UoH Estates Workshop Inspection

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1.0 - PREVIOUS INSPECTION

2.1 - Are lighting levels satisfactory for safe working practices?
2.2 - Are temperatures comfortable and ventilation adequate? Please specify if additional heaters are being used
2.3 - Are windows closed if heating/air conditioning equipment is switched on?
2.4 - Are welfare facilities including hand washing basins clean and accessible with hot running water?
2.5 - is safe access and egress provided?
2.6 - Is there sufficient space for occupants?
2.7 - Are floors free of trip hazards?
2.8 - Do floors have a non-slip, even surface?
2.9 - Is general housekeeping good ie clean and tidy?
2.10 - Have occupants completed Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Assessments?
2.11 - Has all sawdust been removed using a HEPA A rated Hoover? WOODSHOP ONLY

3.1 - Are machines/equipment fitted with secure covers/guards to prevent access to any moving parts/sharp blades/hot surfaces/electrics? Do guards conform to PUWER Regs?
3.2 - Are ladder/stepladder inspections in date?
3.3 - Can machines and equipment readily and safely be switched off?
3.4 - Is there evidence of regular servicing and maintenance, has servicing been carried out?
3.5 - Are manufacturers instructions readily available?
3.6 - is work equipment maintained in a good condition and serviced in line with manufacturers instructions?
3.7 - Are there appropriate warning signs on the work equipment?
3.8 - Have operators been competently trained to use the equipment?
3.9 - For High Risk equipment, is there a signed authorisation list to use the equipment?
3.10 - Have all machines had a Standard Working Practice (SWP) or Standard Operating Practice (SOP) completed on their use, risks and control methods?
3.11 - Are SWPs for all machines on display in the workshop?

4.1 - Are recycling bins/hazardous for relevant waste streams available for use?
4.2 - Is waste being stored in appropriate containers and properly labelled?j
4.3 - Are posters/signs detailing waste segregation displayed near waste bins?

5.1 - Are plugs, sockets and leads visibly in good condition?
5.2 - Is the overloading of sockets (by the use of adapters etc) avoided?
5.3 - Are trailing cables avoided or covered/cable tied where necessary?
5.4 - Has portable equipment been Portable Appliance Tested (PAT) as necessary and labelled appropriately?

6.1 - Are items stored sensibly with easy access ie heavy items used frequently stored on waist level shelves and heavy items used infrequently stored at low levels?
6.2 - Is mechanical equipment eg trolleys available for moving heavy/large loads and are they maintained?
6.3 - Has every operative completed Mandatory Manual Handling Training within the last 3 years?

7.1 - Are COSHH assessments available for hazardous substances used/produced?
7.2 - Are hazardous substances labelled appropriately (name of material, hazard symbols, waste information?
7.3 - Are hazardous substances not in use stored in a COSHH container?
7.4 - Are hazardous substances disposed of appropriately?
7.5 - Are spillage procedures and suitable spill kits available with occupants trained how to use them?

9.1 - Are up to date posters displayed with names/locations/numbers of trained first Aiders?
9.2 - Are there sufficient numbers of suitably trained First Aiders?
9.3 - Are first aid boxes clearly marked and kept fully stocked with relevant items?

10.1 Is the Building Fire Safety Log Book up to date?
10.2 - Does the building have a current Building Fire Warden)?
10.3 - Has a fire drill taken place within the last twelve months?
10.4 - Are all fire exits and escape routes, fire alarm points and firefighting equipment clearly visible and unobstructed?

11.1 - Do the occupants know the emergency numbers and assembly points?
11.2 - Are the emergency exit routes signposted eg in corridors etc?
11.3 - Is access to & emergency evacuation from the area appropriate for disabled persons?
11.4 - Has a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) been completed where necessary?

12.1 - Are occupants aware of where to find risk assessments for the they undertake? (Ask occupants)
12.5 Is there a departmental training matrix and is it up to date?

13.1 - Has the LEV been subject to its 14 month compliance inspection?
13.2 - Is the maintenance manual and commission documentation kept in the Workshop?
13.3 - Is the LEV subject to regular servicing in accordance with the manufacturers instruction?
13.4 - Are pre-use, weekly and monthly checks of the system carried out?
13.5 - Is there a COSHH Risk Assessment for the substances being ventilated?