Workplace Inspection

• Managers Monthly walk around Inspection.

  Select

• Document No. FRF-001.

• Conducted on

  Date

• Completed by

• Whole site?

• Relevant information, i.e. multi buildings site, works in progress etc.

Building & Precinct

• Are there any known or visual signs of roof leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gutters clean, sound and not leaking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Downpipes intact and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any external cracking to buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any significant potholes/trip hazards externally?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a site traffic plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are speed limits posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient external lighting for security/safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external wheeled bins stored away from the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Pest Control

• Is there sign of rodent activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is bird activity controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Electrical Safety

• Is the Annual PAT testing in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are EV Charging points clean and in good condition and working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any broken plugs or outlets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable power tools/equipment in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any the parody (false) extension leads?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency shut down procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items correctly tagged and dated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there portable RCD'S (safety trips) for power tools, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there overload switches (RCD'S) on power boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there multiple double adaptors or power boards in a series?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs of overloading of power boards, power points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Fire Control

• Are Fire Alarms tested Weekly, and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been a Fire Drill in the past 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Fire Assembly point clear and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Fire Doors labeled and closing adequately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers in place & signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers within service dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does fire equipment appear to be in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Walkways, Stairs and Ladders

• Are floor areas clean, dry and free from slip/trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the workshop have non-slip flooring/tiles and are they intact?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairs in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails in place, and secure where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable ladders/steps in checked, labelled and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there work areas where fall protection is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Ligthing

• Is there external lighting at all access/exit points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting at exit/access points working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate for work tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency lighting checked monthly and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are diffuser covers in place and securely fixed where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Chemicals (Hazardous/Dangerous Substances)

• Is your COSHH cabinet/cupboard intact, signed and lockable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there access to MSDS for all chemical products used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical containers clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all chemical containers have suitable Buns underneath?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable substances stored in a small quantities cabinet?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation of work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there emergency spill kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have risk assessments been completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

First Aid

• Is there a first kit/cabinet available and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of location of first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate stocks and in date available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a list of first aiders and emergency contact numbers displayed?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Staff aware of the reporting portal/app for Accident/Incidents and Near Misses ?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Machinery & Tools

• Are all tools in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct tools used for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all equipment adequately guarded where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is plant and equipment adequately maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to machinery controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the start & emergency stops within easy reach of operators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable provision for storage & waste segregation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate work space around machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators appropriately trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators hold relevant certificates/licenses? (where relevant)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records maintained of operators certificates/licenses? (includes drivers licence)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels at an acceptable level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

General Housekeeping

• Are all work areas clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oily rags/waste items stored in bins wit metal lids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools not in use stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins full & overflowing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence of general clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Office Safety

• Is customer/staff confidential information locked away overnight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the office areas clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are under desk areas and walkways clear of bags and clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is furniture appropriate and in good condition?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there glare or reflections on computer screens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation around photocopiers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is air conditioning maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work stations layouts suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor coverings sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are filing cabinets drawers kept closed when not in use?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Obsevations?

Storage

• Are all materials suitably stored so they will not fall/topple?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored so that good manual handling practices can be applied, for safe retrieval?.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavier items stored no higher than chest height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage racks/cupboards in sound conditions, not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage racks/shelves secured and free from projections, or sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incompatible hazard substances segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Workshop Areas

• Are tools stored in an orderly manner in an appropriate location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any damaged tools evident, and can be removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas cylinders secured/restrained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is relevant PPE available & used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all workshop staff wearing Steel toecap footwear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pulleys/lifting gears guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work bench heights appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items, i.e. axle stands etc. clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there manual handling aids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Welfare Matters

• Are toilets clean and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sanitary bins available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kitchen facilities/lunchrooms clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the microwaves clean to a satisfactory standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fridges clean and free of out of date foods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drinking water available and are taps clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there washing facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Observations?

Opportunity for Improvement

• Any recommendations/comments?

• Corrective Actions Taken.

• Signature of Manager/inspector.

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