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Health & Safety Audit

Full Site Monthly Safety Audit

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  • Safety Audit for the month of

  • Safety Audit Completion Date

  • Audit Completed by

SECTION A - Outdoor / Externals

  • EXTERNALS - Is the site tidy and organised?

  • EXTERNALS - Is the visitor parking adequate with visible signage in place?

  • EXTERNALS - Is the building & roof structures in good condition and clear of vegetation?

  • EXTERNALS - Is the road & car park surface in good condition?

  • EXTERNALS - Is the perimeter fence secure and in good condition?

  • EXTERNALS - Is vegetation controlled and tidy (grass, weeds, leaves seasonal dependent)?

  • EXTERNALS - Are security lights and external lighting working adequately?

  • EXTERNALS - Is safety signage in good repair and visible?

  • EXTERNALS - Is the oil tank and pipework secure, with no signs of leakage or spillage?

  • EXTERNALS - Is the smoking shelter tidy and cigarette bins recently emptied?

Bonus-able

  • EXTERNALS (B) - Is there evidence of excessive litter around site and skip/compactor not overfull?

SECTION B - Office / Toilets / Kitchen

  • OFFICE - Is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and surfaces clean)?

  • OFFICE - Is the area well ventilation & heating working adequately?

  • OFFICE - Is office lighting adequate in all areas?

  • OFFICE - Are there any trailing cables or overloaded sockets?

  • OFFICE - Is flooring and carpet clean, even and in good condition?

  • OFFICE - Are noise levels appropriate for the office?

  • OFFICE - Are desks and chairs suitable and in good condition?

  • OFFICE - Have first aid kits been checked and replenished?

  • OFFICE - Any issues with fire extinguishers, fire doors and call points? (Clean, unobstructed)

  • OFFICE - Is safety signage and safety officials poster on display and up to date?

  • OFFICE - Are the washing and toilet facilities clean and adequate?

  • OFFICE - Is soap, hand wash, and sanitizer available?

  • OFFICE - Are the kitchenette areas clean, facilities adequate, and working sufficiently?

  • OFFICE - In the office canteen, is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and surfaces clean)?

  • OFFICE - Are the office canteen facilities adequate and working sufficiently?

  • OFFICE - Is the office canteen well ventilated and free of lingering odour?

  • OFFICE - Is the office canteen floor clean, even, in good condition, with no evidence of liquid or powder spills?

  • OFFICE - Are the office canteen fridges/microwaves/kettles/toasters clean and working sufficiently?

  • OFFICE - Is the office canteen cleaning equipment and cleaning substances stored in the locked locker?

SECTION C - Bakery & Bakery Analysis Room

  • BAKERY - Is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and surfaces clean)?

  • BAKERY - Is the floor clean, even, and in good condition, with no evidence of liquid or powder spills?

  • BAKERY - Is lighting adequate in both bakery and analysis room?

  • BAKERY - Is air conditioning working sufficiently in the bakery?

  • BAKERY - Are there any trailing cables or overloaded sockets?

  • BAKERY - Is safety signage and safety officials poster on display and up to date?

  • BAKERY - Have burns kits and eye wash been checked and replenished?

  • BAKERY - Are bakery knives are in good condition and stored on the magnetic rack?

  • BAKERY - Are product bins in good condition and move freely?

  • BAKERY - Any issues with fire extinguishers, fire doors and call points? (Clean, unobstructed)

SECTION D - Laboratory

  • LAB - Is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and surfaces clean)?

  • LAB - Is the floor clean, even, and in good condition, with no evidence of liquid or powder spills?

  • LAB - Is lighting adequate in the laboratory environment?

  • * - LAB - Are their any trialling cables or overloaded sockets?

  • LAB - Is air conditioning working sufficiently in the laboratory?

  • LAB - Is safety signage and safety officials poster on display and up to date?

  • LAB - Is appropriate PPE available and being used?

  • LAB - Have first aid kits been checked and replenished?

  • LAB - Have burns kits and eye wash been checked and replenished?

  • LAB - Are flammable substances stored in flammable COSHH cabinet?

  • LAB - Are hazardous substances stored in COSHH cabinet?

  • LAB - Is the COSHH register up to date, Risk Assessments and MSDS available?

  • LAB - Any issues with fire extinguishers, fire doors and call points? (Clean, unobstructed)

SECTION E - Unit 12 Warehouse

  • U12 - Is safety signage and safety officials poster on display and up to date?

Bonus-able

  • U12 (B) - Forklift Truck Access Cage in good condition (framework, guards, pockets, harness, lanyard, helmet, heel & lynch pins)?

  • U12 (B) - Is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and surfaces clean)?

  • U12 (B) - Are passageways and doorways blocked or obstructed?

  • U12 (B) - Any Slip, Trip & Fall hazards ? (consider: condition of floor, trialling cables, portable equipment in the way, worn anti slip strips, etc.)

  • U12 (B) - Is lighting adequate in all areas? Have any issues been reported?

  • U12 (B) - Are pallets in good condition, stable and secure on racking?

  • U12 (B) - Is racking used suitably with no racking overloaded?

SECTION F - Unit 7 Warehouse

  • U7 - Is the area well ventilated and working temperature adequate?

  • U7 - Has the first aid kit been checked and replenished?

  • U7 - Have all eye wash stations been checked and replenished? (FLT Charging Point, Small Parts Room, Parts Room, Blue Room)

  • U7 - Is safety signage and safety officials poster on display and up to date?

  • U7 - Any issues with fire extinguishers, fire doors and call points? (Clean, unobstructed)

  • U7 - Is the electric cupboard shut and locked off?

Bonus-able

  • U7 (B) - Is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and surfaces clean)?

  • U7 (B) - Are passageways and doorways blocked or obstructed?

  • U7 (B) - Any Slip, Trip & Fall hazards ? (consider: condition of floor, trialling cables, portable equipment in the way, anti slip strips, etc.)

  • U7 (B) - Is lighting adequate in all warehouse areas? Have any issues been reported?

  • U7 (B) - Have forklift truck pre-use checks been completed?

  • U7 (B) - Are forklift truck charging stations satisfactory? (cables in good condition, signage visible, lines on floor, PPE in good condition)

  • U7 (B) - Are pallets in good condition, stable and secure on racking?

  • U7 (B) - Is there evidence of high visibility clothing in use?

  • U7 (B) - Is PPE available, in good condition and in use?

  • U7 (B) - Are retractable knives in good condition - Shadow board and Mixing Rooms?

  • U7 (B) - Are the surfaces of the dock leveller and ramp clean and clear of obstructions?

  • U7 (B) - Is the dock leveller locked off when not in use?

  • U7 (B) - Are the dock leveller guards and barriers installed when not in use?

  • U7 (B) - Are the dock leveller access steps in good repair and safe for use?

  • U7 (B) - Area for reversing lorries is clearly marked and free of obstructions

SECTION G - Unit 13 Warehouse

  • U13 WAREHOUSE - Is the area well ventilation & working temperature adequate?

  • U13 WAREHOUSE - Any issues with fire extinguishers, fire doors and call points? (Clean, unobstructed)

  • U13 WAREHOUSE - Is safety signage and safety officials poster on display and up to date?

Bonus-able

  • U13 - WAREHOUSE (B) - Is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and surfaces clean)

  • U13 - WAREHOUSE (B) - Are passageways and doorways blocked or obstructed?

  • U13 - WAREHOUSE (B) - Any Slip, Trip & Fall hazards ? (consider: condition of floor, trialling cables, portable equipment in the way, anti slip strips, etc.)

  • U13 - WAREHOUSE (B) - Is lighting adequate in all areas? Have any issues been reported?

  • U13 - WAREHOUSE (B) - Have forklift truck pre-use checks been completed?

  • U13 WAREHOUSE (B) - Are forklift truck charging stations satisfactory? (cables in good condition, signage and posters visible, lines marked on floor, PPE in good condition)

  • U13 WAREHOUSE (B) - Are all warehouse operatives wearing Hi-Viz clothing in the area?

  • U13 WAREHOUSE (B) - Are pallets in good condition, stable and secure on racking?

  • U13 WAREHOUSE (B) - Is safety signage in good repair and visible?

SECTION H - Production Canteen

Bonus-able

  • PROD CANTEEN (B) - Is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and surfaces clean)

  • PROD CANTEEN (B) - Are the canteen facilities adequate and working sufficiently?

  • PROD CANTEEN (B) - Is the canteen well ventilated and free of lingering odour?

  • PROD CANTEEN (B) - Is the floor clean, even, and in good condition, with no evidence of liquid or powder spills? CAYG

  • PROD CANTEEN (B) - Are fridges/microwaves/kettles/toasters clean and working sufficiently?

  • PROD CANTEEN (B) - Is cleaning equipment and cleaning substances stored in the cupboard?

SECTION I - Unit 10 Factory & Warehouse

  • U10 - Is the area well ventilation & working temperature adequate?

  • U10 - Has the first aid kit been checked and replenished?

  • U10 - Is the defibrillator in good working order and fully charged? Is 'The Circuit' website updated?

  • U10 - Have all eye wash stations been checked and replenished? (Ground Floor Entrance, Ground Floor Warehouse Door, 1st Floor Mezzanine, 2nd Floor Mezzanine, FLT Charging, Equipment Wash Room)

  • U10 - Any issues with fire extinguishers, fire doors and call points? (Clean, unobstructed)

  • U10 - Is safety signage and safety officials poster on display and up to date?

  • U10 - Have ladders & steps been checked and signed off as sufficient? (Condition, rungs, feet) Green Platform Steps (KB3) PH2 Blue Ladders (KB7)

  • U10 - Is the electric cupboard shut and locked off?

Bonus-able

  • U10 (B) - Is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and surfaces clean)?

  • U10 (B) - Are passageways and doorways blocked or obstructed?

  • U10 (B) - Any Slip, Trip & Fall hazards ? (consider: condition of floor, trialling cables, portable equipment in the way, anti slip strips, etc.)

  • U10 (B) - Is the mezzanine floor and gantry secure with no loose fittings?

  • U10 (B) - Is lighting adequate in all areas? Have any issues been reported?

  • U10 (B) - Are the up & over gates functioning correctly, with no loose parts?

  • U10 (B) - Have forklift truck pre-use checks been completed?

  • U10 (B) - Has the POET pre-use check been completed?

  • U10 (B) - Are forklift truck and POET charging stations satisfactory? (cables in good condition, signage and posters visible, lines marked on floor, PPE in good condition)

  • U10 (B) - Is the oil IBC bund free of liquid?

  • U10 (B) - Are retractable knives in good condition - blender and mill rip & tip stations?

  • U10 (B) - Can you satisfactorily observe the lifting and lowering of pallets from mezzanine floor, ensuring no employees are entering the designated lifting zone?

  • U10 (B) - Is PPE available, in good condition and in use? Mandatory eye protection and face masks fitted correctly, at rip & tip stations

  • U10 (B) - Are pallets in good condition, stable and secure on racking?

  • U10 (B) - Is production area safety signage in good repair and visible?

SECTION J - Laundry Room

  • LAUNDRY - Has the eye wash stations been checked and replenished?

  • LAUNDRY - Is safety signage and safety officials poster on display and up to date?

  • LAUNDRY - Any issues with fire extinguishers, fire doors and call points? (Clean, unobstructed)

  • LAUNDRY - Is the carbon monoxide detector working sufficiently? (test)

  • LAUNDRY - Is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and surfaces clean)?

  • LAUNDRY - Any Slip, Trip & Fall hazards ? (consider: condition of floor, trialling cables, portable equipment in the way, anti slip strips, etc.)

  • LAUNDRY - Is lighting adequate in all areas? Have any issues been reported?

  • LAUNDRY - Are laundry cleaning tablets and cleaning substances stored safely?

  • LAUNDRY - No excessive laundry in storage?

  • LAUNDRY - Is the spill kit present and available?

SECTION K - Unit 13 Factory

  • U13 - Is the area well ventilated & working temperature adequate?

  • U13 - Has the first aid kit been checked and replenished?

  • U13 - Have all eye wash stations been checked and replenished? Ground Floor Entrance, 1st Floor Mezzanine, 2nd Floor Mezzanine, FLT Charging

  • U13 - Any issues with fire extinguishers, fire doors and call points? (Clean, unobstructed)

  • U13 - Is safety signage and safety officials poster on display and up to date?

  • U13 - Have ladders & steps been checked and tag signed off as sufficient? (Condition, rungs, feet) Platform Steps (KB9), Platform Steps (KB10)

  • U13 - Is the electric cupboard shut and locked off?

Bonus-able

  • U13 (B) - Is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and surfaces clean, welfare area tidy)?

  • U13 (B) - Are passageways and doorways blocked or obstructed?

  • U13 (B) - Any Slip, Trip & Fall hazards ? (consider: condition of floor, trialling cables, portable equipment in the way, anti slip strips, etc.)

  • U13 (B) - Is the mezzanine floor and gantry secure with no loose fittings?

  • U13 (B) - Is lighting adequate in all areas? Have any issues been reported?

  • U13 (B) - Are the up & over gates functioning correctly, with no loose parts?

  • U13 (B) - Have the Pedestrian Operated Electric Truck (POET) and Electric Lift Pallet Truck pre-use check sheets been completed?

  • U13 (B) - Are retractable knives in good condition?

  • U13 (B) - Is the oil IBC bund free of liquid?

  • U13 (B) - Can you satisfactorily observe the lifting and lowering of pallets from mezzanine floor, ensuring no employees are entering the designated lifting zone?

  • U13 (B) - Is PPE available, in good condition and in use? Mandatory eye protection and face masks fitted correctly, at rip & tip stations?

  • U13 (B) - Is production area safety signage in good repair and visible?

SECTION L - Unit 13 Welfare Unit

  • U13 - WELFARE - Is safety signage and safety officials poster on display and up to date?

  • U13 - WELFARE - Any issues with fire extinguishers, fire doors and call points? (Clean, unobstructed)

  • U13 - WELFARE - Are the fire activated window closers in good condition and operational?

Bonus-able

  • U13 - WELFARE (B) - Is sufficient housekeeping evident (i.e. are waste bins empty and lockers clean)?

  • U13 - WELFARE (B) - Is lighting adequate in all areas? Have any issues been reported?

  • U13 - WELFARE (B) - Is the area well ventilated and free of lingering odour?

  • U13 - WELFARE (B) - Any Slip, Trip & Fall hazards ? (consider: condition of floor, trialling cables, portable equipment in the way, anti slip strips, etc.)

  • U13 - WELFARE (B) - Are the toilets clean, tidy and working?

SECTION M - Monthly Compliance

  • COMPLIANCE - As a minimum, is fire awareness, manual handling (production) and DSE (office) trained to all employees, a maximum 1 month after induction?

  • COMPLIANCE - Have water temperatures been recorded for the previous month and any issues reported?

  • COMPLIANCE - Have identified legionella testing points been cleaned in the last 3 months?

  • COMPLIANCE - Is the current H&S Policy Statement on display on all noticeboards?

  • COMPLIANCE - Is the HSE law poster on display, with current details, on all noticeboards?

  • COMPLIANCE - Is an up to date incident statistics poster on display, on all noticeboards?

  • COMPLIANCE - Are site evacuation plan / emergency contacts details current and on display?

  • COMPLIANCE - Is employers liability insurance certificate current and on display in all areas?

  • COMPLIANCE - Has the PAT register been reviewed in the last month, and appliances tested as required?

  • COMPLIANCE - Has the COSHH register been reviewed in the last month, and any risk assessments reviewed?

  • COMPLIANCE - Has the statutory inspection calendar been reviewed and all checks up to date?

  • COMPLIANCE - Has a documented racking inspection been completed in the last month?

  • COMPLIANCE - Have fire extinguisher, fire door, call point and emergency lighting checks been completed for the previous month?

  • COMPLIANCE - Has this PSA been reviewed with all relevant area managers?

  • COMPLIANCE - Has this PSA been reviewed with health & safety manager?

Health & Safety Audit
Nick Jones

Health & Safety Audit

Full Site Monthly Safety Audit

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