Inspection checklist
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Inspection checklist
Access and egress
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Are vehicle and pedestrian routes separated and kept clear?
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Are doors to restricted areas (e.g. plant room) secured?
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Is all correct site safety signage in place?
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Are all persons on site signing into the site folder daily?
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Has everyone on site been inducted?
Asbestos
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Are any areas containing asbestos identified and clearly marked?
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Are materials containing asbestos in good condition/sealed?
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Is a copy of the asbestos register readily available to all personnel concerned?
Chemicals
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Are all containers clearly labelled with contents, hazard warnings, etc?
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Are COSHH assessments available for substances used or stored?
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Are emergency and clean up procedures readily available?
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Are substances used stored safely?
Housekeeping
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Are all work areas clean and tidy?
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Are all materials/tools stored in a safe and tidy manner?
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Is site skip in good order and being emptied accordingly?
Electrical safety
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Is any electrical works being completed safely, i.e. locking off DB board?
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Is all electrical equipment/tools PAT tested and in date?
Emergency precautions
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Are emergency instructions displayed clearly throughout the work place?
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Are flammable materials stored in a safe/secure manner?
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Are escape routes/exits clearly marked, illuminated and kept clear at all times?
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Are fire extinguishers readily available throughout the site?
First aid
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Is there a first aid kit, fully equipped and available to staff?
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Are first aiders/appointed persons list displayed and up to date?
Lighting
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Is the lighting suitable for the task, especially for intricate or safety critical work?
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Are stairwells and corridors properly lit?
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Is there adequate natural light?
Lifting, manual handling
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Are all personnel trained in manual handling?
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Is mechanical lifting equipment available and used whenever possible?
Tools/equipment
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Are all power tools used in good condition and fit for purpose?
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Are all hand tools in good condition and fit for purpose?
Noise
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Are noise levels acceptable or are adequate controls in place?
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Is there correct signage warning people of noisy areas?
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Is hearing protection readily available?
Personal protective equipment
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Is appropriate PPE provided and being used correctly by all employees?
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Is all PPE in good condition and fit for purpose?
Slips, trips and falls
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Are floors and stairs in good condition and kept tidy and cleared of any obstructions?
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Are any trailing leads and cables secured or covered?
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Is there any work at height?
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Is there correct equipment for work at height i.e. scaffolding/mews?
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Are guardrails, handrails, edge protection in place and in good order?
Temperature
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Is the temperature comfortable?
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Can breaks be taken away from hot or cold areas?
Welfare facilities
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Are the welfare facilities suitable?
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Are washing services appropriate, i.e. hot water, soap, hand towels?
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Is there adequate seating available?
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Are toilets clean and in good order?
Other
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Is all relevant documentation kept on site, i.e. RAMS, sign in sheets, permits to work etc?