Information
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Document No.
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Area
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Conducted on
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Conducted by
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Personnel
Housekeeping
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Is the area clear of spills?
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Are walkways, floors and exits free of obstructions?
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Are all tools and equipment stored appropriately?
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Are all waste materials discarded into correctly labeled receptacles?
Electrical
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Is all PAT testing within expiry date? (pick some at random)
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Is all electrical equipment and cables in good condition and kept tidy?
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Is all electrical equipment turned off when not in use?
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Are all electrical boxes labeled and secure?
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Are all multi point adapters safe and not connected to another adapter?
Emergency
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Can employees identify first aiders? (is there a contact list in the area)
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Can employees identify their closest emergency exit at a glance?
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Are employees aware of how to raise the alarm in an emergency? (Ask someone)
Manual Handling
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Are employees using good manual handling techniques?
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Are trucks and trolleys in good condition and being used correctly?
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Are heavy items stored at waist height and lighter items above and below?
COSSH
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Are all spill kits present and sealed with correct procedure visible?
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Are employees aware of how to access area Risk and COSSH assessments?
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Are chemicals / gas cylinders suitably labeled, secure and stored safely?
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Are all substances labelled and secure, except when in use?
General
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Is relevant PPE signage present and undamaged?
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Are all personnel wearing suitable PPE for the area?
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Are employees following Covid 19 measures?
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Are machine panels and guards in good condition and being used correctly?
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Is the area free from building defects that may present a risk to HSE?
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Is the lighting sufficient, clean and in good working order?
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Is all faulty and damaged furniture / equipment removed from the area?
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Are all ladders secure and stored in the correct location?
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Are operators having ergonomic issues?
Communication with employee
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Discuss opinions on the Safety observation process and how it works with a member of the team
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Can the employee explain the emergency evacuation procedure?
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Discuss if H&S communication routes are effective
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Discuss the Risk Assessment process and if RA's are communicated
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Discuss the employees understanding of the company COSHH process
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Discuss any Health and Safety issues the employee may have.