Title Page
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Site conducted
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Client / Site
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Conducted on (Date and Time)
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Inspected by
General Inspection
General Information
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Materials and Products Stored
General Warehouse and 'Vault' areas
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Is the regulatory Health and Safety Poster on display, FIX8Group Health and Safety Policy on the warehouse notice board
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Are aisles and the general work area of the Warehouse and Vault clear from obstruction and free of trip hazards
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Are floors clean and free from slippery substances such as water, oil etc
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REFERENCE: Clean aisles. No materials are stored in walkways.
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Have all bins being emptied for good housekeeping / reducing hazards
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Are rack storage limits properly posted on the large racking in the main warehouse? <br>• All racks should be labeled with load ratings.
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Are rack uprights and beams in good condition? <br>• Bent racks and beams must be repaired or replaced. <br>• All racks should be bolted to the floor
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Are racking shoes in place and bolted to the floor
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Are designated open areas clear of blockage? <br>• Such areas include safe walkway perimeters along interior walls as well as electrical panels, eye wash units, fire escapes and fire extinguishers
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Are all pallets in good condition? <br>• Empty pallets must be stored properly. <br>• No broken or protruding wood or nails. <br>• No pallets on edge.
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Are loose/unboxed materials stacked properly?<br>• Properly stored by blocking, interlocking or limiting the height of the pile.<br>• Insure product stack heights are inforced to prevent container crushing and falling materials.
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Are overhead lighting, skylights, and roofs in good condition? <br>• Check for leaks, broken panels/light bulbs, and missing bulb shields.
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Are fire extinguishers up to date for inspections and in good condition?<br>• Verify employees have received appropriate training and education.
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Is the access to all fire extinguishers free from obstruction
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Are all emergency exits clear of blockage and are the exit signs in good condition? <br>• Inspect both inside and outside for blockage of the exits. <br>• All exit signs should be lit & all emergency lights tested.
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Are the 'door guards' operable on all fire exit doors, so they can be propped open, but close automatically upon activation of the fire alarm
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Are emergency exit signs illuminated, clearly marked and in good condition
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Are hoists for lifting items properly used?<br>• Have adequate/safe clearances, no obstructions, appropriate signals and directional warning signs. <br>• Documented annual inspections by licensed inspector are posted on the equipment and on file.
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Have Loler Inspections taken place for necessary equipment and they are still in date
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All hazardous materials (COSHH) labelled and data sheets available<br>• Indicated chemical’s identity, the manufacturer’s name and address, and appropriate hazard warnings.
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Are all chemicals stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and COSHH. (i.e. flammable cabinets, cans, etc.)?
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Are all employees using the proper lifting technique for materials being handled?
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Products and containers that are most frequently moved by hand are stored at rack heights that minimize bending / stooping or excess reach to pick up or place?
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Are roller shutter doors inspections still within date
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Are all end caps in place for exposed metal work i.e. the hanging storage for cables / area under the rear stairwell for extrusion
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Is appropriate PPE made available to all employees and have you witnessed it being used
Workshop
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Is the workshop in an overall clean and tidy condition, free of debris on the floor and trip hazards and work benches are clear and tidy
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Is the first aid kit and eye wash station in situ and in good condition
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Is there a clear and unobstructed route to the fuse room within the workshop area
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Within the fuse room, is this clear of flammable materials and unobstructed access to all fuse boards
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Are the necessary guards in place for all mechanical equipment
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Are sharp hand tools eg knives/chisels being store with blades retracted / protects to minimise risk
Metal storage in rear stairwell
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is the area free of all combustible materials
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Is all metal work stored in a safe and secure manner, free from trip hazards and any metal work which could cause injury to a person
Dock Areas (Exterior and Interior)
Dock Areas (Exterior)
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Are approach roads and staging areas (yard) clear for maneuvering, well drained, free of potholes and are all signs in place and legible?
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Are dock positions clearly marked with painted lines that the drivers can see to help them spot their trailer accurately?
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Are all exterior lights working properly? <br>• This item will need to be inspected during the evening when lights are functioning.
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Are "attractive nuisances" controlled or removed from around the facility? <br>• An attractive nuisance is any feature that might attract children, vandals, vagrants or other undesirable activities (i.e. concrete culverts, stacks of pallets, etc.).
Dock Areas (Interior)
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Are visitors and drivers remaining in designated safe areas and walkways?
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Are all interior overhead lights in the dock area operating properly? <br>• Test all lights that might be off at time of inspection to be sure they work properly
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Do dock doors work properly and close completely? <br>• Ensure that all doors in use open and close smoothly. <br>• Inspect automatic stops and auto-reversing functions on powered doors
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Are dock doors closed when not in use? <br>• Closed doors should seal well with the floor
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Is there sufficient room to maneuver materials? <br>• Dock area floors should be clean and free of trash, debris, or stored items that block the safe passage of loaded equipment
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Are there sufficient waste cans for the area and are those cans properly labeled and emptied on a regular basis? <br>• In general, floors, ceilings, and exhaust fans are clean and free of cobwebs and dust buildup.
Equipment Check
Equipment Checks
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Are all ladders in good condition and proof of ladder checks have been undertaken? <br>• Remove any unsafe equipment from service while awaiting repair.
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Are all hand tools in good condition and free of damage (includes manual and mechanical tools)
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Are forklifts being operated safely and inspected at the start of every shift? <br>• Observe powered industrial truck operations and review training certifications to confirm operators have been adequately trained and evaluated.
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Are forklifts only being operated by those individuals having the specific competency training?
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Do forklifts have functioning warning devices such as back-up alarms, strobes, or horns? <br>• Test equipment as needed, report repairs,and tag out equipment that is unsafe until repairs are made.
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Are battery charging/changing areas designated for that purpose and contain appropriate emergency flushing facilities (i.e. eyewash and shower)?
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Are tools and other spark producing metallic objects kept away from the top of uncovered batteries?
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Are pallet trucks in good operational condition and used correctly?
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Are overhead hoists or equivalent materials handling equipment in good condition and within date for any inspection checks
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Hot Work Permit process or other documented/dedicated processes are in place?<br>• To prevent smoking, welding, grinding or other ignition sources from battery charging functions and other flammable materials areas.
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Are vehicle safety checks being carried out on a regular basis and the van is in driveable condition
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Check required of the Defibrillator in the reception area / used for projects to ensure in good condition; has not been used; batteries still work
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Visual check of the first aid kits to ensure they are in the correct location (formal first aid kit checks carried out Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct by the Office Administrator)
Training & General Safety
Training and General Safety
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Are all employees properly trained and is training certification up to date? <br>• Inspect records to verify training is documented and up to date.
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Are emergency evacuation routes and guidelines posted?
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Are the appropriate Health & Safety posters posted in a conspicuous place?
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Are your employees actively and meaningfully involved in workplace safety programs? (i.e. participate in accident investigations, self inspection, committees, etc.)
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Are accidents, near misses and injuries being investigated and are unsafe conditions being corrected, reported/documented in a timely manner?
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Are COSHH data sheets available to employees and are they up to date and complete?
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Are proper and safe work practices factored in when determining the appropriate time requirements to perform tasks?
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Are all employees properly trained and outfitted for weather/temperature extremes? (i.e. heat stress, cold weather, refrigerated storage areas, etc.)
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Are newly-hired employees receive documented general material handling and task-specific ergonomics training? <br>• Verify through observations that employees practice safe lifting techniques on the job.
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Are all employees trained in the requirements of the COSHH standard?<br>• Including a review of each MSDS and the specifics of existing and potential hazards of chemicals in the work place, precautions and safe work practices.
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Is employee training documented?
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Is a documented pre-work program for review of all outside contractor activities in place to ensure the work they will perform and the materials they will use are compatible with the activities and materials in use in the area of their work?
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Accident Books / Near Miss books in the correct locations including tool chests and a review carried out
Completion
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Add any comments identifying any other hazard not already documented
Recommendation
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Write recommendations here
Completion
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Full Name and Signature of Inspector
