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  • Site

  • Date / Time

  • Audit Completed by

  • Please answer the Questions below and add Actions where required

Management Systems

  • Organisational Structure documented

  • Policy Statement on display

  • H&S Law Poster on display

  • Document Control in place

  • Management Review meeting minutes

  • External & Internal Communications

  • Public, Customer, & Complaints received from the General Public/Neighbouring Businesses,

  • Enforcing Authority Visits

  • Approved Suppliers List up to date?

  • Absence Management Policy

Responsibilities

  • Site SHEQ procedures documented?

Objectives & Targets

  • Realistic Objectives & Relevant SHEQ Targets

Energy Efficiency & Utilities Resource Management

  • Energy Efficiency, Utilities Resource Management & Strategy

Measurement, Analysis & Improvement

  • Internal Compliance Audits

  • Nonconformance Procedure

Workplace Health & Safety Audits

  • Workplace Health & Safety Inspections & Audits

Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Forums

  • SHEQ Meeting Forums

  • Agendas & Minutes

Incident Investigations & Reporting

  • RTA Investigations

  • Incident Investigation Pack

  • Escalation of reportable incidents

  • Near-miss & Hazard reporting

  • Monthly returns of H&S performance

  • First aid Provisions in place - Sufficient number of trained First Aiders

  • First aid materials and equipment stock levels are correct

  • Substance Misuse Monitoring

  • Is the First Aid Record book up to date?

Welfare, Safety, & Health Provisions

  • Access, Egress & Traffic Routes

  • Good Housekeeping & Hygiene

  • Pest Control

  • Good Working Environment

  • External pedestrian control measures

  • Internal pedestrian control measures

  • Review external traffic routes

  • External Lighting levels - Good?

  • Internal Lighting levels - Good?

  • Windows & Transparent Doors

  • Sufficient Toilets & Washing Facilities

  • Facilities for Rest & Eating Meals

  • Accommodation for Clothing

  • Review eyewash facilities to ensure adequacy

  • Smoke Free Workplace

Training, Awareness & Competence

  • Colleague inductions completed?

  • Training Records

  • Roles and Responsibilities - Job Descriptions?

  • Employment records

  • Approved Training Providers

  • Colleague training in SSOW

  • Employee Appraisals

  • Training Matrix

  • Manual Handling Training

  • Management training

  • Alcohol & Substance Misuse administration

  • LGV driver training records

  • Night workers health surveillance

  • Dangerous / Hazardous Goods Awareness Training

  • FLT Operative training records

Risk Management

  • General risk assessments completed and in date?

  • Workplace transport procedures

  • FLT pre-use checks completed?

  • Asbestos surveys completed?

  • Young Persons Risk Assessments

  • New & Expectant Mothers Assessments

  • Facilities for Disabled Colleagues

  • Confined Spaces Procedures

  • Lone Working Procedures

  • Information for Visitors

  • H&S Training for Temporary/Casual Colleagues

  • Safe cab/safe key procedure

  • Specific Work at Height Risk Assessments

  • Yard and Walkways in good condition (No Potholes / Barriers fitted etc.)

  • Line markings and safety signage in place / good condition?

Manual Handling Operations

  • Manual Handling Assessments completed?

  • Manual Handling Training Completed?

Hazardous Substances

  • CoSHH Assessments

  • Dangerous Goods Risk Assessments

Noise Assessments

  • Environmental or Occupational Noise Assessments

Workstation Ergonomics

  • Display Screen Equipment Assessments

  • Workstations & Seating Assessments

Procedures /Safe systems of work

  • Permits to Work for Maintenance etc.

  • Hot work permits issued

  • Review site loading / bay procedures

  • Procedures for Loading/unloading vehicles in yard/ warehouse

  • Procedures for visiting drivers

  • Contingency/business continuity plans

  • Correct storage of Goods in Racking

  • Has the racking had an annual SEMA inspection?

Environmental Systems

  • Environmental Risk Assessment

  • Environmental procedures

  • Basic Environmental Training / Responsibilities

  • Administration of Environmental events, Spillages etc.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

  • Responsibilities assigned

  • Incident Response Planning

  • Site drainage plans available

  • Site oil, chemical, and product inventory

  • Emergency procedures available

  • Contingency Plans available

Storage Tanks (Including Oil Storage) & Fuelling Stations

  • Requirements & Compliance – Storage Tanks Compliance with the Oil Storage Regulations

  • Tank Bunding

  • Tank Contents Measurement working

  • Tank Inspection & Maintenance records

Fuelling Stations

  • Drainage requirements

  • Fuel pumps

  • Delivery procedures

  • Security to prevent theft

Interceptors

  • Interceptor capacity is sufficient?

  • Inspection and Maintenance of Interceptor

Washing Systems Vehicle Cleaning

  • Drive thru Vehicle washes

  • Pressure washers and steam cleaners

  • Wash bay drainage

  • Correct Chemical storage of cleaning solution?

Spillage Containment

  • Spillage Containment/ Spill-kits

  • Spillages Management / Clean-up

Drums and IBC’s Storage Handling and Transport

  • Delivery and Handling equipment?

  • Storage Bunds / Containment of Drums

  • Correct Siting?

Refrigerant Systems and Management

  • Maintenance of Refrigerant systems

Local Surroundings

  • Any issues with Noise, Light, Dust, or Views?

Fire Safety

  • Fire Risk Assessment

  • Fire evacuation records for site

  • Fire safety signage

  • Fire extinguishers sufficient number and serviced

Fire Precautions

  • Good Housekeeping & Waste management

  • Security sufficient to prevent Arson, etc.

  • Site controls with regards to smoking

  • Check LPG storage to ensure it is adequate

Portable Fire Fighting Equipment

  • Maintenance for fire safety equipment

  • Fire Marshall/Extinguisher training

  • Sprinkler System Care, Maintenance & Fire Detection Alarm Systems

  • Fire System Management

Site Maintenance

  • Maintenance records for all plant / equipment

  • Safety & fire equipment, alarms

  • PAT testing

  • Electrical Maintenance / Hardwiring test

  • Defect reporting procedures for Facilities

  • Calibration of any weighing / measuring equipment

  • Lifts, Suspension Ropes, Chains, Loading & Bay Door Interlocks

  • Local exhaust ventilation maintenance

Control of Contractors

  • Review provision of agency and subcontractors

  • Review contractor records Transport and Maintenance

  • Review work currently being carried out by contractors at site

Transport Operations

  • Review the site communications on Noticeboards

  • Depot DG checks in last 12 months?

  • Damage Goods Quarantine procedure

  • Lifting equipment inspection certificates (LOLER)

  • Tail-Lift inspections

  • Tachograph Card Analysis controls

  • Consignment Management Systems

  • Drivers Handbook / procedures issued

  • Road Traffic Accident procedures

  • Road Transport Working Time (RTR) monitoring

  • POD Scanning / Online

  • Fuel Performance Monitoring Target / Procedure

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Schedule / documentation

  • Operation's Licence

  • Vehicle Defect checks / reporting

  • Maintenance of powered Pallet-trucks

  • Are all statutory insurances displayed and in date?

Comments on findings

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