Information
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Site conducted
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Name & Position of Person Seen
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Total Number of Employees
Health & Safety Policy Management
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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?
Workplace Inspection
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Are workplace inspections being carried out and recorded?
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If work is undertaken off site are site H&S audits undertaken?
Accident Reporting
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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?
First Aid
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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?
Fire Safety
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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>
Personal Protective Equipment
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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?
Training Records
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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?
Risk Assessment
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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?
Manual Handling
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Have Manual Handling assessments been completed?
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Has Manual Handling training been carried out and recorded for all employees?
Asbestos Management
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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?
Electrical Equipment
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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?
Gas Appliances
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Have all Gas Appliances been inspected and recorded by a Gas Safe registered engineer in the last 12 Months?
Machinery & Equipment
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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?
Occupational Health
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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?
Managing Contractors / Sub-Contractors
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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?
Environmental Issues
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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?
Welfare Facilities
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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?
Employee Communication
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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?
Signage
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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?
Machinery & Equipment
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Does the company have a formal Health and Safety committee or other means for employees to raise H/S issues?
Work at Height
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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?
Other Issues
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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?
COMPLIANCE
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IS Electrical 5 yearly testing carried out
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Is gas testing carried out
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Is lightning testing carried out
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Is Fire risk assessments in date
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Is pat testing carried out?
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Is insurance in date?