Safety Reps General & Safety Checklist

Switching position tidy and well organised.

Company statutory notices displayed and in good condition.

Key Safe and keys labelled with key safe numbers and key numbers.

All key cabinets labelled as to their function, contents tidy. Keys and their cabinet positions labelled.

Switching diagram displayed and up-to-date. Permanent fashion.

Responsibility Schedule. Telephone directories/lists available.

Mess Rooms, toilets, washrooms clean, tidy and adequately provisioned. Are there any leaks from drains of sanitary systems?

First aid box and contents available and correct.

Fire Plan displayed and up-to-date, fire notices clearly displayed with correct information.

All fire extinguishers and their locations should be clearly marked with a unique number/operating instructions clear.

Notices on display at each Substation include:-<br>(a) NGC Safety Rules<br>(b) Treatment of Electric Shock<br>

Access to fire extinguishers and fire exits should be free from obstruction.

Battery Room designated "No Smoking" Area.

All switches on LVAC Boards clearly labelled in a permanent fashion.

Relay Rooms equipped with plastic curtains which have directional arrows attached.

All storage cupboards labelled as to content. Interiors tidy and contents identified.

All rooms, floors, windows, window sills clean and in good decorative order.

Paintwork and brickwork in good condition and clean.

Is "No Smoking" policy observed.

All equipment in good order and presenting no visible danger to staff.

Crane maintenance records up-to-date.

Earthing equipment inspected, stored properly and in sound condition.

Sufficient demarcation equipment available and in sound condition.

Compressor Room.<br>Valves labelled unique number on equipment as well as control board and guards in good condition and in position.<br>Drawing available/permanently displayed.<br>

Hearing protection notices displayed where required (diesel, compressor rooms).

Room tidy and rubbish container empty.

Oil Room<br>"No Smoking" notices displayed.<br>

Oil valves correctly/uniquely marked. Drawing available.

Access ways clear of obstructions, marked if appropriate.

All guards on machine tools, lathe miller, grinders.<br>Emergency stops labelled.<br>

Grinding wheel, max spindle speed disc size marked.

Protection of eye notices displayed and goggles available.

Lighting and heating satisfactory (including emergency).

Equipment and spares stored in tidy and safe manner.

Portable equipment correctly inspected and identified.

Correct colour code displayed for lifting tackle.

Chemical substances stored correctly and labelled.

No fire hazards.

All guards, doors and covers in position and secure.

All equipment clearly identified.

Site generally free of debris, weeds, unused equipment, scaffolding.

Site fence and gates in sound and secure condition. 1 metre clear walkway (external) and not compromised by materials, vehicles etc. All gates locked.

Ladders in good condition, secured.

Site free of unguarded excavations, broken trench covers etc.

Any signs of pollution, oil release to drains/trenches etc.<br>Plinths free of oil.<br>

Hearing protection notices displayed where required (transformer housings, gates).

Any materials on view (that may encourage theft).

Are site security systems functioning?

Substation gates and fence labels in order.

Emergency equipment in good order eg eye wash bottles.

Safe working area demarcation correct.

Caution/Danger Notices correctly used.

Protective equipment in use/available.

Is outdoor lighting satisfactory?]

Good housekeeping in buildings and rooms is of a high standard.

Check that relevant planned inspections have been carried out.

Check on progress of defect reports from previous inspections.

Equipment, drawings and spares stored/filed in correct and tidy manner.

Check staff awareness of Emergency incident Procedures.

No spillages on site or in buildings.

Adequate and suitable protective clothing and equipment is available for use and in good condition.

Personal protective clothing and equipment is being used.

Contractors safety measures and procedures in place/in use.

Correct equipment and safe methods of work being used.

Any contractors on site are aware of their defined work.

Visitors safety helmets available and fitted with ear defenders.

The staff carrying out site work understand the roles of Team Leader and GSS & PIC.

Site presence recording compiled with and up-to-date (including Visitors Book).