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Estate office quarterly health and safety checklist
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Simon bates - Nottingham
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Conducted on
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Prepared by Simon bates (Site Services Team leader, Nottingham)
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Midlands
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Simon bates
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Is a copy of the current policy statement displayed on site?
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Is the health and safety law poster displayed and complete?
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Is a copy of the current employers liability insurance on display?
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Does the maintenance log book include up to date records of the lift maintenance?
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Does the maintenance log book include up to date records of the weekly lift alarm test?
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Does the maintenance log book include up to date records of the fixed wiring 5 year test?<br>
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Does the maintenance log book include up to date records of the portable appliance tests?
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Does the maintenance log book include up to date records of the water hygiene test?
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Does the maintenance log book include up to date records of the gas installation services record if applicable?
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Does the maintenance log book include up to date records of the service/maintenance record for powered doors/gates subject where applicable?
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Does the maintenance log book include up to date records of the air conditioning where applicable?
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Is all machinery and equipment subject to an appropriate servicing/maintenance regime eg: printers/photocopiers/step ladders?
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Where applicable are guards in place and maintained?
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Are all doors with restricted access kept locked and display appropriate warning signage?
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Are all areas tidy (storage on top of cupboards, under desks) and all walkways clear of any obstructions or slip/trip hazards?
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Are there any visible trailing cables including cable management under desks?
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Are there any overloaded sockets?
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Are all electrical sockets / switches free from damage?
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Is a thermometer available in the premises to enable staff to determine the temperature?
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Are all light fittings in working order including staircases?
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Are all nosings on stairs secure?
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Are all handrails secure?
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Is the area under the stairs free from any stored items/rubbish?
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Are all windows free from damage?
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Are all doors in a good state of repair?
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Are users following good practice when using display screen equipment?
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Are all workstation areas kept tidy and clear for tripping hazards?
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Are electrical cables routed to avoid tripping hazards?
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Is the standard of cleaning throughout the workplace adequate?
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Are cleaning products stored safely and securely?
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Are MHDS and COSHH assessments available for all substances used by staff/contract cleaners?
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Are the WC's clean?
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Do the WC's have toilet paper, soap, means of hand drying and adequate facilities for sanitary disposal?
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Is the flooring free from slip/trip hazards?
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Are all kitchen areas maintained in a clear and tidy condition?
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Are regular checks being made on refrigerator temperature (should be under 5 degrees) ?
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Are there any visible slip/trip hazards?
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Are there any overloaded sockets or damaged plugs?
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Are adequate refuse / recycling facilities available?
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Is there any evidence of pests?
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Are all external doors in good working order?
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Is there adequate lighting?
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Are all pathways free from slip/trip hazards?
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Is there a procedure in place for removing snow and for gritting around entrances and emergency exits during bad weather?
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Is there a log in / log out book for staff/visitors to use?
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Is there a panic button for staff to use and is it tested and a record maintained?
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Are staff aware of the process and is it followed?
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Is safety signage present?
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Eg: in the lifts, warning signage for restricted areas , electrical installations
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Are there any other areas, equipment, roof access etc that might require monitoring on a regular basis?