Laeso Manager Monthly Safety Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Site:

• Location
  Address

External Areas (Front/South of Building)

• Is there appropriate site safety signage visible on entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site secure - is there any damage to perimeter fencing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the main access gate lockable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the condition of the concrete surface adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways painted and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient parking with spaces clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Areas (Smoking Shelter)

• Is there an appropriate fire extinguisher in or close to smoking shelter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate fire retardant means for disposal of cigarettes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Fire Exit clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Areas (West Side of Building)

• Is the gravel walkway unobstructed with no debris or materials stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Fire Exit unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the steps leading from the Fire Exit free of trip/slip hazards and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Areas (Rear/North of building?)

• Gantry Ladders Guard in place and locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any damage to wiring insulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any damage to pipes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gantry free from damage with edge protection at waist-height? Check fixings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Ammonia Shower unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Ammonia Shower work as intended at a suitable temperature (25-30C)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Ammonia Masks in Good Condition and Accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Exits Unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Areas (Compressor Hut)

• Is the access door lockable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there means of Fire Detection and Raising Alarm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Fire Extinguisher present and is the service period in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any chemicals suitably stored and on a bund?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area clear of debris and unnecessary materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Pipes and Wiring free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Areas (Forklift)

• Are mirrors intact and present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not in use have keys been removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not in use are the forks lowered to the ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not in use is the forklift parked away from designated walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any leaks from the hydraulic systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the tyres have sufficient tread remaining?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Areas (West Side)

• Are pallets Stored more than 5 metres from the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallets stacked to no more than 10-high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Exits and walkways free from obstruction/debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Areas (Dispatch Bay)

• Is the windsock present and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Ammonia Alarm Call Point accessible and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Bay Traffic Light system working and in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Oil Spill Kit in place and stocked with appropriate items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Loading Bay's Ramp, Cushions and Roller Doors in good condition and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Flammable Liquid Store locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Walkways clearly visible and free from trip hazards? Check surface line drains for damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Entrance and Offices

• Is access to the building secure and visitors logged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Health and Safety Policy and HSE Poster clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are corridors and exits free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate Fire Extinguishers in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Fire Evacuation Procedure present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient emergency lights and fire exit signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a First Aid box and First Aider present in the office areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appliances been subject to portable appliance testing (PAT)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is DSE equipment in adequate condition - i.e., Chairs, Tables/Desks, Monitors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there means of fire detection and raising the alarm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there accessible toilets/handwashing facilities and are they in good, clean condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Canteen

• Have appliances had an annual Portable Appliance Test (PAT)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable Fire Extinguishers in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there means of Fire Detection and Raising the alarm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor free from trip and slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there means to be able to quickly clean and spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there provision of drinking water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there means to be able to heat and/or cook food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the First Aid Kit stocked and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Defibrillator Outside of Canteen 'Rescue Ready' (Green Light)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Changing Rooms

• Is the floor surface constructed of a suitable, anti-slip material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient provision of seating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free from debris and/or slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there fire detection and means to raise the alarm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there provision of appropriate Fire Extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there means to dispose of soiled clothing into locked containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Washroom / Entrance

• Are there anti-slip measures in place, such as mats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Eye-Wash station stocked and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there warm water for washing hands?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient hand soap and sanitiser?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there dry paper towel for washing hands?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there directions for washing hands?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the boot wash suitable with hand rails and is not a slip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Intake/Dispatch Area

• Is the area free from trip or slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Exits unobstructed and clearly signposted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Blast Freezer door securely closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading bay roller doors closed if not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shadowboards fully stocked with appropriate shovels/brooms/squeegees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does any liquid build-up flow into drain?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assess the fly-killer box - is there significant dust/debris visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dry Goods Store

• Are pallets/materials stacked on racking correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any obvious damage to racking beams?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are racking uprights secured to floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there racking pins at each attachment point of beams?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable fire extinguishers with the annual service period?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any ladders/step ladders/ platforms in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Pallets stored securely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Main Production Areas

• Are all staff wearing correct PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency stops easily accessible and not broken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are conveyors free from trapping points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flooring in a safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work tables set at the correct height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is area free from slip or trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguishers in Place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Exits free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Main Packaging Area

• Are Pallet Trucks in good condition with free movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is pallet wrapping equipment free from damage and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are blast chill doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A