Title Page
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Site conducted
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Date
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Inspection completed by
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Location
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Scope of inspection (i.e. if looking at a specific area detail, otherwise the report should be completed in full).
Safety Inspection
Documentation / Communication
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Is there an Employer Liability Certificate displayed on site?
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Is there RAMS in place for all activities / equipment?
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Has the significant findings been communicated to employees and adequate training given?
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Have H&S Committee meetings been held as per the annual schedule?
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Are actions arising from these meetings being closed out?
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Is there a displayed Health and Safety Policy Statement, signed and dated on site?
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Is there a displayed Quality and/or Environmental Policy Statement, signed and dated on site?
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Are toolbox talks carried out to all employees and contractors (if applicable)?
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When was the last toolbox talk conducted? Include details and photo evidence of sign off.
Signage
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Is the HSENI Law poster displayed?
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Is the HSENI Law poster completed and up to date?
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Is there appropriate signage in place for the activities happening on site?
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Is all signage legible and clean?
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Are road signs used (as in the Highway Code) installed where necessary?
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Are roadways marked where necessary e.g. to indicate the right of way at road junctions?
First Aid
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Are there fully trained first aiders?
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Is there signage displayed stating who the first aiders are?
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Are first aid arrangements communicated to visitors, third parties?
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Is first aid training within date?
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Is there adequate first aid boxes on site?
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Are the first aid boxes appropriate for the potential injuries which could occur?
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Are first aid boxes checked in line with the company first aid policy?
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Are these checks being recorded?
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Is there a first aid risk assessment?
Welfare Facilities
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Are toilets kept in a clean and orderly condition?
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Is there warm and cold water?
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Is there a 'warning hot water' sign in place?
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Is there antibacterial hand soap available?
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Is there suitable hand drying arrangements in place?
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Is there drinking water available?
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Is the cleaning rota being adhered to and completed in full?
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Is there suitable changing rooms and lockers?
Fire Precautions
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Are there fire wardens on site?
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Are fire doors and escape routes clear?
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Are combustible and flammable materials present only in the quantities needed for the job at hand?
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Are combustible and flammable materials kept in containers during use?
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Are hazardous materials stored in approved containers and away from ignition sources?
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Are fire extinguishers inspected and located along commonly travelled routes, and close to possible ignition sources?
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Are fire precautions checked internally i.e. fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers?
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Is fire procedures communicated to visitors and third parties?
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Has a fire drill been completed in the past 6 months?
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When was the last fire risk assessment held?
Storage
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Are visual inspections completed of stored product / materials?
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Is this visual inspection recorded?
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Are pallets stacked directly on top of each other?
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Are pallets overhanging on racking?
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Is racking inspected annually by a competent person?
Managing Workplace Transport
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Are supervisors, drivers and others, including contractors and visiting drivers, aware of the site rules and their responsibilities to help maintain a safe workplace and environment?
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Are drivers driving with care i.e. using the correct routes, driving within the site speed limit and following site rules of pedestrian / vehicle safe distances?
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Are there arrangements in place to ensure drivers and other employees have enough time to complete their work without rushing or working excessive hours?
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Are safe methods of work being followed for coupling, uncoupling, securing loads and access, egress to vehicles?
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Is maintenance being completed in line with the Operator Licence stipulated frequency?
Site Layout and Internal Traffic Routes
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Are vehicles and pedestrians kept safely apart?
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Are vehicle and pedestrian safe distances being adhered to?
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Is there suitable pedestrian crossing places on vehicle routes?
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Is there a safe pedestrian route that allows visiting drivers to report for instructions when entering the site?
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Is there a properly designed and signed one way system used on vehicle routes within the workplace (where possible)?
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Are there adequate numbers of suitable and safe parking places for all vehicles and are they used?
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Is the level of lighting in each area sufficient for the pedestrian and vehicle activity?
Vehicle Traffic Route suitability
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Are they wide enough?
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Do they have firm and even surfaces?
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Are they free from obstructions and other hazards?
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Are they well maintained?
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Do they avoid sharp or blind bends?
Coupling / uncoupling
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Are the tractor and trailer parking brakes always applied before the hoses are disconnected?
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Do drivers check the ground will support the trailer and landing legs before uncoupling?
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Are landing legs always fully extended, properly padded and locked in place as necessary?
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Is the platform area behind the tractor unit kept clear, as clean as possible and well lit to help prevent falls?
Loading / Unloading Activities
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Are loading/unloading operations carried out in an area away from passing traffic, pedestrians and others not involved in the loading/unloading operation?
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Are the load(s), the delivery vehicle(s) and the handling vehicle(s) compatible with each other?
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Are loading/unloading activities carried out on ground that is flat, firm and free from potholes?
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Are the vehicles braked and/or stabilised, as appropriate, to prevent unsafe movements during loading/unloading operations?
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Are systems in place to prevent vehicles driving away while they are still being (un)loaded?
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Are drivers and others kept in a safe place away from the vehicle during (un)loading?
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If drivers need to observe loading, is there a clearly marked, safe area for them to do this?
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Has the need for people to go onto the load area of the vehicle been eliminated where possible and, if not, is safe access provided and used?
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Is appropriate lifting equipment available for (un)loading vehicles?
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Is loading/unloading carried out so that, as far as possible, the load is spread evenly to avoid the vehicle or trailer becoming unstable?
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Are checks made to ensure loads are adequately secured and arranged so that they cannot move about?
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Are checks made to make sure vehicles are not loaded beyond their capacity before they leave the site?
Tipping
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Do visiting drivers report to the site manager for any relevant instructions before tipping?
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Are non-essential staff excluded from tipping areas?
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Does tipping take place on ground that is level and stable, where there are no overhead hazards such as power lines, pipework etc?
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Where sites are not level and stable, are the tipping faces safe for vehicles involved in tipping operations, eg compacted with no side slopes?
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Are suitably sized wheel stops provided for reversing tipping vehicles?
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Are tailgates secured open before tipping or removed completely when necessary?
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Do drivers check their loads are evenly distributed across the vehicle before tipping?
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Do drivers know what to do if loads stick while tipping?
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Do drivers always make sure the body is completely empty, and drive no more than a few metres forward to ensure the load is clear?
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Is there a system of maintenance in place for the tipper and the tipping mechanism?
Sheeting / Unsheeting
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Can the sheeting operation be carried out from the ground?
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Are sheeting/unsheeting operations carried out in safe parts of the workplace, away from passing traffic and pedestrians and sheltered from strong winds and bad weather?
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Are the vehicles parked on level ground with their parking brakes on and the ignition key removed?
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Do you use automatic or mechanical sheeting systems to avoid the need for manual sheeting?
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Where manual sheeting is unavoidable, is there a system in place which avoids the need for a person to climb on the vehicle or load, eg by sheeting from the ground or providing a platform from which loads can be sheeted?
Work at Height on Vehicles
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Do you avoid work at height where it is reasonably practicable to do so, eg by doing work from the ground?
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Where work at height cannot be avoided, do you prevent falls using an existing safe place of work or the right type of equipment, eg a suitable platform or a gantry with guard rails?
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Where the risk of a fall cannot be eliminated, do you minimise the distance and consequences of a fall, eg using a personal fall-protection system?
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Are surfaces slip-resistant where people need to walk on vehicles?
Vehicle Maintenance
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Is there a regular preventative maintenance programme for every vehicle, carried out at set times or mileage (eg in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions)?
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Is there a system for reporting faults on the vehicle and associated equipment and carrying out remedial work?
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Where vehicle attachments lift people or objects, are thorough examinations carried out by a competent person?
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Do drivers carry out basic safety checks before using the vehicle?
Chemical Storage & Flammable Materials
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Are chemicals stored in the designated area?
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Is bunding in place for all chemicals?
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Are safety data sheets and COSHH assessments available for all chemicals?
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Is health surveillance required for chemicals completed? (if yes detail in notes)
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If follow up is required from health surveillance has this been completed?
Non Road Vehicles
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Has specific vehicle training been completed and is it in date?
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Are pre use inspections being completed?
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Are defects being closed out and evidenced?
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Are seatbelts being worn?
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Are keys being left in vehicles when they are not in use?
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Are non road vehicles being driven and used in compliance with training and RAMS?
Workplace Machinery
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Are pre use inspections being completed on machinery?
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Is there a maintenance program in place for machinery?
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Are employees trained in the machinery they are using?
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Are emergency stops clear and working?
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Are all guards in place?
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Is there any moving parts of the machine exposed which could cause injury to persons?
LOLER
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Has all applicable equipment been subject to a statutory inspection (thorough examination) at the appropriate interval?
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Is there a system in place to manage this to ensure it is inspected within the required timeframe?
Noise
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Has a noise assessment been carried out?
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Are area levels identified as being over 80dB?
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Are area levels identified as being over 85dB?
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Is hearing protection mandatory in these areas?
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Is health surveillance being completed with applicable employees?
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Have measures been taken to reduce the noise at the source?
Workplace Health
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Has workplace health been considered for all work activities?
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Does the company complete health surveillance in relation to activities completed?
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Has the company produced, implemented and communicated a mental health at work plan?
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Is your organisation providing employees with good working conditions, ensuring they have a healthy work life balance?
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Is your organisation promoting mental health awareness among employees?
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Is your organisation routinely monitoring employee mental health and wellbeing in my workplace?
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Does your organisation promote effective people management, ensuring all employees have a regular conversation about their health and wellbeing?
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Does your organisation encourage open conversations about mental health and the support available?
PPE
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Does the company provide appropriate PPE to employees?
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Is this PPE signed for by employees?
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Were employees wearing PPE identified in RAMS during the safety tour?
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Is there an appropriate replacement policy for PPE?
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is there adequate storage arrangements for PPE?
Incident Management
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Has there been any incidents / near misses since previous inspection?
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If 'Yes' has a root cause investigation been completed and appropriate preventative action been implemented?
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Was the action taken communicated to employees and effective?
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Was the RAMS reviewed and updated as required?
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Has there been any trends identified from recent incidents?
Environmental Controls
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Is bunding in good condition? i.e. free from cracks or damage
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Is there water or chemicals within the bund?
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Are fuel tanks in good condition? i.e. free from cracks or damage
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Is there evidence of spillages on site?
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Are spill kits available on site?
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Are spill bins clearly marked and being used?
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Is there an interceptor on site?
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Is content disposed of by an approved contractor?
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Is it inspected by a competent person periodically?
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Is applicable equipment switched off when not in use? i.e. vehicles, office, canteen equipment
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Is there evidence of littering on site?
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Are waste bins / skips being used to dispose of general waste?
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Is firefighting equipment available should it be needed?
Housekeeping
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Is there any eating and drinking evidence found outside of designed eating area?
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Is there adequate housekeeping equipment & supplies in place?
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Are flammable materials paints, solvents and other flammables stored in metal cabinet: oily rags in metal containers?
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No materials or products are stored against the premises?
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Suitable pest control used (if required)?
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Is there a pest control folder with full details of location of traps etc (if pest control used)?
Electricity
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If portable heaters are used, are they in good condition?
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Has electrical appliances been PAT tested? Include dates here of samples inspected.
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Were electrical appliances in good condition with no broken plugs, sockets, switches, no frayed or defective leads?
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Has fixed installation electric testing occurred? NICEIC- Include date here.
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Are electrical sockets being used correctly? E.g. not overloaded or broken.
Office Area
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Are offices clean and tidy?
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Is there enough room for all office staff to use the area?
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Area free from any trip hazards?
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Were employees present at time of audit?
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Were there 0 issues raised with employees?
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Is there an office risk assessment in place?
Kitchen Area
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Is there a kitchen area?
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Is the cooker hood, vent, fan and duct in good condition and free from grease?
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Date of Last Cleaning of cooker?
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Is there a fire blanket/fire extinguishers in the area incase of an emergency?
Smoking
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Are there designated smoking areas in place?
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Is there adequate no smoking signage?
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Was unauthorised smoking areas free from evidence of smoking?
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Are there adequate supply of large non-combustible ashtrays in all approved smoking areas?
Car Park
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Is there enough spaces in the carpark for all employees?
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Is the carpark and surrounding area being maintained?
Site Security
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Is the premises secure?
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Is there CCTV on the premises?
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Are keyholders aware of their role and responsibilities?
Waste Area
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Is there sufficient space for the waste to be stored?
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Is there sufficient sized waste containers being used?
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Is all waste segregated?
Industrial Hygiene
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Are there any industrial hygiene hazards in the work activities conducted?
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Has the site had an industrial hygiene survey completed before?
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Does the manager have any industrial hygiene concerns? Please provide details here.
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Respirable / Dust
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Is respirable and/or total dust controlled?
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Source and location of where this is applicable.
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Welding
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Is welding fumes controlled?
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Has a welding survey been conducted?
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Noise
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Does the site have a noise map?
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Are noise levels controlled?
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Is there warning signage in areas which alert others to excessive noise?
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Is PPE/noise cancelling equipment provided to help with the reduction of noise?
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Using a sound level meter, please take readings and pictures of the top two noise sources observed at the time of audit.
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Industrial Hygiene Risk Level
Actions Required
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If actions arise, have they been agreed with client representative?
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All actions raised to be added to the Company's action plan register?
Summary
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All outstanding actions completed from last visit report?
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Work Areas Inspected
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Audit Result
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Assessor Comments
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Inspection conducted
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Report issue date
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Signature of the Health and Safety Assessor