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Site
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Date of inspection
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Name of inspector
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Location
STORES LAYOUT
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Is area clean, tidy and well kept
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Adequate storage space is provided
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Floor is free of obstructions
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Any opening in the floor is guarded or covered<br>
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Aisles are wide enough for vehicular traffic and clearly marked
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Walkways clearly marked and guarded if necessary.
STORES ENVIRONMENT
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Is lighting adequate
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Any faulty lighting
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Are lighting covers and fittings secure
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Noise level is acceptable and adequately controlled
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Ventilation is adequate
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Where a gas heater is installed, is the heater flues to the outside (or permanent ventilation provided).<br>
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Does the heater have automatic safety cut off
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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Written procedures posted on notice board/s
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Extinguishers of appropriate type easily accessible and kept clear
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Tags on extinguishers have been checked in date
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Visitor Emergency Guides are available (where required)
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Alarms can be heard throughout the stores
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Emergency escape routes are clear and marked
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Emergency and Hazard signage is clearly visible
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Evacuation drills carried out
FIRST AID FACILITIES
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First Aid kit, burns kit and eyewash station accessible
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Kits are stocked and and contents are in date
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Names and contacts of first aiders are displayed
GENERAL FACILITIES
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Washing facilities are clean and functional
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Lockers or equivalent are available for staff
MANUAL HANDLING AND ERGONOMICS
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Frequently used items are within easy access between knee and shoulder height
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Heavy items stored at waist height
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Platform ladders are available to access items stored on higher shelves
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Ladders have been inspected
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Pallet truck/trolleys are available for heavy items and loads
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Pallet trucks/trolleys have been serviced/inspected
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Stored items adequately secured and stable
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Are cutting tools, cutting surfaces and guillotines adequately guarded
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Recycling posters and information displayed
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Paper, toner and recycle bins are provided
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Hazardous, general and recycling waste has been separated and stored in appropriate labelled bins
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Portable equipment has current test tags
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Power leads in good condition
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Power leads are off the floor or placed away from walkways
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Faulty equipment is tagged out
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Faulty equipment in in a separate quarantine area/cage
GENERAL WAREHOUSE
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Warning and safety signage in good condition
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Plant and equipment manuals are current and available
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Stores free of food and drink
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Is shelving secured correctly and in safe condition
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Are shelving load weights known and followed
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Portable loading ramps can be secured and can safely support loads
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Loading dock edges are clearly marked and guarded
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Loading dock gates are locked when not in use
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Roller shutter door(s) are fully operational and free from damage
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Roller shutter door(s) have been serviced/inspected in the last 12 months
CHEMICAL ASPECTS
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COSHH cupboard is kept locked and labelled
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Chemical inventory and MSDS available
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Spill kits are available and maintained
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Containers are labelled with chemical name and Class diamonds
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Chemicals are stored correctly, bunded and segregated from all drains
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Gas cylinders stored securely
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Chemicals labelled
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HAZCHEM and other signs adequate
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Eyewash station has easy access
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
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Area around plant clean
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Tools stored safely and securely
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Access to plant is clear
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Safe working instructions displayed close to plant
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Plant locked or cannot be accessed when left unattended
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Emergency stops are working
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Plant guarding in place
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No sharp edges protruding into aisles or walkways
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Seating appropriate and in good conditon
FORKLIFTS AND OTHER TRANSPORTS
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Forklift pre-use checks are completed
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Forklift operators are trained
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Staff are trained in in basic forklift maintenance recharging refueling
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Adequately refurbished recharging/refuelling stations are provided
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Is forklift safety equipment used reliably (seat belts etc)
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Where gas/petrol powered forklift are used, is the ventilation adequate?
WASTE DISPOSAL
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Waste containers are provided and labelled with Class Diamonds where relevant
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Waste is segregated and stored appropriately away from drains
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Spill kits are available
PPE
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Correctly stored
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Well maintained and in good condition
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Signage of PPE requirements displayed
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Required PPE available
FINAL COMMENTS
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Any other comments