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  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Context

  • Has the site determined external and internal issues that are relevant to its purpose and that affect its ability to achieve the intended outcomes of its HSE Management systemAudit

  • Can the site show it has evaluated the relevant needs and expectations of interested parties

H&S and Environmental Policy Documents

  • Policy statement is signed by the GM/MD in the last 3 years & is displayed

  • The UK&I policies displayed are the current version

  • Are any additional policies included specific to the site

Hazard Reporting

  • Nonroutine & out of hours tasks are spot checked to ensure safe working

  • A hazard spotting program is operational involving various levels of management & shop floor

Risk Assessment

  • General Work Activity Risk Assessments are carried out to cover all processes (all departments)

  • Have been reviewed in the last 3 years (or last change or following an incident)

  • Actions are closed out or escalated to the Manufacturing Manager or GM

  • Assessment are suitable & sufficient for the level of risk

  • Risk assessors are trained & competent

  • DSE self assessments have been completed where required & actions closed off

Aspects and Impacts

  • The site has established procedures for identifying and accessing environmental aspects and impacts

  • The site has established a criteria for assessing impacts not all should be signficant/insignificant and will vary according to site

  • An assessment of impacts has been made and where apropriate actions plans put in place to address those impacts which are significant

Accommodation for Vulnerable Individuals

  • Specific assessment completed for employees with any disability. Actions closed off

  • Pregnant & nursing mothers assessments. Actions closed off

  • Specific assessment completed for employees under 18. Actions closed off

  • Specific assessment completed for work experience & insurance notified. Signed by school &/or parents

Management of change / Change control

  • A change control procedure is available & trained out to relevant parties

  • Managers trained to instigate change control, as required & complete documentation

  • Change control is managed & actioned before the change takes place

Legal

  • Legal Requirements and Information: The site has established procedures for identifying and accessing legal and other HS&E requirements. All appropriate legislation for this site has been identified

  • An assessment of compliance has been made and where apropriate actions plans put in place to address shortfalls

Management Plan

  • Site have an up to date action plan, which includes action as a result of reviews (Mgt & KPIs)

  • Action plan & strategy is agreed with the exec team & GM

  • Targets are set for KPI improvement. Improvements projects & campaigns are linked to KPIs

  • Targets have been set to reduce accidents

  • Targets have been set to reduce negative environmental impacts

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Job descriptions available & up to date for managers, advisors, engineering & hygiene managers. Accountabilities identify HSE requirements

  • Responsible Persons and Deputies Responsibilities are available, signed and accepted by individuals

Competence / Health, Safety and Environmental Management Team

  • H&S representatives have IOSH Managing Safely

  • SQSE Manager or HSE advisor / manager has NEBOSH Certificate

  • SQSE Manager or HSE advisor / manager has IEMA Certificate

  • Best Practice - SQSE Manager and/or HSE advisor / manager has NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) or higher qualification

  • Best Practice - SQSE Manager and/or HSE advisor / manager has NEBOSH Environmental management Diploma(or equivalent) or higher qualification

  • Best Practice - Other managers trained to NEBOSH Certificate (Must include manufacturing managers, warehouse, engineering & hygiene managers)

  • Best Practice - Other managers trained to IEMA Certificate (Must include manufacturing managers, warehouse, engineering & hygiene managers)

  • Best Practice - Other managers (e.g. ATM) trained to IOSH Managing Safety

Health Safety and Environmental Committee Training

  • Committee members are trained in their responsibilities

  • Best Practice - Committee members are trained to IOSH working safely or similar

  • Best Practice - Committee members are trained in risk assessments & help / assist in completion

  • Best Practice - Committee members are trained in change control & help / assist in completion

  • Best Practice - Committee members are trained in accident investigation & help / assist in completion

  • Best Practice - Committee members are trained in hazard spotting / auditing & help / assist in completion

  • Best Practice - Committee members are trained in safety projects & help / assist in completion

Safe Systems of Work and Training

  • DSOP have a multiple function sign off including SQSE/HSE advisor/manager

  • DSOP are linked to risk assessment (General Work Activity Risk Assessment ref number, hazards & controls)

  • DSOP are implemented after consultation with employees (already doing or will be doing task)

  • DSOP are a combination of pictures & words to aid understanding

  • Managers / Supervisors are trained to same level, so standards are known & enforced

  • Managers check DSOP`s are routinely followed & enforce the standard (don't turn a blind eye)

  • Training is followed by competency testing written & physical demonstration

  • Buddies or mentors are allocated to new staff or those completing a new task/job

  • Buddies & mentors are suitably trained and competent

  • New starters including Agency personnel are tested for their level of English ESOL level 1 minimum

  • All staff receive an induction which includes STAR behavioural Safety techniques

  • Agency staff have the same HSE induction as full time employees (audited if delivered by the agency)

  • Managers attend an additional induction. Covers responsibilities under HSE management systems

  • All staff are trained in good Manual Handling techniques

  • Job specific training is provided i.e. machine op, engineers, hygiene

  • Training records are maintained. All departments records stored in one place & certificates

  • Training matrix is kept up to date

  • First line managers have easy/quick access to training records for their own team

  • A training requirements matrix is available What training does each job role require?

  • All employees are trained for the tasks being carried out

Communication / H&S Committee

  • Minutes are published from each meeting & displayed on the notice board

  • Actions plans are published, completion managed & longer term actions escalated to GM

  • GM or appointed senior manager chairs the committee meeting

  • Meetings are held 4 times per year as a minimum (advised monthly) based on operational risk

  • Attendance at the meeting is above 70% of invitees

  • Committee Representatives are made up with managers & shop floor employees

  • Best Practice - Committee members feedback to their teams through briefings / toolbox talks / shift handover

HSE Management

  • Meeting minutes are available to show effective communication of key points including Accident and incident actions, risk assessment & actions, HSE enforcement actions, Audit action progress, Progress on Group Focus topics (Legionella, W@Height, Workplace Transport, contractor control) & any other H&S concerns

  • Group learning's are promptly communicated at site level

  • A register of shared learning is available, listing what action has been taken

Document Control

  • Document & Data Control: A procedure for controlling all critical health, safety, environmental and secirity documents, including external documents has been established and is implemented

Asbestos

  • Asbestos survey conducted unless built after 2002

  • A trained Responsible Person is in place where asbestos is present on site

  • Asbestos mangement plan reviewed regularly by Responsible Person

  • Signage (correct format) present warning of asbestos

  • Management system in place to control damage, inspections & ongoing maintenance

  • Awareness information/training for engineers and long term contractor support teams

  • Suitable risk assessment & controls used if asbestos is worked on, repaired or removed

Lone working

  • Suitable and sufficient risk assessments have been completed for ‘Lone Working’, with appropriate control measures identified, implemented and managed as appropriate

Confined Spaces

  • Suitable and sufficient ‘Confined Space’ risk assessments have been completed, with appropriate control measures identified, implemented and managed as appropriate

  • A list of confined spaces is available and all entry points are signed accordingly

  • Suitable rescue plans, equipment & trained users are available

  • Entry into a confined space is subject to a permit to work & permits to work are completed in full

  • Anyone entering a confined space is trained, competent & authorised

Slips and Trips

  • Slips Map available

  • Actions taken where slip map identifies the need

  • Best Practice Specification for flooring materials includes documented coefficient of friction or surface roughness values

  • Best Practice Coefficient of friction / Kenny readings available & exceed HSE recommendations (process areas)

Cuts

  • Use of anticut gloves for all knife operations (includes machine knife cleaning/changing operations)

  • Use of safety knives where possible

  • Cuts are reported as accidents and trends reviewed to reduce the risk

Manual Handling

  • Manual Handling assessments are carried out using the HSE 'MAC Tool' or similar

  • WRULDs assessments are carried out using HSE 'ART Tool' or similar

  • Job rotation is carried out where required

  • Best Practice Job rotation is formally recorded

  • Best Practice Loads below 25Kg with high repetition or high / low reach use mechanical handling devices

COSHH

  • COSHH assessments have been completed for all substances (inc. food & welding)

  • Appropriate storage is provided for bulk & factory dosing (locked & bunded as required). Bunds are protected from rain water & bund content is tested before emptying

  • Chemical usage is planned to prevent incompatible chemicals being used together

  • Suitable PPE is documented and provided for hygiene & other operatives

  • Chemical handlers have been trained (Engineers, hygiene ops, FLT drivers etc.)

  • Actions from assessments are being carried out

  • Assessments are reviewed within defined timescales High Hazard annually, medium 2 yearly , low risk every 3 years

  • Emergency showers are provided & tested, where required. Tests recorded

  • Users of respirators (inc dust masks) have been face fit tested & trained

Legionella

  • Legionella assessment is carried out every 2 years & risk controlled to L8 guidance

  • Confirmation from the Local Authority regarding notification of Cooling tower or evaporative condenser

  • The risk assessment must be site specific, identify the equipment, identify potential for exposure to legionella & specific control measures to prevent or control the risks

  • The schematic drawings must be site specific & clearly identify (including labelling), the main components ie pumps, fans, chemical dosing points, water make up source, water & temperature sample points etc. It should be an aid to the risk controls & anyone doing monitoring activities or maintenance

  • The risk assessment, schematic, written scheme of maintenance & SSOW documents should be linked with points of risk, common labelling, part descriptions & names photographs will aid identification

  • Nominated Responsible person for Legionella. Responsibilities & acceptance in writing

  • The responsible person is trained & competent. This includes understanding L8 & also the on site systems. Refresher training every 3 years

  • Anyone with responsibilities should be trained & competent for the task i.e. those taking water samples, dip slides, chemical usage monitoring, other inspection or maintenance activities. This includes an awareness of Legionella. Refresher training every 3 years

  • Maintenance & monitoring activities should be supported by written systems (SSOW).This includes start up & shut down procedures

  • During maintenance or monitoring any results which fall outside of the normal operating parameters must be investigated & corrected or escalated

  • Cooling towers, evaporative condensers & water tanks are regularly cleaned & maintained by external contractor or as part of the internal PPM system (Cleaning frequency initially determined by risk assessment & then modified if required test/examinationchemical use)

  • External service providers are vetted before engaging for Legionella testing / assessment using contractor control, the LCA code of conduct, accreditations & references. Agreed responsibilities & lines of communication should be in writing

  • Water test samples are taken at intervals recommended by the reponsible person & external service provider. All positive Legionella results have immediate corrective action & retest to confirm effectiveness

  • Actions & recommendations from water testing &/or risk assessment should be prioritised & included in the action plan

  • A full record of all risk assessments, changes to the system, monitoring & maintenance, service visits & results must be kept in the log book. The records must be formatted to clearly show any trends. Records must be maintained for minimum of 5 years

  • An update must be conducted with the service engineer & a competent person following each service visit. Any trends, outstanding actions, concerns should be highlighted & recorded

  • A formal logbook review should be conducted at least annually between the site responsible person & a senior member of the water treatment company (not the service engineer). This should check the effectiveness of the controls & those carrying out the work. Reviews should be recorded

  • Bulk water storage tanks are inspected for structural integrity (annual pladis visual inspection & 5 yearly external contractor inspection)

Work at Heights

  • A register is in place for all access equipment & inspections can be demonstrated

  • All equipment is identified & secured to prevent unauthorised use

  • Best Practice Preuse inspection program exists for all work at height equipment

  • Best Practice Specific Work At heights assessments have been completed

Noise

  • Noise assessments have been completed & in date (personal dose where needed)

  • Signage is in place where required 1st & 2nd action levels

  • Hearing protection is readily available & suitable for noise levels (a choice of two types)

  • Attempts have been made to reduce noise at source before issuing PPE

  • Training provided for 2nd action level areas (NIHL risk, PPE fitting & Maintenance)

  • Information provided for 1st action level areas

  • Audio testing is completed in year 1 of employment

  • Best practice Audio testing completed routinely every three years if no issues found

  • Hearing protection compliance is observed on the shop floor

Workplace Transport

  • Workplace Transport (WPT) Risk assessment completed for internal & external areas

  • WPT users carry an authorisation card/key fob detailing what WPT equipment is covered

  • WPT equipment is suitable for the task, including compliant for use on the road where required

  • Blue spot lights fitted to the rear of all forklifts, including short term hire FLTs

  • Licence endorsement / disciplinary system is in place

  • Operators, including pedestrian operated electric pallet truck (POEP) operator receive suitable training (eg. FLT RTITB), including refresher & area familiarisation training

  • Keys are controlled or alternative electronic system used

  • Preuse inspections are completed & include an escalation procedure for faults

  • Loading dock drivers keys are controlled & dropped trailers parked in clearly designated areas. Trailer park brake is applied (verify sample)

  • Best Practice Loading dock SALVO or suitable key security systems used (i.e. Traka or similar)

Racking

  • Racking SWL signs are in place

  • Racking loads are within the SWL, on suitable pallets, stable loads, fall protection mesh where required

  • Weekly inspections (internal) & annual SEMA inspection is carried out

  • Procedure exists for isolating faulty racking, correcting & reporting faults, loading/unloading

Dust and Explosive Atmospheres

  • Dust assessments in place & corrective action completed

  • Dust levels are kept as low as is reasonably practical Below any Workplace Exposure Limits

  • Dust is contained, LEV provided or suitable respirators provided

  • Fit testing completed for respirator/facemask users

  • LEV is tested for effective operation (flow rate is known & measured as per statutory deadlines)

  • Good dust handling techniques are trained & used

  • Explosive atmosphere areas have been established & signed accordingly. BS 60079 convention applies 3 dimensional schematics Note two dimensional zoning diagrams showing only plan views are insufficient)

  • Compliance to zoning criteria is observed, electronic devices must be intrinsically safe or suitably rated (e.g. Mobile phones)

  • ATEX rated electrical equipment is used (Vacuums etc)

  • Suitable earth bonding is provided where static electrical charge can build up (e.g. silo delivery, ductwork connections)

  • Assessment has been made for explosive atmospheres (flour / sugar/ flavourings). Actions have been completed & are being maintained (i.e. blast panels, under/over pressure valves on silos,)

CDM

  • All applicable work is notified to the HSE

  • Site understand CDM & have competent project managers (& have appointed Principal Designers / Contractors where required)

  • All projects follow the requirement of the Project management flowchart

  • Preconstruction information is provided

  • A site safety file is in place before work begins

  • A full H&S (CDM) file is available after the project is completed

  • A Principal Designer & Contractor is appointed in writing >1 contractor. External appointment on larger projects (See project guidance flowchart)

  • Appointed Project Manager, external principal contractor and designer are competent ie: pladis Project Manager must be NEBOSH Construction/Certificate trained and experienced or other H&S qualification with certified CDM course(s) and experience

  • Client can demonstrate communication & cooperation with other parties involved

Machinery and Equipment

  • All dangerous moving parts are protected by guarding or other means Note uncontrolled access to dangerous parts constitues a Major None conformance

  • General awareness training for Machine Mechanical Hazards must given to Hygiene, Engineering & Machine Operators with an annual refresher. Hygiene & machine operators must also recieve general awareness training electricity for nonelectricains, including faults. As a minimum the Managers must talk through the relevant Toolbox Talks

  • PUWER assessments are reviewed every 3 years to ensure machine guarding standards are maintained

  • PDI assessors are trained using the RP training requirements for PUWER assessment & machine guarding. Refresher training has been added to the training schedule

  • Predelivery inspection (PDI) is carried out using PUWER assessment

  • Daily Preuse inspections are carried out on all machines, equipment & lines with Management sign off. Equipment must not start until serious defects are repaired / made safe. Checks must include fixed guards, electrical damage, testing of Emergency stop buttons & Interlocked guards

  • Maintenance records are available and are up to date with PM`s completed to shcedule

Lock off and Isolation

  • Lock off & Isolation procedure exists & is trained out

  • Toolbox talks for isolation & lock off must be given to Hygiene, Engineering & Machine Operators with an annual refresher. As a minimum the Managers must talk through the pladis Toolbox Talk

  • Procedure covers contractors engineering, hygiene & high risk operations tasks

  • Suitable lock off equipment is available to cover all energy sources & isolation devices

  • DSOP for each machine / process is clear when isolation & lock off should be used

  • Only one key is available for each lock or , a hand over & forced removal system is in place

Occupational Health

  • Lung function testing for flour handlers

  • General health check & eye sight tests for Workplace Transport users

  • Eye sight tests for DSE users

  • Night shift worker questionnaires completed annually

  • Test for hand arm vibration, if applicable

  • General health questionnaire for new starters vetted by Occupational health

  • Hearing & lung function tests are carried out at the start of employment (for High noise or flour exposure workers only)

  • Accident follow up interviews are undertaken by an occupational health professional

Permit to Work

  • No contractor starts work without obtaining a permit to work (includes nonengineering)

  • The permit to work is completed in full (sign on/off, appropriate hazards & controls included) PTW issuer and receiver cannot be the same persons

  • electronic system in use and PTW `s cross referenced correctly or 6 book system used which meets the same standard

  • Issuers are trained and authorised in permit to work Training must be suitable for the permit raised

  • Authorisation levels must be recorded (listed) for issuing each type of permit to work

  • Contractors should be periodically supervised & work checked before signing off the permit

  • A PTW is used for pladis employees completing high risk tasks, if no approved SSOW exists, but a risk assessment must still be completed

  • A Hot Work permit is raised for pladis employees doing hot working in any area (except welding in the dedicated welding bay)

Contractor Control

  • All contractors are SafeContractor approved unless from overseas and sign off has been sought from central HSES functional lead

  • A contractor vetting process approves contractors before they are engaged. (Negative answers / poor accident stats should be challenged regarding corrective action)

  • Induction must be both the group induction plus site specific information. Competency tests must be completed & retained. Annual refresher of the induction (retest & reinduct if test failed)

  • Contractor information (Approval, insurance, induction records) available to anyone authorised to engage a contractor

  • Anyone approving contractors is trained & authorised. All employees authorised to engage approved contractors are trained in contractor control

  • Information is checked before issuing a PTW (Insurance schedule, statutory training / inspection records /licences are valid)

  • Method statements & risk assessments are reviewed with the contractor before issuing the permit to work both documents must be site / task specific. The contractor should sign the method statement before starting work

  • Audits must be carried out on both the contractor control management system & against the contractor carrying out the task. A minimum of 1:20 contractors must be audited for the general permit. 1:5 contractor must be audited if a high risk permit is raised (other than general). Audit results & corrective action must be recorded

Electrical

  • Emergency lights Flick tested monthly & annual 30 minute discharge (except stand alone offices3 hour test) . Record faults & repairs

  • Transformer servicing Completed every 5 years & actions closed off

  • Nominated Electrical Responsible Person is in place. Responsibilities & acceptance in writing

  • Fixed wiring testing for electrical system (100% over 3 years). Record evidence that actions have been carried out (Code 1 immediate action taken, code 2 within 1 month, further investigations within 3 months, code 3 within 6 months)

  • Machine panel inspections carried out annually & evidence available for actions carried out. Panels should be labelled RED/AMBER/GREEN. Red Panels should have been phase out / repaired

  • PAT Completed according to use / annually. All appliances checked, retain evidence of failed item repair / disposal – Site have risk assessed the frequency of test

  • HV / LV switch gear is maintained periodically

  • Installations & Minor Works documents available (testing & certificates)

  • Thermographic survey completed annually on high risk equipment, lighting & distribution system. Record faults & repairs

  • Electrical checklist Used for inspection & to maintain electrical standards

  • RCD Testing Program. Requires quarterly test to be recorded, with any faults / replacements documented

  • Levels of Authorisation are available (list) & competency can be demonstrated (by test / qualifications)

  • Test equipment is GS38 compliant CAT III. Voltage indicators rather than multimeter. Any multimeter or Mega must be calibrated annually (If used for fixed wiring, major & minor installation testing). Proving dead test units must be available & maintained

  • True Live Working is prohibited (live removal/connection of conductors / parts). Live working (testing) is carried out only when justified

  • Live Testing is only carried out on IP2x protected conductors. Non IP2x panels are clearly identified & are being phased out through an electrical panel upgrade program

Statutory Inspections

  • LOLER 12 monthly (6 monthly if lifting people) including electric pallet trucks

  • LEV 14 monthly

  • Pressure Systems As per written scheme & before 1st use (Comp air, fridge plant, steam)

  • Actions completed in a timely manner & evidence retained. Serious Defects Immediately, before next use or within the timescale given, Minor defects – within 1 month, Observations – within 3 months

  • NOTE If inspection is delayed notification to HSE is permissible, if approved by Allianz inspector

PPE

  • PPE available at point of use

  • DSOP`s identify what PPE should be used & when it should be used

  • Best Practice PPE risk assessment completed to select the correct types of PPE

Gas Safety

  • Suitable systems exist to ensure the safe operation, inspection and maintenance of gas fired plant /thermal oil plant/ammonia refrigeration plant (includes ovens)

  • Pipe work must be assessed & inspected periodically for damage / leaks

  • The schematic drawings must be site specific & clearly identify (with labelling) the main components

  • Written scheme of Maintenance In place & kept up to date, including the initial safety inspection

  • Those working on industrial gas burners must prove competence prior to first working on the specific equipment & those working on domestic gas systems must be gas safe registered

  • Responsible person is in place, trained & competent. Users are trained & competent Note Duty holder may be regionally based and not site specific

Production Gas Installations (Bulk Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide)

  • Tanks are protected from vehicle impact Minimum 1m away from the installation

  • Pipe work must be assessed & inspected periodically for damage / leaks

  • Risk assessments in place covering PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR, Tasks. The risk assessment must be site specific & highlight the control measures to prevent or control the risks

  • The schematic drawings must be site specific & clearly identify (with labelling) the main components

  • Written scheme of Maintenance In place & kept up to date, including the initial safety inspection

  • Contractors refilling tanks are on the approved contractors list & site hold RAMs & Insurance

  • Where installations contain potentially explosive gases have minimum distances been maintained to ensure safety

Ionising Radiation (X Ray)

  • HSE have been notified of the xray installation

  • A radiation supervisor is available on site to ensure controls are maintained

  • The radiation supervisor is trained

  • Leak testing is carried out daily & a procedure is trained out to manage any leaks

  • No maintenance work is carried out which may expose employees to higher doses

  • Operators & engineers have received awareness training regarding effects of radiation

Non ionising radiation (Artificial Optical Radiation)

  • AOR has been considered as part of the General Work Activity Risk Assessment (GWARA)

  • Sources or AOR have been identified, training & information provided

  • Suitable controls are in place to prevent exposure

  • Where Cat 3 or higher lasers are used a Responsible person is in place, trained & competent. Users are trained & competent

Waste Management

  • Does the site have a waste manegment procedure in place

  • Does the site have a waste minimisation programme in place

  • Does the site regularly review its waste management performance to identify areas of potential improvement

  • Have persons signing waste transfer notes (not applicable for season ticket waste streams) had the relevant training to understand the legal obligations (EWC)

Emergency preparedness and response / Fire

  • Fire risk assessment has been completed in the last 12 months & actions closed out

  • Fire alarm maintenance contract is in place & checks recorded

  • Fire alarm testing is carried out weekly with at least 1 full test drill annually across each shift. Testing recorded

  • Fire Marshals & Wardens are trained for role & fire extinguisher use

  • Fire Marshal & Warden photos are displayed. They are identifiable in an emergency

  • Fire Marshals & Wardens are selected by ability & competent to carry out responsibilities

  • A fire procedure exists & is trained out to all staff

  • An all clear procedure exits to confirm there is no fire & return staff to work

  • All fire exits & fire doors are checked monthly & maintained. Checks are recorded

  • Fire extinguishers/blankets/hoses are suitable for the fire risk, correctly located & tested

  • Combustibles are not stored near escape routes or perimeter fences prevent arson

  • Site is secure to prevent trespassers prevent arson

  • A site map is included in the fire logbook showing key areas, fire exit routes, & main hazards (chemical & gas storage areas, asbestos, polystyrene panels, isolation points for services, hydrants/water sources,etc.)

  • Other emergency procedures are in place & trained out (i.e. Ammonia Evacuation)

  • Where in use Evacchair use is trained out to relvant person

  • Oven flues are inspected annually & cleaned as required. Evidence of inspections & cleaning should be made available Note Failure to provide evidence of completion within requisite timeframe constitues a Major None Conformance post 2022

  • Oven extinguisher systems maintained & employees trained

  • Oven Fire Assessment (OFAT) is understood at a local level

  • Best Practice A documnted oven improvement plan is in place to reduce oven fire risk

  • Fire signage where required. Pictogram format

  • Gas / inergen systems maintained & procedure for isolating when IS staff enter server rooms

First Aid

  • Risk Assessment First aider numbers, training frequency, equipment & supplies

  • Suitable equipment, supplies & room provided

  • Adequate number of first aiders to cover all shifts & holidays/absence (1:50 min)

  • Training provider competency is assessed

  • First Aid at Work Frequency of training (3yrs)

  • Best Practice Refresher training carried out (every 12 18 months)

  • Best Practice Practice / trial first aider scenarios run at regular intervals

  • Best Practice First aider meetings operational & formal management reviews (held 6 12 monthly)

Spillage Control

  • The site has a documented spillage control procedure

  • All spillage control equipment is checked monthly & maintained. Checks are recorded

  • Has a spillage control drill been carried out within the last twelve months where spillages have not occurred to test effectiveness of the system

Climate Adaptation

  • Has the site reviewed its flood risk potential

  • If flood risk is evident has a site flood response plan been developed

  • Where flood response plans are in place has an exercise been undertaken within the last twelve months where floods have not been recorded

  • Has the site completed a review of gases with global warming potential (GWP)

  • Has the site identfiied those GWP gases with high impact potential

  • Does the site have a documented GWP replacement programme in place

  • Does the site record any GWP losses when they occur and document corrective actions

Performance Measurement

  • The Group standard KPIs are reviewed at meetings & trigger corrective actions when targets are exceeded

  • Targets are set for KPI improvement. Improvements projects & campaigns are linked to KPIs

  • Best Practice Site has an interdepartmental /site competition to reduce incidents, identify & improve compliance

  • Additional KPIs used including, internal audit compliance, risk assessment completion, action close out etc

  • Performance Measurement & Monitoring Inspections Checklists & Surveys: Procedures are established and maintained to monitor the organisation's activities, to ensure ongoing effectiveness of controls systems and to measure H&S performance on a regular basis

Evaluation of Compliance

  • There is a procedure and objective evidence to demonstrate that the organisation/site has periodically evaluated its compliance with all known regulations

Accident Reporting and Investigation

  • Managers trained to complete investigations using the group training pack (pack should also include site specific information). Refresher training has been added to the training schedule

  • Accident investigation 'Grab Packs' are readily available. Grab pack includes; tape measure, warning tape, note pad, pens, camera)

  • Investigations collate relevant information training records, photos, RA's, Statements +/

  • Accident & Near Miss mapping is used to target high incident areas

  • Best Practice Documented procedure for first aid & investigation processes

Record Control

  • A procedure for the identification, storage, protection, retrieval, retention and disposal of records has been established, implemented and maintained

Internal Audits

  • Audits: Audit Procedures are established and maintained to monitor the organisation's activities, to ensure ongoing effectiveness of the HSE management systems and to measure HSE performance on a regular basis

  • A programme of audits is completed to cover all defined topics over a three year cycle

Management Review

  • At least annually, Senior Management review the HSE management system to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. Agenda includes: KPIs, HSE objectives Evaluation of compliance Results of audit action close outs, progress with risk assessments and actions, HSE involvement, changes in legislation or group requirements. Complaints (not customer /product related) Effectiveness of consultation and participation on site Recommendations for improvement Meeting minutes recorded and circulated to the Senior Team

Operational Control / Ammonia

  • Nominated Responsible person. The responsible person is trained & competent

  • Risk assessments in place covering PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR, Tasks. The risk assessment must be site specific & highlight the control measures to prevent or control the risks

  • The schematic drawings must be site specific & clearly identify (with labelling) the main components

  • Written scheme of maintenance is site specific, covers pressure systems / compressors evaporators / mechanical parts / pipework / controls / detection equipment, normal operating parameters, identify who will complete the work & the frequency

  • Emergency plan considers safety of employees & neighbours

  • Detection equipment is available, suitably located, serviced, calibrated & covers both explosion & personal protection

  • Anyone with responsibilities should be trained & competent for the task monitoring, inspection & maintenance activities. Employees & contractors

  • All maintenance / inspections & changes to the system must be recorded

  • Maintenance & monitoring activities should be supported by written systems (SSOW).This includes start up & shut down procedures

  • An update must be conducted with the service engineer & a competent person following each service visit. Any trends, outstanding actions, concerns should be highlighted & recorded

  • A formal review should be conducted at least annually between the site duty holder & a senior member of the service contract provider (not the service engineer). This should check the effectiveness of the controls & those carrying out the work. Reviews should be recorded

LPG Installations

  • Installations are 7.5m away from other structures unless sufficient fire protection is provided as part of the structure (includes open drains/pits)

  • No combustible materials are present within a 7.5m radius (wood,leaves,plastic,dry foliage)

  • Tanks are protected from vehicle impact Minimum 1m away from the installation

  • Pipe work buried underground must be assessed & inspected periodically for damage / leaks

  • Risk assessments in place covering PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR, Tasks. The risk assessment must be site specific & highlight the control measures to prevent or control the risks

  • The schematic drawings must be site specific & clearly identify (with labelling) the main components

  • Written scheme of Maintenance In place & kept up to date, including the initial safety inspection

  • Contractors refilling tanks are on the approved contractors list & site hold RAMs & Insurance

  • Responsible Person is in place, trained & competent. Users are trained & competent

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