Health and Safety Inspection Checklist - LBH Travellers Sites

• Inspection date

  Date

• Inspector's name

• Site name and number

• Post code

• Neighbourhood Office

• GIS location
  Address

• Travellers Site photo

  Media

• Disclaimer
  The assessors believe the information contained within this report to be correct at the time of issue. The assessors do not accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of the information herein. The report is based on matters which were observed or came to the attention of the assessors during the day of the inspection/audit and should not be relied upon as an exhaustive record of all possible risks or hazards that may exist or potential improvements that can be made.
  
  Confidentiality Statement
  In order to maintain the integrity and credibility of the inspection/audit processes and to protect the parties involved, it is understood that the assessors will not divulge to unauthorised persons any information obtained during this inspection/audit unless legally obligated to do so.
  
  Action owners
  Please note that the cost of any repairs or improvement works, equipment or facilities, recommended in this report, will be borne by the department relevant to the action assignee.
  
  

1. Health, Safety and Fire Risk (per floor)

• 1.1 Are escape routes clear of waste/combustibles/storage/trip hazards? (E.g. mobility scooters, bicycles, prams, plants, furniture, security gates etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Is the Communal area free from any obstructions i.e. rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Are pitches clean and free from rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 Are there blockages in any part of the drainage system on the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 Is there any evidence of fly-tipping or potentially hazardous waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6 Are all LPG gas bottles stored safely on pitches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7 Are ‘residents’ or ‘non-residents’ vehicles being parked on unauthorised areas/communal areas ?<br>(log vehicle details)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.8 Are there any unauthorised caravan(s) on any pitches or communal areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.9 Is there any misuse of electrical leads on pitches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.10 Is the communal lighting working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.11 Are the communal areas kept clear and accessible for emergency vehicles, if not log vehicle and owners details?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.12 Have smoke alarms in amenity huts and caravans/bungalows been tested by the site officer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.13 Have smoke alarms in amenity huts and caravans/bungalows been tested by the resident in the presence of the site officer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.14 Are there any trip hazards on the communal areas or pitches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.15 Have residents reported any repairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.16 Have residents reported any fire safety concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.17 Any other health and safety concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.18 Have residents reported any repairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.19 Are there any concerns regarding Elderly and vulnerable residents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.20 Are there any trip hazards on the communal areas or pitches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.21 Where fitted,are smoke seals in good condition(not painted over or damaged)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.22 Are pitches free from combustible items such as petrol/diesel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Contractors

• 2.1 Are council contractors working on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.1 Is a recent H&S site audit report of council’s contractors available on SAFe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• no further action

• 2.2 Are there any obvious H&S hazards that require urgent attention?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Are there any other issues identified?

• 3.1 Are there any other issues identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A