Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (shopfloor)

• Welfare facilities audit (shop floor)

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Regulation 6: Ventilation

• Is the workplace free from uncomfortable draughts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a method of providing an adequate amount of fresh or purified air into the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mechanical ventilation systems (including air conditioning) serviced on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 7: Temperature of indoor workplaces

• Are indoor temperatures maintained at a reasonable level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the work be conducted without the need for special clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any of the methods of temperature control work in such a way that prevents fumes, gas or vapour from entering the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there a sufficient number of thermometers at all internal workplaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 8: Lighting

• Is lighting sufficient to enable work without eye strain?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting sufficient to enable people to safely move from place to place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting in areas of pedestrian/vehicle interaction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting positioned to be free from glare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows and skylights cleaned on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there sufficient emergency lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is emergency lighting powered by a source independent of normal lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is emergency lighting tested and inspected on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 9: Cleanliness and waste materials

• Is the workplace regularly cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste materials removed as soon as practicable from the working area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 10: room dimensions and space

• Are all jobs carried out without restricted movement, so far as is reasonably practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 12: Condition of floors and traffic routes

• Are floors and traffic routes free from holes, slopes, uneven or slippery surfaces likely to cause a hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all damaged surfaces marked conspicuously or guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any uneven or sloped surfaces marked conspicuously?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there arrangements in place to tackle snow and ice?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spillages cleaned up or contained immediately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic routes kept clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 15: Windows, skylights and ventilators

• Can all windows, skylights and ventilators be opened from floor level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When they cannot be opened from floor level is there a safe means of access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When opened , are people prevented from falling through windows, skylights and ventilators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When opened , are people prevented from colliding with them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 16: Ability to clean windows safely

• Can all windows be cleaned from ground level or internally?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation17: Organisation of traffic routes

• Discounting pedestrians whose work requires an interface with vehicles. is there a physical barrier between pedestrians and vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient segregation between traffic routes and any doors or gates which may be used by pedestrians?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all traffic routes suitably indicated for reasons of health and safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any soft or uneven ground on which a vehicle could overturn, shed its load or become stranded adequately signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a prominent warning of limited headroom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a site speed limit been set and is it appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the need to reverse been reduced so far as is reasonably practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where reversing is unavoidable is this carried out under the control of a banks man?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where pedestrian routes cross vehicle routes is there a suitable indication of the route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers in place, where appropriate, to prevent pedestrians entering a traffic route unobserved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all pedestrians on, or near to a traffic route wear hi-vis clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 20: Sanitary conveniences

• Are sanitary conveniences readily accesible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sanitary conveniences adequately ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sanitary conveniences adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there separate sanitary conveniences for men and women, or is there a separate room the door to which can be locked from the inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate number of sanitary conveniences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 21: Washing facilities

• Are there washing facilities in the immediate vicinity of sanitary conveniences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there washing facilities in the immediate vicinity of changing rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• do all washing facilities contain a ready supply of clean hot and cold water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• do all washing facilities contain a ready supply of soap or other means of cleaning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• do all washing facilities contain an hygienic means of hand drying?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all washing facilities adequately ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all washing facilities well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there a an adequate number of washing facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 22: Drinking water

• Is there a ready supply of wholesome drinking water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drinking water taps situated where contamination is unlikely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cups, beakers or glasses provided where the water is not supplied by a drinking fountain?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where non-disposable cups, beakers or glasses are used, is there a means to wash them in the immediate vicinity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 23: Accommodation for clothing

• Is there sufficient secure accommodation for personal clothing not worn during working hours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient accommodation for special clothing not worn home?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the accommodation dry and well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there facilities to dry work clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulation 25: Facilities for rest and to eat meals

• Is the rest area a comfortable temperature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do Facilities contain an adequate supply of seating for the maximum number of people expected to use them at any one time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the facilities situated in an area that allows for rest and food breaks to be taken without the need to wear PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the facilities situated in an area that prevents discomfort from cigarette smoke?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable facilities been provided for pregnant women and nursing mothers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have suitable facilities been provided for disabled persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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