Title Page

  • Site Location

  • Document Number

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Inspection Location

Health & Safety Inspection

Pre Inspection Checks

  • Previous inspection checked for any outstanding issues

Housekeeping

  • General cleanliness of all areas

  • Work areas accessible and well laid out

  • Storage facilities neat, tidy, signed and accessible

  • Noticeboard present, with correctly displayed documents

Storage

  • Correct storage of lifting accessories etc.

  • Racking not overloaded and safe stacking practices observed

  • Segregation of inappropriate materials/reactants

  • Clear unobstructed access to stored items

  • Flammable/hazardous materials stored appropriately and locked away where neccesary

Tools & Electrical Hazards

  • Damage to cables extension leads etc.

  • Electrical cupboards locked as appropriate

  • Electrical Devices appropriate to the site?

  • Correct use of tools

  • Defective tools removed from service and marked appropriately

Fire & Emergency Evacuation

  • Lighting ventilation etc. satisfactory for the area and working correctly

  • Evacuation routes are free from obstructions

  • Fire extinguishers and call points visibly present?

  • Fire alarm tests and drills completed

  • Trained Fire Marshalls on site

  • Staff have appropriate knowledge and training in fire / evacuation procedures

Site Vehicles & Vehicle Storage

  • Fork lift vehicle checks completed

  • Drivers observed obeying safety rules e.g speed limits

  • Vehicles parked / stored safely

  • Dangerous vehicles marked (Electric/badly damaged) where required

Training & Safety Signs

  • Safety Signs Visible and In good condition

  • Safety Signs Correctly displayed where required

  • Staff observed to be working correctly and aware of safe systems of work

  • Training/safe systems of work followed

  • Any outstanding training requirements?

  • Other Issues
  • Description of the Issue

Yearly Checks

  • Do yearly checks need completing on this visit?

Machinery Guarding & Safety

Manual Handling & Lifting equipment

  • Damaged racks/stacks/pallets etc. reported and procedures followed

  • Safe working loads clearly marked

  • Staff trained and aware of safe handling methods

  • Suitable manual handling aids available and in use

  • Periodic inspections \ certifications up to date (LOLER)

Staff Welfare

  • Emergency lighting available, fit for purpose

  • Adequate rest area, facilities available

  • Sanitation, washing facilities

  • Drinking water available

  • Cleanliness of facilities

First Aid

  • First aider list posted and up to date.

  • Sufficient trained personnel on site

  • Adequate emergency first aid facilities for the site e.g. Eye wash

  • First aid boxes well stocked and items in date

PPE

  • PPE provided for all site tasks

  • Correct usage and storage, right suitability and fitting, comfort

  • PPE worn where required

COSHH

  • Storage areas locked and correct signage

  • Correct use of chemicals, flammables

  • Adequate ventilation of area

  • Correct disposal process in place

  • Suitable emergency procedures and spill procedures

  • Correctly labelled containers

  • Environmental hazards properly controlled, bund trays used where required

  • COSHH assessments msds register available and up to date

Compressed Air / Pressure Washer

  • Compressors, Washers are correctly marked with safe working procedures

  • Equipment adequately tested, yearly inspection records available

  • Staff are trained in use of equipment

  • Standard operating polices and policies in place / staff aware

Summary

Inspection Schedule

  • Date of last Inspection

  • Any other comments

  • Next Inspection due on

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