Safety Audit

Information

1. First Aid

1.2.1 - Is it fully stocked with recommend items?
1.2.2 - Does it contain an item not recommend e.g. Medication, non- sterile dressings?
1.2.3 - Does it contain a copy of first aid instruction?
1.2.4 - Is eyewash available?
Comments.

2.1. Are the following in a clean condition?
2.1.1 - Toilets
2.1.2 - Wash basins and sinks
2.2 - Is the canteen in good order.
2.3 - Is there a source of drinking water.
2.4 - Is there adequate facilities for hanging work/home cloths.
2.5 - Is there a comfortable working temperature.
2.6 - Is there good ventilation, whilst avoiding draughts?
2.7 - Are noise levels controlled to reduce nuisance as well as damage to health?

3.1. Are the following arrangements satisfactory?
3.1.1 - Extinguisher condition, identification, service data (annual service)
3.1.2 - Extinguishers wall mounted and/or at fire points
3.1.3 - Fire blankets in place within kitchens
3.1.4 - Fire exit routes clear of obstruction
3.1.5 - Fire or smoke doors not held or propped open ( except by authorised methods)
3.1.6 - Fire or smoke doors effective and in good order with self closing devices working properly
3.1.7 - "No Smoking" notices displayed and complied with
3.1.7 - 'Hot Work', e.g. Welding is carried out under a permit to work
Comments.

4.1. Is there clear access to and egress from the following.
4.1.1 - Workstations
4.1.2 - Storage areas
4.1.3 - Plant and equipment
4.1.4 - Passageways (clearly marked and maintained)
4.2. Are there hazards created by:
4.2.1 - Tripping hazards
4.2.2 - Lack of warning signs and notices
4.2.3 - Poor conditions of floor coverings
4.2.4 - Heaters and fires
4.2.5 - Movement of machinery or vehicles, e.g. forklift trucks
4.2.6 - Storage of material above shoulder height
4.2.7 - Poor handling of material and goods
4.2.8 - Access for maintenance or operation of plant or equipment
4.3 - Is all electrical equipment registered and included in a regime for inspection,testing and maintenance
Comments.

5.1. Are the following relevant notices displayed.
5.1.1 - Health and Safety at Work - What you should know with enforcing notice details entered to HSE/EMAS
5.1.2 - Electric shock notices
5.1.3 - Abrasive wheels Regulations F2345
5.1.4 - Abrasive wheels Regulations Precautions F2347
5.1.5 - Employers liability insurance certificate
5.1.6 - Fire Action Notices (including named fire marshals)
5.1.7 - First Aid notices (including named trained First-Aider)
5.1.8 - Ear protection zones
5.1.9 - Appropriate safety notices and COSHH advice for chemicals and substances
5.1.10 - Named authorised persons for certain equipment
5.1.11 - SWL of floor,grid and lifting equipment
5.2. Are the following documents/records available/in use?
5.2.1 - COSHH Assessments
5.2.2 - From assessments, COSHH information for users and those who may be affected
5.2.3 - Noise at Work assessment
5.2.4 - From assessments, information for users
5.2.5 - Manual handling assessments
5.2.6 - DSE workstation assessments
5.2.7 - General Risk Assessments
5.2.8 - Safe working procedures/arrangements/instruction
5.2.9 - Statutory reports and forms for the inspection, test, examination of plant, hoists and lifting equipment
5.2.10 - Records of test, inspection, repair and modification to PPE
5.2.11 - Records of test, inspection, repair and modification of ladders

6.1. Is PPE available and being used as required. E.g.
6.1.1 - Protective gloves relevant to the task or operation
6.1.2 - Bump caps or head protection
6.1.3 - Goggles or visors for eye protection, against impact, dust or chemicals
6.1.4 - Ear protection ( must be available for visitors or casual use )
6.1.5 - Protective footwear, e.g. For handling weights, wet conditions or chemicals
6.1.6 - Respirators, full of half face
6.1.7 - Safety harness
6.1.8 - Protective clothing
6.2 - Have staff received appropriate training in the use of PPE?
6.3 - Is there a record of the appropriate training in the use of PPE?
6.4 - Is there a record of issue of PPE?
6.5 - Is there a regime in place for the appropriate inspection, test and maintenance of PPE?
6.6 - Is there appropriate storage facilities for PPE?

7.1. Are the following safety features in place and in good order?
7.1.1 - Guards adequate and in place
7.1.2 - Floor area is clear
7.1.3 - Safety controls and devices fitted and accessible
7.1.4 - 'Emergency' stops readily accessible and labelled or coloured to identify their function
7.1.5 - Electric, water and gas supplies have isolation means and are readily available, in good order and well indicated
7.1.6 - All substances which are hazardous to health are used, labelled and stored in accordance with COSHH assessments
7.1.7 - Each operator properly trained and competant
7.1.8 - Records of Safety Inspections maintained

8.1. Are the following safety features in place and in good order?
8.1.1 - Is there safe provision for cleaning windows
8.1.2 - Are gas bottles stored securely
8.1.3 - Are plant, service areas and panels kept secured to prevent unauthorised access/use
8.1.4 - Does workshop machinery have appropriate guards fitted and are relevant statutory notices and warning signs relating to PPE displayed
8.1.5 - Fire alarm tests and drills up to date
8.1.6 - Emergency lights in working order
Comments.
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