Loughborough College generic Workshop audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1. Layout

• Is area clean, tidy and well kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough space to move around safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is floor free of obstructions and slip resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there separate waste bins for different materials ie general waste, waste metal, sharp waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Environment

• Is there adequate ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is temperature comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate and is extra lighting provided for close work where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is local exhaust ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ventilation system tested annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Emergency Procedures

• Are written evacuation procedures and exits displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have fire extinguishers been provided and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are escape routes and emergency doors clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency and hazard signage clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits and escape routes free of obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. First Aid Facilities

• Are first aiders available in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are names and contacts of first aiders displayed and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. General Facilities

• Are washing facilities clean and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairs, passageways and store rooms well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is warning and Safety signage in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are isolation valves readily accessible and clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walls, windows, doors and furniture in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Manual Handling

• where applicable manual handling Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stepladders or footstools used to reach high shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. Storage

• Are materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible, not above shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage designed to minimize lifting problems I.e. heavy objects not stored on upper racks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is racking securely fixed to the floor or wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safe lifting sign displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas labelled appropriately and organised ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Slips and Trips

• Are there special provisions for slip resistance in wet areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guard rails and slip resistance are provided on ramps and stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have significant hazards been identified and assessed. All the factors that will affect the risk has controls implemented.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free of hazards, such as electrical leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe walkways clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Electrical Safety

• Is 110v or battery powered equipment used whenever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all portable equipment inspected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Residual current devices (RCD) are installed at switchboards or fixed into sockets. (It should be clearly marked on socket).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable RCD device is available and has been tested.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flexable cord, plugs ad extension leads are in good condition and have either moulded or transparent type plugs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power points are suitable for the location and are positioned safely.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power boards are used. (not double adapters).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Faulty equipment is tagged out. (Tag and tags is available).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. Chemical Aspects

• MSDS (not older older than 5 years) are available for workers reference and included in the hazardous substances register.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an up to date easy to find and read list/register summary of all chemicals used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A risk assessment has been completed for all chemicals and harmful substances stored and used at the workplace.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Actions have been take to control risks. For example , an investigation has been doe to find out whether an alternative safer chemical is available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• decanted containers are labeled with name, risk and safety instructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Original containers have the manufacturer's label.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals stored according to compatibility and bundled i.e. in flammable or corrosive cabinets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are minimal amounts of corrosives stored, and/or used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only flammables stored in flammable liquid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the warning signs on the cabinet legible? (e.g. DG Class 3 diamond, no smoking, no ignition sources).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. Personal Protective Equipment

• Instruction and information on PPE is available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE stored in a clean, uncontaminated area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage of PPE requirements displayed on equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Required PPE available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE worn properly & in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct PPE being worn in relation to signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. Noise

• Has a risk assessment on noise has been conducted where it is likely that workers are exposed to noise levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have control measures been put in place to reduce the risk of injury as a result of noise, including the provision of personal hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. Machinery and Plant

• Records are kept of maintenance, alterations and inspections.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Load chart is provided and legible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe work method statements/warning signs clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manufacturer's manuals and operator instructions are readily available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection re records are made and kept in relation to plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough clear bench space to use materials and equipment safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stops tested and care working.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding screens available, maintained and in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency stop buttons or pedals identifiable and within easy reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the machine be isolated from its energy source ie electricity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14. Guarding

• Are all guards & other safety devices inspected & tested regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where fixed guards are provided, they prevent operation of the machinery when open, the guards are prevented from opening while the machinery is in operation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guards protect against hazards to the rear and sides of machinery.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre-operational checks are conducted to ensure safety features are in working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs and decals clearly visible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manufacturer's manuals are available for operators.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15. Welding Safety

• Are staff appropriately trained and inducted in the dangers of performing welding tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are students appropriately supervised by a competent person when welding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• are welding operators provided with the appropriate PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation for welding tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate warning signs in welding areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welding screens used when performing welding tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ventilation systems working adequately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16. Compressed Gas

• Cylinders contents are identified and appropriately secured.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• cylinders are stored according to dangerous goods class and empty cylinders are separated from full ones.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas lines are free of leaks, kinks, wear & tear.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are correct regulators fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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