is equipment adequately maintained?

Are safe electrical systems and equipment provided and maintained?

Is the maintenance floor clear of debris and spillages?

Are electrical supply outlets to prevent trailing extension leads, overloading and RCD protected as per electrical standards as per policy?

Are harnesses, lanyards, double hook lanyards all in good condition?

Are all maintenance and H&S documents up to date?

Are all hazardous and dangerous substances stored correctly?

Check IOSH managing safety certifications

Is there an up to date list of trained, competent and authorised colleagues for the maintenance equipment including expired qualification dates?

ASSESSMENT OF STANDARDS 5

Is PPE provided, free of charge to employees as determined through a risk assessment?

Is training and information on the safe use of PPE provided to all employees?

Is the proper use of PPE/C enforced?

Are all colleagues being provided with the correct PPE equipment and making use of it?

Is PPE stored correctly and in good working order?

ASSESSMENT OF STANDARS 6

Is there a means of raising the fire alarm?

Is a fire detection system in place?

Are there appropriate numbers of fire extinguishers in place?

Is there a maintenance regime in place for fire extinguishers?

Are effective means of escape in place?

Are all fire routes and exits clear and unobstructed?

Is a fire log/record book kept on site?

ASSESMENT OF STANDARDS 7

Are premises (structure, fabric, fixtures and fittings) safe and healthy?

Are premises (structure, fabric, fixtures and fittings ) well maintained?

Is the working environment (temperature, lighting, space, ventilation, noise) an appropriate safe and healthy one?

Are welfare facilities (toilet, washing, drinking, eating, changing ) provided as appropriate and maintained?

Have staff gone through all relevant checks i.e DBS checks?

Have the hot and cold water systems been tested for Legionella?

ASSESSMENT OF STANDARDS 8

Check fire logbook to ensure all regular fire maintenance is up to date as per requirements

Check the waterlog book is up to date and check last date recorded

Check legionella logbook is up to date and check last date recorded

ASSESSMENT OF STANDARDS 9

Is equipment stored so that there is no slip, trip or falling object hazards?

Is there a secure storage area for restricted materials/chemicals?

Ask catering colleagues if they know where the accident book is located and the procedure of how to report an accident

Ask catering colleagues what actions they would take if they discovered a fire in the office?

Are all the catering accidents/near misses/dangerous occurrences reported to the Health & Safety manager?

Review the health & safety folder (allergens training/up to date records for team members)

Ask catering colleagues if they are aware of where the first aid room is located?

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