University of Brighton

• Departmental H&S Inspection Checklist

• Conducted on:

  Date

• Inspection carried out by:

• Building/area/floor:
  Address

• Date of previous inspection:

  Date

• Date of next inspection:

  Date

• The purpose of the inspection is to provide a report on the adequacy of the University H&S arrangements. The completed inspection reports must be forwarded to the Head of Department concerned. It is the responsibility of the Head of Department to see that all actions and deficiencies raised in the inspections are actioned or referred to the appropriate department for action.

Working Environment

• Is it too hot or cold?

  Yes

  No

• Is there adequate ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting level adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the environment too dusty?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• H&S notice displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the working environment too noisy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Is all portable equipment tested and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trailing leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sockets overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery

• All guards kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kept clean of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stop buttons fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety warning notices in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable and sufficient risk assessments in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COSHH

• Suitable and sufficient COSHH assessments in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exposure adequately controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Data sheet information available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spillage procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correctly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arrangements for correct disposal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable liquids correctly stored/signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen Areas

• Safety notices in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaning schedule in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Microwave stickers in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Eyewash Bottles/ Cylinders

• Full?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correctly stored/fixed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct pressure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Precautions

• Routes clear of obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors easily opened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors not propped open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identification label in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hose reels in test date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke/heat detectors checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Name of appointed person displayed and dated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Telephone number for appointed person displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency telephone number displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident reporting procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outside Areas

• Roadways in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pavements in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access ramps in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps clear of obstructions and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cycle racks being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand rails in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lights working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All notices in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Instructions

• Posted up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Not damaged or defaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weekly fire alarm test undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual evacuation undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation chairs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessment completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Correct type for hazard identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correctly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Inspection area tidy, clean and well organised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access ways unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any slip or trip hazards (including floor finishes)?

  Yes

  No

• All electrical cleaning equipment tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment stored under correct conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubbish disposal area clean and clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sharps removal procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Storage

• Correctly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving not overloaded/stacked correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable access to high level storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders/Stepladders

• Procedure for inspection/records?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Department ID/marking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedure for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Toilet Facilities

• Toilet area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate soap?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand towels/drying facilities I place and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate toilet paper?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitary disposal in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanitary vending in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walls and surfaces clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A