Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Access and Egress

  • Are all pedestrian walkways free from ice and snow (particular attention to doorways, etc)

  • Is there an effective means of clearing the build up of ice and snow ( ie grit or salt)

  • Are pedestrians segregated from vehicles where possible

  • Are all spillages cleared immediately

  • Are all gangways clear of obstructions

  • Are all gangways clearly marked

  • Are all vehicle routes clear of obstructions

  • Are all emergency routes clear of obstructions and monitored regularly

  • Are emergency routes covered by emergency lighting

Workplace Safety

  • Are employees properly protected from adverse weather

  • Are emergency routes properly signed

  • Are scaffolds or similar workplace / access areas checked after high winds, snow or icing

  • Is lighting adequate throughout the work place

  • Are there adequate welfare facilities whereby employees can get warm

  • Is there a means of preparing hot drinks and food

  • Is there a potential for local overcrowding

Outside Work Areas

  • Are roadways clear of pot holes

  • Are roadways liable to flooding

  • Are speed restrictions in place

  • Can employees be dazzled by low sunlight

  • Is lighting around the site adequate

  • Is there a potential for traffic / people interaction

  • Are employees supplied with adverse weather clothing

  • Are all fork trucks fitted with lights

  • Are all fork trucks fitted with reversing bleepers

Safe and Competent Employees

  • Are all first aiders trained to recognise the onset of cold injury

  • Are staff trained and instructed in any specific precautions they have to take

  • Are all drivers competent and reminded of the dangers of winter driving

  • Are all employees briefed to increase vigilance on safety related issues

  • Is PPE (personal protective equipment) properly maintained and used

Plant and Equipment

  • Is all pant protected against adverse weather conditions

  • Are vehicles prepared for the winter

  • Are vehicles maintained and in good condition

  • Is all electrical equipment properly tested and maintained

  • Are utilities such as heating and water systems efficient and in working order

  • Are portable heaters properly positioned and well ventilated

  • Are additional fire precautions in place where portable heaters are used

  • Is fuel for additional heating properly stored

Environment

  • Is there a risk of local flooding

  • Are buildings properly proofed against the ingress of water

  • Are safety signs displayed in areas that are continuously wet such as entrance doorways and corridors

  • Are vehicle loading and unloading areas clear of snow and ice

  • Are vehicle loading and unloading areas well lit

  • Are staff required to we're hi-viz clothing

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