Sovini Office/Asset Health & Safety Inspection Checklist

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1. POLICY

• 1.1 Is a copy of the H&S Law poster displayed and up to date

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• 1.2 Is a copy of the H & S Policy Statement displayed and up to date

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• 1.3 Are all staff aware of the location and how to access Health & Safety policies and procedures

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• 1.4 Have all staff been issued with, or given access to, Health & Safety guidance and assessments relevant to their duties?

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• 1.5 Have all staff been told to report any potential hazard without delay?

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• 1.6 Are all staff aware of how to raise Health & Safety issues

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2. FIRE SAFETY

• 2.1 Are all staff aware of emergency procedures in the event of fire/bomb?

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• 2.2 Are all staff familiar with the escape routes from the building and fire assembly point?

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• 2.3 Are fire action notices displayed?

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• 2.4 Have all staff been told to inspect their work areas before they leave at night, to ensure a safe condition overnight?

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• 2.5 Is the fire alarm capable of warning employees throughout the building?

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• 2.6 Are there sufficient fire marshals to cover this area?

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• 2.7 Is the Fire Marshall file present and up to date (where required)?

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• 2.8 Can staff demonstrate an understanding of how to conduct checks?

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• 2.9 Are the fire call break glass points listed in the Fire Management file?

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• 2.10 Are means of escape checked and records kept?

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• 2.11 Are all escape routes kept clear and free from obstructions?

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• 2.12 Is emergency lighting provided and tested regularly monthly?

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• 2.13Are fire drills carried out regularly, and a log kept?

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• 2.14 Does the fire panel have a code or key access?

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• 2.15 Is the current Fire Risk Assessment on site?

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• 2.16 Are the Actions in the FRA complete?

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• 2.17 Are maintenance/Servicing records up to date : Fire Alarm and detection system, Emergency lighting and extinguishers?

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• 2.18 Are False Alarms being recorded?

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• 2.19 Are all fire rated doors kept closed when not in use?

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• 2.20 Are bins regularly emptied and rubbish safely disposed of?

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3. GAS SAFETY

• 3.1 Are gas appliances present on site?

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• 3.2 Is a Gas Safety Certificate displayed and up to date?

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• 3.3 Are gas appliances regularly checked and serviced?

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• 3.4 Are staff trained to use gas appliances safely?

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• 3.5 Do staff know what to do if there is a gas leak?

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• 3.6 Are mains gas valves signposted?

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• 3.7 Are all relevant staff familiar with the location and operation of the gas valve?

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• 3.8 If carbon monoxide alarms are fitted, have they been tested?

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4. FIRST AID, ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS

• 4.1 Is there a trained first aider or appointed person on the premises available?

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• 4.2 Are staff First Aid certificates current?

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• 4.3 Is there a First Aid notice with contact details for the first aiders and appointed persons and the location of first aid boxes?

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• 4.4 Are First Aid boxes stocked accordingly and checked regularly?

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• 4.5 Are travelling first aid kits provided if necessary?

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5. MANUAL HANDLING AND STORAGE

• 5.1 Is mechanical equipment provided, have staff been trained in its use, and is there enough space to use it?

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• 5.2 Are heavy items stored at a convenient or adjustable height to suit the user?

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• 5.3 Is the weight of loads known and clearly marked, and are they small and light enough?

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• 5.4 Are unbalanced, uneven, slippery, sharp or too hot or too cold loads avoided?

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• 5.5 Are loads securely packed to avoid them shifting or spilling?

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• 5.6 Are work surfaces at a comfortable or adjustable height to suit the user?

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• 5.7 Is frequent or prolonged stooping, stretching or reaching above shoulder height, or sideways twisting of the body avoided?

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• 5.8 Is material storage above head height kept to a minimum?

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• 5.9 Are heavy items, used frequently, stored at waist height?

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• 5.10 Are heavy items, used infrequently, stored at low level?

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6. LIGHTING

• 6.1 Is the lighting bright enough, especially over workstations?

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• 6.2 Are stairs and corridors etc. properly lit?

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• 6.3 Are light bulbs replaced promptly?

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• 6.4 Are light shades and diffusers clean and in good repair?

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• 6.5 Are windows clean on both sides and free from obstructions?

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• 6.6 Is there adequate lighting in buildings, on footpaths and so on?

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7. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• 7.1 Have all portable electrical appliances been tested?

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• 7.2 Is the testing up to date?

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• 7.3 Have all failed portable electrical appliances been taken out of service?

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• 7.4 Where there is a shortage of power points, are fixed socket extension strips used instead of socket adapters?

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• 7.5 Are all fixed sockets, switches and fittings intact and free from cracks or burn marks?

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• 7.6 Are all flexes and cables positioned, secured or covered, to avoid trips?

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• 7.7 Are all staff aware of the procedure for reporting faulty equipment?

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• 7.8 Are electrical cupboards signed and locked?

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• 7.9 Is there evidence that the fixed electricity supply has been tested within the approved cycle?

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• 7.10 Are maintenance records up to date for lift(s) including LG1 certificates?

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8. SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS

• 8.1 Are spills cleared up immediately?

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• 8.2 Do all staircases have securely fixed handrails?

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• 8.3 Is there enough storage space to avoid storing items on the floor?

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9. TEMPERATURE (Working indoors)

• 9.1 Is the temperature comfortable all year?

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• 9.2 Does the temperature reach at least 16°C within one hour of starting work?

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• 9.3 Can breaks be taken away from hot areas?

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10. Legionella Management

• 10.1 Is a thermometer on site (if TMVs are installed, is it the correct type)?

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• 10.2 Is the thermometer less than 12 months old?

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• 10.3 Are weekly flushes undertaken and recorded?

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• 10.4 Are temperatures taken monthly and recorded?

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• 10.5 Is the current Legionella risk Assessment on site

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• 10.6 Have the actions in the LRA been completed?

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11. NOISE

• 11.1 Are noise levels below the recommended maximum (rough guide—you should be able to talk with someone a metre away without shouting)?

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• 11.2 Have the causes of noise been tackled where identified?

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• 11.3 As a last resort, are earmuffs or plugs provided, and are they regularly checked, cleaned and maintained, and stored in a clean and safe place?

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• 11.4 Are equipment noise levels (from printers and so on) sufficiently low that two people two metres apart can talk to each other without raising their voices to be heard?

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12. VDU's (Visual Display Units)

• 12.1 Have all VDU users completed a DSE/Agile Assessment?

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• 12.2 Is furniture and equipment checked and maintained regularly, with faulty items taken out of service and replaced?

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• 12.3 Are users advised to take regular breaks from VDU work?

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• 12.4 Are users aware of the eye test procedure?

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• 12.5 Is the work free from awkward postures, movements and very repetitive work?

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13. VIOLENCE

• 13.1 Are staff encouraged to report all incidents, including intimidation?

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• 13.2 Are there preventive measures in place to avoid or minimise the risk?

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• 13.3 Are there panic buttons, do they work, and are they quickly and reliably responded to?

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• 13.4 Is there a policy and procedure for home visits, lone working and community based working?

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• 13.5 Is information about potential incidents or customers which may present a risk passed on?

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• 13.6 Do interview rooms allow easy escape whilst giving privacy to the customer?

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• 13.7 Are members of the public prevented from wandering about, e.g. access controlled entry?

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• 13.8 Are arrangements in place to cover lone working, within or outside the hours of expected building occupancy?

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14. WELFARE FACILITIES

• 14.1 Are there enough toilets, and are they clean and in good repair?

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• 14.2 If applicable, is there a working and tested Fall Arrest Alarm in the Disabled WC?

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• 14.3 Are washing facilities (hot water, soap and towels) provided?

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• 14.4 Are sanitary disposal facilities provided in women’s toilets?

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• 14.5 Is there a rest room, and is it clean, properly lit, and ventilated?

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• 14.6 Are there suitable facilities for pregnant and nursing mothers to rest?

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• 14.7 Are there facilities for workers to eat meals, warm up food and make hot drinks?

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• 14.8 Is there a Kitchen used to provide food to others? If so, are procedures in place to comply with the Food Safety Act ? i.e. food handling, storage, temperature control and specific cleaning.

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15. GENERAL SAFETY

• 15.1 Is there a good standard of housekeeping within all areas?

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• 15.2 Are doors and windows intended to improve safe access and exit, are their safety glass viewing panels free from signs and stickers?

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• 15.3 Are floor surfaces and coverings intact and free from slip and trip hazards?

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• 15.4 Are filing cabinets designed to be opened and closed one drawer at a time, or, if not, clearly labelled to say that you must only open them one drawer at a time?

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• 15.5 Are all staff aware that filing cabinets should be filled from the bottom upwards, to prevent them from tipping forward?

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• 15.6 Are all items (desks, equipment and so on) free from sharp or jagged edges which are likely to cause injury?

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• 15.7 Are photocopiers regularly serviced?

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• 15.8 Are photocopiers sited in a ventilated area?

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• 15.9 Have staff been told what precautions to take when changing toner cartridges?

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• 15.10 Have air conditioning units been maintained at agreed frequency?

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• 15.11 Are all storage cupboard well organised and managed, i.e. not over full/cluttered or containing hazardous objects likely to fall or spill and cause injury?

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16. SIGNAGE

• 16.1 Are safety signs visible and located in relevant positions?

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• 16.2 Do safety signs serve their purpose in providing information about risks which cannot be avoided by safe systems of work?

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• 16.3 Do all fire safety signs (for example, Fire Exit) contain a pictogram or symbol in addition to the text?

  Select Excellent Good Acceptable Poor Fail (Non-Compliance) N/A

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  • Acceptable
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• 16.4 Is there a 'Fire Alarm Test' sign displayed (detailing day and time of weekly alarm test)?

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• 16.5 Are 'No smoking' signs displayed (min A5 at entrance of property)

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17. TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

• 17.1 Have all new staff received a local H&S induction?

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• 17.2 Where necessary, do staff possess ‘Certificates of Competence’ required by statute for certain types of work?

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• 17.3 Are training records for relevant staff held on file?

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• 17.4 Are they regularly reviewed and updated?

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• 17.5 Are all staff adequately informed, instructed, trained and supervised to enable them to carry out their work safely?

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• 17.6 Are all staff aware of the need to ensure the safety of others while conducting Sovini business?

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• 17.7 Is fire marshal training up-to-date?

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• 17.8 Are all staff aware of the reporting procedures for accidents or incidents?

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• 17.9 Are staff first Aid certificates current?

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• 17.10 Have staff involved in lifting and carrying materials received information, instruction and training on manual handling?

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• 17.11 Are staff trained in what to do and how to diffuse potentially/violent situations?

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• 17.12 Is a Toolbox talk programme in place?

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• 17.13 Is the Toolbox talk programme being completed correctly by all relevant Supervisors/managers

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18. RISK ASSESSMENTS - PROPERTY

• 18.1 Where required, have written risk assessments for the Property been completed and reviewed on a regular basis?

  Select Excellent Good Acceptable Poor Fail (Non-Compliance) N/A

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• 18.2 Have they been shared with all staff involved and risks communicated?

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• 18.3 Are measures in place to ensure that the work of new or expectant mothers is specifically assessed?

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• 18.4 Are measures in place to ensure that the work of young people is specifically assessed?

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19. COSHH - Property

• 19.1 Can staff demonstrate an understanding of the importance of managing hazardous substances?

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• 19.2 Are products labelled?

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• 19.3 Is the store room locked?

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• 19.4 Is the COSHH file on site?

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• 19.5 Are up to date COSHH Assessments available for all products?

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• 19.6 Are Materials Safety Data Sheets available for all products?

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• 19.7 Dust monitoring completed?

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• 19.8 Remedials completed?

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20. LADDERS

• 20.1 Are there ladders or hop up on site?

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• 20.2 Are ladders being inspected every 6 months?

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• 20.3 Are ladders stored securely to prevent unauthorised access?

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21. RACKING AND SHELVING

• 21.1 Is there any visible damage to uprights, bracing and beams?

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• 21.2 Is SWL signage provided and visible on all sections?

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• 21.3 Where required are all safety locating pins installed

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• 21.4 Are corner protection plates provided and secure

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• 21.5 Are all base plates fixed to the floor correctly

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• 21.6 Are all required support bars installed correctly

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• 21.7 Are all cantilever arms secured correctly

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22. OTHER COMPLIANCE

• 22.1 Has a compliance register been created?

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  • Acceptable
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• 22.2 Are all assets on the compliance register up to date?

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• 22.3 Has an asbestos survey been carried out?

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• 22.4 If applicable: has a re-inspection been completed within the last 12 months?

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• 22.5 Where required, have necessary actions been taken?

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• 22.6 Gas Bottle Storage

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  • N/A

• 22.7 Are formal daily/weekly inspections being carried out? i.e FLT

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23. PPE/ RPE

• 23.1 Is PPE provided to relevant persons as required?

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• 23.2 Is there adeqaute storage arrangements for PPE?

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• 23.3 Is spare PPE made available when required?

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• 23.4 Have all relevant staff been included on the face fit register?

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• 23.5 Have all relevant staff completed a successful face fit test?

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  • Acceptable
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• 23.6 Have all staff who have completed a face fit test been provided with respiratory protection

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  • N/A

• 23.7 Is alternative respiratory protection provided for relevant staff (eg, Powercaps)

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  • Acceptable
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24. EXTERNAL GROUNDS

• 24.1 Are walkways clear, accessible and free from obstruction?

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  • Acceptable
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• 24.2 Is fencing secure and free from breaks, holes, etc?

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• 24.3 Is external lighting present and serviceable?

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• 24.4 Are access points (gates, etc) accessible and in working order?

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• 24.5 Are trees, hedges, etc suitably cut and not causing obstruction?

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  • Acceptable
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