Scottish and Irish Operations Workplace Waste Walk

• Document No.

• Site

• Area Inspected

• Date of Waste Walk

  Date

• Conducted By

  Select Alistair Longwell Gordon Grant George Forsyth Colin Towler Richard Russell John Campbell Douglas Reid David Livingstone Douglas Reid

  • Alistair Longwell
  • Gordon Grant
  • George Forsyth
  • Colin Towler
  • Richard Russell
  • John Campbell
  • Douglas Reid
  • David Livingstone
  • Douglas Reid

Guidance Notes

• Workplace Waste Walks should be undertaken as per agreed local area schedule. The results and any corrective actions should be discussed at the next departmental performance review meeting.
  
  The local area Workplace Waste Walk is a proactive measure to:
  
  • Ensure adherence to agreed standards
  • Observe improvements implemented
  • Identify opportunities for further improvement
  • Encourage and drive near miss reporting
  
  Please refer to the Guidance Notes over the page for more information and clarity on completing the Workplace Waste Walk.
  Please complete the form below by circling the rating score most applicable to your Local Area. Ratings as follows:​
  • 0 – No
  • 1 – Mostly No, with 1 or 2 exceptions
  • 2 – Mostly Yes, with 1 or 2 exceptions
  • 3 – Yes
  

Detailed Guidance for Questions

• 1 Is PPE being worn and is it appropriate for that job (refer to PPE Matrix, if available)
  2 Other examples of safety equipment include Fork Lift Truck / Stacker pre-start inspections, machine interlocks, explosion vents, cask end stops etc.
  3 For example: fire extinguishers, eyewash bottles/stations, confined space rescue kit, first aid kits, defibrillator etc.
  4 Observation should include an inspection of floors, stairs, ladders, working platforms and generally all work surfaces are in good working condition. No stains, leaks or spillages.
  5 Inspection should cover all work area fire exits, aisles, walkways, safety escape corridors and all point of use areas. Ensure escape signage is clear, un-ambiguous and exits are clearly marked
  6 Inspection of electrical equipment should include: ensuring electrical panels are in good condition and securely locked (where required), lighting in work areas is operable and provides sufficient illumination, all equipment has been PAT tested and in date
  7 Ensure all tools are clean, in good working condition, fit for purpose and sensibly located to minimise time spent locating it. If a shadow-board is employed, ensure that all equipment is in its correct position.
  8 Ensure Site rules are being observed. Refer to issued permit to work to ensure activity risks have been addressed and appropriate control measures are being adhered to e.g. safety harness being worn, ladders used safely etc.
  9 Areas of waste to look for will include:
  • Leaks – e.g. steam, condensate, spirit, liquors, compressed air, oil, fluid, water, lubrication, casks, energy
  • Energy – e.g. equipment on unnecessarily (e.g. lights, computers, conveyors) or doors left open
  • Materials – e.g. overflowing rubbish bins or recycling bins, quarantine area not cleared regularly. Items here should be clearly signed and dated
  10 Area standards defining work area 5S rules are up to date and visible (e.g. visual standards, cleaning schedules etc.)
  11 Key performance indicators in place should relate to either Safety, Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery or Morale
  e.g. Safety – near miss reporting or Workplace Waste Walks to schedule, Productivity – casks per man hour, wash still turnaround etc.
  12 Any One Beam Way VM Board e.g. Team Board, Performance Review Board, Focussed Improvement Board, Shift Handover Board etc. Are KPIs, action plans, team info etc. clearly displayed and up to date
  13 Is current operating procedure(s) for area clearly displayed, current and being adhered to by team
  14 Is there a meeting schedule, is there a record of attendees and are all people attending where possible
  15 Do teams have a set agenda and code of conduct clearly displayed and are all meeting actions assigned an owner, due date and are these actions displayed for all to see
  16 Is there evidence of the team receiving positive feedback and of good performance being recognised and encouraged.

1.0 EHS / 5S

• All personnel are complying with PPE requirements (as required)

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• All safety equipment is in place and in good condition (guarding, cask end stops, barriers, railings etc.)

  0

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• All emergency equipment is clearly identified, clean, freely accessible and inspections are up to date

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• All floor areas/surfaces are free from obstruction, slipping and tripping hazards

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• All escape routes/emergency exits are clearly signed and free from obstruction<br>Workplace electrical equipment is available in good condition, PAT Tested and appropriately stored

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• Workplace electrical equipment is available in good condition, PAT Tested and appropriately stored

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• Workplace tools are available in good condition and appropriately stored

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• All site contractors are compliant with relevant permit to work/method statements

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• All equipment and work areas are clean and free from waste

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• Standards for work area are in place, visible and adhered to

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2.0 VISUAL MANAGEMENT

• Local key performance indicators are visual in the workplace and are up to date

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• All visual management boards are well organised, charts and information are current and easily read

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• Current operating procedures are up to date, visible and being adhered to

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3.0 TEAMWORK

• Team meetings are taking place regularly and team members are attending as required

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• Work teams have agreed code of conduct, set meeting agenda and agreed actions with owners/timescales

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• Visible evidence of good performance being recognised

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Change Since Last Workplace Waste Walk

• Improvement

  No Change

  Deterioation

• Added to monitoring KPI Chart

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