Information

  • Site

  • Date of inspection

  • Name of inspector

  • Location

STORES LAYOUT

  • Is area clean, tidy and well kept

  • Adequate storage space is provided

  • Floor is free of obstructions

  • Any opening in the floor is guarded or covered<br>

  • Aisles are wide enough for vehicular traffic and clearly marked

  • Walkways clearly marked and guarded if necessary.

STORES ENVIRONMENT

  • Is lighting adequate

  • Any faulty lighting

  • Are lighting covers and fittings secure

  • Noise level is acceptable and adequately controlled

  • Ventilation is adequate

  • Where a gas heater is installed, is the heater flues to the outside (or permanent ventilation provided).<br>

  • Does the heater have automatic safety cut off

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

  • Written procedures posted on notice board/s

  • Extinguishers of appropriate type easily accessible and kept clear

  • Tags on extinguishers have been checked in date

  • Visitor Emergency Guides are available (where required)

  • Alarms can be heard throughout the stores

  • Emergency escape routes are clear and marked

  • Emergency and Hazard signage is clearly visible

  • Evacuation drills carried out

FIRST AID FACILITIES

  • First Aid kit, burns kit and eyewash station accessible

  • Kits are stocked and and contents are in date

  • Names and contacts of first aiders are displayed

GENERAL FACILITIES

  • Washing facilities are clean and functional

  • Lockers or equivalent are available for staff

MANUAL HANDLING AND ERGONOMICS

  • Frequently used items are within easy access between knee and shoulder height

  • Heavy items stored at waist height

  • Platform ladders are available to access items stored on higher shelves

  • Ladders have been inspected

  • Pallet truck/trolleys are available for heavy items and loads

  • Pallet trucks/trolleys have been serviced/inspected

  • Stored items adequately secured and stable

  • Are cutting tools, cutting surfaces and guillotines adequately guarded

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

  • Recycling posters and information displayed

  • Paper, toner and recycle bins are provided

  • Hazardous, general and recycling waste has been separated and stored in appropriate labelled bins

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • Portable equipment has current test tags

  • Power leads in good condition

  • Power leads are off the floor or placed away from walkways

  • Faulty equipment is tagged out

  • Faulty equipment in in a separate quarantine area/cage

GENERAL WAREHOUSE

  • Warning and safety signage in good condition

  • Plant and equipment manuals are current and available

  • Stores free of food and drink

  • Is shelving secured correctly and in safe condition

  • Are shelving load weights known and followed

  • Portable loading ramps can be secured and can safely support loads

  • Loading dock edges are clearly marked and guarded

  • Loading dock gates are locked when not in use

  • Roller shutter door(s) are fully operational and free from damage

  • Roller shutter door(s) have been serviced/inspected in the last 12 months

CHEMICAL ASPECTS

  • COSHH cupboard is kept locked and labelled

  • Chemical inventory and MSDS available

  • Spill kits are available and maintained

  • Containers are labelled with chemical name and Class diamonds

  • Chemicals are stored correctly, bunded and segregated from all drains

  • Gas cylinders stored securely

  • Chemicals labelled

  • HAZCHEM and other signs adequate

  • Eyewash station has easy access

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

  • Area around plant clean

  • Tools stored safely and securely

  • Access to plant is clear

  • Safe working instructions displayed close to plant

  • Plant locked or cannot be accessed when left unattended

  • Emergency stops are working

  • Plant guarding in place

  • No sharp edges protruding into aisles or walkways

  • Seating appropriate and in good conditon

FORKLIFTS AND OTHER TRANSPORTS

  • Forklift pre-use checks are completed

  • Forklift operators are trained

  • Staff are trained in in basic forklift maintenance recharging refueling

  • Adequately refurbished recharging/refuelling stations are provided

  • Is forklift safety equipment used reliably (seat belts etc)

  • Where gas/petrol powered forklift are used, is the ventilation adequate?

WASTE DISPOSAL

  • Waste containers are provided and labelled with Class Diamonds where relevant

  • Waste is segregated and stored appropriately away from drains

  • Spill kits are available

PPE

  • Correctly stored

  • Well maintained and in good condition

  • Signage of PPE requirements displayed

  • Required PPE available

FINAL COMMENTS

  • Any other comments

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