Places for People Landscapes Depot Inspection Report v1

1.1 - Is the workshop clean & tidy? is there no rubbish and the area is clean?

1.2 - Are items correctly stored? Everything not required is put away?

1.3 - Are the floors clean?

1.4 - Are the work benches clean and tidy? Everything not required is put away

1.5 - Are there enough rubbish bins? Check for overfull bins or rubbish stored in appropriately.

1.6 - Is there enough suitable racks and shelving provided?

1.7 - Are aisles and access ways clear of tripping hazards?

2.1 - Is the portable fire fighting equipment in place and has it been inspected? Fire equipment hanging on hooks, anti tamper seals and inspection tag current ( inspected within last 12 months )

2.2 - Are there 'in event of fire' warning notices in place? Completed fire notices should be in place.

2.3 - Is there clear access to portable fire fighting equipment? Nothing blocking access to any portable fire fighting equipment.

2.4 - Are the appropriate portable firefighting equipment signs in place?Signs must be directly above extinguisher, correct sign for that extinguisher.

2.5 - Are emergency exit doors marked? Emergency exits have signs that are clearly visible above them?

2.6 Are emergency routes and exit doors clear of obstructions? nothing in front of doors etc

3.1 - is there any damage to walls, ceiling or roof? self-explanatory no holes, rot, rust etc

3.2 - Are the floors even and free from holes. Self explanatory

3.3 - Is there damage to doors or windows? self-explanatory no holes, rot or rust etc

3.4 - Are there any signs of water or storm damage? self-explanatory

3.5 - Is there damage to fixtures, cupboards, benches etc? Self explanatory

3.6 - Are there signs of other damage. Self explanatory

3.7 - Can the premises be adequately secured? Prevent unauthorised entrance

4.1 - Are COSHH assessments available? Site COSHH assessment folder

4.2 - Are chemicals correctly labelled, packaged and stored correctly? Suitable containers with labels and lockable metal containers

4.3 - Are storage areas / containers signed? Warning labels identifying flammables etc

4.4 - Is adequate PPE available as required by COSHH assessment? Check COSHH assessments against PPE held - aprons, gloves etc

4.5 - Is adequate PPE used as required? Obesrve, ask personnel

4.6 - are eye wash facilities available? self-explanatory

4.7 - Are first aid facilities available? self-explanatory

4.8 - Are first aid facilities adequate? first aid box fully stocked.

5.1 - Are tools / equipment in good condition? not broken or damaged

5.2 - Are guards in place and secure? All grinding machines, drill etc must have guarding

5.3 - Are Electrical hand tools PAT tested and tagged? PAT test tag within 12 months

5.4 - Are tools not in use kept in the correct place? Self Explanatory

5.5 - Are the personnel competent in the use of the tools? Only trained operatives can use grinding wheels - check any training records

5.6 - Is eye protection and hearing protection available and being worn when required? Goggles & Muffs or plugs to be located at grinders etc or each operative to have their own.

5.7 - Are there signs advising that eye and hearing protection must be worn? mandatory signs in place and easily .

6.1 - All lights working and clean? Are all light globes and tubes working?

6.2 - Are all electrical switches free from damage? self explanatory

6.3 - Are all sockets free from damage / Black burn? marks self explanatory

6.4 - Are all leads in good condition and tagged? no exposed inner wires , no frayed wires, no damage plugs, current PAT inspection tags

6.5 Are the tools / equipment in good condition? not broken or damaged

6.6 - Are guards in place and secure? all grinding machines, drills etc must have guarding

6.7 - Are electrical handtools PAT tested and tagged? PAT test tag within 12 months