Fire Safety & Emergency
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Emergency exits are clearly marked
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Emergency exits are free from obstructions
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Emergency exit signs are illuminated and directions are correct
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Emergency exit doors open out and without use of key
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Fire extinguishers are available and tested within last six months
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Fire reels and hoses are in working order. (Area map show emergency equipment locations)
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Fire hose valves are in working order
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Fire alarm and PA system is tested weekly
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Access to fire and emergency equipment is accessible and free from obstructions
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Has there been an emergency drill in the last six months
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Do emergency services have clear access to the area
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Are combustible materials stored correctly
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Are combustible materials disposed of correctly
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Emergency eye wash and shower stations tested and serviceable
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Emergency eye wash and shower stations accessible and free of obstructions
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Spill Kits checked and stocked
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Spill Kits are in correct location and sign posted
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First Aid kits/ boxes stocked and in date
Workshop (including welding bays)
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Area's are clean and tidy
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Walkways are clear with no obstructions or trip hazards
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All equipment is stored safely
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All tools are in a serviceable condition and stored safely when not in use
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SWP's; SOP's; or WI's are placed close to powered machiney
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Machine guarding is in place and operable
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Warning signage in place for use of PPE
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All electrical cables are in good condition
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All electrical cables have a current Test & Tag date
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All electrical cables used are attached to a Residual Current Device (RCD)
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PPE available for grinders, welders, drills, etc
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No slip, trip, fall hazards are present
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Hazardous Substances are stored correctly
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Gas bottles are correctly stored and restrained
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Gas bottles turned off at the bottle and not the regulator
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Are welding curtains/ screens used when welding tasks being conducted
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Are welding curtains/ screens in good working order
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Ladders and platforms are serviceable, task suitable and in good condition
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Work benches are stable
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Area around workbench is clear to move around with no obstructions or hazards
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Bench and overhead cranes are used only by competent personnel
Lube/ Oil Storage
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Area is clean and tidy
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All equipment and tools are stored safely
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All signage, instructions, products, etc are clearly visible, legible and in good order
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Oil drums and other liquids are all stored in bundled areas or on bunded pallets
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Sufficient Spill Kits are available in the immediate area
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Safety Data Sheets are available and current (within five years)
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Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods are correctly labelled
Working at Heights and Lifting Equipment
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Are all round ans flat synthetic slings clean, dry and hanging up
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Have all slings been tagged, tested and are current
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Are harnesses and lanyards clean, dry and hanging up
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What date were harnesses and lanyards last inspected
Administration/ Office Areas
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Workstations adequate for the task being performed
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Workstations setup to avoid awkward posture/ positioning
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Chairs are sturdy and in good order
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Workstation chairs are adjustable for the user
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Chairs are stable during access and egress
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Workstations clear and free of obstructions and hazards
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Lighting is suitable and sufficient - no screen glare
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Electrical and other cords are secured and do not cause trip hazards
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Use of power boards is minimised, not overloaded, no piggy-backing
Kitchen/ Meals Areas
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Lighting and ventilation is sufficient
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Appliances in good working order
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Electrical and other cords are secured and do not cause trip hazards
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Use of power boards are minimised, not overloaded, no piggy-backing
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Floor area clean, free from obstructions and hazards
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Fridge, cupboards, food storage areas are clean, no stale/ off food or scraps
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Benches and tables clean and tidy
Amenities
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Wash rooms are clean and tidy
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All toilets are in working order
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Showers and basins are in a serviceable condition
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Floors clean and tidy with no obstructions or slip, trip, fall hazards
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Doors and windows are in a serviceable condition
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Sufficient lighting, no dull or blown globes/ tubes
General
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Is there sufficient signage in the areas (put yourself in the position of a visitor, contractor or new worker)
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Safety notice boards are present and display current/ present information
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Is waste being disposed of correctly - are there controlled waste and general waste bins available
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There is no leaks or spills present that could cause land or water pollution
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Are there recycling bins (paper/ cardboard) available and being used
Additional Comments / Recommendations
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