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Factory Mill and Specials
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Hand - Power tools
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Observation for correct use of tools
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Tools in good serviceable condition and pre-use check carried out
Housekeeping
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Are green walkways clear of obstructions
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General cleanliness of all work areas
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Lighting and ventilation satisfactory for the area and working correctly
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Safety equipment stored correctly
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General workspace around machines clear of obstructions
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Storage facilities neat, tidy, accessible.
Electrical hazards
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Portable appliances have a current PAT test that can be evidenced (sample 5)
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There are no trailing cables or extension leads coiled up and in use
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There is clear access to all electrical distribution boards
Fire and Emergency
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Evacuation routes (Green walkways) clear of obstruction (immediate areas around the fire exits)
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Fire doors are kept clear and in good working order
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Fire extinguishers in good working order and in place ( Check seals intact and gauges in the green)
Working at height
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All ladders inspections completed prior to use
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Ladders are used correctly
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Do ladders and hop ups look to be in good serviceable condition
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Is there any scaffolding in use on the shopfloor or around the building and if so is the fit for purpose
Machinery - Guarding - Safety
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Are cleaning schedules in use and up to date
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Are all dangerous parts guarded
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Are all guards in use set to the correct heights
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Are machine guards in a serviceable condition
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Are light guards in use and functioning correctly
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Emergency stops controls are accessible, Functioning correctly and daily checks carried out
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Have interlocks been fitted and is so are these functioning correctly
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LOTO procedure in place and operators trained
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Only trained and competent individuals operating machinery, training records available to view
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Are daily check sheets completed for each machine
Environment and Welfare
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BMB and BMG dust monitored, RPE in place and component list in use
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
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Is there excess waste / dust outside the building
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Lighting, heating, ventilation, humidity, dust satisfactory
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Sanitation, washing facilities, restroom in good condition
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Drinking water available
COSHH
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Are COSHH cupboards available and in good order
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Are there any non related COSHH items in the COSHH cupboard
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Are there any unidentified containers that could be COSHH related
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Are COSHH Sheets present and available to view
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Have staff received training on COSHH related items that they use
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Where specific PPE / Control measures have been identified relating to COSHH being required, is this in use
First aid
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Defibrillator in place in good working order and charged
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First aid list displayed and up to date
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Accident book available
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First aid Grab bags available and in date
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Eyewash available, in date and seal in place
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Near miss / Incident forms available and in use
PPE
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Ear protection in place and suitable
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Safety glasses available and in use
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Hi-Vis available and in use where required
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Safety footwear
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Harness in use and in date
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RPE in use and of correct standard - face fit tested operatives
Safety signs
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Are signs in good condition, visible, and displayed where required
Manual handling
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Staff trained and aware of safe handling methods
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Suitable manual handling aids available and in use
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Weight charts available to view and up to date
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Weights displayed on all items where reasonably practicable
Training and Supervision
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Observed to be working correctly and supervisors present if required
Visitors
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Are visitors accompanied where required
Contractors
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Are contractors signed in and working in-line with the company requirements
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Are contractor wearing the correct PPE
Exterior of the building
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Grounds at the front and side of the building in good order and clear of litter
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Exterior signage in good order
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Pathways and walkways clean and clear of trip hazards / cars not blocking walkways
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Safe access and egress on to the premises