Health and Safety Monthly Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Pre Audit Check

• Previous audit checked for outstanding issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Upstairs Offices, Reception and Canteen

• Is all lighting and heating in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting in place and checked regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are switch rooms and distribution boards labelled and away from publicly accessible areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all portable appliances been checked and labelled appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Toilets, Kitchen and Canteen in a clean condition and any supplies adequately stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the stairway well lit and free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there ample and adequate seating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Exits clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exit routes unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Extinguishers in place and inspected accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Fire Alarm Manual Call Points working and checked regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the First Aid boxes in place and regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are First Aiders listed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are HSE posters up to date and clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Is PPE suitable, and correctly fitted for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE stored correctly when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE worn when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff trained on the use of PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• A manual handling aid is any tool, device, or machinery designed to assist with lifting, carrying, moving, pushing, or pulling objects, thereby reducing the physical strain on individuals and minimising the risk of injury.

• Are staff adequately trained and aware of safe handling methods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable manual handling aids available and in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have manual handling assessments been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training

• Is there evidence of suitable training for all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff familiar with risk assessments/safe systems of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate supervision of vulnerable people? e.g. Young persons

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff observed to be working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Workshop Safety

• Are all work areas accessible and well laid out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting appropriate for the area and working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any damaged pallets clearly identified/segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Air

• Are air compressors labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are test and inspection records up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are identification marks legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff trained and use compressed air correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gas Cylinders

• Are gas cylinders stored upright and secured with chains or straps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored away from incompatible gases (e.g., oxygen and acetylene separated)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable and explosive gas warning signs displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders kept in a designated, restricted area with proper signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the cylinders in good condition, free from rust, dents, or leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct label and hazard signage present and readable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flashback arrestors fitted on oxy-fuel systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas cylinders transported with proper trolleys and never dragged or rolled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from ignition sources (sparks, flames, hot surfaces)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency shut-off procedures known and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals and Hazardous Materials

• Are flammable/hazardous materials stored appropriately, labelled appropriately and locked away where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals and hazardous materials used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area adequately ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable emergency spill kits and procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff have appropriate training in emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have COSHH assessments been completed and SDS available for all chemicals and gases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire/Emergency Evacuation

• Are all Fire Alarm Manual Call Points working and checked regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Exits clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Emergency Exit routes unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Extinguishers in place and inspected accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting in place and checked regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff have appropriate training in emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is provision made for disabled or temporarily incapacitated persons where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Racking/Storage

• Are storage facilities neat, tidy, and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is racking free from poor stacking practices? i.e. heavier items stored above lighter items.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are First Aiders listed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are accident forms in good supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient trained personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the First Aid boxes in place and regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Burns Kits in place and regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there emergency first aid facilities? e.g. eye wash

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders/Access Equipment

• Are ladders used and stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladder inspection tags in place and checks up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all access equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Signs

• Is all signage in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all signage clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all signage relevant to where it is displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand/Power Tools

• Are all tools in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all users of tools, trained and authorised to do so?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery Guarding/Safety

• Are all dangerous parts guarded? e.g. chains, sprockets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all guards in good condition and correctly fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency stop controls accessible and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can machinery can be isolated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do only trained and competent persons operate machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machinery checks up to date and clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Equipment

• Are safe working loads clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety harnesses in good condition, used and stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe systems of work followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifting accessories stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all relevant inspections up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Workshop Safety

• Are walkways and working areas clear of trip hazards (tools, cables, materials)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all work areas accessible and well laid out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting appropriate for the area and working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any damaged pallets clearly identified/segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders/Access Equipment

• Are ladders used and stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladder inspection tags in place and checks up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all access equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment and Tools

• Are tools and equipment properly maintained, with any damaged items removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate power sources used and wiring safely installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guardrails, shields, or safety covers in place for machines or power tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Racking/Storage

• Are storage facilities neat, tidy, and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is racking free from poor stacking practices? i.e. heavier items stored above lighter items.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Signs

• Is all signage in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all signage clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all signage relevant to where it is displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Are Emergency Exit routes unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Extinguishers in place and inspected accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff have appropriate training in emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals & Hazardous Materials

• Are flammable/hazardous materials stored appropriately, labelled appropriately and locked away where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals and hazardous materials used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area adequately ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable emergency spill kits and procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff have appropriate training in emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have COSHH assessments been completed and SDS available for all chemicals and gases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Workshop Safety

• Are walkways and working areas clear of trip hazards (tools, cables, materials)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all work areas accessible and well laid out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting appropriate for the area and working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any damaged pallets clearly identified/segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders/Access Equipment

• Are ladders used and stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladder inspection tags in place and checks up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all access equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment and Tools

• Are tools and equipment properly maintained, with any damaged items removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate power sources used and wiring safely installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guardrails, shields, or safety covers in place for machines or power tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Racking/Storage

• Are storage facilities neat, tidy, and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is racking free from poor stacking practices? i.e. heavier items stored above lighter items.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Signs

• Is all signage in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all signage clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all signage relevant to where it is displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Are Emergency Exit routes unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Extinguishers in place and inspected accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff have appropriate training in emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals & Hazardous Materials

• Are flammable/hazardous materials stored appropriately, labelled appropriately and locked away where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals and hazardous materials used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area adequately ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals disposed of correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable emergency spill kits and procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all staff have appropriate training in emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have COSHH assessments been completed and SDS available for all chemicals and gases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• I confirm that a health and safety inspection was carried out, with hazards identified and appropriate actions for correction have been communicated.

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• Date of inspection

  Date