Safety Risk Assessment - UK Warehouse/Distribution Center

• Warehouse Name

• Address
  Address

• How large is the warehouse? (describe, sq ft, made up of # buildings etc.)

• How many entrances to the warehouse are there?

• About how many coworkers work at this location?

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Risk Matrix Reference

  

• Hierarchy of Controls Reference
  

General Safety

• Dress code being followed (No open toed shoes, no rings, no watches, necklaces tucked in, etc. Is there a dress code stated at the entrance/what is the dress code-add notes)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Employees performing physical work have adequate periodic rest breaks to avoid fatigue levels that could result in greater risk of accidents and reduced quality of work.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• PPE (Hearing protection, gloves, etc.) provided and worn when required

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Workplace Facilities

• Are there sufficient toilet facilities near to work areas,with separate hand washing facilities and an adequate supply of hot water, soap or hand cleaners?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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• Are toilet and washing facilities regularly cleaned and in a sanitary condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is a clean locker room provided for changing clothes,with facilities for separating soiled working clothes from personal clothing?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a comfortable separate room for workers to take rest breaks?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a separate rest room (or area of the rest room)for nonsmokers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a rest room for pregnant women and nursing mothers,near to sanitary facilities and with somewhere to lie down?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there an adequate supply of fresh drinking water?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a separate,hygienic and comfortable eating area which is adequate for the numbers employed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Coworker injury cases

• Who handles/tracks injury cases?

• Who are injuries reported to?

• What system is used to document injury cases?

• How is insurance handled/Is there employer liability insurance? Through Who?

• How are corrective actions and preventative action tracked?

• Is management involved/do they know the safety records

• Are goals/incentives in place to promote safety?

• How is Safety training conducted?

• Who conducts Safety Training?

• What kind of Safety Training is provided and when?

• Do new hires receive Safety Training and what does that entail?

Housekeeping

• Are areas free of tripping hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are aisles free from obstructions such as skids, equipment, shelves?.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are floors clean and free from slippery substances such as water, oil, etc?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are scrap metal, glass, knife blades deposited in the proper containers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING AND WASTE MATERIALS

• Take a photograph of the area inspected.

  Media

• Is the workplace kept generally clean and tidy? (0 - Poor / 10 - Excellent)

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• Are appropriate and convenient storage racks provided for tools, raw materials,parts and products?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are oil spills and other slips, trips and fall hazards promptly cleaned up or removed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all work areas cleaned and tidied up daily (or more frequently if necessary),with all hazardous waste materials disposed of properly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there enough waste receptacles or containers of adequate size?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there provision for proper drainage of waste water or other liquids?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

FALLS OR FALLING OBJECTS

• Are all staircases secure and fitted with suitable handrails?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Exposed or open loading dock doors and other areas that employees could fall 4 feet or more or walk off should be chained off, roped off or otherwise blocked.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are ladders,platforms,crawling boards and other equipment for working at heights in good repair and suitable for the task?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are materials and objects adequately stored or stacked to prevent them from falling and causing injury?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are vehicles unloaded safely,without workers having to climb on top vehicles or loads?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, etc.) inspected by a competent person once a year

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Records kept?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Operation of Lift Trucks/Material Handling

• Are all containers, skids, pallets, materials, and equipment arranged neatly and orderly in assigned areas?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are certified personnel operating fork lifts?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• How are certified drivers tracked? (infolink, badge, etc.)

• Are approved safety knives being used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Approved Safety cutters

  

• Are pallets properly banded or secured for shipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the forklifts and pallet jacks in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is material stored so it does not block sprinkler heads, alarm systems, electrical panels, or access to fire extinguishers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there adequate clearance from overhead light fixtures when placing material overhead?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are pallet jacks stored in a manner that would minimize the possibility of tripping? (under load and handle turned sideways)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Nameplates and markings are in place and maintained in a legible condition.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Battery charging is conducted only in designated areas.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Precautions are taken to prevent smoking, open flames, sparks or electric arcs in battery charging areas (singage)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Forklift operators are competent to operate a vehicle safely as demonstrated by successful completion of training and evaluation conducted and certified by persons with the knowledge, training and experience to train operators and evaluate their performance.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Refresher training and evaluation is conducted whenever an operator has been observed operating the vehicle in an unsafe manner or has been involved in an accident or a near-miss incident.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• How often are Evaluations of each operator’s performance conducted?

• Load engaging means are fully lowered, with controls neutralized, power shut off and brakes set when a forklift is left unattended.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Operators maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps or platforms while using forklifts on any elevated dock, platform or freight car.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• There is sufficient headroom for the forklift and operator under overhead installations, lights, pipes, sprinkler systems, etc.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Operators observe all traffic regulations, including authorized speed limits. (signs in place stating caution areas or speed limit restrictions)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Dock plates are properly secured when loading or unloading from dock to truck.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Training for proper docking of trailers

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Procedure in place for safe docking and releasing of trailer (ensure no coworkers are inside the trailer when released)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

TRAFFIC ROUTES AND PASSAGE WAYS

• Are there separate routes for pedestrians and traffic (eg fork lift trucks,etc)in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles,passageways and traffic routes free from obstructions and other hazards, and clearly marked for safe movement of people, vehicles and materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have measures been taken to prevent workers from being struck by moving materials or vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning notices, signs or signals posted where hazardous conditions exist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers placed around temporary floor openings, and used to restrict access to dangerous machines and processes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sharp,dangerous or hot objects removed,or located so that workers cannot be hurt accidentally?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Are tools and work equipment suitable for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools of appropriate size,and shaped for easy and safe use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are locking devices (or similar)fitted to tools to reduce gripping or handling force and vibration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools and equipment kept in good repair and properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the location where the equipment or tools are being used been assessed to identify any particular risks which may arise? For example,working in confined spaces or a flammable atmosphere?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is training provided for those who use tools and work equipment,and also for their managers and supervisors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MACHINE SAFETY

• Take a photograph of the equipment inspected.

  Media

• Are all moving parts of machines and equipment fitted with appropriate guards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all machinery guards securely fastened to the machines?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do machines have safety cut-out switches or other safety devices to prevent the operation of machines while workers hands are in danger?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Can emergency stop controls be easily reached by all machine operators?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are safety devices and controls regularly checked,and the machines properly maintained to ensure safe working?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is maintenance work carried out safely,and machinery maintenance logs kept up to date?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Are there any exposed, loose or entangled wires or connections?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all switchboxes,panel boards and sockets provided with suitable covers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment effectively earthed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment regularly inspected for signs of wear and tear?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

LIGHTING

• Are all areas of the workplace, including relevant outside areas adequately lit?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have excessive glare and reflections been eliminated?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are workstations properly positioned to make the best use of natural light?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is local lighting provided to workstations where necessary?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting provided,with an independent power source which activates automatically when normal lighting fails?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does emergency lighting provide enough light?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

NOISE

• Is the workplace too noisy?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is noise reduced at source by the provision of properly designed,well maintained and adjusted tools or machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels reduced by the use of sound-absorbent materials?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Can the source of any excessive noise be enclosed or isolated?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is suitable hearing protection provided if noise levels cannot be reduced by any other means?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

TEMPERATURE,VENTILATION &EXTRACTION

• Workplace not too hot or too cold

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Measures can be taken to control temperature extremes

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Enough natural ventilation in the workplace, e.g. windows or open doorways

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If natural ventilation is insufficient, are ventilators, fans or air conditioners provided to ensure a consistent flow of fresh air

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Machinery and equipment which generates heat or fumes isolated or enclosed

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adequate extraction systems fitted to machinery or equipment, or is local exhaust ventilation provided where necessary

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ventilation and extraction systems regularly cleaned and maintained to ensure their efficiency

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Hazardous substances

• Have all substances used in the workplace been assessed and adequately controlled under the COSHH Regulations?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have safer materials and substances been substituted where possible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are dust or fume producing machines enclosed or isolated?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are sources of hazardous gases or vapours completely enclosed or sealed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is local exhaust ventilation adequate? Is it regularly cleaned and maintained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is suitable protective equipment provided where exposure cannot be controlled by other means?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

HANDLING AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

• Is work organised to eliminate or minimise the handling of hazardous materials?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where direct handling is unavoidable, are workers provided with suitable personal protective equipment,clothing and gloves?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there emergency procedures and facilities for dealing with chemical spillages and other accidents?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all hazardous substances and materials properly labelled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is suitable protective equipment provided with the full information, instruction and training on the hazards of the materials?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Has the need to use personal protective equipment been minimised by the introduction of other risk control measures?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the protective equipment provided (eg safety glasses, face shields, masks,ear defenders, safety footwear,helmets,gloves, etc)suitable for the task?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has all protective equipment which is used only at work been provided at no cost to the worker?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All protective equipment in good condition and well maintained? - Insert Photograph of PPE inspected

  Media

• Have all workers who use personal protective equipment been provided with full information on the risks they are being protected from,and given instruction and training on proper use of the equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Are fire extinguishers available, not blocked and in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A
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• Are packing material, cardboard and paper properly and promptly disposed of?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pull stations are properly housed.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire Risk Assessments completed/documented? All potential fire hazards addressed and mitigation measures taken

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Designated Severe Weather Shelter Areas exist (Away from windows, external walls, clearly marked)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there designated Emergency Response Team (ERT) members?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the ERT up to date and accurate with who is on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All emergency exits are lit and properly marked?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Coworkers know and are trained on the evacuation procedures?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency Maps posted and up to date?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Designated Evacuation Assembly area(s)? Located at safe distance(s)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency contact list up to date?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Last time the facility had a drill?

Facility Information and First Aider requirements

• Type of facility and risk level.

  Low - Office only

  High - Facility with Warehouse

• Office facilities are deemed "Low-Hazard" according to HSE Guidance. Taking this into consideration - the following requirements are required by in office based facilities. ( UK terminology - EFAW - emergency first aid 1 day course, FAW - first aid at work 3 day course - both qualifications last 3 years with regular refreshers.)

  

• Maximum number of people on site at any one time (please consider visitors and guests)?

  0-5

  6-25

  26-50

  50-99

  100+

• At least two first-aiders trained in EFAW - ensuring that the first aiders are not away from the workplace at the same time, e.g. holidays/ shifts.

• Are there sufficient and suitable trained staff to cover the needs of the site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Site management should make immediate arrangements for suitable staff members to be trained to a suitable level depending on the needs of the site

• List the names of first aiders here

• At least two first-aiders trained in EFAW - ensuring that the first aiders are not away from the workplace at the same time, e.g. holidays/ shifts

• Are there sufficient and suitable trained staff to cover the needs of the site?

  Yes

  No

• Site management should make immediate arrangements for suitable staff members to be trained to a suitable level depending on the needs of the site

• List the names of first aiders here

• At least one first-aider trained in FAW and one trained in EFAW ensuring that the first aiders are not away from the workplace at the same time, e.g. holidays/ shifts

• Are there sufficient and suitable trained staff to cover the needs of the site?

  Yes

  No

• Site management should make immediate arrangements for suitable staff members to be trained to a suitable level depending on the needs of the site

• List the names of first aiders here

• At least two first-aiders trained in FAW for every 100 employed (or part thereof) ensuring that the first aiders are not away from the workplace at the same time, e.g. holidays/ shifts

• Are there sufficient and suitable trained staff to cover the needs of the site?

  Yes

  No

• Site management should make immediate arrangements for suitable staff members to be trained to a suitable level depending on the needs of the site

• List the names of first aiders here

• At least two first-aiders trained in FAW for every 100 employed (or part thereof) ensuring that the first aiders are not away from the workplace at the same time, e.g. holidays/ shifts

• Are there sufficient and suitable trained staff to cover the needs of the site?

  Yes

  No

• Site management should make immediate arrangements for suitable staff members to be trained to a suitable level depending on the needs of the site

• List the names of first aiders here

• Facilities with a warehouse are deemed "Higher-Hazard" according to HSE due to the nature of work that occurs (Use of Machinery, FLT/PPT's, Movement of Dangerous Goods etc). Taking this into consideration - the following requirements are required in high risk facilities. (EFAW - emergency first aid 1 day course, FAW - first aid at work 3 day course - both qualifications last 3 years with regular refreshers)

  

• Maximum number of people on site at any one time (please consider visitors and guests)?

  0-5

  6-25

  26-50

  50-99

  100+

• At least two first-aiders trained in FAW - ensuring that the first aiders are not away from the workplace at the same time, e.g. holidays/ shifts (This can include office trained first aiders)

• Are there sufficient and suitable trained staff to cover the needs of the site?

  Yes

  No

• Site management should make immediate arrangements for suitable staff members to be trained to a suitable level depending on the needs of the site

• List the names of first aiders here

• At least two first-aiders trained in FAW ensuring that the first aiders are not away from the workplace at the same time, e.g. holidays/ shifts. (This can include office trained first aiders)

• Are there sufficient and suitable trained staff to cover the needs of the site?

  Yes

  No

• Site management should make immediate arrangements for suitable staff members to be trained to a suitable level depending on the needs of the site

• List the names of first aiders here

• At least two first-aiders trained in FAW ensuring that the first aiders are not away from the workplace at the same time, e.g. holidays/ shifts. (This can include office trained first aiders)

• Are there sufficient and suitable trained staff to cover the needs of the site?

  Yes

  No

• Site management should make immediate arrangements for suitable staff members to be trained to a suitable level depending on the needs of the site

• List the names of first aiders here

• At least two first-aiders trained in FAW and two trained in EFAW for every 50 employed (or part thereof) ensuring that the first aiders are not away from the workplace at the same time, e.g. holidays/ shifts (This can include office trained first aiders)

• Are there sufficient and suitable trained staff to cover the needs of the site?

  Yes

  No

• Site management should make immediate arrangements for suitable staff members to be trained to a suitable level depending on the needs of the site

• List the names of first aiders here

• At least two first-aiders trained in FAW and two trained in EFAW for every 50 employed (or part thereof) ensuring that the first aiders are not away from the workplace at the same time, e.g. holidays/ shifts (This can include office trained first aiders)

• Are there sufficient and suitable trained staff to cover the needs of the site?

  Yes

  No

• Site management should make immediate arrangements for suitable staff members to be trained to a suitable level depending on the needs of the site

• List the names of first aiders here

• Are any of the trained First Aider's due for a training refresher course in the next 12 months

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Site management should arrange refresher training or identify an alternative staff member for this role.

• Are the evacuation posters (including locations of First Aid Kits) displayed around the facility and does the visitor leaflets have the locations of the First Aid Points displayed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• A Review of your posters, site maps with First Aid Kit locations, should be reviewed and when complete displayed around the site.

• Please add images as evidence of information points.

  Media

• Are there an adequate number of First Aid Kits/Consumables/Eye wash stations? Are they located at suitable locations determined by the activity in that area.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Contents of the first aid kit is based on best practice taken from BS8599. Monthly first aid checks are required to ensure the correct equipment and quantities are maintained as a minimum. (Ensuring that they are within their expiration date). Locations of First Aid Kits should be readily communicated on the Branch Emergency Plans, Evacuation Posters and visitor guides amongst others as well as physical signage within the site.

  

First Aid Boxes

• First aid box(es) available and in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• How many First Aid boxes total?

• All first-aid boxes should have a white cross on a green background. Similarly, first-aid rooms should be easily identifiable by white lettering or a white cross on a green background.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Who checks the First Aid box(es)?

• How often is the First Aid box(es) checked?

• Sufficient supplies<br>*See Link below for First Aid Box Requirements*

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• https://www.cs-compliance.co.uk/update-british-standard-for-workplace-first-aid-kits-bs-8599-12019/#:~:text=The%20new%20standards%20(BS%208599,scissors%20and%20fewer%20triangular%20bandages.

• First aid boxes DO NOT contain prescription or over-the-counter tablets/medications such as aspirin, Ibuprofen, decongestants, sinus relief, etc. due to not being first aid/ liability risk.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there any defective item/s?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there anything out-of-date/expired?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

AEDs

• How many AEDs total?

• What kind of AEDs are utilized?

• Who inspects the AEDs at the site?

• AEDs inspected monthly and in good condition (pads not expired, no missing supplies)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Special Requirements

• Does the facility have any high risk colleagues?

  Inexperienced/Young

  New or expectant mothers

  None of the above

• Staff with a lack of experience/maturity may inadvertently place themselves and others at higher risk. Staff in these circumstances must not be exposed to or be given responsibilities for higher risk activities until a suitable time allowing for training programs to be completed and experience/maturity is acquired.

• In accordance with QSHE SOP 006 Risk Assessment Process, Form QSHE 169 Expectant mother risk assessment must be completed by competent/trained member of staff. Dependent on the type of role performed additional risk assessments (Office - QSHE 188 DSE) (Warehouse - QSHE 195a Manual Handling Assessment) must be completed. When completed, these assessments are to be shared with their line management and HR and are to be treated with high confidentiality in line with the GDPR requirements.

Health Issues

• Are any colleagues affected by high risk health conditions

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• It is advised that those afflicted with a health condition raise this with their first aiders so that will help with preparation if they require emergency support. Colleagues with health conditions must adhere to the advice offered by medical professionals, self manage themselves with medication (if required). If there are any deterioration of a colleagues condition, they must advise staff members who will seek out First Aid assistance

• Are any colleagues effected by higher risk health conditions?

  Select Asthma Heart conditions/ chest pains Seizures Severe allergies Stroke

  • Asthma
  • Heart conditions/ chest pains
  • Seizures
  • Severe allergies
  • Stroke

• Asthma. It is advised that any colleague with a asthma should inform a first aider. This could include location of any medication/ inhaler that may help the colleague during an emergency situation. If there are any deterioration of a colleagues condition, they must advise staff members who will seek out First Aid assistance.

• Heart Condition/Chest Pains. It is advised that any colleague with a history of heart conditions should inform a first aider. This could include location of any medication that may help the colleague during an emergency situation. If there are any deterioration of a colleagues condition, they must advise staff members who will seek out First Aid assistance.

• Seizures. It is advised that any colleague with a seizures should inform a first aider. This could include location of any medication that may help the colleague during an emergency situation. If there are any deterioration of a colleagues condition, they must advise staff members who will seek out First Aid assistance.

• Severe allergies. It is advised that the colleague with sever allergies inform a first aider of the location of Epipen if this is required. The colleague must inform providers of external food entering the site, for example lunch orders, of their allergies . If there are any deterioration of a colleagues condition, they must advise staff members who will seek out First Aid assistance.

  

• Stroke. If there are any deterioration of a colleagues condition, they must advise staff members who will seek out First Aid assistance.

  

• Yard is clear of major obstructions and has clear passageways for vehicle traffic.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Yard is free of debris (Pallets, trash, etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Trailer yard access is restricted.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the parking lot clear of debris?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are sidewalks, ramps and walking surfaces in good repair?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are mirrors or STOP signs posted at blind spots?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are directional signs posted, are they legible?<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the lot paved? Are lines & directional arrows legible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Vegetation trimmed away from walkways & entrances?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any tripping hazards? Curbs? Holes? Debris?<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there designated pedestrian walkways?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Designated handicapped parking spots?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are ramp slopes to entrance provided?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Lot bumpers secured? Easily identified?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Accessibility/Reasonable adjustments

• Emergency preparedness policy or business continuity plan for employees and includes ways in which assistance for people with disabilities are addressed.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• making physical changes to the workplace, like installing a ramp for a wheelchair user or an audio-visual fire alarm for a deaf person

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Letting a disabled person work somewhere else, such as on the ground floor for a wheelchair user

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Changing their equipment, for instance providing a special keyboard if they have arthritis

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Walkways wide enough for wheelchair users and ramps or lifts where there is stair access.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Disabled toilets should also be provided for employees, clients and visitors with mobility issues. These should include an alarm system and the necessary supports and space.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Adjustments for employees with sight or hearing impairments. They may need a hearing loop installed on the premises, or instruction manuals for equipment copied in braille or large print.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Site conducts Stress Risk assessments

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Staff trained to manage issues around lone working (An employee who works by themselves without close or direct supervision) and how to <br>get support

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Managers in spotting early signs of stress and how to manage it

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Details of employee assistance services provided for staff

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Managers trained in promoting a positive working and safety culture

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The Health and Safety law poster is displayed where coworkers can easily see and read it, or each coworker provided with a copy of the approved leaflet or equivalent pocket card

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Health and Safety Policy posted

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Employers Liability Insurance posted

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• First Aiders posted

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire evacuation Arrangements posted

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Building security on site

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• What is the name of the security company?

• Metal detectors working as intended

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• A Visitors Safety Guide Brochure available at entrance and current/up to date

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Cameras that cover this warehouse

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ask GSOC if all cameras are operational (add note of what cameras are not)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any other observations or recommendations

• Full Name and Signature of the Inspector

  Sign