RAL General workplace inspection.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

• 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 - Is risk register in place on wall or notice board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 - Accident and Closer Look forms readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Fire Prevention

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10 - Exits clear of obstructions and snow and ice?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - General Lighting

• 3.1 - Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - Building Safety

• 4.1 - Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 - Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.11 - Loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Work Benches

• 5.1 - Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 - Tools not in use kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - No damaged hand tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 - No damaged power tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Rubbish Removal

• 6.1 - Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 - Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 - Oily rags and combustible refuse in suitable containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Storage Design and Use

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 - General condition of racks and pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Machines

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 - Guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 - Adequate work space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9 - Noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.10 - No bending or stooping required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.13 - Is the training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14 - Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.16 - Are gas bottles secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Electrical Safety

• 9.4 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6 - No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7 - No frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9 - Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Chemical Safety

• 10.1 - Hazardous Substance Inventory complete and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 - Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 - All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5 - Unused substances disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.9 - If required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.11 - Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 Ladders

• 11.1 - Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 - Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 - If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 - First Aid Facilities

• 12.1 - Are kits and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 - Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 - No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 - Kits clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.6 - Employees aware of 1st aid kit location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.8 - Current emergency plan on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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