Monthly Site Inspection

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous Inspection

• Has previous inspection report been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all issues raised at last inspection been addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant & Machinery

• Are all accessible nips points suitably guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fixed guards permanently in position, preventing access to dangerous parts from all directions and properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stop/start and emergency controls easily accessible, in working order and clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pre-start guarding inspection carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is key exchange system being used efficiently when personnel enter interlocked areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Are walkways clear of obstructions and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors within the factory area in a good condition and free from potholes and other trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is floor area around waste skips/ trailers/ bins, etc. being managed effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and equipment being stored in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is site free from accumulated waste, disused equipment and plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wooden pallets kept clear of the buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Handling (Fork Trucks)

• Are daily pre-driving inspection checks carried out and recorded by drivers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are unattended vehicles left in a safe, secure state?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fork truck operators were observed to be driving carefully, forks in correct position, seat belts worn, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the reporting of faults taking place promptly, and vehicles are not used if in an unsafe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable/Hand Tools

• Are the correct tools being used and in the correct manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable tools (I.E. Electric drills)regularly inspected, serviced and PAT tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental/COSHH

• Are potentially harmful substances clearly marked and stored as instructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are LEVs and extractors wherever fitted working efficiently and used effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external bunds clear of rain water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls put in place to prevent substances polluting streams, ground water, etc. effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Equipment/Installations

• Are panels clearly identifiable and IP2X compliant equipment labeled accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are none IP2X panels identifiable and secure to prevent entry by unauthorised personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension leads and welding leads in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gas cylinders

• Are gas cylinders kept in secure and suitably isolated storage cages(including empties)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any unsupported gas bottles in storage or work areas or anywhere they may be knocked over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oxygen bottles stored securely away from acetylene and LPG bottles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders routinely checked, in good condition and repair (E.G. no missing, loose or defective rungs, defective side members, and not painted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders being stored securely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Is signage identifying PPE requirements adequately and suitably posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dust masks used when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection in use in high noise areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE adequately stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting Equipment

• Is the Safe Working Load clearly marked on all lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lifting adequately tagged with the current coloured cable tie?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Structure/Fixtures/Fittings

• Is the lighting in all areas satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does asbestos containing material appear to be in good condition with no damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire

• Are all means of escape, including stairs, gangways, fire doors identified and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire procedures displayed for staff and visitors in all areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire alarm tested on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Are up to date health, safety & environmental policies displayed on notice boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an up to date employer liability insurance certificate displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first Aider lists displayed in all area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aider's kits readily available, well stocked and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are product stacks safe and stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is racking in a good condition, loaded safely and with load notices displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any pot holes requiring attention?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is perimeter fencing in good condition with no easy access for trespassers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A