Workshop Inspection

Bins have been emptied.

Under work benches are clean and clear of clutter.

No food or drink containers located on work benches or in work environment.

Electrical leads are tested, tagged and are within the next test date.

Are electrical cords in good condition i.e. There are no exposed wires, no cuts or nicks in the insulation and plug is securely fastened on the lead.

Drinking water available

Fork lift pre-use inspections are being undertaken. (Check completed records).

Aisle ways marked and clear.

First Aid kits are available & contents in date

Waste disposal/scrap bins are available.

All workshop lights are working and not flickering.

Fumes, dust or odorous hazards in the workplace are being controlled.

Noise levels are below 85dba (8hrs).

Eye wash stations clean and functioning.

Floors and stairs free of slip / trip hazards.

Work area clear and uncluttered.

Safety notice boards contain safety information only.

Unused water hoses and electrical leads rolled up and stored when not in use.

Shelves clean and not overcrowded/ overloaded and to a safe weight limit and not above head height.

Items stored in a secure manner, not overflowing or blocking access.

Store not creating manual handling problems.

When mobile plant is not in use it is returned to a designated storage area and keys (if applicable) removed.

Lifting equipment stored in a safe place and secured.

Unused tools and equipment stored away.

Walkways clear of all obstructions.

Floor surfaces clean, free of trip/slip hazards.

No sharp edges and guarding in place for unprotected edges.

Clear access to the following areas: firefighting equipment, spill kits, ladders, electrical boards, eye wash stations, emergency showers.

Walkways clear and access areas marked and clearly identified.

Persons walking on walkways in work areas are not exposed to hazards e.g. sparks, fall objects from overhead cranes.

Walkways, pathways and floors in good repair (no “major cracks or trip hazards”).

Car parks have clear line markings. Clear of rubbish and display sufficient lighting.

Fire-fighting equipment tagged and within current date.

Correct types of fire extinguishers and appropriate placarding in place and available for tasks conducted.

No buildup of combustible materials, e.g. cardboard, oily rags.

Ignition sources (e.g. welding, grinding) at least 15m from flammable liquids.

Spill kits available and stocked. Spills cleaned immediately and the residue appropriately disposed of.

Liquids appropriately bunded. No leaks, no cracks in the bunding. Water in bunding removed.

Gas cylinders storage – Segregated and separated. Oxy bottles 3m from class 2.1 flammable gas.

Bunded pallets not more than 10% full.

Emergency vehicle access available.

Correct PPE worn as required in accordance with signage.

PPE clean and in good condition.

PPE stored correctly when not in use.

Clothing and safety footwear worn and in good condition.

Redundant PPE disposed of correctly.

Safety harness & fall devices checked and used correctly.

Lids secured on all chemical containers and all containers are correctly labeled.

SDSs available for all the products used in the team area.

SDSs dated within 5 years of current date.

Bunded pallets empty and not left in the open to gather the rain.

Chemical disposal procedures available and followed.

Only flammable goods stored in flammable goods cabinets.

Team members know where the chemical safety information is kept.

Chemicals transported in a safe, secure manner.

Spill equipment readily available, signed and easily accessible.

Hazardous substances, properly stored, bunded and correctly labeled.

Spill kits located on site with a contents list.

Hazardous substances correctly labeled and separated as per dangerous goods requirements.

Calibrated tools are in good condition.

Slings are inspected before use.

Damaged equipment has been tagged out.

Double flashback arrestors present on oxy, LPG, acetylene equipment.

Plant & equipment pre-start checklists completed.

Inspections of air hoses and electrical leads have been completed.

Electrical Switch boards have electrical diagrams and have RCD fitted.

Electrical equipment inspections - tagged and within current inspection date.

Leads not in walkways.

Pre-start inspections of power tools, leads & power boards are undertaken before use.

Power points, light fittings & switches are in safe places & free from obvious defects.

Power distribution boards locked.

The main & isolating switches clearly labeled & accessible.

Signage present.

Clean and in good condition.

Correct type available.

Proper storage available.

Tools are tagged and current.

Information label on tools.

Hand tools in good condition.

Equipment and machinery safe guards in place & adjusted.

Maintenance and cleaning meet standards.

Adequate safety signs and instructions displayed.

Emergency phone numbers displayed.

Emergency Warden/Fire Wardens list on display current.

Emergency evacuation procedure is displayed.

If deemed necessary, working battery-operated torches provided.

Emergency exit lights are working and operating.

Emergency exit doors are unobstructed and operating (lever handle, outward opening).

Emergency Assembly Area(s) identified and signposted.

Employees aware of manual handling techniques.

Lifting Instructions are displayed.

Mechanical aids such as trolleys or hoists are available / used.

Work benches at a comfortable height.

Work items regularly used are within easy reach.

Office equipment such as chairs, computers adjusted to avoid strain.

Storage shelves / areas organised to minimise bending stretching.

Workspace adequate to enable ease of movement.

Sufficient area in and around plant & equipment to enable access.