Information

  • Area

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Personnel Involved

MACHINERY

  • Are the machines in good working order?

  • List any faults and reference numbers of reports

  • Do machines have guards fitted ?

  • Can the safety guard or safety system be overridden or defeated?

  • Are all safety guards in good working order and fit for purpose?

  • What items are incorrect?

  • Does it need guarding

  • Are there clear and visible safety signs on the machines?

  • Are emergency stops regularly checked?

  • Are local exhaust ventilation systems fitted?

  • Is there a displayed valid test date for the local exhaust ventilation system?

  • What is the Date

  • Is local exhaust ventilation required?

  • Is there an up to date risk assessment displayed?

  • Have employees been trained to use the equipment they work on?

  • Have all the operators in the audited area signed the Risk Assessment

  • Are there any leaks on the machine?

  • Have they been reported?

  • Are operators required to use a crane ?

  • Have the operators been trained in the use of cranes?

  • Is lifting equipment displaying current colour tag?

  • Item must be removed from use until re-tagged.

  • Does SOP include how to use the lifting attachments?

  • SOPs to be updated to include how to use lifting attachments.

  • Is manual handling required in the process?

  • Have the operators been trained to use 'Pristine Condition' manual handling techniques?

  • Operator to be removed from process and trained before starting work

  • Auditor to sign to say training has been verified

  • Do the operators use hand tools?

  • Are the hand tools in good condition and fit for purpose?

  • Has the damaged or worn tooling been replaced or removed for repair?

  • Has the operator been trained in the use of the hand tools?

  • Are trolleys used in the area?

  • Do they have a serial number?

  • Do they have a safe working load displayed?

  • Does any equipment contain any electro-magnetic fields (EMF) - See H&S for report

  • Do operators know about EMF in area?

  • Do operators need to be restricted from equipment in the area?

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE MACHINERY

  • Are all electrical supplies visibly identified?

  • Are the electrical cabinets locked and secure to prevent unauthorised access?

  • Are there any loose or exposed electrical cables or wires on the machinery?

  • Has the fault been reported ?

  • If reported quote ref number

  • Are there electrical warning signs displayed on the machinery and feed boxes.

  • List what is required.

  • Are there any trailing leads or overhead hanging electrical cables?

  • Is the visible electrical cable in good condition and free from damage?

  • Has this issue been reported?

  • Ref number of report / log

  • Is the lighting adequate for the tasks being performed?

  • Are there any lamps / lights not working?

PORTABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Are extension leads used in the audited area?

  • Are the extension cables in good condition and PAT tested?

  • Date of PAT Test

  • Are there any portable electrical appliances in the audited area?

  • Does the portable electrical equipment display an in date inspection label or tag ?

  • Date of PAT Test

SITE SECURITY

  • Are there any security doors in the audited area?

  • Are the security doors kept closed to prevent unauthorised access?

  • Do children, the public or unauthorised persons have easy access to the premises?

  • Are all lockable external areas (paint and oil store, sodium store and acid area) kept locked?

FORK LIFT TRUCKS & ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PALLET TRUCKS/STACKERS

  • Are there Forklifts or Electrically Operated Pallet Trucks / Stackers or Tugs used within the audited area?

  • Is a daily pre use OMC check completed?

  • Are there any recurring defects reported that require resolving?

  • Do the FLTs in the audited area have an allocated parking /charging point?

FACTORY AND WELFARE FACILITIES

  • Is the building structure of the audited area in good repair?

  • Please list issues

  • Is there any evidence of leaks from the roof or building structure?

  • Please list issues

  • Are there any leaks or spills on the floor of the audited area?

  • Have they been reported?

  • Do the operators know how to get access to the spill kits?

  • Housekeeping, is there any litter / rubbish / swarf on the work surfaces or floor?

  • Are all the general waste bins and swarf skips regularly emptied and cleaned?

  • Is there a good 5S standard ?

  • Is the floor in a good condition? Free from open cracks and holes?

  • Are gangways and walkways clearly marked and free from obstruction?

  • Are the safety barriers in good repair ? And secure?

  • Are there any slip or trip hazards?

  • Please list

  • Are the duckboards or steel staging sound and in good condition?

  • Please list issues

  • Are toilets and washrooms clean and hygienically maintained?

  • Please list issues

ACCESS EQUIPMENT (LADDERS AND STEPS)

  • Is access equipment used in the audited area?

  • Is the access equipment tagged with a registered inspection date?

  • Date of expiry

  • Remove access equipment from area and report to Maintenance

  • Have the staff been trained in the use of the access equipment ?

  • Name of trained person

  • Training expiry date

NOISE

  • Are selected areas within the audited area hearing protection zones?

  • Are all employees in the area wearing correct hearing protection for task?

COSHH

  • Are chemicals used in the audited area?

  • Have employees been trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  • Are chemicals stored safely in chemical storage lockers?

  • Are all chemicals clearly and correctly labelled ?

  • Are COSHH data sheets available within the audited area?

  • Chemical to be removed from area until authorised

Hydraulic Fittings

  • Are hydraulic fittings used in the area?

  • Are all fittings identified with a traceable serial number?

  • Are all fittings stored free from metal touch?

  • Are all fittings free from damage and in good working order?

FIRE

  • Is fire fighting equipment properly sited at the fire points?

  • Are all the fire exits and routes clearly marked and free from obstructions?

  • Are the fire doors in a good and sound condition?

  • Are the fire exit signs visible, clean and in good condition?

  • Are there any fire marshals within the department?

  • Are fire extinguishers serviced and in date?

  • When is/was next inspection due

  • Are fire and smoke doors working correctly?

  • Do first aiders have a first aid emergency bag/box and / or access to venda emergency key?

  • If there an eye wash station in the department?

  • Is the eyewash solution in date?

  • What is the expiry date?

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