Panelco Meyer Timbmet Safety Tour

Have corrective actions from the previous Safety Tour been completed?

Health & Safety Policy on display?

In date EL / PL insurance policy on display?

Health & Safety Law Poster on Display?

Is the work area clean and tidy ?

Are the floors clean and dry and in good condition ?

Are pedestrian and vehicular traffic routes free from obstruction ?

Are traffic routes, delivery areas and holding areas clearly marked ?

Are guard rails or covers in place for pits, tanks, drains etc ?

Waste properly segregated, containers emptied regularly, and waste not allowed to accumulate ?

Are tools and equipment stored appropriately ?

Is the area free from obvious trip hazards in and around the working area ?

Are all accessible machinery nip / crush / entanglement points suitably guarded?

All guards are secure and in a good serviceable condition?

Pre-start inspections of guards and guarding devices are being completed and recorded?

Emergency stops are accessible, clearly identified and in good condition?

LOTOTO (lock out / tag out / try out) procedures are in place to ensure safe isolation of plant and machinery?

Thorough Examination and Testing of LEV units is being completed at the required frequency (max. 14 monthly intervals)?

Workplace air monitoring surveys are completed at an appropriate frequency (annually)?

Is there suitable localised ventilation of dust, vapours and fumes where required ?

Are there noticeable / visible dust, vapour, fume emissions in the workplace?

Is spirometry (lung function) screening provided as part of an occupational health management system?

Are noise surveys being completed at an appropriate frequency?

Where mandatory hearing protection zones have been identified are they clearly signed?

Is hearing protection provided for use in mandatory hearing protection zones and its use enforced?

Is audiometry testing provided as part of an occupational health management system?

Asbestos containing materials (ACM's) have been identified and assessed and Safe Systems of Work are in place?

Warning signs are in place where ACM's are present?

ACM's are being checked visually at the required frequency (condition monitoring as per asbestos management survey) ?

Water systems risk assessments have been completed?

Legionnaires - Water systems are being monitored / treated as required?

Temperature measurements are being monitored and recorded on a monthly basis?

Infrequently used outlets are flushed on a weekly basis?

Are there sufficient guards / railings around stairs, ladders, pits and platforms, are they in good condition?

Is the building structure sound and in good condition?

Are work areas well illuminated?

Fencing in place where required and in a good, serviceable condition?

Security arrangements are adequate - boundary / fencing is secure?

Mobile plant operators are trained and licences are current?

Pre-use inspections of vehicles are being completed and recorded?

Seat-belt use is monitored and enforced?

Vehicles and Keys are left in a secure location when not in use?

Have speed limits been established for the site?

Are floors and roadways in a suitable condition? (take photographs and note location)

Vehicle and pedestrian segregation is effective?

Work at Height is being carried out safety?

Access equipment is suitable, safe for use and being used correctly?

RAMS are suitable and sufficient, communicated and signed for?

Induction Training records checked and available?

Approved contractor system is in place?

Permit to Work system utilised for all contractor activities?

Are electrical tools, sockets, plugs and cables in good condition?

Portable Appliance Testing in date and Items tagged?

Electrical control panels and HV equipment is secure and identifiable?

Are the positions of emergency isolation points clearly marked and accessible?

Are cables and hoses away from where they may be damaged?

Can you confirm that extension cables are not being overloaded?

Electrical Installation Condition Report completed (three yearly intervals)?

Electrical work carried out by Part P and 18th Edition Electricians?

Overhead Cables are adequately protected where required?

HV equipment (sub-stations) checked at appropriate intervals?

Thermographic Surveys Have been Completed?

Gas work on site is carried out by qualified Gas Safe Engineers?

Gas cylinders appropriately stored and secured?

Crash protection fitted around LPG bulk storage where required?

LPG bulk storage area housekeeping satisfactory?

LPG bulk storage - any leaks / damage evident?

Are all tools in a good, serviceable condition ?

HAVS trigger times have been assessed and communicated to employees?

Tools and Equipment permitted for use on site are checked regularly by the user?

Users have received training where required (i.e. abrasive wheels)?

Fire detection systems are being tested / maintained as required?

Emergency lighting is checked monthly (short duration test) and annually (full test)?

Are Fire Extinguishers conspicuously marked, present and correctly mounted?

Are Fire Extinguishers fully charged and inspected?

Are exits unlocked during normal working hours?

Are all exits, call points and extinguishers free from obstruction and in good condition?

Are exits and routes clearly marked?

Are flammable materials stored and labelled properly?

Are all employees aware of the evacuation procedures? Has an evacuation drill been completed?

Hot Work Permit in operation?

Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Plan available and adequate?

Fire Wardens are trained and easily identified?

Are adequate First Aid supplies available and easily accessible?

Are eye wash stations / bottles clean, within date & properly labelled?

Are First Aiders identified and able to be quickly contacted?

Are First Aid kits / boxes adequately stocked?

Is there evidence that accident and near miss reports are being generated?

Clean welfare facilities available?

Do signs indicate what PPE should be used?

Is such PPE readily available in the workplace and issue recorded?

Is the PPE clean well maintained and fit for purpose?

Is appropriate storage available for PPE?

Is the appropriate PPE being used and worn correctly?

LOLER test certificates are up to date and available?

Are Safe Working Loads (SWL) clearly marked?

Is all lifting equipment stored correctly when not in use and in good condition?

Pressure Vessels are covered by a written scheme of examination and checked at appropriate intervals? Records are available?

Are racking inspections completed annually by a SEMA accredited inspector?

Is storage racking being inspected internally at monthly intervals and records kept?

Are Safe Working Loads (SWL) clearly marked?

Is the racking in an undamaged condition?

Materials are correctly / safely stored?

Are all containers appropriately stored and clearly labelled?

Are there adequate arrangements for spill containment?

Are spill kits available?

Are COSHH assessments readily available?

Are all safety signs clear, unambiguous, and in good condition?

Are all notice boards up to date with relevant safety information?

Safety Meetings are held at regular intervals?

Are there any unused areas, or areas that are not always occupied lit?

Can lights be switched off to make use of natural daylight?

If there are spaces that are intermittently occupied; is there scope for automatic lighting controls?

Are there any external lights on during daylight hours?

Is all machinery that is in operation required to be running?

Is the compressed air system leak free (if you can hear any leaks please record the location as accurately as possible)?

Are all employee facilities being used appropriately and those not in use switched off (i.e. air conditioning, heating, computers and computer screens)?

DSE assessments / questionnaires have been completed where required?

Can you confirm there were no additional hazards or unsafe acts observed during the inspection?