SSA Ltd - Workplace HSE Checklist

• Location

  Shrewsbury

  Lurgan

  Yate

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by

1.0 Fire Prevention

• Is there a Fire Emergency Evacuation in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers in place and clearly marked for the different types of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire extinguisher servicing in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire detection system in date and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Fire Risk Assessment available for the site and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate Fire Marshals appointed and is there training in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire alarms tested weekly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire evacuation drill planned every six months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 General Lighting

• Is there a good natural or appropriate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is reflected light from walls and ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting operable, tested and records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 Building Safety

• Are entries and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairways and handrails in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors/walkways in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas including racking safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 Rubbish Removal

• Are bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins cleaned and emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 Electrical Safety

• Are safety devices in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plugs, sockets or switches or leads in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all other electrical / radiation hazards been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical testing completed and in date (5 yearly fixed electrical).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 Chemical Safety (COSHH)

• Are material safety data sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are unused substances disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required, is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 First Aid Facilities

• Are contents of first aid kits regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contents not past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there easy access to first aid kits in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of the location of first aid facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aiders accessible and are their emergency contact details posted around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an automatic external defibrillator available and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 General Office Hazards

• Are the condition of ergonomic office chairs acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are desks in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are screens positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are photocopiers / printers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tasks designed to prevent occupational overuse syndrome (Breaks included).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are canteens clean and safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual handling issues addressed through training / adequate systems and processes in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an asbestos register available for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an asbestos management plan in situ for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is asbestos awareness training available for staff, if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 Display Screen Equipment Assessments

• Is guidance and training provided on how to set up screens, keyboards and chairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are display screen assessments completed for all visual display screen users and records maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is guidance provided and DSE assessments completed for home workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 Visitor / Contract Management

• Is there a signing in process for visitors and contractors attending the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a site log book present for contractors to sign in and keep maintenance records?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is site safety information and guidance available for visitors/contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 Water Quality Management

• Is there a water risk assessment completed for clients demise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are legionella tests being carried out and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is water temperature testing being carried out and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 UPS Systems

• Are UPS systems maintained, tested correctly, and are records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access restricted to unauthorised staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 Safety Representatives and Consultation

• Are processes in place for the election of safety representatives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate facilities provided and regular meetings with management arranged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 Safety Management System

• Is there a Safety Management System in place to ensure identification of hazards and to control risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a process for the regular inspection / audit of the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are EHS objectives set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risk assessments being completed for work activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.0 Training and Induction

• Is EHS induction training provided and to include fire, first aid and emergency procedures and records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there ongoing staff training provided and records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a training matrix available and a training analysis completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16.0 Accident Management

• Is there an accident reporting and management process in operation and communicated to all members of staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are accidents being investigated and lessons learned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all reportable accidents being notified to the HSE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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