Monthly Health and Safety Audit

Has the Manager acting as today’s ‘Duty Manager’ been identified on the Roles and Responsibilities board and communicated via email to Key Stakeholders?

Do all Visitors/contractors adhere to the signing in/out procedure?

Is the HASAWA 1974 poster completed and on display?

Is the Fire Evacuation floor plan on display?

Is a list of current First Aiders on display?

Is the evacuation procedure readily available/ displayed?

Is the Health and Safety statement of intent on display and signed?

Is a valid Employers Liability Insurance Certificate displayed?

Are the latest minutes of the Health & Safety Committee meeting on display?

Are all Fire Extinguishers and Call Points free from obstruction and displaying the correct signage?

Are all Fire Exits and Routes free from obstruction, combustible materials and with a clear safe path to the assembly point?

Are all Fire Extinguishers pressurised, unused and within 12 months of the last service date?

Are Fire Doors closed and closing/security mechanisms in good working order?

Is the Fire Panel readily accessible with no faults showing?

Is all area clean, tidy and free from rubbish/ combustible materials?

Does the PAT sticker on electrical equipment indicate that it is still valid?

Is electrical equipment in good order i.e. no evidence of damaged plugs, frayed cables, missing guards

Are there sufficient electrical sockets i.e. none overloaded?

Are evacuation signs in place?

Has a successful planned fire evacuation been completed in the previous 6 months?

Are Fire Evacuation Muster points clearly identified?

Is the fire alarm tested weekly & recorded

Is emergency lighting tested monthly & results recorded

Is the water dispenser operative?

Is all lighting working correctly?

Is the extraction system working?

Is smoking confined to the designated areas and are ashtrays metal and free of lit/unattended cigarettes?

Are W/C’s fully functional?

Are adequate Hand wash and Drying facilities available?

Is all food Canteen/Vending within it’s sell by or use by date?

Do all catering staff hold a current ‘food Hygiene’ certificate?

Are Pest control logs & inspection sheets available & up to date?

Is the temperature on site comfortable and within limits?

Are First Aid Boxes fully stocked?

Is the First Aid Room equipped with the appropriate facilities and equipment?

Is all equipment provided in full working order and free from damage?

Is the First Aid Room clean, tidy and free from unnecessary items?

Are all emergency stop/off switches readily accessible?

Do all emergency stop buttons function correctly?

Is the telephone in the lift working correctly?

Is the alarm functioning correctly and can it be heard from an occupied area?

Do the sensor strips on the door prevent the doors from closing when activated?

Do the lifts stop level at each landing?

Are stepladders in good condition, suitable for task, stored secure and safely?

Is the cardboard/waste compactor bailer room currently locked?

Is all guarding in position with relevant signage where required? (e.g. ear protection)

Is all lighting in working order & clear of obstruction? (min clearance .5m)

Is the area clean, tidy and free from rubbish?

Is the floor area free from tripping hazards or damage?

Are designated walkways/areas clearly visible and free from obstruction?

Are all electrical boxes free from obstruction and locked?

Are all Associates and Visitors currently in the area wearing authorised PPE?

Are sprinkler heads unobstructed? (min clearance 1m)

Are empty totes stacked safely?

Are pallets suitably stacked and located in the designated area?

Is all stock stored safely and securely, allowing safe access?

Are only approved safety knives currently in use?

Are FLT drivers sounding their horns as required & adhering to site procedures?

Have the daily FLT inspection sheets been completed by the drivers currently working?

Are pallet trucks, rails and cages free from damage?

Are all electrical cabinet doors locked?

Are all Associates complying with the designated pedestrian restricted areas?

Are designated walkways/areas clearly visible and free from obstruction?

Has all remedial action been taken from issues highlighted in racking inspection?

Have damaged pallets been identified and removed to appropriate area?

Are empty totes & Stock within the racking, stored as per agreed insurers guidelines?

Are gloves, apron, goggles, eyewash & hearing protection available?

Is there an Acid spill kit available?

Is all External lighting in working order?

Are salt bins in place and full?

Is the traffic light system functioning correctly, with Associates and drivers following procedures?

Are drivers seen to be adhering to specified speed limits?

Are yard site rules available for foreign drivers?

Are empty pallets/cages/bails suitably stacked and located in the external designated area?

Have all contractors received the site safety rules prior to commencement of works and issued as applicable with the relevant P.T.W & SSoW?

Is all electrical floor cleaning equipment in a safe condition? (Check leads for damage, wires, plug properly secured, exposed working parts)

Are all cleaning materials stored safely? (Containers should be secure, no leaks and labelled). Check for evidence of the decanting of substances.

Is the door leading to the cleaning materials storage cupboards locked & appropriate signage displayed?

Is an up to date COSHH register in place containing Hazard Data Sheets and COSHH risk assessments for all cleaning products?

Do all catering staff hold a current ‘food Hygiene’ certificate?

Are task specific assessments available for all work undertaken?

Are battery & charger checks completed with faults escalated or remedial action taken?

Are monthly racking checks completed with remedial action taken for any issues identified?

Is access to the plant room restricted and the area clearly identified?

Are hazardous equipment/chemicals stored in secure locations?

Does all FLT operator using equipment have up to date certification? (Check at least One)

Have Associates received the induction training?<br>(Check 3 Associates)

Have Associates received the task specific training for the work being undertaken?<br>(Check 3 Associates)

Have Associates using this equipment been instructed in the Safe System of Work for this equipment? (Check SSoW matrix)

Have Associate’s received evacuation training? (Ask 3 Associates what they would do in the event of a fire)

Are all associates seen to be following site procedures/ SSOW techniques with the correct PPE?

Do all associates understand the accident, Incident near miss reporting procedures?

Is Duty Manager aware of Emergency Response escalation procedure?

Is the site Emergency Mobile Phone available and charged?

Is the Duty Manager aware of any accidents that have occurred on site today?

Does the Duty Manager understand their Accident Investigation responsibilities?