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  • Company Details

  • Purpose of Audit

  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Opening

  • This audit will be carried out to the highest standards possible and judges on the latest levels of compliance under the current legislation.

    The audit is carried out during a moment in time and details what procedures were carried out at the time of the audit.

    The audit is based on measures of:

    Fully Compliant (Green)

    Marginal compliance but improvement required (Amber)

    Non-Compliant (Red) with areas flagged up and actions required

  • 1. How many full-time and part-time staff work on-site?

  • 2. Is H&S on the agenda of management meetings?

  • Is it documented?

  • 3. What was the date of the last audit?

  • 4. Have all non-conformances been closed out?

1.0 Canteen & Welfare Facilities

CANTEEN FACILITIES

  • 1. Is the canteen clean and tidy?

  • 2. Is there clean drinking water?

  • 3. Is there a Risk assessment for kettle / toaster / microwave / cooker / sandwich maker etc?

  • 4. Are there suitable chairs and tables for staff to have their lunch?

  • 5. Are there fire extinguishers and blankets available?

  • 6. Are all 220V plugs PAT tested?

WELFARE FACILITIES

  • 1. Is there an area for staff to change their cloths?

  • 2. If outside workers use facilities, is there an area to dry work clothes for the next day?

  • 3. Are toilet facilities in good order with toilet seats?

  • 4. Is warm running water available?

  • 5. Are the welfare facilities clean and tidy?

2.0 Car Park, Premises & Fire

CAR PARK

  • 1. Have all vehicles been reversed into spaces?

  • 2. Is CCTV in operation in the car park for security reasons regarding members of the Public?

  • 3. Is there visible speedometer signs?

  • 4. Is there clear guidelines/signage to keep people and vehicles apart?

  • 5. Is there adequate lighting in times of darkness?

  • 6. Are people walkways clearly marked and safe?

  • 7. Are bins provided for grit/salt for the winter months?

  • 8. Is the car park clean, tidy and free from litter?

  • 9. Is all local and public roads and traffic safe and create no hazard to the employees or site?

BUILDING

  • 1. Is the roof, windows, and façade of building safe?

  • 2. Are the buildings and all areas free from asbestos or any asbestos related products?

  • 3. Are all corridors and staircases well lit up?

  • 4. Are all floor levels and steps and walkways clear from slip, trip and fall hazards?

  • 5. Is the interior of the building in good general repair?

  • 6. If building has a lift, has it been tested in last 6 months and cert in hand?

  • 7. Does the building have a pest control system in place and is it monitored regularly?

  • 8. Is there a good maintenance plan for any air conditioning units?

  • 9. Has the building got an electrical annual certificate and/or a Gas safety certificate dated within 12 months?

FIRE

  • 1. Does the building have a fire certificate and is it in hand?

  • 2. Does the building have an up-to-date Fire Risk Assessment?

  • 3. Is the fire evacuation plan in place?

  • 4. Have all fire extinguishers been tested and filled within last 12 months?

  • 5. Are all fire exit signs lit and all fire exits clear for possible evacuation?

  • 6. Is the fire alarm in good working order?

  • 7. Is there a designated smoking area outside for smokers?

  • 8. Has there been an evacuation in the last 6 months?

  • 9. Does the company have adequate Fire wardens in place and certs in hand?

3.0 Workshop, Work Equipment & Tools, Vehicles

WORKSHOP, WORK EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

  • 1. Are all hand tools being used with 110-volt power?

  • Are all tools with 220v 3 pin plugs Pat tested as per the legislation?

  • 2. Is there adequate housekeeping equipment and facilities and waste bins in place?

  • 3. Is there a spillage procedure in place and is there available spill kits?

  • 4. Are all staff trained on all equipment being used?

  • 5. Is there adequate lighting within the workshop?

  • 6. If slings or chains are being used in a workshop, have they been tested and passed or is there an annual process for testing?

  • 7. Has all larger equipment been thoroughly examined and tested annually?

  • 8. Has all smaller equipment been PAT tested, checked and in good working condition?

  • 9. Is there visibility of safety signage in workshops?

  • 10. Is there a fencing/guard rail process if using Pits?

  • 11. Is the workshop clean, tidy and free from hazards?

  • 12. Are all ladders quality checked and in good condition?

VEHICLES

  • 1. Have all vehicles got a GA1 form re lifting certs?

  • 2. Have all users got an up-to-date GA2 form for their machinery or vehicles?

  • 3. Are all drivers trained and hold licence/cert for all vehicles being driven including Lorries/vans/mewps/ forklifts/pallet trucks etc?

  • 4. Are there copies of all driving licence updated every 12 months ?

  • 5. Are all vehicles tested, roadworthy, taxed and insured and hold up to date service records?

  • 6. Have all keys been taken out of left alone vehicles and forklifts on-site?

  • 7. Are all drivers carrying out daily checks on the their vehicles or machinery prior to use?

  • 8. Are vehicles being parked correctly when not in use?

4. Warehouse / Storage

  • 1. Has all racking been certified in the last 12 months?

  • 2. Is there monthly checks on racking for damage?

  • 3. Is all racking in good condition and visibly safe on day of audit?

  • 4. Is there adequate lighting within the warehouse / storage area?

  • 5. Is housekeeping of a high standard within the warehouse / storage area?

  • 6. Is all overhead lofted openings (Teagle) safe and properly managed.

5.0 Industry

  • Industry

  • 1. Is there a system of removing contaminated waste from the surgery?

  • 2. Are C1 forms being used for all waste disposal?

  • 3. Is the surgery or staff free from any radiation risks associated with x-ray machine and film?

  • 4. Are safety goggles used at all times while using hand tools?

Farm

  • 1. Is the farm free and secure from children or vulnerable people?

  • 2. Is there a service or maintenance record for all farm machinery?

  • 3. Are all cab anti roll bars in good condition?

  • 4. Are U guards in place over PTO stubs?

  • 5. Are helmets worn when on quad bikes?

  • 6. Is all lifting gear tested annually?

  • 7. When a vehicle is stopped, are safe stop procedures used?

  • 8. Are pens, crushes and skulling gates all available and in good order?

  • 9. Are open slurry and water tanks penned or fenced up to 1.8 metres high?

  • 10. Are chainsaws only used by a competent person?

  • 11. Is farm secure at night from unknown visitors?

  • 12. Is there appropriate lighting outside and in animal sheds etc?

  • 13. Has noise protection been considered with regard to animals (in particular cows, chickens or turkeys)?

  • 14. Have precautions been taken regarding dust and gases generated from manure and bedding material that can cause respiratory problems?

  • 15. Have we controls in place in case of physical contact by animals if they become stressed and/or dangerous?

Piggeries

  • 1. Are controls in place for zoonotic diseases? Pigs can carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans, such as swine flu and salmonellosis.

  • 2. Are controls in place for inhaling dust and gases? Dust and gases generated from manure and bedding material can cause respiratory problems.

  • 3. Are controls in place to prevent physical injury? Handling pigs, especially large and aggressive ones, can result in bites, cuts, and bruises.

  • 4. Are controls in place for noise levels? Excessive noise levels in piggeries can lead to hearing damage.

  • 5. Are there controls in place to prevent slips, trips and falls (taking in to account uneven surfaces)? Wet and slippery floors can increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls.

  • 6. Are controls in place to minimize stress on animals? Pigs can become stressed from overcrowding, lack of social interaction, and poor handling practices, which can result in aggression and reduced productivity.

Grain stores

  • 1. Are the premises free of trip hazards and are they properly maintained?

  • 2. Is there a proper fire detection and alarm system in place?

  • 3. Are there proper emergency exits and evacuation plans in place?

  • 4. Are employees trained on how to handle hazardous substances and how to use PPE?

  • 5. Are there adequate measures in place to control pests and rodents?

  • 6. Is there a system in place to manage and control dust levels?

  • 7. Are employees trained on manual handling techniques to minimise the risk of injury?

  • 8. Are there procedures in place to prevent the contamination of grain with harmful substances?

  • 9. Are regular inspections and maintenance carried out on mechanical equipment?

  • 10. Is there a procedure in place to manage and respond to spills or leaks?

  • 1. Are all machines guarded and covered correctly?

  • 2. Is Lighting in the premises at a legal standard?

  • 3. Have all staff been trained on all machines?

  • 4. Is signage very visible in all areas?

  • 5. Is the flooring of a high standard?

  • 6. Has all site-specific machinery been risk assessed?

  • 7. Are all staff who are welding aware of the new welding fumes regulations?

  • 1. Are all machines with blades serviced and guarded safely?

  • 2. Are all staff free from repetitive strain or back injuries while working on site?

  • 3. Has knife training being carried out?

  • 4. If food is being smoked on the premises have all necessary precautions been taken?

  • 5. Is the air free from any dust, fumes or contamination coming from any food being produced on site?

  • 6. Are good housekeeping procedures in place?

  • 1. Have all relevant staff received knife training?

  • 2. Is the person dealing with gas and kegs trained in that area?

  • 3. Have staff been trained in dealing with people who have consumed alcohol?

  • 4. Are people lifts being tested every 6 months?

  • 5. Is lone working being trained to all staff?

  • 6. Is broken glass stored in marked boxes for disposal?

  • 1. Has the petroleum risk been taken into account on the forecourt?

  • 2. Are there spill kits and items available to put fires out?

  • 3. Is there an explosion atmosphere process and written policy?

  • 4. Is the people pathway marked outside on the ground and signs erected?

  • 5. Is there a car and vehicle system in place on the forecourt?

  • 1. Has the gym been cleaned down on a daily basis?

  • 2. Are all the weights stored in a safe place?

  • 3. Are wet floor signs and spill kits available if water is spilt from bottles?

  • 4. Is there a child welfare protection policy in place for staff dealing with Children?

  • 5. Are the changing facilities safe and secure for members?

  • 1. Is there a traffic management system in place in the building and yard?

  • 2. Do all drivers get trained in managing vehicles and forklifts?

  • 3. Is drug and alcohol testing carried out?

  • 4. Is all racking in the warehouse tested annually and is a system in place to monitor it on a monthly basis?

  • 5. Are all employees checked as to what driving hours are being worked?

6.0 Employees & Training, Contractors & Visitors

EMPLOYEES

  • 1. Have all employees received a thorough induction when starting work with the company?

  • 2. Have all employees received Manual handling training including office staff?

  • 3. Is all staff trained commensurate with there job?

  • 4. Is health surveillance carried out on any staff that that have work which could be hazardous to their health?

  • 5. Is there any arrangements in place to help support staff that could be suffering from stress?

  • 6. Is there a policy in place for stress and mental health risks, from work pressure and long hours?

  • 7. Is there adequate staff available to carry out their duties safely?

TRAINING

  • 1. Have all training records been recorded and filed?

  • 2. Is there a training matrix in place?

  • 3. Have all risk assessments been trained out to staff (appropriate to their job)?

  • 4. Are all staff visibly wearing appropriate PPE?

CONTRACTORS & VISITORS

  • 1. Have all on-site contractors been inducted and signed-off on their responsibilities?

  • 2. Have all contractors agreed to follow all site rules and have signed-off on this?

  • 3. Have all contractors got an up-to-date insurance and H&S management system?

  • 4. Have all staff been trained commensurate to their job on the risk assessments?

  • 5. Are all contractors using their own tools and equipment while working on site (e.g. ladders, MEWPs, vehicles or forklifts)?

7.0 First Aid, Accidents & Chemical Safety

FIRST AID

  • 1. Is there sufficient first aid boxes and eye wash in the premises?

  • 2. Are there first aid trained contacts displayed on the premises?

  • 3. Is there sufficient certified first aiders working for the company?

  • 4. Is there a first aider designated to keep all first aid boxes filled?

ACCIDENTS

  • 1. Is there an accident booklet on site?

  • 2. Is there an internal accident investigation document on file?

  • 3. How many accidents have taken place in the previous 12 months?

  • 4. Has a previous accident gone to claim in previous 3 years?

CHEMICAL SAFETY

  • 1. Is there a spillage procedure for cleaning up a chemical spillage?

  • 2. Have all employees received sufficient training in storing and handling chemicals?

  • 3. Has the company followed the REACH Guidelines (The REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006) as per the chemical regulations?

  • 4. Is there sufficient PPE to handle chemicals safely?

  • 5. Are there SDS sheets available for all chemicals?

  • 6. Have all chemicals been stored in a locked cabinet or room?

8.0 Documentation & Risk Assessment

DOCUMENTATION

  • 1. Does the Company have a signed (within the last 12 months) H&S statement of intent by the CEO or Managing Director of the company, and on public display?

  • 2. Is there an up to date H&S management system in place and reviewed within the last 12 months?

  • 3. Is there up to date risk assessments in place for all procedures carried out in the business?

  • 4. Is there an up to date certificate for pallet racking which has been tested by a qualified pallet racking company?

  • 5. Has a qualified H&S trained person carried out a review of all documentation in the last 12 months?

RISK ASSESSMENT

  • 1. Is there an RA for lone working?

  • 2. Is there an RA for PPE?

  • 3. Is there an RA for new and expectant mothers?

  • 4. Is there an RA for driving?

  • 5. Is there an RA for forklifts?

  • 6. Is there an RA for DSE (display screen equipment)?

  • 7. Is there an RA for chemicals (storage of and use of)?

  • 8. Is there an RA on manual handling?

Closing

  • Did the client pass the inspection?

  • At the time of the visit, the standard of health and safety management at this site was MARGINALLY below an acceptable level with some health and safety matters requiring corrective action.

    Judged against the Enforcing Authorities Enforcement Policy Statement this level of compliance would leave you possibly open to formal enforcement action should you receive an inspection visit.

    By implementing the recommendations contained within the Action Plan, your present standards of health and safety will be improved and the likelihood of formal enforcement action being taken against you personally or your company will be reduced.

  • At the time of the visit, the standard of health and safety management at this site was of a very high standard.

  • At the time of the visit, the standard of health and safety management at this site was BELOW an acceptable level with some health and safety matters requiring URGENT management actions.

    Judged against the Enforcing Authorities Enforcement Policy Statement this level of compliance would leave you possibly open to formal enforcement action should you receive an inspection visit.

    By implementing the recommendations contained within the Action Plan, your present standards of health and safety will be improved and the likelihood of formal enforcement action being taken against you personally or your company will be reduced.

  • Additional inspector comments (if necessary)

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