Mini Audit - Bay Safety

Were there any actions from the previous audit? If so confirm if actions have been appropriately closed - if not chase with the action owner

Have risk assessments and SOP's been carried out in regard to work carried out in loading bay areas. Has a prioritised action plan been undertaken and good progress made.

Has a suitable and sufficient Traffic Management assessment been carried out fopr both internal and external issues and remedial actions implemented.

Is a suitable system in place for external vehicle control (captive key, etc) whilst loading / unloading of vehicles. Are the effectiveness of these controls regularly assessed and recorded.

Is there sufficient lighting for loading / unloading of vehicles at all times?

Are appropriate strapping procedures in place (and are these inspected prior to vehicle departure - either internally or by logisitcs contractors / drivers).

Is all appropriate PPE issued to workers within the loading bay area, checked on a regular basis and recorded?

Have all operatives undertaken appropriate health & safety training in the correct use of manual handling techniques, safe use of PPE, use of mechanical handling equipment etc?

Have all mechanical handling devices utilised within the loading bay area been subject to appropriate inspection and maintenance procedures, remedial action undertaken and recorded?