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  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Emergencies

  • Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is up to date and relevant

  • Alarms are tested frequently

  • Staff know where to locate emergency procedures

  • Emergency Response Team (ERT) known to all staff

External and Parking Areas

  • Car parking areas have adequate lighting

  • Evening shift workers have access to parking that is close to the building

  • Access to the building at night is restricted and doors lockable

  • Pathways are clear, even and free of debris

  • Raised tiles, curbs or bricks are reported to assets

  • Car parks/pathways have drainage system in place to prevent flooding

  • Steps have non-slip strips (where applicable)

  • Structural integrity (walls, doors, fences, etc.) are in good condition

  • Gardens well maintained

Electrical Safety

  • Plugs, sockets and switches are in good working condition

  • Electrical cords/leads free from kinks, frays, loose or exposed wires

  • Earth leakage protection installed (RCD)

  • Electrical cords kept away from water

Fire Exits and Procedures

  • Smoke detectors provided and tested regularly

  • Fire exits accessible and free from obstructions

  • Fire extinguishers provided

  • Fire extinguishers and blankets are in test dates (6 monthly)

  • Fire drills conducted (annually)

  • Staff understand what to do in an emergency

  • Staff can identify where the "muster" point is for the site

  • Emergency "grab and go" back provided (where applicable)

  • Walkie Talkies charged and ready for use (where applicable)

  • Fire warden vests/hats provided (where applicable)

Infection Control

  • PPE available for general personal care tasks

  • Hand sanitiser provided and in date

  • Antibacterial wipes provided

  • Masks available (where required)

Workstations/Office Furniture

  • Desks appropriate, not wobbly or broken

  • Filing cabinets, shelving units and/or storage areas are stable and in good condition

  • Chairs are ergonomically appropriate and fully adjustable as per requirement

  • All faulty equipment is tagged as not for use and reported to WHS Team

  • Computers and electrical equipment is tested and tagged and in date

First Aid

  • First aid kit available

  • Contents in date

  • Contents kept filled/topped up where required

  • First Aid Officers appointed (where applicable)

Hazardous Substances

  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provided for all hazardous substances

  • Staff are aware to find the SDS if a printed copy is not available

  • Hazardous substances stored appropriately (locked where required)

  • PPE provided where required

Kitchens and Lunchrooms

  • Cooking facilities are clean and in good condition

  • All electrical equipment is tested, tagged and in date

  • Fire blanket and/or extinguisher provided and in date

  • Wet floor signs available and used when floors are wet

  • Participants food stored appropriately (fridge/pantry)

  • Sharps stored in locked area (where applicable)

Bathrooms, Toilets and Laundrys

  • All toilets in good condition

  • Accessible toilets and bathrooms available

  • Toilets and bathrooms are in good condition and clean

  • Sanitary bins provided are maintained (where applicable)

  • Wash basins and hand soap available

  • Wet floor signs available and in use when floors are wet

  • Exhaust fans working and clean

  • Chemicals stored appropriately and locked away as required

  • Emergency exits are free from obstruction (where applicable)

Lighting and Indoor Climate

  • Light fixtures clean and in working order

  • Broken/damaged lights have been reported to assets?

  • Lighting is sufficient and suitable for working area

  • Light switches are accessible and in working order

  • Air conditioning units are maintained/serviced

Floors, Aisles and Exits

  • Entrances, doorways, stairs and steps are in good condition and kept free from obstruction?

  • Wheelchair access, if applicable

  • Floor surfaces are free from cracks, dips and holes?

  • Carpets are not fraying or raised?

  • Floors clean and not slippery - wet floor signs available?

  • Electrical leads/cables kept clear of aisles and walkways?

  • Aisles and walkways free from obstructions?

Security

  • Adequate locks on all external doors

  • Duress alarms available and regularly tested

  • Emergency procedures and evacuation diagrams are displayed clearly

  • Secure storage area for workers personal items

  • SHEQSY set up for lone workers

  • Security procedures in place and known by all staff

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