University of Brighton- Health and Safety Site Inspection Checklist

• School/Departmental Health & Safety 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 Health and Safety arrangements. The completed inspection reports must be forwarded to the Head of School/Department concerned. It is the responsibility of the Head of School/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 the working environment 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

• Health & Safety notice displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the working environment too noisy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Is there any portable electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

• Is all portable equipment tested and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trailing leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sockets overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery

• Is there any machinery

  Yes

  No

• All guards kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kept clean of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety warning notices in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable and sufficient risk assessments in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stop buttons fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COSHH

• Are there any hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there exposure to dust, fumes, vapours, mists, nanotechnology, gasses and biological agents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exposure adequately controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable and sufficient COSHH assessments in place?

  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

Eyewash Bottles

• In date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Full?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correctly stored/fixed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen Areas

• Is this a kitchen area inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety notices in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaning schedule in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Precautions

• Fire exit routes, clear and unobstructed and free from any combustible material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors wedged open?

  Yes

  No

• Emergency lighting tested (recorded in fire log-book)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exits clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Final fire exit doors (to outside) open freely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguishers in place (not missing from brackets)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguishers are in test date (see label on extinguisher)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers seal tags are in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers Identification label in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Automatic detection tested (recorded in fire log-book)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Instructions

• Fire action notices (with correct fire assembly point address) in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Not damaged or defaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weekly fire alarm tested (recorded in fire log-book)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bi-annual fire alarm activation drill report completed (in fire log-book)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation chairs in place in refuge with cover?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessment completed and in date? (contact fire safety manager)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Emergency telephone number displayed and advice on how to call first aider

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident reporting procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate number of first aiders on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a first aid box available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outside Areas

• Is this an inspection for outside areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

• Hand rails in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lights working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cycle racks being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All notices in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Is there a PPE requirement for this work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 and/or scaffold towers

• Are there ladders/stepladders or scaffold towers in this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

• Is this an inspection for toilet facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate soap?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand towels/drying facilities in 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