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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Birkenhead
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which section of the site?
Floors
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can water be walked onto smooth floors (e.g foyers) on rainy days?
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are there any hard, smooth floors in wet or oily areas?
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are there any leaks of fluids onto the floor from processes or machines?
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is there any ice or water on cold room floors?
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is the floor slippery when wet?
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is there poor drainage causing pooling of fluids?
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are any anti-slip paint, coating profiles or tapes worn smooth or damaged?
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are there any isolated low steps (commonly at doorways)?
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are there any trip hazards due to equipment and other objects left on the floor?
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are there any raised carpet edges or holes worn in carpets
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are there any tiles becoming unstuck or curling at the edges?
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are there any holes or unevenness in the floor surface?
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is there a build up of moss or other vegetation (weeds) on pathways?
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is anything protruding into walkways e.g. tree branches?
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are there any surface transitions not easily noticed ( any ridge that is as high as a sole of a shoe/footwear or higher)?
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Stairs, Ladders and Ramps
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is the lighting insufficient for ramps, ladders or steps to be seen clearly?
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is the lighting for ramps, ladders or steps creating glare?
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do any steps have too small a rise or tread or an excessive step edge (nosing)?
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are any step edges (nosing) slippery or hard to see?
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is anti-slip edging in place?
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are the steps uneven or are there excessive variations in step dimensions?
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are handrails inadequate on stairs?
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are ramps too steep or too slippery?
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are ladders compliant hand have the appropriate back guard?
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are any persons observed using stairs or ladders using 3 points of contact?
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are ladders in good condition (i.e. not damaged, rusted or corroded )?
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Lighting
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is there insufficient lighting in passageways, at flooring transitions, ramps or stairs?
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does the lighting throw distracting shadows or produce excessive glare?
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Housekeeping
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is there a build-up of polish on floors?
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is there spills of product etc. on floors or walkways?
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do workers have to walk on floors wet from washing?
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are wet floor signs not available or not used correctly?
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do you need to provide information/training/advice to contractors regarding cleaning procedures?
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are paper, rubbish, dirt, or spills left on the floor?
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are aisles poorly marked?
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are aisles cluttered?
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are there any trip hazards due to equipment and other movable objects left lying on the ground?
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do spills ( wet or dry) occur regularly during work processes?
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is the cleaning method appropriated for the floor surface?
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is emergency equipment partially blocked?
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Tasks
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do workers have to walk or work on greasy, oily or wet floors that are not adequately slip resistant?
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do loads that are carried or pushed interfere with vision?
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are the loads to be carried excessive or likely to upset a person's balance?
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do heavy trolleys or other equipment have to be pushed up ramps?
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are workers hurried due to time constraints?
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do workers required training in the procedures for dealing with slips and trips hazards?
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are workers following 3 points of contact when using ladders or stairs?
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are workers using 3 points of contact when entering or exiting plant/equipment?
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Footwear
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do the workers' safety shoes lack grip?
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do workers require slip resistant footwear?
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are the tread patters on footwear clogged with dirt?
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