HS272 - COSHH Audit - V1 - 201110

Is there an accurate inventory of all chemicals onsite in place?

Is there a procedure in place to control chemicals entering site?

Are there safety data sheets and COSHH risk assessments in place for all chemicals on site?

Are COSHH risk assessments and MSDS available at point of use?

Are stored liquid chemicals stored on suitable bunding and over 110% of total product volume?

Are chemicals stored securely and in the allocated place when not in use?

Are chemicals clearly labelled with what they are, associated hazard symbols present?

Are incompatible chemicals stored separately?

Are waste chemicals labelled as waste and stored in a suitable location until final disposal?

Are all areas free from combustible materials?

Are rules in place regarding eating and drinking within the yard/workshop area?

Are users aware of the COSHH folder location ( sample 3 operators from different areas)

Do operators understand the hazards associated with the chemicals used within there are of work? ( sample 3 operators carrying out different jobs)

Do operators know what PPE they are required to wear when using chemicals in their work and why? (sample 3 operators in different work areas)

Do operators know what to do in the event of a spillage or personal contamination? (sample 3 operators from different work areas)

Is PPE freely available to all operatives at point of use?

Are chemical spill kits available around the site?

Are gas bottles stored in a locked and signed cage external to the building?

Are gas bottles in use securely chained?

Do the gas regulators have date inspection labels attached?

Are flammable products stored in closed flammable cabinets & Labelled flammable?

Are caps/lids secured tightly on all containers?

Are details of the first aiders provided?

Are first aid boxes available and eyewash bottles available in case of an emergency?

Is this the first aid kit and ancillary equipment in good working order and are all first aid kits and eyewash in date?

Is appropriate firefighting equipment in locations where flammable chemicals are being used?

Are employees in that area trained in the use of firefighting equipment?