Workplace Health and Safety Inspection Report

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous Inspection

• Has the last Inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Management

• Has a fire risk assessment been carried out to cover the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate direction notices for the fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all escape routes being kept clear from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire action notes in place and containing the relevant information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all fire extinguishers been tested within the past 12 months and sealed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers in place with signage above them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire corridors and stairways been kept clear of consumable materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fire logbook been kept up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have 2 fire drills been carried out over the last 12 months and details logged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are assembly areas clearly marked outside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to the assembly area clear from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm system in place and functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Health and Safety folder available for inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Accidents / incidents / near miss books / forms completed / reported and sent to the HR Department?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Areas

• Are all work areas kept clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all areas kept free from slip/trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins overflowing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lights in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all windows clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is internal decoration clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work benches clear of rubbish and not damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Corridors

• Are corridors free from obstruction/refuse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all corridors have adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is relevant signage clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid Provisions

• Is the location of the first aid box in the correct location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid box clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid box stocked and with adequate supplies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a list of first aiders / persons responsible displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aider contact numbers displayed if applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Employees aware of the location of the first aid box?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CoSHH

• Are all containers labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers handled and controlled properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers locked in a secure location to prevent unauthorised access to it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety data sheets available for all substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace Equipment (non electrical)

• Is there an up to date equipment register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment check up to date (i.e. colour coded tags correct)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is guarding in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders available for inspection and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE available and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye washes and showers easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• Has all portable electrical equipment been tested and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment within the certification date as shown on the label?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the register of electrical equipment available on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there minimal use of extension leads on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fixed Electrical Wiring and Equipment?

• Does the building have an electrical completion certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a test and inspection of the fixed electrical wiring and equipment been carried out over the last 5 years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the electrical equipment appear to be in good visual condition?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Are all areas designated as eating areas kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where fridges, microwaves and food preparation areas have been provided are these kept clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all toilets kept clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there hot and cold running water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hand sanitizer and drying facilities available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all facilities in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where provided, does heating / ventilation / air conditioning equipment provided appear to be in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise Management

• Are all areas of the site free from the hazard of noise and the potential for causing hearing damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where applicable is suitable signage in place to warn of the potential hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stock and Material

• Is all stock/material stacked correctly, including it being stored off the floor? (Including cleaning storage cupboards)s

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all stock stored in the correct place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is racking / shelving / cupboards secure/stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Notice Boards and Signs - Is the following displayed with correct details:-

• H&S Law Poster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employers Liability Certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Company Safety Policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aiders / Persons responsible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident Procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard Reporting Procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoking Policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Contact Numbers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CoSHH Poster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Brigade Site Information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Car Parks / Outside

• Are all routes to and from the parking areas adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all footpaths / areas in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are High-visibility jackets warn by all outside employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Is there a suitable traffic management system in place on site, which takes into consideration the needs associated with vehicle movement, parking, unloading, pedestrian movement and disabled persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all road, pedestrian and parking line markings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all associated signage in good condition and easily visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where speed ramps are used on site are they in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Disposal

• Is all waste being disposed of in the correct skip / bin / area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where possible are skips covered and kept secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area surrounding the skips kept clear from excessive waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental Issuesare

• Are drainage plans for the site available and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the provision for drainage suitable for the site and the materials stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all drains and gullies appear to be in a good state of maintenance and free from blockage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Asbestos

• Has an asbestos survey been carried out for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the register available and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the information readily available and provided to any contractors working on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where areas have been identified as containing asbestos are they in good condition and well labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Are all visitors to the site signing in and out as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all visitors being issued with a visitors pass and informed of the site emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there potential risk of members of public, especially children, entering areas of the site other than the reception area during working hours suitably controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all security cameras in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fences and gates in good condition and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fuel Storage and Dispensing Areas

• Where there are petrol holding tanks on site are these certified on an annual basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where there are diesel holding tanks on site are these being tested on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical tests being carried out on an annual basis for petrol dispensing equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable signage in place warning of the hazard and informing of the control measures to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste oil kept on site, stored and handled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the surrounding area clear of any fuel spillages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the dispensing equipment in good and clean condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the surrounding area being kept clear of any sources of ignition and flammable materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Office Hazards

• Are Filing Cabinets in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Chairs and Desks in safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A