1.01 The workshop area is tidy and free of obstructions, tools and equipment not being used are stored appropriately and work benches not being used are clean and tidy.

1.02 No equipment, tools or articles are stored on the floor

1.03 Walkways/floor areas are clear of obstructions and trip hazards (e.g. electrical cords).

1.04 Floor surfaces/coverings are clean, level and are in good condition.

1.05 Stair treads are in good condition (no worn or broken treads).

1.06 Stair handrails are present, secure, and in good condition.

1.07 Landings and hallways are clear of obstruction

2.01 QHSE Policy and other required required posters (i.e. HSE health and safety law poster) are adaquately displayed

2.02 First aiders are displayed at entrance

2.03 Fire wardens are displayed at entrance

2.04 Hazard/safety signage throughout facility is appropriate and clearly visible, consider Access/egress, PPE, Chemicals, High temperature, Electrical, Noise

2.05 Signage for PPE is in compliance with PPE specified in Risk Assessment table

3.01 Fire exit doors are marked, clearly visible and can be opened from inside

3.02 Fire exit signs are in place and illuminated

3.03 Exit corridors are clear of obstructions (including outside of the building)

3.04 First aid equipment (kits, defibrillators,…) is available and not expired

3.05 A first aider is available on site

3.06 A fire warden is available on site

3.07 Fire extinguishers are appropriate and accessible

3.08 Fire extinguishers have been inspected within last 12 months

3.09 Fire alarm tests have been conducted weekly (check fire log)

3.10 Fire evacuation drill has been performed in last 6 months

3.11 Fire procedures and building plan are displayed at the entrance

3.12 Fire procedures are being followed, i.e. visitors are wearing lanyards

3.13 Flammables stored in flammables store

3.14 No fuel sources are stored in the hot works area

3.15 Emergency Evacuation plan is available (Correct Revision)

3.16 Is the Emergency Contact details up to date

3.17 Fire Extinguisher monthly (Tamper checks have been completed)

4.01 All electrical equipment tested, tagged and in date.

4.02 All power leads, outlets and switches are in good condition.

4.03 Electrical points and extension leads are not over loaded

5.01 Stored items are safety loaded, restrained and labelled

5.02 Suitable materials handling equipment is available

5.03 Materials handling equipment is in good condition and records of inspection available

5.04 All lifting equipment is tagged with the correct colour code

6.01 PPE is available, consider glasses, ear protection, gloves, boots as required by signage

6.02 PPE store is tidy and presentable

6.03 Personnel are wearing appropriate PPE for tasks (as required by signage)

7.01 All chemicals stored in chemicals cupboard unless being used

7.02 Chemicals stored in appropriate containers if being used

7.03 Containers are labelled correctly

7.04 (M)SDS sheets and other required documents (i.e. COSHH assessments) are available for all chemicals - as hardcopy and softcopy easily accessable

7.05 Spill kits are available and maintained

7.06 Chemical related equipment (i.e. fume cupboard) is in use and verified as ok (required inspection)

8.01 Compressed gas bottle/cylinder contents are appropriately identified.

8.02 Bottles/cylinders are secured appropriately by bracket or chain.

8.03 Check gas storage cage and pipe work

8.04 No ignation source (i.e. technical heat, smoke area,…) in the near vicinity of bottles/cylinders

9.01 Work procedures available at location of plant/equipment/tools and operators are following the guidance

9.02 Plant/equipment/tools maintained and in good condition

9.03 Emergency stops are working

9.04 Guarding on plant/equipment/tools is appropriate and in good condition

9.05 Warning labels are appropriate and visible

9.06 Risk assessment is available for plant/equipment/tools

10.01 Are the company vehicles (forklifts, trucks, vans, cars,…) maintained weekly and recorded

10.02 A first aid kit is available in trucks, vans, cars

10.03 Are company & staff vehicles parked safely without blocking access points or delivery areas and reverse park policy is followed

10.04 Is a fire extinguisher available in trucks, vans, cars

11.01 Risk assessments (RA) available for ongoing work/tasks

11.02 Findings of RA implemented appropriately, i.e. isolation, barriers, PPE, safety devices

11.03 Work forms are available and correctly in use for ongoing work

11.04 Operators are appropriately trained and/or supervised for work

11.05 Equipment is in good condition and part of regular maintenance regime

11.06 Material/products of different status are clearly separated: input/row, in process/unfinished, finsihed, waste

12.01 Lighting adequate and operational

12.02 Temperature is comfortable in entire area

12.03 Area is free from odours

12.04 Noise level is acceptable or controlled to an adequate level

12.05 Ventilation is adequate

12.06 Is there appropriate facilities for hot food and water

12.07 Are washrooms and shower facilities clean and in good condition, including soap, hand towels,…

13.01 Waste is emptied regularly and stored in the correct bins

13.02 Cleaning and housekeeping stock is available

13.03 Waste streams/areas correctly identified

13.04 Waste skips/bins contain correct materials

13.05 Waste (Oils etc.) stored/contained appropriately prior to licenced removal

14.01 Are incidents being reported and recorded in online system

14.02 Are actions from incidents being allocated and addressed

14.03 Are staff aware of the incident reporting tool

14.04 Is the accident/incident data available and up-to-date.

15.01 Does staff member know where to find QHSE policy

15.02 Does staff member know what to do in event of fire

15.03 Does staff member know how to report incidents including near misses, first aid incidents and accidents

15.04 Does the staff member know where to get access to the Emergency Evacuation Plan / Emergency Response Plan

15.05 Has the staff member completed a Display Screen Assessment

16.01 Has the Legal compliance register been checked for updates (6 months)

16.02 Has an evaluation of the legal compliance been carried out (6 months)

16.03 Is the Environmental aspects and impacts register up to date.

17.01 Is the Emergency Response Plan available and up-to-date?

17.02 Does the planning of Emergency Response and Drills consider specific work related risks and scenarios, i.e. Battery, NORM,…

17.03 Has a drill been performed within the last 12 months?

17.04 Have all required actions which were derived from last drill completed?