W H Malcolm Workshop Health and Safety Audit

• SITE LOCATION

• MANAGERS NAME.

• AUDITORS NAME

• DATE OF AUDIT.

1.0 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DOCUMENTATION

• 1.1 Safety and Health Policy available and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2. Anti Smoking Policy available and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Mobile Phone Policy available and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4. Incident Investigation Policy / Procedures document

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5. Health and Safety at Work Act 74 Poster Available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6. Safety Inductions completed for all employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7. Training Records completed for all employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.8. Safety Observation Cards available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.9. Hazard/Risk Register maintained and items actioned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.10. COSHH Register current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.11. Material Safety Data Sheets available and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.12. Safe Operating Procedures available and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.13. Emergency Procedures displayed and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.14. Evacuation plan displayed in prominent locations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.15. Is there a Safety & Health Committee

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.16. Maintenance Records for fixed and mobile Equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.17. Monthly workplace inspections undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.18. Pre employment Medicals/Physical Assessments carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.19. Schedule for Health Surveillance available/observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0. MOVEMENT AROUND WORKPLACE

• 2.1. Floors clean, even and free of slip, trip and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2. Oil and Grease removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3. Floors kept free of rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4. Entry and walkways kept free from obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5. Walkways free of hoses or electrical cords

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6. Walkways clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic segregated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8. Drains adequately covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9. Restricted access areas identified with signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0. GENERAL LIGHTING

• 3.1. Adequate natural light or illumination for tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2. Portable task lighting available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0. STORAGE

• 4.1. Materials stored in racks/bins/shelves wherever possible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2. Storage designed to minimize lifting problems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3. Floors around racking clear of rubbish

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4. Racks and pallets in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 Appropriate equipment provided for access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0. VISITORS

• 5.1. All personnel and visitors can be accounted for

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2. Appropriate PPE worn by visitors and personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3. All visitors advised to report to office

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0. ELECTRICAL

• 6.1. Electrical installations installed correctly to minimise risk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2. Evidence of maintenance/testing in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3. Components clearly marked & marked RCD protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4. Switchboard free from obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5. Emergency shut down procedure in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6. Residual Circuit Breakers Installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7. RCD's regularly tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.8. Power points marked RCD Protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.9. Testing and Tagging program in place RCD/Hand tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.10. Electrical equipment has current Inspection Tag

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.11. No broken plugs, sockets and switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.12. Connection moulded or transparent plugs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.13. No frayed or damaged leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.14. No temporary leads on floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.15. No strained leads or flexed plugs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.16. Power boards available if required (no double adaptors)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0. POWER TOOLS

• 7.1. Adequately guarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2. No obvious damage to plugs & cords

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3. Tools inspected regularly and prior to use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4. Current electrical test/tag attached

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5. Portable RCD'S available and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6. Tools turned off and stored safely when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.7 Register of portable electrical equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0. FIXED PLANT & MACHINERY

• 8.1. Certified plant (compressor) registered/serviced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2. Crane Maintenance recorded in log book

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3. Moving parts of machinery correctly guarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4. Emergency stops within easy reach of operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5. Manuals/Operating procedures available/understood

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6. Plant can be adequately isolated and locked out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7. Isolation procedures evident and understood/followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8. Adequate and safe access for operation/maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9. Machinery kept clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.10. Adequate work space around machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.11. No bending or stooping required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.12. Correct tools are provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0. MOBILE PLANT

• 9.1. Seat belts fitted and worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2. Mobile plant inspected daily prior to use (pre-start checks)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3. Log books/pre-start records available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4. Are operators deemed competent to operate mobile plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5. Is there a preventative maintenance program for plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6. Is there safe access to operate/maintain mobile plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7. Site speed limits signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8. Are pedestrians and vehicular traffic/plant segregated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0. MECHANICAL LIFTING EQUIPMENT

• 10.1. Mobile Crane/Engine Lift SWL identified on rating plate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2. Mobile Crane/Engine Lift maintenance records available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3. Overhead Gantry - SWL identified on rating plate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4. Block and Tackle - SWL identified on rating plate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5. Chains/Slings and Lifting equipment on register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6. Chains and Slings have SWL marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7. All equipment testing and inspection records available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8. Drum lifters in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.9. Trolleys in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0. MANUAL HANDLING

• 11.1. Are mechanical lifting aids provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2. Manual handling hazards have been identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3. Repetitive tasks identified and controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4. Manual Handling Risk Assessments completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 Work rotations promoted/observed for repetitive

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6. Manual Handling training provided annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0. FALL PREVENTION

• 12.1. Fall prevention measures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2. Work platforms used where possible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3. Fall arrest systems tested & inspected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4. Anchorage points are rated and inspected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.5. Ladders inspected regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.6. Work from ladders not permitted (use for access only)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.7. Edge protection provided (handrails, kickplates)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.8. Holes and openings covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.9. Those erecting mobile tower scaffolds have PASMA training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES / DANGEROUS GOODS

• 13.1. Stored and segregated in accordance with MSDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2. Containers correctly marked and labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3. Containers with decanted substances are labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4. Register of Hazardous Substances maintained/available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5. MSDS current & readily available for chemicals in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6. Risk Assessment for chemicals completed/available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.7. Hierarchy of controls taken into account

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.8. Appropriate Chemical Training provided & recorded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.9. Adequate PPE provided and worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.10.Safety shower and eye wash provided and working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.11 Are Chemicals adequately bunded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.12 Procedures in place for correct disposal of chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.13 Hydrocarbon / other spill kit & procedure available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.14 Health surveillance undertaken & recorded if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK

• 14.1. Welding screens provided to protect people

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2. Flash arresters fitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3. Is equipment double insulated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4. Are hoses free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.5. Hot Work permits readily available, where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.6. Cylinders stored correctly (Oxygen & Fuels segregated)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.7. Cylinders in cages or chained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.8. Is required PPE available and serviceable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.0. FIRE

• 15.1. Is a Fire Risk Assessment available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1. Extinguishers in place and marked for type of fire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2. Fire equipment recently serviced and indicated on tag

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3. Adequate directional evacuation signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4. Fire exits clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.5. Emergency Exits and exit routes kept free of obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.6. Exit door easily opened from inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.7. Fire Instructions available and displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.8. Regular fire/evacuation drills carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.9. Training sessions conducted annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16.0. FIRST AID

• 16.1. Kits adequate for hazards and number of workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2. Employees aware of location of kit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.3. Trained First Aiders available and identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.4. Kits maintained in clean and tidy condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.5. Kits serviced regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.6. Injury reporting procedure understood

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.7. Emergency numbers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17.0. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOOT/CLOTHING/HEARING/EYE/RESPIRATORY

• 17.1. Provided and adequate for hazards and tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2. Personnel instructed in fit, use and maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3. PPE maintained in good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18.0. SIGNAGE

• 18.1. Area where PPE required identified by correct signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2. Are First Aid Kits adequately signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.3. Fire Equipment signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.4. Emergency Exits signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.5. Welding signs available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.6. COSHH signs in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.7. Workshop signed "Authorised Entry Only"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.8. Signage advising visitors to report to reception

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.9. Speed Limit and other traffic signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.10. Emergency Assembly Point

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.11. Other Danger/Caution signs as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19.0. OFFICE HAZARDS

• 19.1. Stable non-slip floor coverings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2. Chairs fully adjustable and ergonomically positioned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.3. Workstations set up correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.4. No glare onto screen based equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.5. No electrical leads across thoroughfares

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.6. No clutter, files, boxes etc on floors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.7. Electric heaters safe distance from combustibles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.8. Filing cabinet drawers open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20.0. NOISE

• 20.1. Noise assessment conducted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.2. Hearing conservation program developed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.3. Noise controls have been identified & implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.4. Personal hearing protection provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.5. Personnel trained in selecting/fitting/maintaining PHP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21.0. STAFF AMENITIES

• 21.1. Hand washing facilities provided / paper towel / continuous roll towel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.2. Adequate toilets for number of workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3. Sanitary disposal units provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.4. Lunch room facilities adequate for number of workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.5. Cool drinking water provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.6. Utensils and crockery clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.7. Food heating equipment clean and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22.0 EXTERNAL

• 22.1. No rubbish or spills evident

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.2. Bins located at suitable points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.3. Bins emptied regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.4. Safe disposal of oily rags

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.5. Oil recovered and/or disposed of safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.6 Oil drums bunded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.7. No evidence of environmental spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.8. Spills not permitted to enter stormwater drains or similar

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.9. Drains covered and grates in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.10. Vegetation and long grass cut back

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.11. Combustible items stored away from buildings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.12. Designated smoking area safe distance from flammables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.13. Asbestos identified by testing and signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.14. Adequate external lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.15. Adequate parking provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.16. Traffic management plan in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.17. No pedestrians permitted behind vehicles likely to reverse

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.18. No potholes evident in walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.19. No slip/trip/fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A