Working Environment
Is it too hot?
Is it too cold?
Is there adequate ventilation?
Is the lighting level adequate?
REFERENCE: A well lighted workplace.
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Is the environment dusty?
Health and Safety notice displayed?
Is the work environment noisy?
Housekeeping
Inspection area tidy, clean and well organised?
Access ways obstructed?
Tripping hazards (including floor finishes)?
All electrical cleaning equipment tested?
All equipment stored under correct conditions?
Rubbish disposal area clean and clear?
Sharps removal procedure in place?
No smoking signs in position?
Material storage
Correctly stored?
Shelving overloaded/stacked incorrectly?
Shelving in good condition?
Suitable access to high level storage?
Electrical
Is all portable equipment tested and labeled?
Leads undamaged?
Trailing leads?
Sockets overloaded?
Ladders/step ladders
Procedure for inspection/records?
Equipment in good condition?
Company I.D./marking?
Procedure for erection?
Kitchen areas
Safety notices in place?
Cleaning schedule in place?
Microwave sticker in place?
Spillage procedure in place?
Toilet Facilities
Toilet area clean and tidy?
Adequate soap?
Hand towels/drying facilities in place and working?
Adequate toilet paper?
Sanitary disposal in place?
Sanitary vending in place?
Walls and surfaces clean?
First Aid
Name of appointed person displayed and dated?
Telephone number for appointed person displayed?
Emergency telephone number displayed?
Accident reporting procedure in place?
Fire Precautions
Routes clear of obstructions?
Fire doors easily opened?
Fire doors propped open?
Emergency lighting adequate?
Evacuation routes clearly signed?
Extinguishers in place?
Extinguishers in date?
Correct type?
Identification label in place?
Hose reels in test?
Smoke/heat detectors checked?
Fire instructions
Posted up?
Free from damage?
Current and up to date?
Weekly test undertaken?
Annual evacuation undertaken?
Evacuation chairs in place?
Fire risk assessment completed?
COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health)
COSHH assessments in place?
Exposure adequately controlled?
Data sheet information available?
Spillage procedure in place?
Correctly stored?
Correctly disposed of?
Disposal of hazardous waste in place?
Flammable liquids correctly stored/signed?
Machinery
All guards in place?
Kept clean of rubbish?
Emergency stop buttons fitted?
Safety warning notices in place?
Risk assessment in place?
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Correct type for hazard identified?
Good condition?
Correctly stored?
Eyewash Bottles/Cylinders
Full?
In date?
Correctly stored/fixed?
Correct pressure?
Outside areas
Roadways in good condition?
Pavements in good condition?
Access ramps in place?
Steps clear of obstructions and clean?
Cycle racks being used?
Hand rails in good condition?
All lights working?
All notices in place?
Completion
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