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  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Birkenhead
  • which section of the site?

Floors

  • can water be walked onto smooth floors (e.g foyers) on rainy days?

  • are there any hard, smooth floors in wet or oily areas?

  • are there any leaks of fluids onto the floor from processes or machines?

  • is there any ice or water on cold room floors?

  • is the floor slippery when wet?

  • is there poor drainage causing pooling of fluids?

  • are any anti-slip paint, coating profiles or tapes worn smooth or damaged?

  • are there any isolated low steps (commonly at doorways)?

  • are there any trip hazards due to equipment and other objects left on the floor?

  • are there any raised carpet edges or holes worn in carpets

  • are there any tiles becoming unstuck or curling at the edges?

  • are there any holes or unevenness in the floor surface?

  • is there a build up of moss or other vegetation (weeds) on pathways?

  • is anything protruding into walkways e.g. tree branches?

  • are there any surface transitions not easily noticed ( any ridge that is as high as a sole of a shoe/footwear or higher)?

Stairs, Ladders and Ramps

  • is the lighting insufficient for ramps, ladders or steps to be seen clearly?

  • is the lighting for ramps, ladders or steps creating glare?

  • do any steps have too small a rise or tread or an excessive step edge (nosing)?

  • are any step edges (nosing) slippery or hard to see?

  • is anti-slip edging in place?

  • are the steps uneven or are there excessive variations in step dimensions?

  • are handrails inadequate on stairs?

  • are ramps too steep or too slippery?

  • are ladders compliant hand have the appropriate back guard?

  • are any persons observed using stairs or ladders using 3 points of contact?

  • are ladders in good condition (i.e. not damaged, rusted or corroded )?

Lighting

  • is there insufficient lighting in passageways, at flooring transitions, ramps or stairs?

  • does the lighting throw distracting shadows or produce excessive glare?

Housekeeping

  • is there a build-up of polish on floors?

  • is there spills of product etc. on floors or walkways?

  • do workers have to walk on floors wet from washing?

  • are wet floor signs not available or not used correctly?

  • do you need to provide information/training/advice to contractors regarding cleaning procedures?

  • are paper, rubbish, dirt, or spills left on the floor?

  • are aisles poorly marked?

  • are aisles cluttered?

  • are there any trip hazards due to equipment and other movable objects left lying on the ground?

  • do spills ( wet or dry) occur regularly during work processes?

  • is the cleaning method appropriated for the floor surface?

  • is emergency equipment partially blocked?

Tasks

  • do workers have to walk or work on greasy, oily or wet floors that are not adequately slip resistant?

  • do loads that are carried or pushed interfere with vision?

  • are the loads to be carried excessive or likely to upset a person's balance?

  • do heavy trolleys or other equipment have to be pushed up ramps?

  • are workers hurried due to time constraints?

  • do workers required training in the procedures for dealing with slips and trips hazards?

  • are workers following 3 points of contact when using ladders or stairs?

  • are workers using 3 points of contact when entering or exiting plant/equipment?

Footwear

  • do the workers' safety shoes lack grip?

  • do workers require slip resistant footwear?

  • are the tread patters on footwear clogged with dirt?

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