Title Page
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Audit Title / Reference:
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Audit completed by:
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Site Audited:
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Location
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Date and Time Audit was Conducted:
Site Audit
Previous Audits
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Are all actions closed out from previous audits?
Arrival at Site
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Is the company logo prominant and visable?
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Is there a signing in board? Are all employees on the board?
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Is there a sign in book for visitors?
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Are there electric gates?
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Is there gate fail safety instructions in a prominent visible position?
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Is there a site traffic plan in place?
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Is this displayed in an area where it call be seen by all staff and visitors?
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Is the site governed by a permit?
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Are the details of the permit and site contact accessible?
Entering the office
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Is there adequate space for staff to work safely?
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Are floors, walkways and stairs in good condition, free from obstructions and non slip?
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Are trailing leads kept to a minimum, where they are necessary are they routed safely, secured and covered?
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Are materials stored safely, consider manual handling implication?
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Where PPE is provided, is it stored appropriately?
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Are structures stable, secured, braced and not overloaded (shelves, bookcases, filing cabinets etc)
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Can windows, doors and gates be opened safely and prevent trapping hazards?
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Is there suitable heating and ventilation?
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is lighting suitable for the work activity?
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Are employees/ visitors protected from noise levels that may be harmful?
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Where display screens are in use, Have DSE assessments been completed?
Notice Boards
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is there an up-to-date Health and safety law poster located in a prominent position?
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Does it contain the relevant information - as identified in the poster?
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Is there a sign showing trained first aiders on site?
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Is there a sign showing fire marshalls on site?
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Are fire evacuation arrangements clearly visable? Does this include site building plan with fire exits?
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Is there a current Health and safety policy on the board?
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Are all policies in date?
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Is the company's liability insurance displayed?
Accident, Incident, Near Miss, and Hazard / Defect Reporting
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Is there a process in place for staff to report accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences?
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Is this process being used?
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Are actions in place to prevent a reoccurance?
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Is there a process in place for staff to report defects on site and for action to be taken as necassary?
First Aid
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Are there adequate amounts of first aid kits on site?
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Are the first aid kits sealed and in date?
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Are there an adequate number of trained first aiders?
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Are staff aware of procedure when first aid kit needs to be used?
Fire Precautions
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Has a fire risk assessment been carried out? is it recorded, accessible and up to date?
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Has the FRA identified actions to be undertaken?
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Does the premisis have an emergency evacuation plan which covers action to be taken in event of a fire?
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Have building users been informed of the emergency evacuation plan?
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Are they aware of fire assembly point?
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Is there a Fire Safety Log Book?
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Does this contain weekly fire alarm checks?
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Weekly smoke detector testing?
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Does this contain records of monthly emergency lighting tests?
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Does this contain records of 6 monthly evacuation drills?
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Does the fire safety log book contain records of annual services/tests/checks of complete fire alarm system?
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Are fire extiguishers, hose reels and fire blankets checked annually and labelled?
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Are fire extinguishers easily accessible with signs next to them to show types and use?
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Are fire doors Labelled, maintained and kept closed or have suitable closing mechanisms in place?
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if there are self closing fire doors - do these work properly?
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Do fire exit doors open freely?
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Are stairways, corridors and fire escapes free from obstruction?
Machinery and Work Equipment and Vehicles
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Is work equipment in good condition and suitable for the task?
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Is machinery and equipment adequately guarded? access to dangerous party of machinery must be prevented where practical?
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Is the working area safe, tidy, and free of any hazards?
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Is there evidence of appropriate warning signage?
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Is dust build up managed in the production area?
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Are Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures in place?
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Is there evidence of all employees being trained in their relevant tasks?
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Are employees complying with the training they have received?
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Are there mechanisms to stop/isolate the machinery in the event of an emergency and are they accessible?
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Are safety belts available and used?
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Is lifting equipment inspected under LOLER every 12 months?
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Has this been recorded?
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Is there a procedure in place for undertaking visual / pre use inspections and reporting and recording defects?
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Is the evidence of said checks being completed?
Electricity
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Has portable electrical equipment been formally tested and labelled in accordance with the requirements of the WCC electrical testing policy?
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Is a record available locally?
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Are cables maintained in a safe condition? E.g., no cuts or frayed wires showing, not strained.
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Are sufficient electrical sockets provided to prevent overloading?
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Are all extension cables fused?
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Where extension cables / adaptors are used, is the use of 'doubling up' avoided?
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if drum cable extensions are used are they fully unwound?
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Has the property undergone a fixed electrical test in the last 5 years?
Security
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Are waste / refuse bins located away from the building to prevent arson?
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Has the risk of unauthorised access to external areas of the building and site been managed? I.e., are gates and site fencing in good condition?
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Are external areas adequately lit?
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Is all equipment provided for security reasons in good working order? I.e., CCTV and security lighting?
External Environment
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Are carparks and roadways in good repair and free from potholes?
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Are risks from fragile roofs managed and signs displayed?
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Are passageways and traffic routes free from obstruction and other hazards, ensuring the safe movement of people and vehicles?
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Are external areas maintained? E.g., green areas, trees, and shrubs.
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Are areas free from slip and trip hazards?
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Is there safe access and egress to the building for employees and other site users where relevant?
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Do all staircases have a securely fixed handrail?
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Is the building/ site appropriately accessible for all users, eg persons with a disabilty?
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Is blown waste controlled and kept within site boundaries?
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Is the area free of any offensive odours?
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Is water run off managed?
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Are all gutters and drainage grids clear of any waste build up?
Health, Hygiene, and General Well-Being
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Are there suitable arrangements for employees to prepare meals, boil water and make a hot drink?
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Is drinking water available?
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Are there sufficient toilet, hand washing and drying facilities for employees and other users of the workplace?
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Are arrangements in place for servicing of air conditioning units? Are these done annually and supporting documents filed?
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Are break areas provided?
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Are these areas clean and tidy?
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Is the area free of any asbestos?
COSHH
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Is there suitable storage provided for all hazardous substances and is it used effieciently?
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Is there a complete and current COSHH folder on site, including material safety data sheets for all substances and risk assessments for hazardous substances?
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Are all chemical products stored in suitable containers, labelled and used appropriately? ie corrosive, irritant, flammable?
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Is there a procedure in place for the disposal of hazardous waste? I.e., Fluorescent light tubes?
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Are all gas cylinders secured appropriately?
Pest Control
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Do you have a contracted pest control service?
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Is there an up to date record of pest controller visits and action plans?
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Is vegetation and general waste kept to a minimum to prevent rodent activity?
Audit Sign Off
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Names of any site personnel consulted, if any:
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Auditor Signature: