SCCACG HEALTH & SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Copy

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• SCCACG HEALTH & SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Thoroughfares - Access + Egress

• Pathways / walkways / stairs / ramps and access areas clear of rubbish and obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pathways / walkways are slip free. Surfaces are even, free of holes, cracks fraying or uplifting edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slip resistant materials or absorbent mats used in wet areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps / stairs / ramps / handrails are secure and in good repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cables / cords kept clear of walkways or secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit and egress points clearly identified and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Office Environment - Workstation + Surrounding Areas

• Ergonomic furniture is appropriately adjusted e.g keyboards, chairs, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture is well maintained and in good / safe condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desk and benches stable and suitable for work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials are stored appropriately e.g not on the floor around work areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff use good housekeeping practices around their work areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient space is provided around workstations so staff can move and work safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways and aisles are clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor mats do not present trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting aids are available where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment is in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical leads are secured to prevent Trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting in all areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation in all areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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  No

  N/A

Storage

• Storerooms and storage areas are tidy and free from obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored materials are secured appropriately to prevent them failing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy equipment is stored at waist level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage areas are accessible and free from trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving is stable and well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

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Electrical

• All power boards have an overload switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable power leakage circuits checked and functioning correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical cables free of possible contact with water or other conductors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No leads placed where subject to damage e.g heat or cutting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No broken plugs, sockets or switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Bathrooms + Toilets

• Adequate and clean toilet facilities and supplies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet provided for people with disability

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet and bathroom facilities cleaned regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paper towels available with spare rolls readily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitary towel disposal unit in female toilets ( if applicable )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Facilities well ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

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Kitchen

• Food stored appropriately e.g. Freezer, fridge, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cooking facilities are clean and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work benches are clean and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pantry is clean and organised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Team wear personal protective equipment and clothing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Team wear gloves and hair nets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exhaust fans are clean and functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment clean and functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Freezers and fridges clean and functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas equipment clean and functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other equipment and utensils clean and functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dishwasher clean and functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti-slip flooring provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors clean and free from water, grease and debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paper towels and sanitisers available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appreciate hand washing facilities are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe food handling procedures displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety guidelines and rules are clearly displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• To prevent slips and trips, all areas are kept clean and free of waste or obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access to equipment is restricted to relevant staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Plant + Macinery + Equipment

• All fixed machines are secured on their mountings and free from movement and vibration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate workspace is marked around danger zones of each item of plant to ensure safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All machines and equipment have adequate guards fitted as per manufacturers instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All items checked to ensure that guards have not been modified and are being used effectively e.g. Slicers, dish washers, oven, stoves etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency cut-off switches operational and within close proximity to users

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety procedures, standard operating procedures and related signage is prominently displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas around machines are kept clear of debris and stacked material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records of equipment inspection, maintenance and repair are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Hazard Substances - Chemical Safety

• The hazardous substances register (HSR) is current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety data sheets (SDS) available to all staff and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals are secured from unauthorised access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals are stored correctly according to SDSs guidelines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decanted chemicals are placed in suitable containers and correctly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only minimal quantities of chemicals are kept on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kits are readily available to control chemical spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All records on acquisition, storage and disposal of hazardous substances are maintained as per HSR

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• All PPE is stored appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All PPE is checked and maintained appropriately e.g. Cleaned or replaced as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All team members have access to the relevant PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Gas Cylinders

• Gas cylinders have expiry date stamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinders are secured from unauthorised access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders are in good condition i.e. No rusting, damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Housekeeping

• All work spaces are clear, tidy, free of obstruction and waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All displays, hanging or posted, are without risk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate aids available for work being carried out e.g. Mats, trolleys,etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HS policy is displayed on all staff notice boards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HS standing agenda items on all notice boards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The reporting HS incidents and injuries brochure is displayed in the staff room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency evacuation plan (EEP) is in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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