Health, Safety & Environment Risk Manager

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Overview of the Organisation.

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Certification Review.

• Does the Company have ISO 9001:2015

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Company have ISO 45001

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Company have ISO 14001

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Space.

• Every effort is made to avoid entry in to confined space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A safe system of work for confined space has been developed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments have been carried out for confined space work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A permit to work system is in place for confined space work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Atmospheric tests are carried out prior to starting confined space work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A standby man is always in place when carrying out confined space work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An emergency escape plan is in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The standby man has full understanding of his duties under the confined space permit to work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A toolbox talk is carried out prior to any confined space work taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COSHH

• A substance register has been developed and is maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MSDS have been obtained for all substances hazardous to health?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A COSHH purchasing guide is in place and is controlled by a manager or supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LEV is in use and is thoroughly tested every 14months and records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous substances are stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety.

• The fixed electrical installation for the premises is inspected and tested at the prescribed intervals by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consumer units and isolation switches are suitably labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All portable electrical appliances are inspected and tested by a competent person or contractor and records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees report details of any damaged or faulty appliances observed, which are then taken out of service until repaired or replaced. Portable electrical appliances are in good visual condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Residual current devices are fitted to mains electrical supplies within the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unobstructed access is provided to all electrical switchgear equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low voltage portable electrical appliances are used where there is an increased risk of electrical hazards in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety Management.

• The person responsible for fire safety in the premises has been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A specific fire risk assessment has been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A fire evacuation drill is undertaken at suitable intervals and records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A fire warning system is in place and tested at weekly intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The fire warning system is serviced and examined by a competent service engineer at six-monthly intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire escape routes are clearly identified with the appropriate signs, including directional arrows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire escape routes are unobstructed and are readily available for use in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire escapes are clearly marked with "fire exit signs"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable fire extinguishers are provided and distributed in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are annually inspected and serviced by a competent person and are marked "in date"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Some employees have been trained on the operational use of portable fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting is in place and tested at monthly intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fork Lift Trucks.

• Suitable signs are displayed to warn that fork lift trucks operate in the premises

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Audible warning devices are fitted on the fork lift trucks to give warning of movement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Amber flashing lights are fitted to the fork lift trucks to provide additional warning of movement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fork lift trucks are restricted to employees who are trained to the prescribed standard by an accredited training provider

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• To prevent unauthorised use of fork lift trucks, keys are removed from the ignition and and kept in a secure place when fork lift trucks are left on attended.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lifts are properly planned beforehand and a routine lift plan is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The fork lift truck is fitted with a restraining belt.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Health and Safety Management.

• A senior manager has taken responsibility for health and safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A current health and safety policy and an environmental policy statement is displayed within the work place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The standards of health and safety are regularly monitored and detailed records kept.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable consultation arrangements have been made with employees on health and safety issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accidents are recorded in the accident book

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All accidents and or incidents are investigated to determine the probable cause

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The accident book is reviewed regularly to identify causation and trends

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any improvement or enforcement actions been received in the last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The employer has identified the health and safety training needs for each of the employees and has a arranged the relevant training to be carried out and has maintained accurate individual training records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate information and instruction is given to employees on health and safety issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and equipment is inspected regularly under the PUWER regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records of statutory examination and tests are maintained and are available for inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An assessment of first aid needs have been carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Health surveillance is provided where the need has been identified by the risk assessments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Equipment and Accessories

• All lifting operations are properly planned before work commences to reduce the risk of an accident involving the lifting equipment or the load being lifted. A routine lift plan is in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prior to use lifting equipment and accessories are checked for obvious defects by the user

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting equipment and accessories are marked with the safe working load and a unique identification number

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is an inventory of all lifting equipment and accessories showing the specification and date of test and insurance inspections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Once used lifting equipment is returned to a safe storage area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting operations are only carried out by trained and competent personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling.

• Mechanical aids are in place to reduce the need for manual handling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Key workers ensure that other persons follow the correct lifting practices and that they are trained in ergonomic techniques

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees have undertaken manual handling training and records are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wherever possible manual handling tasks have been reduced by the use of mechanical handling aids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise.

• Noise risk assessments have been carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection is available to all employees working in areas where average noise exposure levels reach the lower exposure action value of 80 dB

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable hearing protection is provided and worn by all employees working in areas where average noise exposure levels reach the upper exposure action value of 85 dB

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas with average noise exposure levels above 85 dB are clearly identified as hearing protection zones with the mandatory hearing protection warning signs displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE.

• Personal protective equipment needs have been identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• With more than one item of personal protective equipment is worn it is ensured that the items are compatible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal protective equipment is maintained in an efficient state

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reasonable steps are taken to make sure employees use personal protective equipment properly and training is given where necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Risk Assessments.

• Suitable and sufficient risk assessments have been carried out for activities and issues identified as being of significant risk by a competent person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The significant findings of the risk assessments are shared with employees and other persons affected by the risks. Employees have signed to say they understand the risk assessments.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments are reviewed on a regular basis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Areas.

• Racking is free from obvious signs of damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage racking is securely fixed to the building fabric

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The maximum load capacity of the racking is clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace Safety.

• The work place is clean, tidy and in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The work place is adequately ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The work place is well let with adequate lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The floor areas are in good condition and free from slip and trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The work place provides adequate space for the employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable handrails are fitted to stairways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate welfare facilities are provided and maintained for both male and female employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety signs are provided as indicated by risk assessments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Overall Notes.

• What is the condition of the workplace?

  Exceptional

  Exceeds standards

  Meets standards

  Needs improvement

  Needs significant improvement

• Are the any general comments or findings?

Sign Off.

• Signature

  Sign

• Date and time

  Date