Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) Checklist

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  Address

• Conducted on (Date and Time)

  Date

• Inspected by

Health & Safety Communication

• Standing agenda item for H&S included in handovers/scrums/toolbox talks/leadership meetings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Grounds and Walkways

• Does the site have an adequate parking area which provides safe loading / unloading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are paths, walkways free from irregularities that can cause trips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire and Emergency

• Are the locations of fire extinguishers clearly identified by appropriate signs? Is it clearly visible from a distance in all directions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all fire extinguishers been checked within the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to fire extinguishers unobstructed (1m2 area)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are current evacuation plans or Fire Warden sign displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entrances and exits free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where a door is designated as an emergency exit, does it open outwards? If the answer is ‘No’ is there a device that enables the door to be held open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where a door is designated as an emergency exit, can it be opened from the inside without a key?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the EXIT lights obvious and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the First Aid Kit easily accessible and the First Aiders poster displayed? Is there a designated First Aider in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate ventilation and air flow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Temp Safety

• Do the Temps have their ID cards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they been orientated to the space e.g. first aid kits, first aiders, fire meeting area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Offices/Workspaces

• Are the floor and desk spaces free of obstacles and clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from dangling/hanging electrical cords e.g. computer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all powerboards connected to their own wall outlet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all boxes and trolleys clear of main walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Are lights working correctly e.g. not flickering?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the room lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fluorescent light covers in place, where there is a potential for injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are all electrical cables in good condition e.g. not frayed or damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switches in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Power points located away from water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Racking/Shelving

• Are materials/product stored correctly e.g. heavy items at waist height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate shelving?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate footstools/ladders readily available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Storage and Material Handling

• Are chemicals stored in a secure area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from stored excess chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals present in area are currently in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Spill Kit easily accessible and stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE is available and being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All tools have appropriate guarding (retractable blades, shields, covers, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Defibrillator (AED)

• Is the AED is stored in a position that is easily accessible/waist height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery Change Next Due _21__ / _05__ / _2025__ *The battery expiry can be determine by removing the battery from the back of the device. The expiry date is printed on it.

  Media

• Pad Change Next Due (date located on AED): _07__ / _05__ / _2026__

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Completion

• Full Name and Signature of Inspector

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