Workplacelaw Health and Safety Inspection Checklist(UK)

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

LIGHTING

• Are all areas of the workplace, including relevant outside areas adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have excessive glare and reflections been eliminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workstations properly positioned to make the best use of natural light?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is local lighting provided to workstations where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting provided,with an independent power source which activates automatically when normal lighting fails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does emergency lighting provide enough light?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

NOISE

• Is the workplace too noisy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is noise reduced at source by the provision of properly designed,well maintained and adjusted tools or machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels reduced by the use of sound-absorbent materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the source of any excessive noise be enclosed or isolated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable hearing protection provided if noise levels cannot be reduced by any other means?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TEMPERATURE,VENTILATION &EXTRACTION

• Is the workplace too hot or too cold?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can measures be taken to control temperature extremes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough natural ventilation in the workplace,e.g. windows or open doorways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If natural ventilation is insufficient, are ventilators, fans or air conditioners provided to ensure a consistent flow of fresh air?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is machinery and equipment which generates heat or fumes isolated or enclosed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate extraction systems fitted to machinery or equipment, or is local exhaust ventilation provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ventilation and extraction systems regularly cleaned and maintained to ensure their efficiency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING AND WASTE MATERIALS

• Take a photograph of the area inspected.

  Media

• Is the workplace kept generally clean and tidy? (0 - Poor / 10 - Excellent)

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• Are appropriate and convenient storage racks provided for tools, raw materials,parts and products?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oil spills and other slips, trips and fall hazards promptly cleaned up or removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all work areas cleaned and tidied up daily (or more frequently if necessary),with all hazardous waste materials disposed of properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there enough waste receptacles or containers of adequate size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there provision for proper drainage of waste water or other liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAFFIC ROUTES AND PASSAGE WAYS

• Are there separate routes for pedestrians and traffic (eg fork lift trucks,etc)in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles,passageways and traffic routes free from obstructions and other hazards, and clearly marked for safe movement of people, vehicles and materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have measures been taken to prevent workers from being struck by moving materials or vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning notices, signs or signals posted where hazardous conditions exist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barriers placed around temporary floor openings, and used to restrict access to dangerous machines and processes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sharp,dangerous or hot objects removed,or located so that workers cannot be hurt accidentally?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY EXITS

• Are all fire escapes and routes to emergency exit free from obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency escape exits clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there enough fire extinguishers of the correct type within easy reach and near each exit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers been instructed in the evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FALLS OR FALLING OBJECTS

• Are all staircases secure and fitted with suitable handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders,platforms,crawling boards and other equipment for working at heights in good repair and suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fragile roofs and surfaces clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have measures been taken to prevent falls into vessels containing dangerous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials and objects adequately stored or stacked to prevent them from falling and causing injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles unloaded safely,without workers having to climb on top vehicles or loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Are there any exposed, loose or entangled wires or connections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all switchboxes,panel boards and sockets provided with suitable covers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment effectively earthed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment regularly inspected for signs of wear and tear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

• Have all substances used in the workplace been assessed and adequately controlled under the COSHH Regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have safer materials and substances been substituted where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dust or fume producing machines enclosed or isolated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sources of hazardous gases or vapours completely enclosed or sealed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is local exhaust ventilation adequate? Is it regularly cleaned and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable protective equipment provided where exposure cannot be controlled by other means?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HANDLING AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

• Is work organised to eliminate or minimise the handling of hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where direct handling is unavoidable, are workers provided with suitable personal protective equipment,clothing and gloves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there emergency procedures and facilities for dealing with chemical spillages and other accidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hazardous substances and materials properly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable protective equipment provided with the full information, instruction and training on the hazards of the materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Has the need to use personal protective equipment been minimised by the introduction of other risk control measures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the protective equipment provided (eg safety glasses, face shields, masks,ear defenders, safety footwear,helmets,gloves, etc)suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all protective equipment which is used only at work been provided at no cost to the worker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all protective equipment in good condition and well maintained? - Insert Photograph of PPE inspected

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• Have all workers who use personal protective equipment been provided with full information on the risks they are being protected from,and given instruction and training on proper use of the equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MACHINE SAFETY

• Take a photograph of the equipment inspected.

  Media

• Are all moving parts of machines and equipment fitted with appropriate guards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all machinery guards securely fastened to the machines?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do machines have safety cut-out switches or other safety devices to prevent the operation of machines while workers hands are in danger?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Can emergency stop controls be easily reached by all machine operators?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are safety devices and controls regularly checked,and the machines properly maintained to ensure safe working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is maintenance work carried out safely,and machinery maintenance logs kept up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Are tools and work equipment suitable for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools of appropriate size,and shaped for easy and safe use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are locking devices (or similar)fitted to tools to reduce gripping or handling force and vibration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools and equipment kept in good repair and properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the location where the equipment or tools are being used been assessed to identify any particular risks which may arise? For example,working in confined spaces or a flammable atmosphere?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is training provided for those who use tools and work equipment,and also for their managers and supervisors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIFTING AND HANDLING

• Have all work tasks been assessed to determine whether the handling of loads can be avoided altogether?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have manual handling assessments taken account of factors other than weight, such as the size and shape of the load and the condition of the work environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is mechanical equipment, such as lever,conveyors,vacuum lifters, cranes, lift trucks and trolleys used to avoid manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the load be altered(for example,by reducing the size or weight or providing handles)to reduce the risk of injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers properly trained in lifting and other manual handling techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORK DESIGN

• Does the layout of working surfaces,controls and equipment cause workers to bend, stretch or adopt awkward postures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are footstands or platforms provided for standing workers to avoid the need to work with raised hands or arms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workbenches or tables for seated workers positioned at the correct height to avoid awkward hand and are positions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are frequently operated switches and controls easily distinguishable from each other by clearly identified sizes,shapes,colours and positions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all racks, storage bins and materials within easy reach of workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SEATING

• Could work which is carried out standing be done just as well whilst seated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all seats individually adjustable to suit the height of the work surface and posture of the worker, and are footrests provided when necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are seats in good condition,with comfortable surfaces and cushions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do chairs have correctly sized and positioned backrests to provide lower back support?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID FACILITIES

• Is there at least one fully equipped first aid box provided in all workplaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where necessary, is there a first aid room with adequate facilities and equipment (taking into account the type of work or workplace,the numbers employed,etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sufficient number of qualified first-aiders?

• Are qualified first-aiders available at all times (on late and night shifts, for example)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORKPLACE FACILITIES

• Are there sufficient toilet facilities near to work areas,with separate hand washing facilities and an adequate supply of hot water,soap or hand cleaners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilet and washing facilities regularly cleaned and in a sanitary condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a clean locker room provided for changing clothes,with facilities for separating soiled working clothes from personal clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a comfortable separate room for workers to take rest breaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a separate rest room (or area of the rest room)for nonsmokers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a rest room for pregnant women and nursing mothers,near to sanitary facilities and with somewhere to lie down?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate supply of fresh drinking water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a separate,hygienic and comfortable eating area which is adequate for the numbers employed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection Carried out.

  Date

• Signature of person carrying out this inspection

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• Signature of person consulted

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