Winter Safety Checklist

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Access and Egress

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians segregated from vehicles where possible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all spillages cleared immediately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gangways clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gangways clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vehicle routes clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency routes clear of obstructions and monitored regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency routes covered by emergency lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace Safety

• Are employees properly protected from adverse weather

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency routes properly signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate throughout the work place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate welfare facilities whereby employees can get warm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a means of preparing hot drinks and food

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a potential for local overcrowding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outside Work Areas

• Are roadways clear of pot holes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roadways liable to flooding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are speed restrictions in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can employees be dazzled by low sunlight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting around the site adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a potential for traffic / people interaction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees supplied with adverse weather clothing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fork trucks fitted with lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fork trucks fitted with reversing bleepers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe and Competent Employees

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plant and Equipment

• Is all pant protected against adverse weather conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles prepared for the winter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles maintained and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment properly tested and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable heaters properly positioned and well ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fuel for additional heating properly stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Is there a risk of local flooding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are buildings properly proofed against the ingress of water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicle loading and unloading areas well lit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A