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Health & Safety Audit
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Section 1 - Management of Health and Safety
Does the college/department have an adequate Safety Policy?
A - Has the policy been signed, issued and reviewed?
B - Does the safety policy explain health and safety arrangements?
C - Does the policy delegate responsibilities adequately?
D - Are employees aware of the policy and it's contents?
E - Does the policy indicate a commitment to Risk Assessment principles?
Section 2 - Fire
Is the risk of fire adequately considered and controlled?
A - Have fire risk assessments been carried out?
B - Is appropriate fire fighting equipment available?
C - Have all employees received appropriate fire training?
D - Are periodic emergency evacuations carried out and recorded?
E - Are emergency exits kept clear at all times?
F - Is the fire alarm system tested regularly and recorded?
Section 3 - COSHH
Have the hazards from potential hazardous substances been identified and controlled?
A - Have all hazardous substances used in the department been identified?
B - Are hazard data sheets available for all substances identifies?
C - Have COSHH assessments been completed for all processes?
D - Have remedial actions arising from assessments been suitably implemented?
E - Have employees been made aware of the assessment findings?
F - Have the assessments been reviewed?
Section 4 - Risk Assessments
Is there an adequate risk assessment program in place?
A - have all hazardous activities been identified through risk assessment?
B - Are clear records of assessments available and up to date?
C - Are all additional control measures implemented and recorded?
D - Are the assessments monitored and reviewed?
E - Are personnel at risk informed of the assessment findings?
Section 5 - Display Screen Equipment users
Is the use of display screen equipment controlled?
A - Have all users of display screen equipment been identified?
B - Have adequate assessments been carried out?
C - Have all users of display screen equipment been made aware of the hazards identified?
D - Is a system for carrying out eye tests in place?
Section 6 - Manual Handling
Have all manual handling issues been identified and addressed?
A - Have all manual handling operations been identified?
B - Are mechanical aids (hoists, pallet trucks, trolleys) used?
C - Have any detailed manual handling assessments been conducted?
D - Has information/instruction/training been recorded?
Section 7 - Safety Culture
Does a 'proactive' culture exist and permeate throughout the college?
A - Is the health and safety policy driven from the top?
B - Is responsibility for health and safety understood at all levels?
C - Is there a safety committee and does it meet regularly?
D - Have all managers and supervisors been trained in their health and safety responsibilities?
Section 8 - Accident and incident reporting procedure
Are appropriate lessons learnt following a thorough investigation of accidents and significant near misses?
A - Are all accidents reported and recorded?
B - is there a procedure/person for identifying and reporting reportable accidents to the HSE?
C - Is there a procedure for accident investigation?
D - Are the findings of accident investigations implemented?
E - Are accident statistics produced in order to identify trends and performance?
Section 9 - First Aid
Are adequate and appropriate first aid facilities available?
A - Are adequate and appropriate first aid facilities available?
B - Have adequate numbers of people been trained in first aid?
C - Have employees been made aware of first aid arrangements?
D - Has the appropriate refresher training been undertaken?
Section 10 - Health and Personal Records
Are appropriate health and safety records in place regarding the employment of people?
A - Are pre-employment questionnaires carried out?
B - is there a health surveillance programme in place?
C - are employee health records kept?
D - Are next of kin details kept and maintained?
Section 11 - Housekeeping
Are the hazards associated with housekeeping adequately controlled?
A - Is a good housekeeping system in place?
B - Is a clean as you go policy being adhered to?
C - Are the premises cleaned regularly?
D - Are floors/surfaces/stairways in a good state of repair?
E - Are there adequate waste bins provided and used?
F - Are raw materials and products stored appropriately?
Section 12 - Health, Safety & Welfare
Are the workplace welfare arrangements appropriate?
A - Are break areas available and adequate?
B - Are there suitable and sufficient toilets and hand washing facilities?
C - Is there an efficient smoke free policy in place?
D - Is the heating/lighting/ventilation adequate?
E - Are suitable items of protective footwear provided and worn?
Section 13 - Training and information
Does the department have a competent and informed workforce?
A - Does a health and safety induction take place for all new starters?
B - Are staff training needs considered during performance reviews?
C - Is all staff training recorded and signed for?
D - Are there notice boards containing topical information?
Section 14 - Electricity
Has the integrity of electrical equipment been assessed?
A - Does a competent person check portable appliances?
B - Are fixed electrical items and systems periodically checked.
C - Where appropriate is low voltage equipment or circuit breakers used?
D - Are sufficient numbers of electrical outlets available?
Section 15 - Statutory Evidence
Are control measures adequately examined and monitored?
A - Are statutory inspections carried out and records kept?
B - are inspections comments/ remedial actions acted upon?
C - Are extraction systems inspected and tested every 14 months and records kept?
D - Is the H&S law poster displayed?
Section 16 - Safe Systems of Work
Are employees adopting Safe Systems of Work?
A - Are safe working procedures in place for all hazardous activities?
B - Are the appropriate safety signs posted and adhered to?
C - Are the appropriate items of personal protective equipment being worn?
Section 17 - Work Equipment and Maintenance
Is all work equipment adequately controlled?
A - Has all work equipment been assessed?
B - Are all rotating/moving parts of equipment guarded?
C - Is the guarding adequate against the risk?
D - is a work equipment maintenance system in place and records kept?
Section 18 - Noise
Are noise levels controlled?
A - Has an assessment been carried out under the CNAW regulations?
B - If appropriate, are audiometry tests available to high-risk employees?
C - Have ear protection zones been identified?
D - Have employees been made aware of the risks?
E - Is appropriate PPE available and used?
Section 19 - Environmental
Does the college/department have a written Environmental policy?
A - are waste oils/paints/chemicals stored and disposed of safely?
B - Is there a waste management plan in place?
C - Are materials storage methods and procedures appropriate?
D - Are hazardous waste consignment notices kept for 3 years? Or waste transfer notices kept for 2 years?
Section 20 - Non employees/Security
Are hazards to non-employees adequately identified and controlled?
A - Are visitors/others appropriately received?
B - Are there appropriate measures to protect members of the public?
C - Is the use of college equipment by non-employees controlled?
D - Are there appropriate security measures to protect employees?
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