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Introduction
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01 - HSG65 Management System
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Is there Public and Employer liability insurance in place for the company?
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Run Out Date
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Is there a written health and safety policy
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What date was the policy last reviewed
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Does the policy make a commitment to the safety of employees (Policy Statement of Intent)
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Is the policy signed and dated by the MD/Chief Executive (or similar senior person) and up to date.
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Organising for health and safety
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Is the policy published and available to all employees?
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Does the policy explain how to deal with health and safety issues?
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Are posts specific safety responsibilities (including emergency response) identified?
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Does the policy identify the source of competent assistance and/or competent persons?
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Does the policy outline the approach to health and safety training, recruitment and the introduction of new equipment or ways of working?
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Does the policy outline the approach to employees health and safety?
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Does the policy make reference to the general duties of employees, managers and directors?
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Does the policy make reference to the provision of health and safety information to employees?
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Does the policy describe the procedures for consultation and participation with employees on safety matters?
02 - Planning for and controlling health and safety
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Does the policy make reference to the assessment and control of risks?
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Does the policy make reference to the assessment and control of risks to young persons (Under the age of 18)?
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Does the policy make reference to the assessment and control of risks to new and expecting mothers?
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Does the policy make reference to the procedures for serious and imminent danger (response to fire, major release of chemicals, collapse of structure etc)?
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Do plans make reference to any special arrangements for ensuring the safety of visitors, contractors and temporary employees, including agency staff?
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Setting health and safety objectives
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Have suitable and sufficient health and safety objectives been set?
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Are objectives SMART? (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time Bound)
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Monitoring for health and safety
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Does the policy make reference to safety inspections, audits, incident and accident investigation and the follow up?
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Inspections
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Is there a system for recording results of active monitoring and taking action where appropriate?
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Is there a requirement for all incidents and accidents to be investigated?
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Is there a procedure for incident and accident investigation and the recording of results?
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Is responsibility for investigation clearly allocated?
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Is every place and activity in the company subject to a scheme of active monitoring (safety inspections, safety tours, safety surveys and safety management audits)?
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Is responsibility for monitoring clearly allocated?
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Have those responsible for carrying out active monitoring been properly trained?
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Are there set frequencies for active monitoring?
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Reviewing the health and safety management system
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Is there a formal management procedure for reviewing health and safety performance? That covers:<br> * All departments<br> * results of active monitoring<br> * results of reactive monitoring<br>
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Are the results of reviews recorded in annual or self-assessment reports?
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Is the policy and organisation reviewed at senior management level each year and updated where necessary?
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Are actions identified with individuals tracked and actions completed recorded?
03 - Control of Health and Safety
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Health and safety post and responsibilities
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Is there a director appointed as being responsible for health and safety?
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Do Managers/Supervisors have any Safety Management training?
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Accountability and setting performance standards
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Is safety incorporated into the job description of all employees from senior managers to operatives?
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Do the appraisals of employees include an assessment of their safety performance and their achievements of safety objectives?
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Do senior management, and all other levels of management and supervisory levels show commitment to health and safety?
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Competence (selection, induction and training)
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Do those responsible for recruitment know:<br> * The hazards in the job role?<br> * The qualities required to do the job safely?<br> * Of the need to gauge the suitability of the job for young persons?
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Are candidates asked general health and safety questions relevant to their role at interview?
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Are candidates with specific health and safety requirements such as: driving, machine operations, management or supervisory roles asked relevant questions and original certificates seen at interview?
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Are young persons (under 18) immaturity, special needs and lack of experience taken into account relation to the job role they are being interviewed for?
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Once employed are all new employees given induction training relevant to their job role that includes:<br> * Work area hazards<br> * Accident procedures<br> * Fire procedures<br> * Lifting and handling procedures<br> * Welfare facilities
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Are employees given adequate training relevant for their roles and responsibilities?
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Are operatives given adequate training when new equipment, technology or systems are introduced?
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Are operatives given Health and Safety Awareness Training?
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Are training records maintained for all members of staff?
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Co-operation
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Are there arrangements for consulting employees on safety matters within the workplace?
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Is there an health and safety committee or works council/forum that meet regular to discuss health and safety? if yes state how often they meet.
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Are the following discussed at health and safety meetings:<br> * Progress from previous meeting<br> * Incidents and accidents<br> * safety audits and inspections<br> * Assessment updates<br> * New safety information from HSE and legislation<br> * Reports from safety representatives<br> * Safe systems of work<br> * Workplace safety publicity<br> * Fire<br> * Target setting and performance
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Is the chair person of the health and safety committee of senior management?
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Are employees from all departments represented on the committee?
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Communication
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Is the "health and safety law poster" prominently displayed?
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Are safety signs displayed where necessary in accordance with the Safety Signs and Signals Regulations that inform employees and non-employees of hazards and preventative measures?
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Is there a system for employees to report hazards and health and safety concerns?
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If the company have union appointed safety representatives, are managers aware of their rights to:<br> * office facilities<br> * paid time off work for carrying out their functions and for training<br> * carry out inspections (providing they inform you in writing)<br> * relevant safety information
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Are managers and supervisors aware of safety guidance for their area and how they can access this information?
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Are there arrangements for liaising with enforcing authorities and other external agencies relevant to health and safety?
04 - Risk assessment and risk management
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Is a risk assessment made for any new or modified activity, process, plant, equipment, substances, premises etc.
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Have all existing, process, plant, equipment, substances, premises etc. been assessed for risk?
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Are risk assessments relevant, suitable and sufficient? <br>
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Is the responsibility for carrying out the risk assessment clearly allocated?
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Are assessments recorded and up to date?
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is there provision for evaluation of risk assessment results and how risks can be eliminated or reduced?
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Are the results of risk assessments communicated to those affected by the hazards such as: <br> * Employees<br> * Contractors <br> * members of the public
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Are there instructions to indicate when an assessment should be reviewed?
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Is there a risk assessment policy for young persons?
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Is there a risk assessment policy for lone workers?
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Is there a risk assessment for new and expecting mothers?
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Health surveillance
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Have special occupational health hazards (e.g. ULD, asthma, deafness, vibration etc.) been identified and considered in relation to health surveillance screening?
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Have you identified any job role that will require an health assessment before recruitment?
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Have you made arrangements for obtaining medical advice if required on occupational health questions?
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Do you have arrangements for reviewing sickness absence and helping employees to return to work after a period of illness?
05 - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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Is health and safety considered in all potential substances purchase decisions based on the Manufactures Safety data Sheet (MSDS) information?
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If found to be a hazardous substance are suitable safer alternatives considered before purchasing a substance?
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Are all hazardous substances delivered accompanied with an up to date MSDS?
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Are all hazardous substances within the company identified and stored correctly?
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Are COSHH assessments completed for all hazardous substances and recorded on a central register?
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Are COSHH assessments communicated to all those who may be effected by the hazardous substance?
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Do the COSHH assessments include the following information:<br> * The hazardous substance<br> * methods of use<br> * Risk to health<br> * Control measures<br> * Actions, if any required to prevent or control exposure<br> * Emergency planning <br> * Information and training
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Are the control measures in place, monitored and maintained?
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Are there routine examination of Local Exhaust ventilation (LEV) and examination by a competent person at the prescribed periods?
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Is there any workplace processes that will require appropriate monitoring such as: <br> * Air monitoring<br> * Dust monitoring <br> * Fumes<br> * water
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Have any work activity been identified where the employee will require health surveillance and if yes are the records kept for 40 years?
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Are records of equipment examinations, workplace monitoring kept for 5 years?
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Is appropriate Health Surveillance conducted with regards to the effects of Hazardous Substances
06 - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
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Are specification and purchasing of new equipment checked to ensure that adequate information and design features are provided to ensure all health and safety standards are met?
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Is a check made to ensure the manufacturer or importer of new equipment complies with the machinery safety regulations and that the equipment has the CE mark?
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Are risk assessments carried out on work equipment that include:<br> * Assembly and Operation<br> * Clearing blockages<br> * Emergency procedures<br> * Cleaning<br> * Maintenance
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Is machinery adequately guarded?<br>
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Are personnel trained and authorised to use equipment?
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Is there sufficient working space around machinery?
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Are pressure systems regularly inspected by a competent person in line with the pressure vessels regulations?
07 - Fire risk assessments
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Has a fire risk assessment been carried out on the premises?
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Has the risk assessment considered the duty of care of non-employees?
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Are all emergency exits and routes clear of obstruction?
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Are all emergency exit routes properly identified, marked and illuminated where necessary?
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Is there a suitable fire detection and alarm system?
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Are alarms and emergency lighting tested regularly and records kept?
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Are there suitable and sufficient fire extinguishers relevant to the fire hazards in the area with correct labels above and checked weekly and serviced by a competent person annually?
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Are internal fire doors fitted with self-closing devices and kept shut notices attached?
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Are fire drills carried out regularly and at least once a year with a full report of the evacuation maintained and any relevant actions taken?
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Have fire marshals/wardens been appointed and received training?
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Are flammable liquids and gases stored correctly?
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Are combustible materials stored correctly?
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Are Waste and bins stored away from building in a secured area?
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Is there a hot work permit to work system in place for all hot work?
08 - First aid at work
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Are there adequate first aid facilities in the event of an injury?
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Is there appropriate numbers of trained first aiders and appointed persons?
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Has employees been informed of first aid arrangements?
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Is there a system for reporting injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences which confirm to RIDDOR 2013?
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Do you have a responsible person who notifies, report and records all events that are covered by RIDDOR?
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Is there an adequate secure system for recording all reports and investigations?
09 - Electrical safety
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Are all electrical modifications carried out in accordance with IEE wiring regulations?
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Is the electrical system inspected and tested on a systematic basis at regular intervals?
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Is work on distribution system and electrical equipment restricted to authorised and competent personnel?
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Has specific responsibility been allocated for the safety of fixed and portable equipment?
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Does the purchasing and supply system take full account of electrical safety factors when purchasing new equipment e.g. for wet or dusty conditions?
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Are all equipment maintained in a safe condition such as:<br> * Hand tools<br> * Portable tools<br> * Ladders and other access equipment<br> * Welding equipment<br> * Compressed air<br> * Electrical test equipment
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Has portable electrical equipment been inspected and PAT tested on a regular basis?
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Are there procedures for dealing with faulty electrical equipment whilst in use or when detected during inspection and testing?
10 - Working at Heights regulations
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Have potential work at heights been identified and an assessment completed that include a emergency rescue plan?
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Are warning signs fixed at the approach to fragile roofs, and is work on fragile roofs strictly controlled with a permit to work?
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Are ladders and stepladders in good condition, registered and regularly inspected?
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Are MEWPs used to gain access and if so are they properly constructed, tested and safe to use in the areas by a competent authorised person?
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Have work areas with open edges been fitted with guardrails and toeboards?
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Are contractors who carry out work at heights been vetted, instructed and issued with a permit to work?
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Is Section 10 Complient?
11 - Manual handling and musculoskeletal disorders?
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Has an assessment been made of all manual handling tasks where there is a risk of injury?
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Do the Manual Handling Risk Assessments consider the Task, Individual, Load and Environment? (TILE)
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Has action been taken to eliminate manual handling operations?
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Where manual handling cannot be eliminated have steps been taken to reduce the risk of injury, taking into account the task, load, environment, individual capacity and offer factors?
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Is there a system for ensuring the written assessment of risk of injury is reviewed when no longer valid, or when there has been a significant change?
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Is suitable and sufficient manual handling training given to employees? (Including task specific training)
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Are managers committed to, and workers actively involved in, controlling risks from manual handling?
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Has action been taken to eliminate or control the risk of ULDs?
12 - Display Screen Equipment Assessments
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Have you identified any employees who may be classified as "users" under the DSE regulations?
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Has the risk of using DSE workstations been assessed?
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Has the work of users been adequately planned to permit periodic breaks or changes of activity?
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Have arrangements been made for eyesight tests as required by the regulation?
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Have users been provided with comprehensible information on measures taken to comply with the regulations?
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Has health and safety training been given to users as required by regulation 7?
13 - Workplace transport
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Has a workplace transport assessment been carried out and recorded?
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Do the layout routes keep vehicles and pedestrians safety apart?
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Are vehicle routes in good condition, wide enough and free from obstructions?
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Are roadways and traffic flow well designed, e.g. Good use of one-way systems, signs, speed bumps, barriers to separate pedestrians from traffic?
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Are vehicles suitable and well maintained?
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Are all driving licences inspected on a regular basis?
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Is vehicle reversing made as safe as possible?
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Are vehicles loaded and unloaded safely?
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Have potentially vulnerable columns been protected to prevent damage to structure?
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Are forklift operations controlled?
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Company vehicles and drivers
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Is there a driver policy that includes the use of mobile phones?
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Are company vehicles maintained and a breakdown procedure in place?
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Do drivers carry out regular checks of vehicles and are they recorded?
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Is there an incident and accident reporting procedures?
14 - Noise assessments
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Has a noise assessment been carried out?
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Has the recommendations from the noise assessment been actioned?
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Has PPE been selected and issued as required?
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Has health surveillance been carried out if required?
15 - Vibration
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Has vibration assessments been carried out?
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Has actions from assessment been carried out?
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Has employees received training in vibration awareness?
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Has the purchasing of equipment considered the vibration levels?
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Has Health Surveillance been conducted for Vibration Injuries?
16 - Slip, trips and falls
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Are floors even and free from holes?
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Are work areas and access routes kept free from work in progress, waste and equipment, including tools and trailing cables?
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Are work areas and access routes well lit?
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Are stairs well-constructed and fitted with handrails?
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Have other steps been taken to reduce the risk such as provision of slip resistant footwear?
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Are floors routinely cleaned and a spillage policy in place?
17 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Has PPE been identified for all circumstances where the hazard cannot be removed?
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Has PPE been assessed to ensure it is suitable and sufficient the task?
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Is PPE regularly inspected and properly maintained?
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Is suitable and sufficient accommodation provided for personal clothing not worn at work, and special clothing worn at work but not taken home?
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Have employees been given information, instruction and training in the correct use of PPE?
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Is there a PPE replacement procedure?
18 - Lifting Operations and Lifting equipment Regulations (LOLER)
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Is the lifting equipment strong and stable for the specific use and marked with SWL?
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Is the lifting equipment used safely with all work being planned, organised and performed by a competent person?
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Are there thorough inspection and examinations carried out by a competent person every:<br> * 6 months for lifting people or lifting accessories <br> * 12 months for all other lifting equipment
19 - Asbestos
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Has an asbestos survey been carried out on the premises?
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Is there an asbestos management folder available on site?
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Have all staff been trained on the identification of asbestos and what action to take on finding asbestos?
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Are contractors and employees informed of where asbestos is located in the premises before commencing work?
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Are there on-going management checks of asbestos in the building for damage?
20 - New premises or extensions (CDM 2015)
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Are the requirements of the Construction (design and management) Regulations 2015 adhered to for all relevant building construction, maintenance and demolition work?
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Is the company aware of its duties as the client under the CDM 2015 Regulations, including the appointment of Principal Designer, Principal Contractor and Contractors etc.? and ensuring that, where appropriate, a Construction Phase Plan and health and safety file is available and up to date?
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Do any new premises, extensions or modifications comply with the requirements of the Workplace (Health, safety and Welfare) Regulations?
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Are there asbestos surveys carried out before any work commences under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012?
21 - Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
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Are there suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences provided that includes disables facilities?
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Is there adequately ventilated?
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Are the sanitary conveniences clean and well maintained?
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Are suitable and sufficient washing facilities, including showers if required by the nature of the work , provided at readily accessible places?
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Are the washing facilities clean and well maintained?
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Have water temperatures been reduced to prevent scalding?
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Has a legionella assessment been carried out and the following completed and recorded? <br> * All taps, shower heads descaled and disinfected every 3 months?<br> * Showers ran for at least 2 minutes a week?<br> * Hot water temperature checks are carried out and recorded weekly?
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Is there an adequate supply of drinking water that is labeled is as drinking water and maintained in good order?
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Is there suitable and sufficient seating provided for all persons who, whilst at work, able to sit without adversely affecting the work?
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Is suitable and sufficient rest facilities provided, including facilities for eating meals where meals are taken at work? minimum requirements is:<br> * kettle<br> * Microwave<br> * Fridge<br> * Seats with back rests and tables<br> * Consideration for disabled persons
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Are workstation suitable for any person likely to use them, including where appropriate for persons with disabilities?
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Is the workplace, equipment and devices appropriately maintained?
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During the working hours, is the workplace temperature reasonable?<br> * Sedentary workers 16c<br> * manual workers 13c
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Is there suitable and sufficient lighting, using natural light whenever possible, which takes account of the operations to be carried out?
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Is there emergency lighting where people would be exposed to danger?
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Are shelving inspected and tested by a competent person annually and monthly inspections carried out and recorded?
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Does shelving have safe working load (SWL) displayed on them?
22 - Control of contractors and visitors
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Are there company health and safety rules for using contractors?
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Is there a preferred/approved contractors register?
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Do the rules provide for:<br> * Clear allocation of responsibility?<br> * Liaison with a named member of management? <br> * Use of contractors equipment?<br> * Use of company equipment and services?<br> * Exchange of information on health and safety?<br> * Emergency procedures?<br> * Observation of safe procedures?
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Are pre-qualification safety standards determined and examined before awarding contracts to external contractors?
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Are there company health and safety rules for visitors?
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Do the rules provide for:<br> * Provision of any necessary safety equipment?<br> * Provision of information on any risks to health and safety?<br> * Emergency procedures?
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Are sub-contractors vetted and monitored on a regular basis?
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Is there a permit to work system for all contractors carrying out work on the premises?
23 - Occupational health
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Does the company employ an occupational health specialist?
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Does the company have a stress policy and monitor stress?
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Does the company provide for appropriate Occupational Health Surveillance for such as Hearing Damage, Lung Damage, Effects of vibration etc.
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Does the company have a policy on abuse in the workplace?
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Does the company conform to the working time directive?
24 - Security
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Is there a single controlled access point into each building?
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Is the reception area clearly identified for visitors and contractors to book in before entering?
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Are all visitors required to sign in and escorted around the building? and issued with an identity badge?
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Has the workplace been safeguarded against unwanted individuals and trespassers as a result of a risk assessment?
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Is there adequate lighting to enable safe site access and egress?
Senior Management Signature
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Supervisor
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Manager
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Director in charge of Safety
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Auditor