Workshop and Yard Inspection

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Layout

• Is area clean, tidy and well kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate storage areas provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation supplied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Lighting is adequate?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free from odours/vapours/fumes?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Measures in place to protect environment from contamination/accidental spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Procedures.

• Written evacuation procedures and muster points displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable fire extinguishers available, unobstructed and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Escape routes and emergency doors clear and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency hazard signage clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Written emergency procedures in place, displayed and communicated to workforce?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm system in place, working and regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid Facilities

• Is there adequate in date first aid equipment readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there trained first aid personnel within the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are names and contact details of first aid person available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Facilities

• Washing facilities are clean and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A means to heat water, make a hot drink, fresh water to drink?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Place to sit at a table, chairs with backs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning and safety signage in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All passageways, stairs, ramps in good order and well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual handling

• Has information, instruction and training been given regarding manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trolleys, hoists other mechanical means available or being supplied for heavy items or loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe method for handling light items at height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a task-related risk assessment been carried out for manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual handling information/posters displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage

• Are materials stored in suitable racks and bins where possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the storage areas in a clean and tidy order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage systems designed to minimise lifting problems, I.e heavy objects at low level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Slips, Trips and Falls

• Spill kits suitable and in an accessible location ready to clear up spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drip trays used for oil leaks/changes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guard rails are in place and suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti slip flooring where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable access for high level work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COSHH

• Are all COSHH items stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Data and Material Data sheets available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All flammable items stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable equipment in place to clean up spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an assessment of risk been carried out for COSHH items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COSHH register available in case of an emergency incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Does all portable electrical equipment have a current test cert/tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Residual current devices (RCD) are installed at switchboards or fixed into sockets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flexible cords, plugs and extension leads are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power points suitably located and positioned safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Faulty equipment is tagged as out of service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Instruction and information with regards safe use of PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimum PPE requirements displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Required PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE signage for specific tasks displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• An assessment of the noise risk has been carried?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Designated areas allocated for noises operations in place with signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Information, instruction and training given to workers in relation to loud operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection supplied for workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery, plant and equipment

• Records of maintenance , alterations and inspections available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keys not left in plant/equipment when un-attended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manufactures manuals and operator instructions available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work area safe for specific tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and equipment operators are trained and have received instruction and information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and equipment operators over 18 years of age?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre start safety checks carried out and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile plant in good working order and suitable for tasks required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seatbelt and roll over protection provided and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stops tested and are working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reversing cameras and alarms are used and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Guarding

• All factory fitted guards are in place and correctly adjusted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When fixed guards are in place they prevent operation of the machinery when they are open and the guards are prevented from opening while machinery is in operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs and decals are clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding Safety

• Are staff appropriately trained and inducted in the dangers of performing welding tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers provided with the correct PPE and RPE (respiratory protective equipment)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation for welding tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning signs displayed in welding areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welding screens available and being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gasses

• Are cylinders clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders appropriately stored and secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are full and empty cylinders stored separately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the gas lines and equipment been checked, tested, free from kinks, damage, joints?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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