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Hand - Power tools

  • Observation for correct use of tools

  • Tools in good serviceable condition and pre-use check carried out

Housekeeping

  • Are green walkways clear of obstructions

  • General cleanliness of all work areas

  • Lighting and ventilation satisfactory for the area and working correctly

  • Safety equipment stored correctly

  • General workspace around machines clear of obstructions

  • Storage facilities neat, tidy, accessible.

Electrical hazards

  • Portable appliances have a current PAT test that can be evidenced (sample 5)

  • There are no trailing cables or extension leads coiled up and in use

  • There is clear access to all electrical distribution boards

Fire and Emergency

  • Evacuation routes (Green walkways) clear of obstruction (immediate areas around the fire exits)

  • Fire doors are kept clear and in good working order

  • Fire extinguishers in good working order and in place ( Check seals intact and gauges in the green)

Working at height

  • All ladders inspections completed prior to use

  • Ladders are used correctly

  • Do ladders and hop ups look to be in good serviceable condition

  • Is there any scaffolding in use on the shopfloor or around the building and if so is the fit for purpose

Machinery - Guarding - Safety

  • Are cleaning schedules in use and up to date

  • Are all dangerous parts guarded

  • Are all guards in use set to the correct heights

  • Are machine guards in a serviceable condition

  • Are light guards in use and functioning correctly

  • Emergency stops controls are accessible, Functioning correctly and daily checks carried out

  • Have interlocks been fitted and is so are these functioning correctly

  • LOTO procedure in place and operators trained

  • Only trained and competent individuals operating machinery, training records available to view

  • Are daily check sheets completed for each machine

Environment and Welfare

  • BMB and BMG dust monitored, RPE in place and component list in use

  • Is there excess waste / dust outside the building

  • Lighting, heating, ventilation, humidity, dust satisfactory

  • Sanitation, washing facilities, restroom in good condition

  • Drinking water available

COSHH

  • Are COSHH cupboards available and in good order

  • Are there any non related COSHH items in the COSHH cupboard

  • Are there any unidentified containers that could be COSHH related

  • Are COSHH Sheets present and available to view

  • Have staff received training on COSHH related items that they use

  • Where specific PPE / Control measures have been identified relating to COSHH being required, is this in use

First aid

  • Defibrillator in place in good working order and charged

  • First aid list displayed and up to date

  • Accident book available

  • First aid Grab bags available and in date

  • Eyewash available, in date and seal in place

  • Near miss / Incident forms available and in use

PPE

  • Ear protection in place and suitable

  • Safety glasses available and in use

  • Hi-Vis available and in use where required

  • Safety footwear

  • Harness in use and in date

  • RPE in use and of correct standard - face fit tested operatives

Safety signs

  • Are signs in good condition, visible, and displayed where required

Manual handling

  • Staff trained and aware of safe handling methods

  • Suitable manual handling aids available and in use

  • Weight charts available to view and up to date

  • Weights displayed on all items where reasonably practicable

Training and Supervision

  • Observed to be working correctly and supervisors present if required

Visitors

  • Are visitors accompanied where required

Contractors

  • Are contractors signed in and working in-line with the company requirements

  • Are contractor wearing the correct PPE

Exterior of the building

  • Grounds at the front and side of the building in good order and clear of litter

  • Exterior signage in good order

  • Pathways and walkways clean and clear of trip hazards / cars not blocking walkways

  • Safe access and egress on to the premises

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