Workplace Inspection

Has the site/premise got a current Health & Safety Policy?

Have risk assessments been completed and have they been reviewed recently (good practice suggests in the past 2 years)?

Have risk assessments been issued to employees, and have their acknowledgements been recorded?

Have COSHH assessments been completed and have they been reviewed recently (good practice suggests in the past 2 years)?

Have COSHH assessments been issued to employees, and have their acknowledgements been recorded?

Have safe systems of work been completed for work activities?

Have safe systems of work been issued to employees, and have their acknowledgements been recorded?

Has a fire risk assessment been completed for the premise/site?

Has the fire risk assessment been reviewed in 12 months?

Has a noise assessment been completed for the site/premise?

Have manual handling assessments been carried out for all of the manual handling activities undertaken at site?

Have PUWER assessments been completed for all items of work equipment?

Has the site/premise got a current health and safety law poster?

Has the site/premise got a valid employers/public liability insurance certificate?

Has the site/premise got enforcement authority reports?

Has the site/premise got contractor management documentation?

Has a new and expectant mothers risk assessment been completed and issued where applicable?

Has a young persons risk assessment been completed and issued?

Is there an evacuation pack/PIB folder available with an up to date employee list included?

General workplace conditions i.e. housekeeping?

Stored material secured and limited in height to prevent collapse?

Walkways and parking areas in a good state of repair?

First aid equipment and AED's (where required) readily available, and easily accessible for medical emergencies?

Have DSE assessments been completed for those staff members using DSE equipment?

Are the welfare facilities adequate?

Emergency exit signs identifiable and visible?

Fire alarm call points visible and unobstructed?

Portable fire extinguishers visible and unobstructed?

Fire doors are not kept open (unless equipped with a self-closing device)?

Emergency escape routes are not obstructed?

Are flammable materials stored and labelled correctly?

Fire extinguishers are inspected and maintained?

Is the monthly functional test on emergency lighting being carried out and are the results recorded?

Has the full emergency lighting system been examined by a competent person within the last 12 months and are the results recorded?

Are annual fire drills being carried out (best practice would show two carried out annually)?

Is the fire alarm system being tested on a weekly basis and are the results recorded?

Are there statutory inspection reports available for equipment (e.g. lifting equipment, tools etc.?

Is the work equipment (e.g. lifting equipment, tools etc.) in working order?

Located away from combustibles (paper, cardboard or combustible liquids)?

Approved extension leads, leads with surge protection and RCD's used correctly i.e. not overloaded or exceeding fuse ratings?

No frayed or damaged electrical cables?

All machine guards are in place and free from damage?

Hazard warning signs are displayed and close to the equipment?

PA Testing conducted where applicable?

Is there a fixed electrical test of the building(s) within the last 5 years?

Is there a gas safe certificate for the building, completed and issued by a competent person?

Is the risk of vibration (VWF) controlled adequately at site (e.g. job rotation, suitable gloves etc.)?

Is health surveillance carried out for those working with noise, chemicals etc.?

Are those operating abrasive wheels suitably trained, and is the training current?

If forklift trucks are in operation, are there suitable training certificates for staff and are the keys stored away when not in use?

Are there test certificates for the LEV systems in place, and is it in suitable working order?

If welding is taking place on site, is suitable extraction and PPE in used?

Are SDS's (safety data sheets) available for hazardous materials or<br>substances?

Are the secondary containers labelled with the contents?

Are hazardous materials stored correctly and warning signs displayed?

Is liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stored correctly on site (i.e. well ventilated, on concrete/load bearing surfaces etc.)?

If there is asbestos present, is it suitably controlled by means of regular inspection to ensure it does not become damaged?

Has a legionella survey/risk assessment been carried out for the branch?

Are there records of regular flushing of water outlets to manage legionella?

Employees are provided with and using hearing protection for noisy hazardous equipment/processes?

Employees are provided with and using safety goggles or face-shields when required?

Employees are provided with and using protective clothing (gloves, coats and coveralls)?

Safety induction training conducted for all new employees?

First aid (and CPR) trained employees available for medical emergencies?

Fire marshal/warden trained employees available for fire safety and fire emergencies?

All employees familiar with the documented site emergency and evacuation plan?

Competent persons trained in the management of H&S?

Is the appropriate type of equipment used for access?

Is access equipment in good order and free from damage?

Has access equipment been inspected and tagged?

Are appropriate guards, tie offs etc. in place?