Title Page
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Location
- Scotland Branch
- Cumbria Branch
- North West Branch
- West Yorks Branch
- East Mids Branch
- Humber Branch
- Teesside Branch
- North East Branch
- Support Centre
- West Mids Branch
- South Wales Branch
- Bristol Branch
- Southampton Branch
- London Branch
- East Anglia Branch
- Thames Valley Branch
- Test Audit
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Conducted on
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Conducted by (Position)
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Responsible Person / Manager at Branch
Workshop Area(s)
First Aid
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Are first aid kits / eye wash stations clearly visible, free from contamination and in the correct location?
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Has the monthly first aid box checklist(s) been completed and all items are present?
Fire Safety
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Are fire extinguishers located in their correct location, free from contamination and accessable with signage in place?
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Are fire alarm(s) visible, free from contamination and accessable?
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Fire alarms in most locations consist of manual air horns.
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Are fire exit doors unobstructed & opening freely in the direction of travel?
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Are flammable bottles stored outside the workshop in their correct location (cage) when not in use? (propane /oxygen / acetylene)
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Are all sources of combustible and flammable materials (fuel) away from possible sources of ignition?
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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Is PPE / RPE stored in the correct location when not in use to prevent damage?
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Safety Harnesses, air fed masks and hearing protection etc. must all be adequately cleaned and stored away to prevent contamination and damage.
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Is task specific PPE / RPE being used where required?
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Is mandatory PPE signage in place around equipment and working areas? (ear protection / eye protection / respiratory protection etc)
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Is replacement PPE readily available including spares for RPE?
Access Equipment
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Is the workshop access equipment free from defects, visibly tagged with checks completed and information up to date? (Working platforms / ladders / steps)
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Is the workshop access equipment stored in the correct location when not in use to prevent damage?
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Are ladder stabilising devices available for workshop ladders? (Laddermates)
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Are the overhead rescue systems accessible to effect a rescue and are safety instructions clearly visible?
Workplace Environment
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Are the workshop lights in full working order? (Internal and external)
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Are the workshop roller shutter doors operating correctly and free from defects?
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Are the workshop cables and leads managed correctly to avoid trip hazards and stored in their designated place when not in use?
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Are workshop materials and equipment stored in designated areas where they can be retrieved safely?
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Are information boards visible and up to date with relevant information?
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Is the workshop flooring free from defects including potential slip / trip hazards? (Leaks / spills etc)
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Is the general housekeeping to an acceptable standard? Benches, lockers and storage areas free from clutter and organised adequately.
CoSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
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Is the workshop free from excessive dust build up? (Work benches / tools / materials / equipment)
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Is an industrial vacuum cleaner available and in good working order/ PAT test label in place?
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Is on tool extraction in place and working adequately? (Woodworking equipment etc)
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Are chemicals stored correctly in designated CoSHH stores with CoSHH assessment sheets available?
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Is there a spill kit available within the workshop?
Waste Management
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Are tipping skips available for use in the workshop, free from defects and working adequately?
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Are separate waste bins available for different waste streams?
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Is the workshop and perimeter of the building free from waste build up? (Internal and external)
Tools & Equipment
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Are workshop tools and equipment free from defects and damage; electric cables undamaged, (where applicable) no makeshift repairs evident, outer casings of equipment undamaged and in tact?
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Are portable tools stored away correctly when not in use to prevent damage?
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Are approved consumables readily available? (Drill bits / grinding and cutting discs / multi-tool blades etc.)
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Are battery operated power tools charged safely with an adequate number of charging points available to avoid overloading?
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Are defective items placed in to a designated quarantine area to be reviewed prior to disposal or repair?
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Are manual handling aids available for moving heavier items and materials? (Trolleys / sack trucks / pallet trucks etc)
Welfare Area(s)
First Aid
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Are first aid provisions clearly visible and in the correct location? (Canteen area)
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Has the monthly first aid box checklist(s) been completed and all items are present? (Canteen area)
Fire Safety
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Are fire extinguishers located in their correct location, visible, with signage in place? <br> <br>**Check canteen and drying room**
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Are fire alarm(s) visible and accessable? <br> **Check canteen and drying room**
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Fire alarms in most locations consist of manual air horns.
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Are fire exit doors unobstructed & opening freely in the direction of travel? <br> **Check canteen and drying room**
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Are the smoke and heat detectors in working order? <br> <br>**Check canteen and drying room**
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Are all sources of combustible and flammable materials (fuel) away from possible sources of ignition (heat) Noticeboards are away from sources of heat, items are not stored on top of lockers, chairs not in close proximity to wall heaters, down flow heater / radiator free from obstructions? <br> **Check canteen and drying room**
Workplace Environment
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Are information boards visible and up to date with relevant information?
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Is the flooring free from defects including potential slip / trip hazards? (Leaks / spills / items etc) <br> **Check canteen and drying room**
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Is general housekeeping and cleanliness acceptable? <br> **Check canteen and drying room**
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Are toilets fully supplied with hand wash and barrier creams? Paper towels available / hand dryer working?
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Is the toilet flooring free from defects including potential slip / trip hazards? (Leaks / spills / items etc)
Waste Management
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Are separate waste bins available for different waste streams and bins are emptied regularly to avoid overflowing? (Canteen area)
Welding Area(s)
First Aid
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Are first aid kits / eye wash stations clearly visible, free from contamination and in the correct location?
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Are burns first aid kits available in addition to standard first aid kits?
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Has the monthly first aid box checklist(s) been completed and all items are present?
Fire Safety
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Are fire extinguishers located in their correct location, free from contamination and accessable with signage in place?
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Are fire alarm(s) visible, free from contamination and accessable?
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Fire alarms in most locations consist of manual air horns.
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Are fire exit doors unobstructed & opening freely in the direction of travel?
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Are flammable bottles stored outside the workshop in their correct location (cage) when not in use? (propane /oxygen / acetylene)
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Are all sources of combustible and flammable materials (fuel) away from possible sources of ignition?
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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Is task specific PPE / RPE available and being used where required? (Flame retardent overalls / gauntlets / powered welding respiratory protection etc)
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Is PPE / RPE stored in the correct location when not in use to prevent damage?
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Air fed respiratory protection must be adequately cleaned and stored away to prevent contamination and damage.
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Are safety harnesses free from damage due to hot work - no signs of wear from heat and sparks?
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Is mandatory PPE signage in place around equipment and working areas? (ear protection / eye protection / respiratory protection etc)
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Is replacement PPE readily available including spares for RPE?
Access Equipment
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Is the hot workshop access equipment free from defects, visibly tagged, with checks completed and information up to date? (Working platforms and ladders)
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Is the hot workshop access equipment stored in the correct location when not in use to prevent damage?
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Are ladder stabilising devices available for hot workshop ladders? (Laddermates)
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Are the overhead rescue systems accessible to effect a rescue and are safety instructions clearly visible?
Workplace Environment
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Are the hot workshop lights in full working order? (Internal and external)
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Are the hot workshop roller shutter door operating correctly and free from defects?
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Are the hot workshop cables and leads managed correctly to avoid trip hazards and stored in their designated place when not in use?
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Are the hot workshop materials and equipment stored in designated areas where they can be retrieved safely?
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Are information boards visible and up to date with relevant information?
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Is the hot workshop flooring free from defects including potential slip / trip hazards? (Leaks / spills etc)
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Is the general housekeeping to an acceptable standard? Benches, lockers and storage areas free from clutter and organised adequately.
CoSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
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Is the hot workshop free from excessive dust build up? (Work benches / tools / materials / equipment)
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Is an industrial vacuum cleaner available and in good working order/ PAT test label in place?
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Is on tool extraction in place and working adequately? (Welding equipment etc)
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Are chemicals stored correctly in designated CoSHH stores with CoSHH assessment sheets available?
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Is there a spill kit available within the hot workshop?
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Are monthly RPE equipment checks completed and documented with defects reported / actioned?
Waste Management
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Are tipping skips available for use in the hot workshop, free from defects and working adequately
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Are waste bins metal due to the hot work environment?
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Are separate waste bins available for different waste streams?
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Is the hot workshop and perimeter of the building free from waste build up? (Internal and external)
Tools & Equipment
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Are the hot workshop tools and equipment free from defects and damage; electric cables undamaged, (where applicable) no makeshift repairs evident, outer casings of equipment undamaged and in tact?
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Are portable tools stored away correctly when not in use to prevent damage?
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Are approved consumables readily available? (Grinding discs / cutting discs / spare welding consumables etc)
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Are battery operated power tools charged safely with an adequate number of charging points available to avoid overloading?
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Are defective items placed in to a designated quarantine area to be reviewed prior to disposal or repair?
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Are portable welding screens available, free from damage and in use when welding activities are in progress?
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Are manual handling aids available for moving heavier items and materials? (Trolleys / sack trucks / pallet trucks etc)
Office Area(s)
First Aid
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Are first aid provisions clearly visible and in the correct location?
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Has the monthly first aid box checklist(s) been completed and all items are present?
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Defibrilator is in its correct location and fully charged?
Fire Safety
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Are fire extinguishers located in their correct location, visible, with signage in place?
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Are fire alarm(s) visible, and accessable?
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Fire alarms in most locations consist of manual air horns.
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Are fire exit doors unobstructed & opening freely in the direction of travel?
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Are all sources of combustible and flammable materials (fuel) away from possible sources of ignition?
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Electrical sockets and extension leads are not overloaded which may result in overheating?
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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Is replacement PPE readily available? Check stocks of spares.
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Is visitor PPE available, high visibility vests, glasses and bump caps?
Workplace Environment
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Are external lights in full working order and cover the office entrance(s) and steps?
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Are external staircases adequately illuminated, free from defects with adequate anti-slip grip in place?
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Are office cables and leads managed correctly to avoid trip hazards?
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Are information boards visible and up to date with relevant information?
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Is the office / kitchen flooring free from defects / leaks which may increase the risk of a slip / trip /fall?
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Is the office housekeeping to an acceptable standard? Desks free from clutter and organised adequately, storage areas organised etc.
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Spraying Area
First Aid
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Are first aid kits / eye wash stations clearly visible, free from contamination and in the correct location?
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Has the monthly first aid box checklist(s) been completed and all items are present?
Fire Safety
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Are fire extinguishers located in their correct location, free from contamination and accessable with signage in place?
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Are fire alarm(s) visible, free from contaminants and accessable?
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Fire alarms in most locations consist of manual air horns.
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Are fire exit doors unobstructed & opening freely in the direction of travel?
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Are flammable bottles stored outside the workshop in their correct location (cage) when not in use? (propane)
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Are all sources of combustible and flammable materials (fuel) away from possible sources of ignition?
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
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Is task specific PPE / RPE available and being used where required? (Overalls / gloves / powered respiratory protection etc)
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Is PPE / RPE stored in the correct location when not in use to prevent damage?
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Air fed respiratory protection must be adequately cleaned and stored away to prevent contamination and damage.
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Are safety harnesses free from damage due to spraying operations - no signs of excessive contamination from overspray of paint?
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Is mandatory PPE signage in place around equipment and working areas? (ear protection / eye protection / respiratory protection etc)
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Is replacement PPE readily available including spares for RPE?
Access Equipment
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Is the sprayshop access equipment free from defects and excessive paint contamination, visibly tagged, checks completed and information up to date? (Working platforms / ladders / steps)
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Is the sprayshop access equipment stored in the correct location when not in use to prevent damage and build up of overspray?
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Are ladder stabilising devices available for sprayshop ladders and free from the build up of overspray ? (Laddermates)
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Are the overhead rescue systems accessible to effect a rescue and are safety instructions clearly visible?
Workplace Environment
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Are the sprayshop lights in full working order? (Internal and external)
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Are the sprayshop roller shutter doors operating correctly and free from defects?
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Are the sprayshop cables and leads managed correctly to avoid trip hazards and stored in their designated place when not in use?
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Are the sprayshop materials and equipment stored in designated areas where they can be retrieved safely?
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Is the sprayshop flooring free from defects including potential slip / trip hazards (Leaks / spills / and excessive build up of overspray causing uneven layers)
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Is the general housekeeping to an acceptable standard? Benches, lockers and storage areas free from clutter and organised adequately.
CoSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
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Is the sprayshop free from excessive dust build up? (Work benches / tools / materials / equipment)
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Is an industrial vacuum cleaner available and in good working order/ PAT test label in place?
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Is the LEV (local exhaust ventilation) working adequately with filters unblocked / changed regularly?
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Are chemicals stored correctly in designated CoSHH stores with CoSHH assessment sheets available?
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Is there a spill kit available within the sprayshop?
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Are monthly RPE equipment checks completed and documented with defects reported / actioned?
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Paint store has adequate lighting available, access is suitable, items are stored safely and can be retrieved without increased risk of injury, flooring is free from defects and obstructions?
Waste Management
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Are tipping skips available for use in the sprayshop, free from defects and working adequately?
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Are separate waste bins available for different waste streams?
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Is the sprayshop and perimeter of the building free from waste build up? (Internal and external)
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Are all waste paint tins removed from the sprayshop in a timely manner to avoid clutter?
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Are all waste liquids (paints and cleaning substances) safely contained prior to removal?
Tools & Equipment
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Are the sprayshop tools and equipment free from defects and damage; electric cables undamaged, (where applicable) no makeshift repairs evident, outer casings of equipment undamaged and in tact.
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Are portable tools stored away correctly when not in use to prevent damage?
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Are approved consumables and spares readily available such as Aquatech supplied spares, LEV filters and grinding discs / cutting discs / drill bits if applicable?
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Are battery operated power tools charged safely with an adequate number of charging points available to avoid overloading?
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Are defective items placed in to a designated quarantine area to be reviewed prior to disposal or repair?
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Are manual handling aids available for moving heavier items and materials around; for example moving paint tins from the paint store to the work area etc.? (Trolleys / sack trucks / pallet trucks etc)
Jet Wash Area
Fire Safety
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Are fire extinguishers located in their correct location and accessable with signage in place?
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Are fire alarm(s) visible and accessable?
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Fire alarms in most locations consist of manual air horns.
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Are all sources of combustible and flammable materials (fuel) away from possible sources of ignition?
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
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Is task specific PPE available and being used where required? (Goretex waterproof jacket and trousers / face visor /suitable goggles / gloves etc)
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Is PPE stored in the correct location when not in use to prevent damage?
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Are safety harnesses available and free from damage?
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Is mandatory PPE signage in place around equipment and working areas?
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Is replacement PPE readily available?
Access Equipment
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Is the jet wash area access equipment free from defects, visibly tagged, checks completed and information up to date? (Working platforms and ladders)
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Is the jet wash area access equipment stored in the correct location when not in use to prevent damage?
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Are ladder stabilising devices available for jet wash area ladders? (Laddermates)
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Are the overhead rescue systems accessible to effect a rescue and are safety instructions clearly visible?
Workplace Environment
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Are the jet wash area lights in full working order?
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Where a jet wash area does not have lighting, please answer 'NO' and create an action for review
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Are the jet wash area cables and leads managed correctly to avoid trip hazards and stored in their designated place when not in use?
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Are the jet wash area ground conditions free from defects including potential slip / trip hazards? This includes the flooring in the jet wash storage area.
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Is the general housekeeping to an acceptable standard?
CoSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
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Are chemicals stored correctly in designated CoSHH stores with CoSHH assessment sheets available?
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Is there a spill kit available in the jet wash area?
Waste Management
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Excessive build up of paint flakes and waste is avoided by regular cleaning and suitable collection for disposal?
Tools & Equipment
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Are jet wash tools and equipment free from defects and damage; electric cables undamaged, (where applicable) no makeshift repairs evident, outer casings of equipment undamaged and in tact?
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Are portable tools stored away correctly when not in use to prevent damage?
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Are manual handling aids available for moving heavier items and materials? (Trolleys / sack trucks / pallet trucks etc)
External Area(s)
Fire Safety
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Are fire assembly points visible with clear signage in place?
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Is the perimeter fencing adequate and free from damage to prevent trespassers accessing site? (Increased risk of potential arson attack if access is unrestricted)
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Are designated smoking shelters in place with suitable receptacles for cigarette waste. Are the bins emptied regulalrly and is the area tidy?
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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Is mandatory PPE being worn where required? General observations to observe compliance including visitors. (Full high visibility orange PPE , eye and head protection etc)
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Is PPE signage in place, visible and highlighting the required PPE? (Site entrances / working areas etc)
Access Equipment
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Is the correct access equipment being used for general yard activities? (Where possible observe interior and exterior work on units)
Workplace Environment
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Are external lights in full working order? Check specific key areas such as loading and unloading areas, HGV parking area, staff car park, designated walking routes etc.
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Are cables and leads managed correctly to avoid contact with pooling water, no trip hazards evident with cables avoiding walking routes and doorways etc?
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Are ground conditions in a suitable condition? No significant pot holes and uneven surfaces in FLT operating areas, vehicle unloading and loading areas, designated walking routes and staff car park areas etc?
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Is the general housekeeping to an acceptable standard with yard areas free from waste and debris; materials and items are stored back in their designated location etc?
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Is access to visitors / suppliers restricted to prevent vehicles entering operational areas; traffic management barriers in place and fully working, visible traffic management signage in place?
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Are traffic and pedestrian routes seperated, clearly defined and free from obstructions?
CoSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
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Suitable effluent disposal area available for toilet and tank cleaning; accessable and working adequately?
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Bulk diesel storage area is free from leaks / ground contamination and working adequately?
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Ad Blue supply is bunded with no signs of leaks or ground contamination?
Waste Management
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Are waste bins available for use at the point of work?
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Are waste skips accessable with signage in place for identifying the different waste streams?
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Waste skips must be accessable for external waste skip collections and deliveries
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Waste skips are not overflowing and contents suitably contained within the skip levels?
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General housekeeping in external areas is acceptable, no build up of waste? (Materials / furniture / rubbish etc)
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Are weeds and foliage managed adequately to prevent significant overgrowth?
Tools & Equipment
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Are manual handling aids available for moving heavier items and materials? (Trolleys / sack trucks / pallet trucks etc)
Stores / Storage areas
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Furniture store has adequate lighting available, access is suitable, items are stored safely and can be retrieved without increased risk of injury, flooring is free from defects and obstructions?
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Materials store has adequate lighting available, access is suitable, items are stored safely and can be retrieved without increased risk of injury, flooring is free from defects and obstructions?
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Drivers store has adequate lighting available, access is suitable, items are stored safely and can be retrieved without increased risk of injury, flooring is free from defects and obstructions?
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Staircases, accessories, steps, and toilet tanks are suitably stored so that they can be retrieved safely?
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Are units (stores and accomodation) stacked safely? Stacked units are level and of equal size, no units stacked in isolation, units are stacked with shutters closed and with no open apertures?