Workshop / Yard Inspection

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 - Site Management

• Is there a H&SE policy in place and signed in the past year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a H&S Poster in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there site related emergency procedures available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there risk assessments in place? Do they cover tasks / equipment being either carried out by staff or used.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH assessments available? Is there an MSDS register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff been inducted on Risk Assessments / COSHH Assessments / emergency response procedures etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a training matrix available to see for staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inspections available to see regarding lifting equipment etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been an onsite inspection carried out in the last year? Does management carryout site inspections on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Fire Prevention

• Has there been a Fire Risk Assessment carried out on the premises? Has it been reviewed in the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers recently serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower that 100 mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - General Lighting

• Is their Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - Building Safety

• Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall preventive measures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are designated walkways in good condition and clear to see?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 Yard Safety

• Is there adequate signage indicating to visitor drivers what to do?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there designated areas where Veichles / Plant is parked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there dedicated loading / unloading areas? Are pedestrians kept away from these areas by physical barriers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff wear "High Viz" when in yard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When plant is moving are there "flashing beacons" on?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage to highlight "yard rules" where visitors / contractors go when coming onto site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate signage indicating Plant movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a "one way system" involved to prevent Vehicles / Plant reversing dangers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there PVM ( Plant Vehicle Marshalls) trained to help with vehicle movements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Work Benches

• Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools not in use kept in good condition and inspected reguarly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged hand tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged power tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work at height correct for the type of work and the employee. Is there adequate (Working Platforms / Podium Steps) available for staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Rubbish Removal

• Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Storage Design and Use

• Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General condition of racks and pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Machines / Work Equipment

• Are Machines kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors around the machines kept clean and free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guards in good condition and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator? Are Emergency stops easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate work space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have noise levels been monitored and adequate controls in place? Is hearing protection available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No bending or stooping required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate PPE available for Workshop personnel? Have all staff been trained on use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas bottles secured outside in suitable lockable storage facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What type of Welding Equipment is used and is it regularly serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all Vehicle Lifts / Lifting Equipment comply with LOLER 1998 Inspection requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Air Receivers / Compressors regularly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Electrical Safety

• Safety switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No frayed or damaged leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No strained leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 - Chemical Safety

• Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unused substances disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do special storage conditions apply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 Ladders

• Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 - First Aid Facilities

• Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate Eye Wash Stations? And is Eyewash in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aiders trained and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 - Office Hazards

• Condition of filing cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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