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GENERAL WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTION

HOUSEKEEPING

  • Are bins covered and waste emptied on a regular basis?

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  • Are items stored neatly and orderly?

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  • Are there adequate cleaning schedules in place, documented and monitored? This inc. food hygiene/catering cleanliness.

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  • Are there suitable warning signs used when cleaning?

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  • Is the floor around shelving, racks, keys machinery/equipment clear of obstruction, materials and rubbish?

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  • Are stairways kept well lit?

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  • Are handrails fitted and in good condition on stairways?

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  • Are gangways and stairways kept clear of rubbish and obstruction?

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ENVIRONMENT AND HYGIENE

  • Are adequate number of washing/sanitary facilities available for both males and females?

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  • Are there adequate hand drying facilities?

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  • Where appropriate is there clothes changing/drying area?

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  • Is there a staff rest room?

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  • Area with adequate rest areas for new and expectant mothers?

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  • Are the above areas kept in a clean condition?

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  • Is drinking water available?

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  • Is the temperature in the workplace comfortable (indoors)?

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  • Is there suitable lighting provision?

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  • Are all hanging and overhead objects adequately secured or stored?

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FIRE SAFETY

  • Are all fire exits/routes clearly marked and free of obstructions?

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  • Is all fire fighting/extinguishers clearly labelled, easily accessible and regularly serviced?

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  • Are all fire doors in good working order?

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  • Are final escape doors free of obstruction and easily opened?

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ACCESS ROUTES / ROADWAYS

  • Where access to roofs is regularly required is suitable permanent access with fixed safe guards provided?

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  • Are traffic routes organised so that pedestrians and vehicles can operate together?

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  • Are traffic routes kept clear of obstructions?

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FIRST AID

  • Are there trained first aiders/appointed persons?

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  • Are names and contact details of first aiders/appointed persons displayed?

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  • Are first aid boxes fully stocked and checked regularly?

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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

  • Are all hazardous substances clearly and adequately labelled and stored in leak proof containers?

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  • Is training provided to staff in safe use of chemicals and on what to do in an emergency (e.g. Spill ages and splashes)?

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  • Are emergency procedures in place for accidental release/spills?

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MANUAL HANDLING / ERGONOMICS

  • Is mechanical equipment used wherever possible and staff trained in its use?

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  • Where mechanical equipment is used is it in good repair and regularly maintained?

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  • Are heavy items stored at appropriate heights?

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  • Do uniforms/PPE allow easy movement?

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ELECTRiCAL EQUIPMENT

  • Has all portable electrical equipment been portable appliance tested (PAT) within the last 12 months and labelled accordingly?

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  • Are plugs, cables and power points kept in good condition? (Visual inspection)

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  • Are all cables to appliances stowed away adequately and do not create a potential trip hazard?

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MACHINERY

  • Are all machine guards in place, checked on a regular basis and records kept?

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  • Are all emergency isolation switches checked on a regular basis, clearly labelled and accessible?

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  • Can all machinery be positively isolated for maintenance?

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  • Are safe systems of work available for use of all machinery/equipment?

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  • Are ere records of regular maintenance of machines/equipment and tools?

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  • Is the floor around the machines kept clean and free from clutter or slipping hazards (I.e. oil/grease/dust)?

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  • Are all operators adequately trained before being allowed to operate machinery?

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

  • Is PPE available and provided where the assessment of risk identifies a need?

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  • Is PPE worn correctly by users?

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  • Is PPE checked and maintained regularly?

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  • Are areas where PPE is required clearly marked?

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  • When PPE is not in use is there a suitable place for storing PPE and is it stored correctly?

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SLIPS and TRIPS and FALLS on LEVEL

  • Are the floors/surfaces free of slip and trip hazards?

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  • Is access to walkways kept clear?

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  • Are walkways free of tripping hazards?

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  • Are arrangements in place for cleaning up spills immediately?

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CONTRACTORS WORKING ON SITE

  • Are they health and safety assessed and a there adequate arrangements in place?

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  • Are they monitored regularly on site?

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