TMS Health and Safety Site Audit

Is there a H&S Law poster displayed and completed fully?

Is there an Employer Liability Certificate displayed on site?

Is there a Health and Safety Manual on site?

Is there a displayed Health and Safety Policy, signed and dated?

Have RAMS been reviewed and adequate?

Are toolbox talks/communications being conducted on site?

When was the last toolbox talk conducted? Provide details of toolbox talk held with photo evidence of sign off.

Are offices clean and tidy?

Is there enough room for all office staff to use the area?

Area free from any trip hazards?

Were employees present at time of audit?

Were there any issues raised with employees?

Is there an office risk assessment in place?

Has fixed installation electric testing occurred? Include date here.

Has electrical appliances been PAT tested? Include dates here of samples inspected.

If portable heaters are used, are they in good condition?

Are electrical sockets being used correctly? E.g. not overloaded or broken.

Were electrical appliances in good condition with no broken plugs, sockets, switches, no frayed or defective leads?

Is there any materials stored in the electric panel/circuits cupboard/area?

Are there any COSHH substances present on site?

Are the COSHH substances in original containers , labelled clearly and stored in a suitable bunded area?

Are spaces between containers clear of debris?

Containers in good condition? E.g. no signs of leaks or spills?

Are containers tightly closed?

Is spill response equipment adequate and accessible?

Is a fire extinguisher in place and clearly visible in an emergency situation?

Are “Hazardous Waste” signs in place and clearly visible, if used on site?

Are there COSHH risk assessments in place?

Is there a DSEAR risk assessment in place?

Are fire exits clear?

Are fire doors kept closed and unobstructed?

Is there fire fighting equipment present?

Are there fire wardens on site?

Is there fire evacuation plans/maps/signage on site?

Are sprinkler and fire detection systems used?

Are fire alarm facilities used and in good condition? E.g. signage, fire alarm panel, break glass etc.

Are there any lifts in the premises?

Are stairways and pathways clear of any obstructions, flammable materials or air conditioning fans?

Are hose reels used?

Are hose reels maintained and working correctly with no damage to reels, nozzles, valves or handles?

Are all fire extinguishers in their proper location?

Are all fire extinguisher seals and tags intact and extinguishers serviced in the last 12 months?

Are proper labels on the fire extinguishers to indicate the type of fire the extinguisher can be used on?

Fire extinguishers are in good condition? E.g. no evidence of leaks, corrosion or other defects.

Are internal checks being conducted for the fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers?

Is there a kitchen area?

Is the cooker hood, vent, fan and duct in good condition and free from grease?

Is there a fire blanket/fire extinguishers in the area incase of an emergency?

Are there designated smoking areas in place?

Is there adequate no smoking signage?

Is there an adequate supply of large non-combustible ashtrays available in all approved smoking areas?

Was unauthorised smoking areas free from evidence of smoking?

Is there a smoking policy in place?

Are all exits clearly marked and exit lights are on?

Are pathways free from obstructions?

Are the machines, furniture or racking suitably placed so that occupants can quickly and safely evacuate rooms?

Is the exterior ground kept clear of objects that might prevent evacuation or fire-fighting equipment?

Do emergency escape doors open in the path of exit?

Are automatic doors used?

Does automatic door(s) open in the fire alarm test (if applicable)?

Does all battery powered emergency lighting turn on when mains power is off?

Is there an emergency evacuation procedure in place?

Are there first aid kits on site?

Is there first aid contact details displayed in the premises?

Are there first aiders on site?

Is there an accident book on site?

Are monthly first aid boxes checks being conducted and recorded?

Is there a first aid risk assessment?

Is hot water available for handwashing?

Are the welfare facilities clean and to a satisfactory level of hygiene?

Is there adequate washing facilities available?

Is there drinking water available?

Is there an eating area for staff and visitors to avail from?

Are toilets kept clean?

Is there enough spaces in the carpark for all employees?

Is the carpark and surrounding area being maintained?

Is the carpark included within a risk assessment?

Is the premises secure?

Is there CCTV on the premises?

Are keyholders aware of their role and responsibilities?

Is there sufficient space for the waste to be stored?

Is there sufficient sized waste containers being used?

Is all waste segregated?

Is there adequate housekeeping equipment & supplies in place?

Are flammable materials paints, solvents and other flammables stored in metal cabinet: oily rags in metal containers?

Are there any materials or products stored against the premises?

Suitable pest control used (if required)?

Is there a pest control folder with full details of location of traps etc (if pest control used)?

Is there any eating and drinking evidence found outside of designed eating area?

Is the area free from any trip hazards?

Are all emergency exits kept clear?

Is racking used?

Is racking inspected for any damage?

Does racking display weight load stickers?

Is waste segregated from the stock?

Is the warehouse size suitable for the amount of stock held?

Site inspection free from hazards?

Are RAMS available for the work being conducted?

Are there any other hazards noted?

Are employees provided with suitable PPE for work being conducted?

Is PPE being worn appropriately by employees and in good condition?

Is there adequate supply and storage for PPE?

Is there a record kept of PPE given to employees? Is this signed for?

Is PPE included within company risk assessments?

Is there a PPE Policy in place?

Are there any industrial hygiene hazards in the work activities conducted?

Has the site had an industrial hygiene survey completed before?

Respirable / Dust

Is respirable and/or total dust controlled?

Welding

Are welding fumes being controlled?

Has a welding survey been conducted?

Noise

Has a noise assessment been conducted on the site (if applicable)?

Does the site have a noise map?

Are noise levels controlled?

Is there warning signage in areas which alert others to excessive noise?

Is PPE / noise cancelling equipment provided to help with the reduction of noise?

Using a sound level meter, please take readings and pictures of the top two noise sources observed at the time of audit.

If actions arise, have they been agreed with client representative?

Have the actions raised been added to the Action Plan Register?

All outstanding actions completed from last visit report?