Workplace Health & Safety Audit

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Previous Audit

• Has the previous workplace audit report been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct H&S Law posters displayed? (must show contact names and phone numbers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the company H&S Policy statement displayed & valid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a valid certificate of Employers Liability Insurance displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a valid Office Risk Assessment displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all office based employees signed the Risk Assessment to acknowledge their understanding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Accidents, Incidents & Near Misses

• Is the Accident Book stored in an accessible area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know the nominated person who looks after the Accident Book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Accident Records removed from the Accident Book and stored securely to keep information confidential?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a procedure in place for office based employees to report hazards & near misses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working Environment

• Is the work environment temperature adequate? (minimum of 16 degrees)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are thermometers in place to monitor temperature in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation i.e windows, A/C, ventilation systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting type and level adequate to allow safe working across the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights stable / flicker free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do work areas allow adequate space for activities to be carried out safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work environment free from excessive noise? (you should be able to hold a normal conversation with another person who is 1m away from you)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access & Housekeeping

• Is weekly cleaning undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the cleaning take place out of hours when the building is unoccupied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the premises clean & tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hand Sanitisation stations in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees have access to antibacterial wipes or equivalent to enable frequent cleaning of their workstations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste bins emptied regularly to prevent overflow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flooring throughout the building in good condition and free from slip, trip & fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stair treads in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staircase banisters / handrails in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are access / egress routes free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are No Smoking signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Areas

• Is the walkway outside the building in good condition and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles parked in the correct bays and without obstructing fire escapes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable external lighting in place and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste bins secured and emptied regularly to prevent overflow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Windows

• Are they able to open safely, without the risk of anyone falling out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows cleaned & maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable window coverings in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage

• Is there sufficient storage available across the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all materials & equipment suitably & safely stored? (Heavy items at the bottom, lighter higher up. No glass items above head height)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is warehouse racking in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are maximum load weight signs applied to the racking units?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can safe access be made to materials & equipment being stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Does the electrical hardwiring have a valid Satisfactory inspection report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to electrical distribution boards restricted to prevent unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical appliances PAT tested with valid labels in situ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are visible electrical leads / cables free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical sockets / outlets being used correctly (1 plug per socket) and are not being overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If extension leads are in use are they fully unwound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Display Screen Equipment & Workstations

• Have employees got unobstructed access / egress to and from their workstations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees working side to side or back to back where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees have adequate working space allowing freedom of movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workstations generally tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trailing cables suitably protected to remove risk of trips eg protected in cable trunking / run underneath desks out of the way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees belongings stored to prevent trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees provided with DSE training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are DSE assessments carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all Display Screen Equipment suitably mounted and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen Areas

• Is an adequate cleaning schedule in place and is it being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient waste receptacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient work space for users and applicable appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any applicable safety notices in place incl Hot Water, Keep kitchen tidy etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the microwave and refrigerator regularly cleaned and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are taps free from scale & regularly descaled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Are suitable W.C's provided for male & female staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they clean & maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do they have adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot & Cold running water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handwashing signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand washing soap and drying facilities available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sanitary disposal in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are First Aid kits installed in suitable locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they checked regularly for content and date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the first aid supplies in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient First Aider provision for the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the names & locations of appointed first aiders displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an eyewash kit installed on the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the bottles or pods full and are seals unbroken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eyewash supplies within date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Precautions

• Is a valid Fire Risk Assessment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a suitable fire alarm & smoke detection system installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appointed Fire Wardens for the premises? Do they hold valid training certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire alarm tested weekly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the fire alarm & smoke detection system have a service & maintenance regime in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits clearly labelled, illuminated and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable fire extinguishers in place across the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do extinguishers have the correct identification labels on them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers visually inspected monthly and serviced annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting in place & adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting tested monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a procedure in place to report defects with emergency lighting to enable remedial repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Instructions

• Are evacuation instructions clearly posted on notice boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the instructions current and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all staff been inducted and instructed on what to do in the event of a fire or emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire drills completed six monthly with details recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COSHH

• Are hazardous substances correctly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable substances correctly stored in suitable locked storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH Assessments & SDS readily available for the substances used on the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Are there suitable mechanisms in place to prevent unauthorised access to the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is CCTV in place and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where lone working is undertaken are there suitable precautions in place to minimise risk for persons working alone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

AOB

• Please make reference to any other items or concerns that need to be addressed or investigated.