Title Page
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Client name
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Site conducted
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Attendance
Documentation
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Is there a H&S Law poster displayed and completed fully?
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Is there an Employer Liability Certificate displayed on site?
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Is there a Health and Safety Manual on site?
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Is there a displayed Health and Safety Policy, signed and dated?
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Have RAMS been reviewed and adequate?
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Are toolbox talks/communications being conducted on site?
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When was the last toolbox talk conducted? Provide details of toolbox talk held with photo evidence of sign off.
Office Area
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Are offices clean and tidy?
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Is there enough room for all office staff to use the area?
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Area free from any trip hazards?
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Were employees present at time of audit?
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Were there any issues raised with employees?
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Is there an office risk assessment in place?
Electrical
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Has fixed installation electric testing occurred? Include date here.
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Has electrical appliances been PAT tested? Include dates here of samples inspected.
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If portable heaters are used, are they in good condition?
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Are electrical sockets being used correctly? E.g. not overloaded or broken.
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Were electrical appliances in good condition with no broken plugs, sockets, switches, no frayed or defective leads?
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Is there any materials stored in the electric panel/circuits cupboard/area?
DSEAR / COSHH
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Are there any COSHH substances present on site?
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Are the COSHH substances in original containers , labelled clearly and stored in a suitable bunded area?
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Are spaces between containers clear of debris?
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Containers in good condition? E.g. no signs of leaks or spills?
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Are containers tightly closed?
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Is spill response equipment adequate and accessible?
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Is a fire extinguisher in place and clearly visible in an emergency situation?
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Are “Hazardous Waste” signs in place and clearly visible, if used on site?
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Are there COSHH risk assessments in place?
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Is there a DSEAR risk assessment in place?
Fire
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Are fire exits clear?
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Are fire doors kept closed and unobstructed?
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Is there fire fighting equipment present?
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Are there fire wardens on site?
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Is there fire evacuation plans/maps/signage on site?
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Are sprinkler and fire detection systems used?
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Are fire alarm facilities used and in good condition? E.g. signage, fire alarm panel, break glass etc.
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Are there any lifts in the premises?
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Are stairways and pathways clear of any obstructions, flammable materials or air conditioning fans?
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Are hose reels used?
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Are hose reels maintained and working correctly with no damage to reels, nozzles, valves or handles?
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Are all fire extinguishers in their proper location?
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Are all fire extinguisher seals and tags intact and extinguishers serviced in the last 12 months?
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Are proper labels on the fire extinguishers to indicate the type of fire the extinguisher can be used on?
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Fire extinguishers are in good condition? E.g. no evidence of leaks, corrosion or other defects.
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When was the last fire risk assessment held?
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Are internal checks being conducted for the fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers?
Kitchen / Canteen Areas
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Is there a kitchen area?
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Is the cooker hood, vent, fan and duct in good condition and free from grease?
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Date of last cleaning of cooker hood?
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Is there a fire blanket/fire extinguishers in the area incase of an emergency?
Smoking
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Are there designated smoking areas in place?
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Is there adequate no smoking signage?
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Is there an adequate supply of large non-combustible ashtrays available in all approved smoking areas?
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Was unauthorised smoking areas free from evidence of smoking?
Emergency Exits and Pathways
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Are all exits clearly marked and that exit lights are on?
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Are pathways are free from obstructions?
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Are the machines, furniture or racking suitably placed so that occupants can quickly and safely evacuate rooms?
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Is the exterior ground kept clear of objects that might prevent evacuation or fire-fighting equipment?
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Do emergency escape doors open in the path of exit?
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Are automatic doors used?
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Does automatic doors open in the fire alarm test (if applicable)?
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Does all battery powered emergency lighting turn on when mains power is off?
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Is there an emergency evacuation procedure in place?
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When was the last annual emergency drill taken place?
First Aid
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Are there first aid kits on site?
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Is there first aid contact details displayed in the premises?
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Are there first aiders on site?
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Is there an accident book on site?
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Are monthly first aid boxes checks being conducted and recorded?
Welfare
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Is hot water available for handwashing?
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Are the welfare facilities clean and to a satisfactory level of hygiene?
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Is there adequate washing facilities available?
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Is there drinking water available?
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Is there an eating area for staff and visitors to avail from?
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Are toilets kept clean?
Car Park Area
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Is there enough spaces in the carpark for all employees?
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Is the carpark and surrounding area being maintained?
Site Security
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Is the premises secure?
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Is there CCTV on the premises?
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Are keyholders aware of their role and responsibilities?
Waste Area
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Is there sufficient space for the waste to be stored?
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Is there sufficient sized waste containers being used?
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Is all waste segregated?
General Housekeeping
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Is there adequate housekeeping equipment & supplies in place?
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Are flammable materials paints, solvents and other flammables stored in metal cabinet: oily rags in metal containers?
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Are there any materials or products are stored against the premises?
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Suitable pest control used (if required)?
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Is there a pest control folder with full details of location of traps etc (if pest control used)?
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Is there any eating and drinking evidence found outside of designed eating area?
Warehouse / Shop Floor
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Is the area free from any trip hazards?
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Are all emergency exits kept clear?
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Is racking used?
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Is racking inspected for any damage?
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Does racking display weight load stickers?
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Is waste segregated from the stock?
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Is the warehouse size suitable for the amount of stock held?
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Site inspection free from hazards?
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Are RAMS available for the work being conducted?
PPE
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Are employees provided with suitable PPE for work being conducted?
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Is PPE being worn appropriately by employees and in good condition?
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Is there adequate supply and storage for PPE?
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Is there a record kept of PPE given to employees? Is this signed for?
Industrial Hygiene
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Are there any industrial hygiene hazards in the work activities conducted?
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Has the site had an industrial hygiene survey completed before?
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Respirable / Dust
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Is respirable and/or total dust controlled?
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Source and location of where this is applicable.
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Welding
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Are welding fumes being controlled?
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Has a welding survey been conducted?
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Noise
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Has a noise assessment been conducted on the site (if applicable)?
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Does the site have a noise map?
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Are noise levels controlled?
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Is there warning signage in areas which alert others to excessive noise?
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Is PPE / noise cancelling equipment provided to help with the reduction of noise?
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Using a sound level meter, please take readings and pictures of the top two noise sources observed at the time of audit.
Actions Required
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If actions arise, have they been agreed with client representative?
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Have the actions raised been added to the Action Plan Register?
Summary
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All outstanding actions completed from last visit report?
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Assessor Comments
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Inspection conducted
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Report issue date
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Signature of the Health and Safety Assessor