Mini Audit - Working at Height

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

Have risk assessments been carried out for all activities involving work at height and measures that comply with the hierarchy of controls considered.

Has a WAIT assessment been carried out?

Do the assessments cover production, cleaning and maintenance activities.

Is a correctly prioritised action plan in place and is good progress being made to address remedial actions

Have all measures have been taken to avoid work at height. Where this is not possible have appropriate platforms, steps etc. been provided.

Are all fixed access ladders/steps/stairs and platforms suitable, secure and provide good foot and hand holds. Are they maintained free of obstruction or any item or substance likely to cause a slip, trip or be dislodged onto persons below.

Is all portable access equipment subject to locked and available only to authorised persons, subject to pre-use checks by the operator and regular, recorded formal inspections which are carried out by competent persons.

Have all persons been trained on safe access techniques including ladder training, MEWP training and harness training including inspections where appropriate.