MONTHLY SAFETY TOUR WAKEFIELD 2023

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

SITE

• Is the site secure and access controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the level of site signage?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is there safe access and egress to site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are H&S notice boards displayed with current and relevant H&S information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do visitors carry out a site induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are visitors escorted on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the external site areas free of slips, trips and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all areas which are key controlled secure and keys removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifebuoys and signage present at the attenuation pond?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the condition of the yard area?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the site free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable external lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable and sufficient fire fighting equipment in the yard area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable and sufficient spill kits near the refuelling area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an in date, and suitable fire fighting equipment at the diesel tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external areas free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

EXTERNAL SITE AREAS - WORKPLACE TRANSPORT

• Is there evidence that drivers and visitors are issued site rules?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to the yard controlled and managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sufficient level of supervision to ensure safe working standards are maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do drivers drive with care i.e. adhere to site rules and within the speed limits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do drivers use safe work practices such as coupling and uncoupling trailers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do managers and supervisors set a good example by obeying vehicle and pedestrian segregation and wearing hi visibility clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do drivers wear PPE (safety boots, hi visibility clothing as a minimum)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non essential personnel excluded from areas where vehicles manoeuvre?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the level of pedestrian/ vehicle segregation (min of 2 metres)?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are there suitable external walkways in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there pedestrian crossing places on vehicle routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a traffic plan in place for vehicles in the yard; i.e. one way system, reversing etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate numbers of suitable and safe parking places for all vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic routes wide enough?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do traffic routes have firm and even surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic routes free from obstructions and other hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the traffic routes well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are features such as blind spot mirrors and barriers (to keep vehicles and pedestrians apart) provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there areas for vehicles to turn around to minimise reversing i.e. Banjo or Hammerhead?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are road signs installed where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drivers and vehicles controlled before driving onto a loading/ unloading dock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading/ unloading operations carried out in an area away from passing traffic and pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading/ unloading operations, carried out on firm and level surfaces free from potholes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles braked and/or stabilised to prevent unsafe movements during loading/ unloading operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable system in place to prevent vehicles driving away while they are being loaded/ unloaded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the traffic lights on the docks serviceable and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there lighting on the docks for trailer loading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles being operated by trained personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles secured to prevent any unauthorised use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a quarantine area for unserviceable items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

WELFARE CONDITIONS

• Are there a suitable number of toilets on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there separate toilets for men and ladies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable sanitary bins in the ladies toilets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site give good wheelchair and impaired person access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the canteen areas suitable and sufficient with seating to take breaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there facilities for employees to heat food and access hot water for drinks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hot and cold water available for sanitary purposes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the welfare facilities give adequate privacy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there segregated men and ladies showers on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drinking water available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all facilities well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are facilities well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are soap or other hand cleansers provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any means for drying of hands?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all areas clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an evidenced cleaning regime in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

HEALTH SURVEILLANCE

• Is evidenced health surveillance carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is evidenced additional health surveillance carried out for night workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is evidenced additional health surveillance carried out for engineers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are return to work interviews carried out and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are functions tests carried out following an injury and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable and sufficient display screen users (DSE) assessments carried out and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is occupational health used as and when required and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable and sufficient hand arm vibration (HAV) assessments carried out and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a suitable and sufficient noise assessment been carried out and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

TRAINING

• Are operators trained in the equipment they are using and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of training records?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have personnel been issued with safe systems of work (SSW) and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have personnel been issued with a H&S handbook and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an evidenced personal development plan for personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an evidenced training matrix in place with all training recorded and forecasted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

CONTRACTORS

• Do contractors complete a competent questionnaire before arrival on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of a PTW and process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contractors issued site rules?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

PHASE 1 LOWER

• What are the levels of FLT pedestrian segregation?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are FLTs being operated safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are FLT operators wearing their seatbelts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MHE (Including PPT) pre use checks carried out and documented? (Physical Check)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MHE pre use check procedure suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading docks vehicle keys controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pallet inverter being used correctly and by trained personnel only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pallet wrapper being used correctly and by trained personnel only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas free of slips, trips and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable walkways in operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas free of ice build ups (lower and above)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits and doorways free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazards cordoned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel wearing cold weather clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable signage warning of hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the level of suitable control measures in place for conveyor crossover points?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are manual handling activities being carried out safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has evidence been seen of mechanical aids being used to minimise exposure to manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

PHASE 2 LOWER

• What are the levels of FLT pedestrian segregation?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are FLTs being operated safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are FLT operators wearing their seatbelts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MHE (Including PPT) pre use checks carried out and documented? (Physical Check)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MHE pre use check procedure suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading docks vehicle keys controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pallet inverter being used correctly and by trained personnel only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pallet wrapper being used correctly and by trained personnel only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas free of slips, trips and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable walkways in operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas free of ice build ups (lower and above)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits and doorways free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazards cordoned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel wearing cold weather clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable signage warning of hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the level of suitable control measures in place for conveyor crossover points?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are manual handling activities being carried out safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has evidence been seen of mechanical aids being used to minimise exposure to manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

PHASE 1 UPPER

• What are the levels of FLT pedestrian segregation?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are FLTs being operated safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are FLT operators wearing their seatbelts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MHE (Including PPT) pre use checks carried out and documented? (Physical Check)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MHE pre use check procedure suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pallet inverter being used correctly and by trained personnel only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pallet wrapper being used correctly and by trained personnel only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas free of slips, trips and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable walkways in operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas free of ice build ups (lower and above)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits and doorways free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazards cordoned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel wearing cold weather clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable signage warning of hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a nominated person responsible for racking inspections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an evidenced racking inspection regime?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How often is racking inspected?

• Is there a current and in date SEMA inspection report evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there load notice signs on the racking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there control measures in place to close off aisles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the pallets stowed on the racking, safe and damage free?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are manual handling activities being carried out safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has evidence been seen of mechanical aids being used to minimise exposure to manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

PHASE 2 UPPER

• What are the levels of FLT pedestrian segregation?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are FLTs being operated safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are FLT operators wearing their seatbelts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MHE (Including PPT) pre use checks carried out and documented? (Physical Check)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MHE pre use check procedure suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pallet inverter being used correctly and by trained personnel only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pallet wrapper being used correctly and by trained personnel only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas free of slips, trips and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable walkways in operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas free of ice build ups (lower and above)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits and doorways free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazards cordoned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel wearing cold weather clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a nominated person responsible for racking inspections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an evidenced racking inspection regime?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How often is racking inspected?

• Is there a current and in date SEMA inspection report evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there load notice signs on the racking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there control measures in place to close off aisles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable signage warning of hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual handling activities being carried out safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has evidence been seen of mechanical aids being used to minimise exposure to manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

OFFICES

• What are the levels of lighting, ventilation and heating?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are there sufficient fire extinguishers fitted in office areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are offices free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical points free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sockets and extension cables free from damage and over loading ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the offices free from any slips, trips or fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the level of housekeeping in office areas?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Comments

PORTACABINS

• Is there safe access and egress to the portacabins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there fire fighting equipment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire detection system in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical points free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sockets and extension cables free from damage and over loading ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the portacabins free from any slips, trips or fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

BATTERY CHARGING ROOM PHASE 1 LOWER

• Are the areas free of combustible material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas free of other debris and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE present? (Visors, aprons and gauntlets)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate warning signage displayed at the battery rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

BATTERY CHARGING ROOM PHASE 1 UPPER

• Are the areas free of combustible material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas free of other debris and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE present? (Visors, aprons and gauntlets)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate warning signage displayed at the battery rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

BATTERY CHARGING ROOM PHASE 2 UPPER

• Are the areas free of combustible material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas free of other debris and rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE present? (Visors, aprons and gauntlets)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate warning signage displayed at the battery rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

PLANT ROOMS

• Are the plant rooms access controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the plant rooms free of debris, rubbish and unnecessary items of equipment etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the plant rooms free of slips, trips and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable PPE present? (ear protection, respirators)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits and eyewash stations readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all server rooms integrity testing in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an in date DSEAR RA in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

ENGINEERING ROOM

• What is the level of housekeeping in the work areas?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the area free of any slips, trips and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable and sufficient PPE available to engineers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the level of lighting within the area?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are the necessary hand washing facilities and cleansers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual handling activities carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable fire extinguishers positioned throughout the engineering area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of fire hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the engineering area free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there stocked and in date first aid kits located in the vicinity?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Are the eyewash stations suitably stocked with sufficient in date eyewashes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate signage within the work areas? (Warning FLTs, first aid, fire etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

HIGH BAY

• Are the conveyors free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of slips, trips and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the level of lighting?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• What is the level of housekeeping?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• What is the oxygen reading of the high bay?

• Comments

WORK AT HEIGHT

• Is the site free from WAH risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are harnesses and lanyards used for WAH activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the harnesses and lanyards undergo documented pre use checks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water tower checks carried out by trained personnel wearing harnesses and lanyards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scissor lifts in operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scissor lifts being operated by trained personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LOLER test dates for scissor lifts

• Comments

FIRE AND FIRST AID

• Total number of fire wardens?

• Is there a suitable and sufficient fire evacuation plan and site plan contained in the fire box in the reception?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire detection systems maintained and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire doors in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire doors kept closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire doors fitted with 'Fire Door Keep Shut/Clear' signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers, doors and exits free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers mounted on the wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all mounting points have fire extinguishers fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire assembly points marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an evidenced fire asset register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an evidenced fire servicing certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire directional signs fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire luminous signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire alarm points serviceable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How often are the fire alarms tested?

• Is fire alarm testing documented and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the current fire alarm panel certificate been evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire drills carried out and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency lighting testing documented and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an evidenced sprinkler test certificate in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire retardant ceiling tiles in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

AMMONIA

• Is the ammonia alarm tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an ammonia emergency procedure in place including Plume Model?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do ammonia evacuation drills take place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a serviceable emergency ammonia shower on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency respirators available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

COSHH

• Are COSHH stored in a suitable cupboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the COSHH cupboard locked and key controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety data sheets present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a COSHH risk assessment been undertaken and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a first aid kit and eyewash station nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the area got adequate fire fighting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

PUWER

• Does equipment undergo documented pre use checks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all machinery and equipment controls clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are isolation points clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate signage warning of hazards on equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment only used by trained personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment being used safely and correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

NOISE

• Are there areas that pose high levels of noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ear protection available in these areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the noise Db reading of switch room?

• What is the noise Db reading of ammonia room?

• Is there adequate signage notifying of ear protection zones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Is there an environmental policy in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an environmental management system in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current legionella inspection report in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of an in house legionella inspection regime?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste controlled and disposed of using suitable means?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste transfer notes retained and evidenced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name of waste disposal company

• Is the site free of any environmental hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

SIGNATURE OF PERSON CARRYING OUT AUDIT

• EDDIE HARRIS

  Sign