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School or Department Health & Safety Inspection Checklist
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Conducted on:
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Inspection carried out by:
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Building/area/floor:
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Date of previous inspection:
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Date of next inspection:
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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
Working Environment
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Is the working environment too hot or cold?
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Is there adequate ventilation?
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Is the lighting level adequate?
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Is the environment too dusty?
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Health & Safety notice displayed?
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Is the working environment too noisy?
Electrical
Electrical
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Is there any portable electrical equipment?
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Is all portable equipment tested and labelled?
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Trailing leads?
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Are all electrical leads free from damage?
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Sockets overloaded?
Machinery
Machinery and Equipment
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Is there any machinery or equipment
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All guards kept in place?
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Kept clean of rubbish?
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Safety warning notices in place?
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Suitable and sufficient maintenance programme?
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Suitable and sufficient risk assessments in place?
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Emergency stop buttons fitted?
COSHH
COSHH
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Are there any hazardous chemicals?
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Is there exposure to dust, fumes, vapours, mists, nanotechnology, gasses and biological agents?
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Exposure adequately controlled?
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Suitable and sufficient COSHH assessments in place?
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Data sheet information available?
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Spillage procedures in place?
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Correctly stored?
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Arrangements for correct disposal?
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Flammable liquids correctly stored/signed?
Eyewash Bottles/Cylinders
Eyewash Bottles
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In date?
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Full?
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Correctly stored/fixed?
Kitchen Areas
Kitchen Areas
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Is this a kitchen area inspection?
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Safety notices in place?
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Cleaning schedule in place?
Fire Precautions
Fire Precautions
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Fire exit routes, clear and unobstructed and free from any combustible material?
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Are fire doors wedged open?
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Emergency exits clearly signed?
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Final fire exit doors (to outside) open freely?
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Fire Extinguishers in place (not missing from brackets)?
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Fire extinguishers seal tags are in place?
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Extinguishers Identification label in place?
Fire Instructions
Fire Instructions
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Fire action notices (with correct fire assembly point address) in place?
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Not damaged or defaced?
First Aid
First Aid
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Emergency telephone number displayed and advice on how to call first aider
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Is a first aid box available?
Outside Areas
Outside Areas
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Is this an inspection for outside areas?
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Roadways in good condition?
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Pavements in good condition?
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Access ramps in place?
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Steps clear of obstructions and clean?
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Hand rails in good condition?
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All lights working?
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Cycle racks being used?
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All notices in place?
PPE
PPE
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Is there a PPE requirement for this work area?
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Correct type for hazard identified?
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Good condition?
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Correctly stored?
Housekeeping
Housekeeping
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Inspection area tidy, clean and well organised?
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Access ways unobstructed?
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Are there any slip or trip hazards (including floor finishes)?
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All equipment stored under correct conditions?
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Rubbish disposal area clean and clear?
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Sharps removal procedure in place?
Material Storage
Material Storage
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Correctly stored?
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Shelving not overloaded/stacked correctly?
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Shelving in good condition?
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Suitable access to high level storage?
Ladders/Stepladders
Ladders/Stepladders and/or scaffold towers
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Are there ladders/stepladders or scaffold towers in this area?
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Procedure for inspection/records?
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Equipment in good condition?
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Department ID/marking?
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Procedure for use?
Toilet Facilities
Toilet Facilities
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Is this an inspection for toilet facilities?
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Toilet area clean and tidy?
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Adequate soap?
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Hand towels/drying facilities in place and working?
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Adequate toilet paper?
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Sanitary disposal in place?
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Sanitary vending in place?
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Walls and surfaces clean?