Workplace Assessment PGG Wrightson Seeds Checklist

Site is conducting monthly Health and Safety meetings ?

Safety is a topic raised at all toolbox/weekly meetings?

All new employees have had appropriate training on safety as part of their Induction, including relevant SOPs ?

All staff are aware of procedures for hazard identification and near miss/incident/injury reporting ?

The compliance register on SharePoint has been updated with details of the staff licences and accreditations ?

Staff licences and accreditations are current and have not expired

Extinguishers in place, clearly visible with signage and tested in accordance with the maintenance tag ?

Emergency door easily opened from inside ?

Emergency exits clearly signed and clear from obstructions ?

Emergency procedures clearly displayed including direction notices for emergency evacuation meeting point ?

Emergency Evacuation drills carried out every 3 months ?

Emergency lighting operable ?

No extension cords on the floor where they cause a potential trip hazard ?

Power tools to be in a safe operating state ?

Up to date testing and tagging on all electrical leads and appliances ?

Stock and working materials (such as struts, pallet wrapping etc.) stored in racks and bins where possible

Storage of regularly used items designed to minimise lifting problems (between knee and shoulder)

Easy access for people and equipment

Floors clear of rubbish, trip and slip hazards (such as uneven flooring, oil, grease and water spills)

Walkways cleared and marked

Vehicles separated from footpaths where possible

Steps clear of slip and trip hazards and handrails tightly secured

Fallback protection on high ladders

Adequate lighting in working areas ?

Good natural lighting where possible ?

No glare ?

Clear of rubbish ?

Work height acceptable for workers ?

No sharp edges

Bending, twisting, reaching minimised

Repetitive reaching to low levels, above shoulder or out from the body minimised ?

Operators are aware of manual handling and safe lifting techniques in accordance with PGW17 ?

Objects handled are easy to grasp ?

Mechanical aids provided and maintained where possible ?

Staff members not to be overworked and tasks to be appropriately scheduled allowing staff members enough time to practise safe working practises ?

Manual handling assessments have been undertaken for manual handling tasks on site in the past 12 months ?

Containers clearly labelled ?

Disposal of chemical waste in accordance with legal requirements ?

All users trained ?

Adequate ventilation and extraction to avoid the build-up of fumes in all working areas ?

Exposure monitoring conducted with users ?

Materials data sheets are held on file and stored near chemicals ?

Hazardous chemical spill kit audit tag is intact ?

Operators trained and hold the correct licences ?

Regularly maintained and checked in accordance with relevant service recommendations of the provider ?

Operator position protected ?

Noise level controlled to appropriate levels ?

Vehicle checklist completed within the past six months for all company vehicles relating to the site ?

Energy sources isolated ?

Atmosphere tested to ensure It is free of poisonous fumes ?

The space signposted and barricaded ?

Rapid rescue and first aid system established ?

Respirators available and used when required ?

Entry permit based system of work – licence up to date for confined spaces ?

Procedures in place to reduce work in the sun and heat ?

Personal protective clothing and equipment utilised as required ?

Plant and equipment has suitable covers and guards to protect operators ?

Operators trained in accordance with the relevant SOP, induction procedure or licence ?

Start / stop switches clearly marked ?

Noise levels controlled to appropriate levels so that staff members near the machinery can hear each other without raising voices ?

Hearing protection is available ?

Machinery is regularly maintained ?

Lockout, tagout and isolation in accordance with PGW24 is in place ?

Plant and Equipment Hazard Assessment has been undertaken on all plant and equipment in the past 12 months ?

All pipes colour coded and labelled ?

No dents or obvious corrosion ?

Warning signs in place ?

Chairs and desks suited to tasks and users ?

Glare from windows and light fittings minimised ?

Staff can change postures and tasks over the day ?

Air conditioning serviced and cleaned regularly ?

Easy access to kits ?

Kits fully stocked according to attached list, clearly labelled and within expiry dates ?

Emergency numbers displayed ?

Accident records maintained in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy ?

All staff are aware that visitors are not permitted on site until such time as they have signed into the visitors log and have been inducted ?