Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

  • 1.1 - Have previous compliance inspections been carried out and recorded?<br>

  • 1.2 - Have all outstanding actions been closed out?

2.0 - Fire Response and Prevention

  • 2.1 - Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  • 2.2 - Has an evacuation drill been conducted and recorded in the last 12 months?

  • 2.3 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  • 2.4 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

  • 2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  • 2.6 - Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower than100 mm?

  • 2.7 - Indicator signs are a minimum of 2.0 m above floor level?

  • 2.8 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  • 2.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  • 2.10 - Exits clear of obstructions?

  • 2.11 - Fire alarm tested weekly?

  • 2.12 - Has Fire response training been conducted?

3.0 - General Lighting

  • 3.1 - Good natural lighting?

  • 3.2 - Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  • 3.3 - Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  • 3.4 - Emergency exit lighting operable?

4.0 - General Access and Egress

  • 4.1 - Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  • 4.2 - Entry and walkways kept clear?

  • 4.3 - Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  • 4.4 - Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  • 4.5 - Stair and risers kept clear?

  • 4.6 - Is there adequate warning, mandatory and prohibition signage on display at the entrance to the site?

  • 4.7 - Are railings in good condition?

  • 4.8 - Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  • 4.9 - Are footpaths in good condition?

  • 4.10 - Adequate separation of vehicular and pedestrian movement?

  • 4.11 - Adequate access and egress to the site?

5.0 - Workshop Areas

  • 5.1 - Clear of rubbish?

  • 5.2 - Tools not in use kept in place?

  • 5.3 - No damaged hand tools in use?

  • 5.4 - No damaged power tools in use?

  • 5.5 - Workbench height correct for the type of work and the employee?

  • 5.6 - No sharp edges?

6.0 - Environmental Management

  • 6.1 - Bins clearly marked and made available at suitable points around site?

  • 6.2 - Is waste removed by an approved waste removal company?

  • 6.3 - Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

  • 6.4 - Is waste adequately separated?

  • 6.5 - Are spill kits readily available and maintained?

  • 6.6 - Is waste water management adequate?

7.0 - Storage Design and Use

  • 7.1 - Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  • 7.2 - Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  • 7.3 - Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  • 7.4 - General condition of racks and pallets?

  • 7.5 - Does racking have the Safe Working Load marked on it?

  • 7.6 - Is racking suitably secure and stable?

8.0 - Workshop Machinery

  • 8.1 - Are they kept clean?

  • 8.2 - Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  • 8.3 - Are guards fitted and in good condition?

  • 8.4 - Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  • 8.5 - Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  • 8.6 - Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  • 8.7 - Adequate work space?

  • 8.8 - Is lighting adequate?

  • 8.9 - Noise levels controlled?

  • 8.10 - No bending or stooping required?

  • 8.11 - Duck-boards in good repair?

  • 8.12 - Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?

  • 8.13 - Is the training recorded?

  • 8.14 - Is there adequate warning, mandatory, prohibition signage in place?

  • 8.15 - Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  • 8.16 - Are gas bottles secured?

  • 8.17 - Is suitable Personal Protective Equipment made available and being worn?

9.0 - Electrical Safety

  • 9.1 - Residual Current Devices (RCD's) installed?

  • 9.2 - RCD's tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  • 9.3 - No double adapters in use?

  • 9.4 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  • 9.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  • 9.6 - No power leads across walkways?

  • 9.7 - No frayed or damaged leads?

  • 9.8 - Are cords of suitable length for the intended use?

  • 9.9 - Portable power tools in good condition?

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

  • 9.11 - Does the site have electrical certification available and in date?

10.0 - Chemical Safety

  • 10.1 - Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  • 10.2 - Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  • 10.3 - Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  • 10.4 - All containers labelled correctly?

  • 10.5 - Unused substances disposed of?

  • 10.6 - Do special storage conditions apply?

  • 10.7 - If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  • 10.8 - Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  • 10.9 - If required is PPE available and being worn?

  • 10.10 - Is adequate ventilation provided?

  • 10.11 - Are eye washes and showers available and easily accessed?

11.0 Working at Height

  • 11.1 - Are harnesses available and inspected and records available?

  • 11.2 - Are ladders in good condition and set correctly?

  • 11.3 - Is the user of the harness trained in its use and is the harness being used correctly?

  • 11.4 - Is the potential risk of falling from height being mitigated as far as reasonably practicable?

12.0 - First Aid Facilities

  • 12.1 - Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  • 12.2 - Are contents regularly checked?

  • 12.3 - No contents past their expiry date?

  • 12.4 - Cabinets clearly labelled?

  • 12.5 - Is there easy access to cabinets?

  • 12.6 - Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  • 12.7 - Are first aid officers accessible?

  • 12.8 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

13.0 - Office Hazards

  • 13.1 - Condition of filing cabinets?

  • 13.2 - Have users of visual display units completed the Display Screen Equipment self assessment?

  • 13.3 - Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  • 13.4 - Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  • 13.5 - Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  • 13.6 - Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)

  • 13.7 - Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  • 13.8 - Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

14.0 - Vehicular Plant and Equipment

  • 14.1 - Schedule maintenance performed and recorded?

  • 14.2 - Are pre-starts completed and recorded?

  • 14.3 - Are ignition keys left in vehicular plant when not in use?

  • 14.4 - Lights? (Check operation of brake, indicator and reversing lights)

  • 14.5 - Acceptable condition and general cleanliness of interior?

  • 14.7 - First aid kit supplied and adequate?

  • 14.8 - Are Storage provisions adequate?

  • 14.9 - Condition of tyres including adequate inflation?

  • 14.10 - Is all lifting accessories stored correctly, identifiable, tested and certified?

15.0 - Documentation and Personnel

  • 15.1 - Are Risk Assessments in place?

  • 15.2 - Are verification of competences available?

  • 15.3 - Is the training matrix up to date?

  • 15.4 - Are the correct versions of documentation in use?

  • 15.5 - Have staff completed a company induction?

  • 15.6 - Are job sheets available and issued?

  • 15.7 - Are notice boards displaying up to date and relevant information?

  • 15.8 - Are the current QEHS policy and QEHS Objectives on display?

Action Plan for the Corrective Actions Identified - WHO will do WHAT and by WHEN.

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