HX Building Health & Safety Site Inspection Format

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• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Legislation

• Are visitors, contractors & staff 'signed in' to premises using the Companion Application?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is the current written H&S Policy statement of intent displayed at premises?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is the statutory "Health and Safety" Law poster displayed and correctly completed?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is a current Employers Liability Insurance certificate displayed at premises?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are the names of Premises fire marshals and first aiders displayed?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are visitors & contractors., made aware of the action to be taken in the event of imminent danger / emergency?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Contractors

• Have all contractors' companies working on site undertaken a prequalification assessment?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Have / Do all contractors supplied RAMS prior to their work commencing?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are all contractors & visitors given a site safety briefing on arrival at premises?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are checks made to ensure that contractors are working in accordance with their RAMS?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are the contractors working on site wearing the necessary PPE and adhering to site rules and risk controls?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Has a fire risk assessment been made of the likely causes of fire?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Do employees know the procedure for raising the fire alarm & calling the Emergency Services?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Do employees know location of emergency assembly point(s)?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is appropriate fire signage displayed at premises?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is there a fire alarm & emergency lighting system in place & are these regularly tested with testing recorded?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are fire evacuation drills carried out every 6 months and are these drills recorded?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are adequate numbers of fire extinguishers available & is there a record of the extinguishers being inspected / serviced?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are extinguishers clearly marked to show the type of fire they are suitable for & sited correctly?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is a fire log book containing all relevant information in place as required by the Marlowe 'Fire & Emergency Evacuation Manual'?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are Fire Exit Routes clear of obstruction & clearly marked?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is the risk from hot work adequately controlled on site?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are oxygen, flammable gases & LPG stored safely & held securely on appropriate trolleys when in use?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Housekeeping & welfare

• Is site lighting adequate for area & tasks?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are welfare facilities suitable?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Do they include facilities to eat meals?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are site cooking and catering facilities clean, tidy and hygienic?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are cleaning material store rooms / cupboards tidy and COSHH compliant?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are washing facilities and toilets clean, tidy and in good state of repair?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Do they include supplies of hot & cold running water?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is the site clean, tidy & well ventilated?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are emergency lights available where loss of lighting could put people at risk?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are access & egress routes clear & free from obstructions?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are pedestrian traffic routes & floors free from holes, slopes, uneven or slippery surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient warning signs to identify hazards?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

First Aid & COSHH

• Are adequate numbers of first aiders available at all times at premises?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are first aid kit (s) available and are contents periodically checked? Are Defibrillator's regularly checked where provided?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is there a comprehensive list of all hazardous substances used or present on site?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are emergency drench showers and / or eyewash stations provided in in serviceable condition?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are operators aware of the control measures required when they are using or are exposed to hazardous substances?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are spill kits available ? Is there any evidence of spillages on site ? Are employees aware of the systems for containing & cleaning up spillages?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are chemicals and fuels properly stored with containers clearly marked?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are chemical delivery procedures and controls in place (e.g. substancetank verification, overfill control, interceptors, PPE etc.)?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are bunds and in good condition, free of spillages and debris?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

MH PPE Safety Gear & Lifting

• Are there any specific manual handling issues on site ? Have they been risk assessed ?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are all staff trained in Manual Handling?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Have mechanical aids been provided to reduce manual handling hazards?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is site/task specific PPE provided & used?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Has RPE face fit testing been carried out for users of RPE?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are safety harnesses (FA, FR and C/S Rescue) lanyards and anchor points inspected, tagged and in good condition?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are employees trained in use of PPE signed off in line with the Marlowe Group PPE Manual

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is PPE available at point of need?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is lifting equipment being used properly by competent persons?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is it only WCS Group equipment being used? If not has certification been provided? (Hired Equipment)

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is lifting equipment appropriately stored when not in use?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are lifting plans available?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Electricity & Machinery

• Is the date of the last Fixed Wiring Test of the site electrical system within the last five years?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Has all portable electrical equipment been PAT tested?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are MCC rooms and control panels locked?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are there sufficient socket outlets provided to prevent overloading?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is work equipment fitted with guards?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are machinery/plant users trained in equipment's correct & safe use?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are emergency stops fitted, readily accessible & clearly marked?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is equipment and / or plant being used in a controlled manner within a safe working area including appropriate fixings to Floor / Walls?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Mobile Plant

• Is mobile plant / vehicles being used / driven by trained authorised drivers / operators?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are daily checks in operation & are defects recorded and actioned?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are safety devices fitted and functioning (reverse alarms, flashing beacons etc.)?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are procedures for isolating pedestrians from vehicles / mobile plant in place and being adhered to?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Have DVLA licence checks been carried out for company drivers?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Accident & Risks

• Is there a system to report accidents & near misses?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are all employees aware of the need to report all injuries or illnesses that happen at work within agreed timeframes?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are all accidents / near misses investigated?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is action taken as a result of accident / near miss reports and investigations?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are SHEQ alerts / bulletins displayed on site? Are toolbox talks regularly delivered and recorded?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are risk assessments completed and suitable & sufficient for the activities carried out on site?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Have the identified risk controls been implemented by staff?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Have relevant risk assessments been communicated to staff?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Asbestos & Health

• Has an asbestos survey been conducted and is this available at premises?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is there a system in place for managing asbestos?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is asbestos adequately identified on site?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Has a noise risk assessment been undertaken for areas / sites with high noise levels?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Have DSE assessments been completed for employees who work for prolonged periods with display screen equipment?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Has a legionella risk assessment been completed, are controls in place and managed?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Have employees completed their occupational self health surveillance forms?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Work at Height

• Is safe access and egress from positions at height adequately controlled?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is appropriate (stable, strong, maintained and checked) equipment in use to allow safe work at height?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are staff required to work at height trained and competent?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Vehicle Inspection 1

• Is there any damage to the vehicle which has not been reported?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is there any damage to the windscreen of the vehicle which has not been reported?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are there any obstructions or devices in the swept area of the vehicles windscreen? (if there are they must be removed during the inspection)

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are vehicles' lights and indicators working correctly?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Do the vehicles tyres have sufficient tread depth and are they free of obvious damage and correctly inflated?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are vehicles' Oil, Water and AdBlue levels sufficient?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are any chemicals carried appropriately stored and bunded?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are tools and equipment carried appropriately stored?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are COSHH Assessments and MSDS's present for any chemical carried in the vehicle?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are any oxidising chemicals carried in the vehicle?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• If oxidizing chemicals are carried are they for use on the day of inspection? (if not they should be removed)

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are an appropriate chemical spill kits carried? (including specific spill kits for oxidizing chemicals)

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Vehicle Inspection 2

• Is there any damage to the vehicle which has not been reported?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is there any damage to the windscreen of the vehicle which has not been reported?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are there any obstructions or devices in the swept area of the vehicles windscreen? (if there are they must be removed during the inspection)

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are vehicles' lights and indicators working correctly?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Do the vehicles tyres have sufficient tread depth and are they free of obvious damage and correctly inflated?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are vehicles' Oil, Water and AdBlue levels sufficient?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are any chemicals carried appropriately stored and bunded?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are tools and equipment carried appropriately stored?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are COSHH Assessments and MSDS's present for any chemical carried in the vehicle?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are any oxidising chemicals carried in the vehicle?

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• If oxidizing chemicals are carried are they for use on the day of inspection? (if not they should be removed)

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are appropriate chemical spill kits carried? (including specific spill kits for oxidizing chemicals)

  Compliant

  Part Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

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