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  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Sevice Number

  • Audit Area

Layout (floors, access and egress)

  • Storerooms and cupboards are clean and tidy

  • Floors are clean of spills, chemical residue etc

  • Are there any Potential Trip Hazards, steps, cracks, uneven surfaces ,etc

  • Walkways are unobstructed

  • Is there safe access / egress from workshop

  • Access / Egress is clearly marked

  • Walkways are clearly marked / identifiable

  • Stairs are kept clear, well lit, (emergency lighting), Handrails in good condition

General Environment – Lighting

  • Adequate lighting for work area

  • All lights are working

  • Lighting covers are in place and clean

General Environment – Hygiene

  • Adequate personal cleaning products, hands etc

  • Showers and toilets cleaned regularly

  • Lunchroom available, and cleaned regularly

  • Adequate numbers of bins provided

  • Waste bins not over flowing

  • Waste bins clearly marked for types of waste

Personal Protective Equipment

  • PPE Matrix for workshop displayed

  • Required PPE for tasks performed supplied

  • PPE Storage when not in use available

  • PPE is maintained in a good condition

Emergency Procedures

  • All fire and emergency equipment kept free from obstruction

  • Emergency exits clearly identified, emergency lighting operable

  • Emergency instructions located close to phones

  • Backup communications system available, e.g. radio

  • Fire Wardens identities clearly displayed

  • Training in emergency evacuation procedures

  • All Fire Fighting equipment is easily identifiable

  • All fire fighting equipment is within testing limits

  • Emergency evacuation drills carried out

  • Is the emergency evacuation point clearly identified and free of obstruction

  • Emergency showers / eyewash facilities available and tested

First Aid

  • First Aid Kits adequate for tasks performed

  • First Aid Kits easily identifiable and located

  • First Aid Kits regularly inspected / replenished

  • First Aiders clearly Identified

Electrical Safety

  • Workshop electrical equipment register up to date

  • Test and Tag of electrical equipment in date

  • RCD’s fitted and tested

  • Electrical equipment in good condition, power points, leads etc

  • Electrical panels identified and accessible

Workshop Equipment

  • Equipment not in use turned off and stored in identified area

  • Equipment calibration dates clearly identifiable and within date

  • Unserviceable equipment tagged out of service and stored in a quarantine location

  • Spare parts returned to warehouse or appropriately stored

  • Equipment surfaces, benches etc, free of dust

  • Hand tools in good operational order

  • Air hoses and fittings in good operational condition

  • Ropes, Hawsers, slings, chains eyebolts and hooks in good condition, inspected and tagged, and stored in appropriate manner, hanging up, not lying on floor

  • Workshop flashing warning lights operable

  • Workers certified / licensed for all tasks performed, High Risk Work Licenses as required

  • Pre-use inspections carried out as required

Workshop Hydraulic Power Systems and Jacks

  • Hydraulic presses, lines in good condition and identified

  • Guards and safety devices fitted and operable

  • Electrical earthing leads in good condition

  • Pre-use inspections carried out prior to use at derailment s / recovery work

  • Load ratings sufficient for work performed

Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Substances

  • Clearly identified, labelled

  • MSDS for each substance in use, current and stored close to work area

  • Fire lockers not stored side by side or together, must be 20m apart indoors

  • Spill kits contain necessary contents for substances used in workshop

  • Kit has a contents list attached

  • Warning signs clearly visible

  • Suitable emergency equipment located in workshop, suitable for substances in use

  • Compressed gas cylinders stored upright, and secured

  • Segregated by contents and clearly labelled

  • Caps in place, when not hooked to equipment

  • No signs of damage or corrosion, cylinders within test date

  • Adequate ventilation to prevent build up of fumes

Working at Heights

  • Only Industrial Ladders are used in the workshop, rated above 120kgs

  • Free from damage, rubber feet intact, rungs secure, support bracing in place

  • Ladders are recorded on the ladder register

  • Work at Heights Harness stored out of direct sunlight

  • Work at height harness have inspection tag in place

Environmental

  • Drains are clearly identified and marked, storm water, waste etc

  • Open drains are free from obstructions

  • Bunding is in place / used to prevent chemical leakage / spills

  • Empty drums disposed of regularly

Ventilation / Extraction

  • Extraction systems operational

  • Hoods operational

  • Extraction Flues operational

Signage

  • All workshop signage is clearly visible and in good condition

Documentation

  • Records are kept in clean and readable condition

  • Records are stored appropriately, dry, secured etc

  • Folders / Catalogues and Manuals are stored neatly on shelves / bookcases

Photo

  • Record photo of area audited

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