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EMERGENCY PROVISIONS

  • Fire extinguishers & hose reels available & clear of obstructions (at least 1 meter).

  • Fire extinguisher & hose reels clearly identified, serviced (6 monthly) & tagged.

  • Emergency exit signs are clear (exit signs are clear (exit lights working) & unconstructed.

  • Exit doors can easily be opened from inside.

  • Emergency evacuation maps & exit route signs clearly displayed.

  • Fire warden list available & displayed.

  • First aid kit location clearly marked with signage.

  • List of First Aiders displayed & up to date.

  • First aid kits available, unobstructed & adequately stocked.

  • First aid kits accessible

  • PPE is available, clean and in good condition

  • PPE is being worn and used correctly

Electrical

  • All Portable electrical equipment tested and tagged (not required for computers)

  • Electrical cords, plugs and sockets in good condition (clean, dry, not split or frayed)

  • Portable power tools in good condition and RCD protection used

  • No temporary leads on the floor

  • All doors to electrical cabinets locked shut

Facilities, Walkways and Stairs

  • Adequate drinking water available

  • Hand washing facilities available

  • External doors, windows and roller doors in good working order

  • Lighting is adequate and free from flicker

  • Lighting is working (no blown tubes and globes), clean and in good working order

  • Area safety signage adequate and in good condition

  • Walkways and stairways are clearly marked and unobstructed

  • Walkways clearly marked and free from obstructions

  • Walkways and floors are clean (i.e. no trip or slip hazard) and in good condition

  • Anti-slip tread on stairs in good condition (where fitted)

  • Handrails are in place and in good condition (i.e. secure)

  • Safety steps and platform ladders in good condition (e.g. no broken rungs, feet or stabilisers)

  • Safety steps and platform ladders free from breaks and bends (bolts and rivets present and secure)

  • Rungs and treads are non-slip and in good condition

  • Platform lockable wheels in good condition

Storage and materials handling

  • Storage facilities adequate and appropriate

  • Racking is in good condition (no damaged uprights, beams, struts etc)

  • Materials stored in racks in a safe manner (shrink-wrapped where required)

  • Minimum 1m clearance between the top of the storage and the sprinkler heads

  • Floor around racking is clear of rubbish or obstacles

  • All materials stored on floor are positioned so as to allow safe access to all exists

  • Materials, tools and equipment stored safely when not in use

  • Storage designed to minimise lifting (heavy items stored at waist height)

  • Pallets and other combustibles stored 10m from flammables

  • Pallet stacks limited to no more than 1.8m high

  • Lifting aids (e.g. trolleys, hooks etc.) are available and in good condition

  • Pallet jacks are correctly maintained and in good working order

  • Workstation layouts designed to minimise twisting, lifting, and bending

  • Team members are following safe manual handling practices

Traffic management

  • Work areas free from congestion

  • High visibility aids in use (e.g. vests, mirrors).

  • Walkways, parking and loading bays clearly defined and being used

  • Pre-start forklift/mobile plant inspection records complete and up to date

  • No obstruction of vision at intersections

Chemicals

  • Safety data sheets (SDS) are available for all chemicals and up to date (<5 years)

  • All chemicals are stored in accordance with the SDS

  • No excess quantities stored

  • Chemical containers are intact and in good condition

  • Chemical containers are labelled correctly and labels in good condition

  • All chemicals correctly segregated and away from food products

  • Chemicals are stored in bunded areas or bunded cabinets

  • Flammable chemicals clearly labelled and stored in approved locations or cabinets

  • Required PPE is available, fit for purpose and in good condition

  • Team members are wearing the correct PPE when handling chemicals

  • Team members are complying with safe chemical handling procedures

  • Spill kits are available and in good conditions

  • Safety showers and eye wash stations clearly signed, accessible and working (test)

Machinery

  • Machines and pipework clean and free of build-up (e.g. Lubricant, dirt etc.)

  • Machine guarding in good condition, secured and effective

  • Machine safety interlocks in good working order

  • Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator and clearly marked

  • Emergency stop buttons easily identified and positioned for easy operator access

  • Emergency stop buttons and machine limit switches operational (test)

  • Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) hardware is available and in good working order

  • Pipework in good condition and colour coded or labelled

  • Pipework free of oil, air, water and product leaks

  • Change part storage utilised

Workshops

  • Clear of rubbish and tools stored correctly

  • Work benches are adequate heights and no sharp edges

  • Materials stored in shelving in a safe manner

  • All gas cylinders adequately retrained in the upright position

  • Oxy-acetylene cylinders fitted with flesh arresters, hoses, fittings in good condition

  • Bench grinders have the appropriate guarding

Environment

  • Waste bins are located at suitable locations and in good condition

  • Waste bins are not overflowing and are emptied regularly

  • Waste is being placed in the correct bins (i.e. no general rubbish in recycling)

  • Noise is at an acceptable level

  • Ventilation is adequate

  • Temperature and humidity levels are adequate

  • Communication to others available when working alone (e.g. mobile phone)

  • Fume and dust extraction systems are adequate and in good working order

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