Title Page

  • Audit Title / Reference:

  • Audit Completed By:

  • Site Audited:

  • Location
  • Date and Time Audit was Conducted:

Site Audit

Previous Audits

  • Are all actions closed out from previous audits?

Arrival at Site

  • Is the company logo prominant and visable?

  • Is there a signing in board? Are all employees on the board?

  • Is there a sign in book for visitors?

  • Are there electric gates?

  • Is there gate fail safety instructions in a prominent visible position?

  • Is there a site traffic plan in place?

  • Is this displayed in an area where it call be seen by all staff and visitors?

  • Is the site governed by a permit?

  • Are the details of the permit and site contact accessible?

Notice Boards

  • is there an up-to-date Health and safety law poster located in a prominent position?

  • Does it contain the relevant information - as identified in the poster?

  • Is there a sign showing trained first aiders on site?

  • Is there a sign showing fire marshalls on site?

  • Are fire evacuation arrangements clearly visable? Does this include site building plan with fire exits?

  • Is there a current Health and safety policy on the board?

  • Are all policies in date?

  • Is the company's liability insurance displayed?

Entering the office

  • Is there adequate space for staff to work safely?

  • Are floors, walkways and stairs in good condition, free from obstructions and non slip?

  • Are trailing leads kept to a minimum, where they are necessary are they routed safely, secured and covered?

  • Are materials stored safely, consider manual handling implication?

  • Where PPE is provided, is it stored appropriately?

  • Are structures stable, secured, braced and not overloaded (shelves, bookcases, filing cabinets etc)

  • Can windows, doors and gates be opened safely and prevent trapping hazards?

  • Is there suitable heating and ventilation?

  • is lighting suitable for the work activity?

  • Are employees/ visitors protected from noise levels that may be harmful?

  • Where display screens are in use, Have DSE assessments been completed?

Health, Hygiene, and General Well-Being

  • Are there suitable arrangements for employees to prepare meals, boil water and make a hot drink?

  • Is drinking water available?

  • Are there sufficient toilet, hand washing and drying facilities for employees and other users of the workplace?

  • Are arrangements in place for servicing of air conditioning units? Are these done annually and supporting documents filed?

  • Are break areas provided?

  • Are these areas clean and tidy?

  • Is the area free of any asbestos?

First Aid

  • Are there adequate amounts of first aid kits on site?

  • Are the first aid kits sealed and in date?

  • Are there an adequate number of trained first aiders?

  • Are staff aware of procedure when first aid kit needs to be used?

Accident, Incident, Near Miss, and Hazard / Defect Reporting

  • Is there a process in place for staff to report accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences?

  • Is this process being used?

  • Are actions in place to prevent a reoccurance?

  • Is there a process in place for staff to report defects on site and for action to be taken as necassary?

Fire Precautions

  • Has a fire risk assessment been carried out? is it recorded, accessible and up to date?

  • Have all actions identified on the Fire Risk Assessment been completed?

  • Does the premisis have an emergency evacuation plan which covers action to be taken in event of a fire?

  • Have building users been informed of the emergency evacuation plan?

  • Are they aware of fire assembly point?

  • Is there a Fire Safety Log Book?

  • Does this contain weekly fire alarm checks?

  • Weekly smoke detector testing?

  • Does this contain records of monthly emergency lighting tests?

  • Does this contain records of 6 monthly evacuation drills?

  • Does the fire safety log book contain records of annual services/tests/checks of complete fire alarm system?

  • Are fire extiguishers, hose reels and fire blankets checked annually and labelled?

  • Are fire extinguishers easily accessible with signs next to them to show types and use?

  • Are fire doors Labelled, maintained and kept closed or have suitable closing mechanisms in place?

  • Do fire exit doors open freely?

  • Are stairways, corridors and fire escapes free from obstruction?

COSHH

  • Is there suitable storage provided for all hazardous substances and is it used effieciently?

  • Is there a complete and current COSHH folder on site, including material safety data sheets for all substances and risk assessments for hazardous substances?

  • Are all chemical products stored in suitable containers, labelled and used appropriately? ie corrosive, irritant, flammable?

  • Is there a procedure in place for the disposal of hazardous waste? I.e., Fluorescent light tubes?

  • Are all gas cylinders secured appropriately?

  • Are spill kits in place and stocked?

Machinery and Work Equipment and Vehicles

  • Is work equipment in good condition and suitable for the task?

  • Is machinery and equipment adequately guarded? access to dangerous party of machinery must be prevented where practical?

  • Is the working area safe, tidy, and free of any hazards?

  • Is there evidence of appropriate warning signage?

  • Is dust build up managed in the production area?

  • Are Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures in place?

  • Is there evidence of all employees being trained in their relevant tasks?

  • Are employees complying with the training they have received?

  • Are there mechanisms to stop/isolate the machinery in the event of an emergency and are they accessible?

  • Are safety belts available and used?

  • Is lifting equipment inspected under LOLER every 12 months?

  • Has this been recorded?

  • Is there a procedure in place for undertaking visual / pre use inspections and reporting and recording defects?

  • Is the evidence of said checks being completed?

Electricity

  • Has portable electrical equipment been formally tested and labelled in accordance with the requirements of the WCC electrical testing policy?

  • Is a record available locally?

  • Are cables maintained in a safe condition? E.g., no cuts or frayed wires showing, not strained.

  • Are sufficient electrical sockets provided to prevent overloading?

  • Are all extension cables fused?

  • Where extension cables / adaptors are used, is the use of 'doubling up' avoided?

  • if drum cable extensions are used are they fully unwound?

  • Has the property undergone a fixed electrical test in the last 5 years?

Security

  • Are waste / refuse bins located away from the building to prevent arson?

  • 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?

  • Are external areas adequately lit?

  • Is all equipment provided for security reasons in good working order? I.e., CCTV and security lighting?

External Environment

  • Are carparks and roadways in good repair and free from potholes?

  • Are passageways and traffic routes free from obstruction and other hazards, ensuring the safe movement of people and vehicles?

  • Are external areas maintained? E.g., green areas, trees, and shrubs.

  • Are areas free from slip and trip hazards?

  • Is there safe access and egress to the building for employees and other site users where relevant?

  • Do all staircases have a securely fixed handrail?

  • Is the building/ site appropriately accessible for all users, eg persons with a disabilty?

  • Is blown waste controlled and kept within site boundaries?

  • Is the area free of any offensive odours?

  • Is water run off managed?

  • Are all gutters and drainage grids clear of any waste build up?

Pest Control

  • Do you have a contracted pest control service?

  • Is there an up to date record of pest controller visits and action plans?

  • Is vegetation and general waste kept to a minimum to prevent rodent activity?

Other Observations:

  • Is the area free of any other hazards?

  • What hazards are present?

  • Any other comments:

Audit Sign Off

  • Names of any site personnel consulted, if any:

  • Auditor Signature:

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