Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Pre audit checks
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Previous inspection checked for outstanding issues
Housekeeping
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General cleanliness of all areas
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Unobstructed routes and width adequate for needs
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Work areas accessible and well laid out
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Storage facilities neat, tidy, signed and accessible
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Environmental hazards properly controlled
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Safety equipment well maintained and in use, bump caps, gloves etc.
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Welfare facilities suitable for the needs of the area
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Lighting ventilation etc. satisfactory for the area and working correctly
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Stairs are well lit and properly maintained
Warehousing/storage
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Overloaded racking/poor stacking practices
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Bulk stacks for stability
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Aisles for accesibility
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Damaged racks/stacks/pallets etc. defect reports used for damage
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Flammable/hazardous materials stored appropriately and locked away where neccesary
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Stored goods not affecting sprinkler systems
Hand/power tools
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Defective tools
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Correct use of tools
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Use of unauthorised tools
Electrical hazards
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Fixed wiring
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Portable appliances
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Damage to cables extension leads etc.
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Switch rooms, distribution boards locked as appropriate
Fire/emergency evacuation
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Evacuation routes are free from obstructions
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Emergency equipment e.g. Fire extinguishers
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Emergency lighting
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Provision is made for disabled and temporarily incapacitated persons where appropriate
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Fire alarm tests and drills completed
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Staff have appropriate knowledge and training in procedures
Hand pallet trucks, sack trucks, trolleys etc.
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Hand pallet trucks are in good condition with no oil leaks, damaged wheels and functioning correctly
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Trucks, trolleys and any other handling aids are in good condition and wheel freely
Ladders/access equipment
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Ladder inspections completed
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Access equipment in good condition
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Ladders used correctly and stored correctly
Mewps/lifting equipment
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Safe working loads clearly marked
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Safety harnesses in good condition and used and stored correctly.
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Training/safe systems of work followed
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Correct storage of lifting accessories etc.
Internal transport
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Per use checks completed
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Unauthorised use of internal transport
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Unauthorised carriage of passengers
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Road markings clearly marked
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Banks men operating correctly
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Drivers disregarding safety rules e.g speed limits
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Road and pedestrian routes in good order
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Unsafe practices e.g. Travelling with raised forks
Machinery guarding/safety
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All dangerous parts guarded e.g. Chains sprockets
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All guards in good condition and correctly fitted
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Emergency stop controls are accessible,working, and correctly fitted
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Access to any dangerous part is prevented whilst machine in motion
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Trip devices where fitted function correctly e.g. Interlocked guards.
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Machinery can be positively isolated
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Only trained and competent persons operate machinery
Environmental/welfare
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Lighting, heating, ventilation,humidity, dust suppression, fume extraction etc.
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Seating
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Sanitation, washing facilities
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Drinking water available
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Cleanliness of facilities
First aid
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First aider list posted
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Accident forms in good supply
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Sufficient trained personnel
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First aid box checks completed
Chemicals, flammables
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Storage areas locked and correct signage
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Correct use of chemicals, flammables
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Adequate ventilation of area
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Correct disposal
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Suitable emergency procedures and spill procedures
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Correctly labelled containers
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Emergency first aid facilities e.g. Eye wash
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COSHH assessments msds available
Compressed air
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Staff are trained and are using compressed air correctly
Protective clothing,equipment
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Suitability and fitting, comfort
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Correct usage and storage, care and maintenance
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Worn where required
Safety signs
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In good condition
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Visible
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Correctly displayed where required
Manual handling
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Staff training and aware of safe handling methods
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Suitable manual handling aids available and in use
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Ergonomic issues
Training, supervision
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Evidence of induction or other suitable training
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Familiar with Work/cleaning instructions or safe systems of work
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Adequate supervision of vulnerable people e.g. Young persons
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Observed to be working correctly.