Plant Yard Inspection

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 - Site Management

• Is there a H&SE policy in place and signed in the past year?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a H&S Poster clearly displayed?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are site related emergency procedures made available/communicated to those working in the plant yard?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there risk assessments in place? Do they cover tasks / equipment being either carried out by staff or used?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH assessments available with accompanying MSDS?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff been inducted on Risk Assessments / COSHH Assessments / emergency response procedures etc?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a training matrix or procedure in place to ensure training requirements are monitored for plant staff?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all weekly/mandatory inspections sufficiently recorded and stored?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular inspections of the yard carried out by SHEQ Team or Plant Management?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Fire Prevention

• Has there been a Fire Risk Assessment carried out on the premises? (Must be reviewed within the last year or following any significant changes)

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are evacuation routes and muster points clear, and displayed?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire points adequate, with correct Extinguishers in place?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers within services dates?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire points located in suitable locations and unobstructed?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate safety signage displayed for Fire routes, muster points etc?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exit doors in good condition? Easily opened from the inside, no damage to signage etc?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits clear of obstructions and easily accessible?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - General Lighting

• Is there Good natural lighting?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When dark, is there an adequate source of lighting to ensure visibility is not hindered across all areas of the yard?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrian routes and high risk areas always sufficiently lit?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all light fittings undamaged, clean and in good condition?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is temporary lighting available, if it is required?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any procedures in place so that lights are switched off when not needed/at the end of each shift to ensure we are acknowledging the use of energy and environmental implications of this? Please write below:

4.0 - Access & Egress

• Are all floor surfaces even, unobstructed and without trip hazards?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entries and walkways kept clear?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Walkways and pedestrian routes established and clearly marked?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is general housekeeping across the yard of a good standard?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage installed? (To show designated routes, warnings of moving plant etc)

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas where Working at height is taking place, high risk work activity, and plant operation obviously segregated to prevent pedestrian access?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Plant Yard secure enough to prevent unauthorised access to members of the public?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 Yard & Car Park Safety

• Is there adequate signage indicating to visitor drivers where to go etc?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a designated Car Park been established and made clear?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the yard Car Park segregated and safe from work activity and operating plant?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has reverse parking been established in the car park, and is this highlighted anywhere?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there dedicated loading / unloading areas? Are pedestrians kept away from these areas by physical barriers?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operatives wear PPE (high visibility clothing) to make themselves more visible whilst in the yard?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When plant is moving are there flashing beacons or warning features activiated?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there anywhere that establishes and displays yard rules or safety information?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate signage indicating Plant movement?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a one way system in place to prevent Vehicles / Plant reversing dangers?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the yard have a competent Traffic Marshal/Banksmen?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a traffic management plan been created, and available upon request?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For plant and machinery that is being kept and stored in the yard, is there a process being followed for where they are parked up and how they are moved/released from the yard when needed?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For plant and machinery that is being kept and stored in the yard, are they parked up in suitable spaces, clear of obstructions with good surrounding housekeeping, and access to each vehicle?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Waste

• Are bins/skips located at suitable points around site?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins/skips emptied regularly?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste within the Plant yard being segregated?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that recycling is being implemented and encouraged?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the yard operate using a Waste Management Plant?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are processes in place to ensure that waste transfer notes/permits etc are stored and easily accessible if needed?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are designated waste areas stored away from sources of ignition and COSHH materials?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Storage

• Have designated storage areas/units been established in the Plant Yard?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored adequately, where possible on racks/shelving/in buckets to prevent untidiness, obstructions & trip hazards?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has materials/equipment been stored so that they are easily accessible? (When needed it does not require those to over stretch, or struggle to safely retrieve)

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways leading to storage areas clear and unobstructed?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas generally of a good standard. Meaning that materials, equipment, and storage shelves/racks are in good condition and not at risk of becoming damaged?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas free from hazards which could start or worsen a fire?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Plant / Machines / Work Equipment

• Are Machines kept clean?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there procedures/equipment in place to ensure wheel/vehicle washing is completed sufficiently?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence to show that we are following correct procedures in terms of water discharge from vehicle washing?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors around the machines kept clean and free from trip hazards?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plant/machine/work equipment inspections completed both pre-use and at regular intervals? (To check for damages, faults, and ensure it is working sufficiently and all safety controls are in good condition)

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the safety guards in good condition and in place?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator? Are Emergency stops easily accessible?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that drip trays/nappies/bunds are being used to prevent spillage?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been any evidence of spillage within the plant yard?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has an adequate work space been provided to ensure that plant/equipment can operative, manoeuvre, access & egress the plant yard safely with no risk of collision or damage?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have noise levels been monitored and adequate controls in place?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence to show that operators are trained & competent in use of the plant/machines?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence to show that training, qualifications and certs are stored adequately and available upon request?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate PPE available for all operators, and is this being worn?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all Vehicle Lifts / Lifting Equipment comply with LOLER 1998 Inspection requirements?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When lifts are taking place within the yard, are these supervised by a competent person?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Air Receivers / Compressors regularly inspected?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are banksmen available to assist with plant/machine manoeuvres within the yard?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there procedures in place when plant/machines/equipment are reported as damaged/unsuitable to ensure these are made safe before returning to use for work?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Electrical Safety

• Is there evidence to show that Electrical appliances have been PAT Tested?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have PAT testing records been recorded and tagged with service dates within 6months?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence to show that safety switches have been installed?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overloading plug sockets/extension cables/adaptors is deemed unsafe. Is there evidence of this happening within the yard?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Broken or damaged plugs, sockets & switches is deemed unsafe. Is there evidence of this within the yard?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Trailing leads across walkways are deemed unsafe. Is there evidence of this within the yard?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Frayed and Damaged leads are deemed unsafe. Is there evidence of this within the yard?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Strained leads are deemed unsafe. Is there evidence of this within the yard?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all portable power tools in good condition, with inspection records to show this is being checked regularly?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Chemical Safety/COSHH

• Has a COSHH/Hazardous Substance Register been completed and available?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COSHH/Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has sufficient storage been assigned for COSHH items (Cage, Flam Box etc )

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the COSHH storage area clearly signed with adequate 'Warning COSHH' Signage?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH substances adequately labelled so it is clearly to see what is contained inside?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have procedures/processes been established of how to dispose of unused substances?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do special storage conditions apply? Please state below:

• If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence to show the Plant operatives have completed COSHH training?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required is PPE available?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is COSHH stored outside/in an area with adequate ventilation?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the COSHH storage area away from any source of ignition?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Some materials are unsafe to store next to each other/within close proximity. Such as certain gases. This could create fire risks etc. Is there any evidence of this within the plant yard?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 Working at Height

• If Podiums or Towers are being used in the yard, have these been installed by a PASMA trained operative?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Podiums or Towers are being used in the yard, do these have valid scafftag installed to show that is have been inspected before use?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Podiums or Towers are being used in the yard, are these operating in exclusion zones where pedestrians are not able to access the area of work?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If podiums or Towers are being used in the yard, is there evidence to show that adequate heights of guard rails have been correctly installed (950 top tail & 470 mid rail)?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If podium or tower exceeds a 4 to 1 height to base width ratio, are outriggers installed?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If MEWPS are operating in the yard, are these being operated by an IPAF trained person?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If MEWPS are operating in the yard, has a pre-use checklist been completed by those using it?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If MEWPS are operating in the yard, are these inspected weekly on PUWER inspections?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where possible, has the use of ladders been replaced with scaffold stepping?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Ladders are being used, are they tied at the top and sufficiently secured?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Ladder inspections completed to show that regular checks are being done to monitor ladder conditions?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If ladders are used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood etc)

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence to show that all Work at Height apparatus is being used in accordance to manufacturers/safety guidance?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 - First Aid Facilities

• Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contents regularly checked?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No contents past their expiry date?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate Eye Wash Stations? And is Eyewash in date?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aiders trained and accessible?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Best practice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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