Information

  • Site conducted

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Name & Position of Person Seen

  • Total Number of Employees

Health & Safety Policy Management

  • Has the Health & Safety Policy been signed?

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  • Has the Statement of Intent been displayed?

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  • Have all employees signed for acknowledgment of the Health and Safety Booklets?

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  • Have there been any changes in the management structure since the last audit?

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  • Have there been any significant changes in the work scope since the last audit?

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  • Is the Employers Liability certificate valid and displayed?

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  • Is the latest H& S Law Poster displayed with correct HSE Address?

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Workplace Inspection

  • Are workplace inspections being carried out and recorded?

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  • If work is undertaken off site are site H&S audits undertaken?

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Accident Reporting

  • Is the Accident Book available to all employees?

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  • No of Accidents recorded since previous visit?

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  • No of RIDDOR accidents since previous visit?

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  • Are accident records reviewed by senior management?

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  • Are accidents ever investigated to determine underlying cause and to help prevent re occurrence?

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  • Are any accident trends noted?

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  • Has the Company received any enforcement action since the previous visit?

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  • Any EL claims arising since previous visit?

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First Aid

  • Are the recommended number of trained first aid<br>Personnel appointed?<br>

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  • Are notices displayed identifying the First Aid arrangements?

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  • Are First Aid Boxes regularly inspected?

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Fire Safety

  • Has a Fire Risk Assessment been carried out?<br>

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  • Are Fire Plans available for the Premise?<br>

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  • Is Fire Fighting equipment available and inspected?<br>

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  • Are fire procedures displayed in appropriate<br>Locations?<br>

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  • Have Fire Wardens been appointed?<br>

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  • Are escape routes and assembly points adequately signed?<br>

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  • Are Fire Drills carried out and recorded?<br>

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  • Are alarms inspected and recorded?

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  • Has Emergency Lighting been inspected / tested and recorded?<br>

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  • Have employees been trained in the use of Fire Fighting Equipment?<br>

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Personal Protective Equipment

  • Are records off PPE issue available?<br>

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  • Are employees consulted on the provisions of PPE?

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  • Where none disposable respiratory protection is used have employees been trained in the procedure for filter replacement, maintenance and storage?

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  • Are suitable facilities available for the storage of PPE when not in use?

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Training Records

  • Are employee inductions being carried out and recorded?

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  • Are training courses being conducted and records kept, including in-house training?

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  • Is a structured training programme in place?

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  • Is on the job training carried out and recorded?

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Risk Assessment

  • Are Risk Assessments being carried out for tasks, activities and equipment?

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  • Have COSHH Assessments been carried out for substances used by the company?

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  • Is Noise a hazard, and if so, has a suitable Noise Assessment been undertaken?

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  • Have Display Screen Equipment (DSE) / Visual Display Unit (VDU) Assessments been carried out for "Users" of such equipment and work stations?

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  • Are employees exposed to Vibration during the scope of their works, and if so, has a suitable assessment been undertaken?

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  • Are there any Expectant Mothers within the company, and if so, has a Pregnant Workers Risk Assessment been undertaken and regularly reviewed with the employee(s)?

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  • Are there any Young Workers within the company, and if so, has a Young Workers Risk Assessment been undertaken with suitable control measures implemented?

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  • Are employees aware of the RAs & their contents, and have signatures been obtained for understanding?

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  • Have RAs been reviewed and updated as required since last audit?

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Manual Handling

  • Have Manual Handling assessments been completed?

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  • Has Manual Handling training been carried out and recorded for all employees?

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Asbestos Management

  • Are employees likely to undertake works that will knowingly disturb Asbestos Containing Materials?

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  • Where employees may potentially disturb / discover Asbestos or ACM’s are they trained in Asbestos Awareness or None Licensed Asbestos work? Training should be UKATA approved.

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  • Where employees have been trained in Asbestos awareness or none licensed work have they had refresher training within the last 12 months?

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  • Has an Asbestos survey been conducted and actioned?

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  • Based upon the results of any Asbestos Survey has a suitable Asbestos Management Plan been created and implemented?

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Electrical Equipment

  • Has PAT testing been carried out in the last 12 Months?

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  • Has the fixed mains been inspected in the past 5 years?

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  • Where electrical tooling is used on site is the tooling selected of the lowest possible voltage?

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  • Are 240V site tools protected by a RCD device?

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Gas Appliances

  • Have all Gas Appliances been inspected and recorded by a Gas Safe registered engineer in the last 12 Months?

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Machinery & Equipment

  • Are statutory inspections in place for all Machinery and Lifting Appliances?

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  • Are routine equipment checks carried out and recorded?

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  • Is a planned maintenance scheme in operation?

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  • Are employees trained in the safe use of all machinery and equipment?

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  • Is information available for the safe use of machinery?

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Occupational Health

  • Are annual occupational health assessments undertaken on night workers?

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  • Are annual occupational health questionnaires being issued to employees and reviewed?

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  • Are working hours “opt out forms” being completed?

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  • Is any other health surveillance being conducted i.e. HAVS, skin checks, audiometer?

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  • Where employees are required to wear respiratory protection have they been face fit tested?

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Managing Contractors / Sub-Contractors

  • Has a formal process of approving contractors / sub contractors been adopted?

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  • Are copies of sub-contractors risk and method statements obtained and reviewed to ensure they are suitable and sufficient before being allowed to work on site?

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  • Is the list of approved contractors current?

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  • Is onsite H & S performance of contractors audited?

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Environmental Issues

  • Are waste transfer notes available and records maintained for a minimum of two years?

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  • Does the company have a waste carrier’s license? Is it current?

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  • Is the company a hazardous waste producer, if so are Consignment notes kept for a minimum of three years

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  • Where potentially hazardous chemicals are stored / used is a spills kit available?

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Welfare Facilities

  • Are adequate welfare facilities provided and maintained for both sexes?

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  • Are facilities provided to enable workers to obtain Hot Drinks and Food away from their main place of work?

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  • Where employees work on site are suitable welfare arrangements in place in accordance with the CDM Regs 2007?

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Employee Communication

  • Is a Health and Safety Notice Board in use?

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  • Is information displayed relevant?

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  • Does the company have a formal Health and Safety committee or other means for employees to raise H/S issues?

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Signage

  • Is a copy of the latest Health and Safety Law Poster displayed for all employees to view?

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  • Is site signage sufficient and the correct type to comply with the Safety Signs Regs?

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Machinery & Equipment

  • Does the company have a formal Health and Safety committee or other means for employees to raise H/S issues?

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Work at Height

  • Are works at height properly planned subject to Risk Assessment?

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  • Are employees trained to the appropriate level when working at height? E.g. Works at Height Course, IPAF, PASMA etc.

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  • Does the company use access equipment which requires operatives to wear Safety Harnesses & Lanyards? If so, are employees appropriately trained in their use & inspection?

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Other Issues

  • Has a Legionella risk assessment been conducted?

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  • Smoking in the Workplace - Are the requirements of the Smoke-Free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006 being maintained?

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  • Are any Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems (LEV’s) inspected by a competent person a minimum of once every 14 months?

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COMPLIANCE

  • IS Electrical 5 yearly testing carried out

  • Is gas testing carried out

  • Is lightning testing carried out

  • Is Fire risk assessments in date

  • Is pat testing carried out?

  • Is insurance in date?

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