Information

  • SBC Workplace Inspection

  • Manager/Supervisor

  • Prepared by:

  • Report No:

  • Conducted on

Housekeeping

  • Area is tidy and well kept

  • Floor free of obstructions

  • Floor covering in good condition

  • Floor surfaces not slippery

Work environment

  • Is there a safe way to access and egress the site<br>

  • Are there security restrictions in place to prevent unauthorised access

  • Hazard and safety signage on entrances clearly visable

  • Fire action and emergency exit signs clearly visible

  • First aid signs and first aider list clearly visible

  • Lighting adequate and operational

  • Temperature is comfortable

  • Area free from odours

  • Noise level is acceptable and adequately controlled

  • Ventilation is adequate <br>

  • Access to washroom and rest facilities, clean, sanitary and tidy

Manual tasks and handling

  • Frequently used items within easy reach between knee and shoulder

  • Heavy items stored at waist height

  • Handling equipment available for heavy loads

  • Are safe handling techniques being carried out

Personal Protective Equipment

  • PPE correctly stored, well maintained and in good condition

  • Is PPE being worn correctly

  • Signage of PPE requirements displayed

Emergency

  • Access and egress paths are clear

  • First aid kit accessible and contents in date

  • Spill kits accessible and fully topped up

  • Fire fighting equipment easily accessible

  • Fire fighting equipment checked with previous 12 months

  • Eyewash easily available and in date

Chemicals

  • Containers labelled with chemical name and hazard class

  • Chemicals stored correctly in appropriate containers

  • Chemicals stored together according to compatibility

  • Flammables and corrosives stored in appropriate cabinets

  • Dangerous goods class signage has been posted on storage areas indicating types of classes to be stored in the area

  • Bunding or spill trays for liquids have been applied in storage areas

  • Are oily rags placed in approved oily waste bins

  • Material Safety Data Sheet available for chemicals & hazardous substances

  • COSHH assessments available for chemicals and hazardous substances in use?

Plant & Equipment

  • Area around plant & machinery clean and free of swarf

  • Plant & equipment maintained & in good condition

  • Plant cannot be operated / accessed when left unattended

  • Emergency stops are working

  • Plant/ machine guards are in place

  • Plant/Equipment check sheets available for plant & equipment

  • Warning labels/ procedures on equipment

  • Welding screens maintained & in good condition

  • Electrical equipment tested, tagged & in date

  • Power leads in good condition

  • Step ladders ,steps & ladders are inspected, tagged & logged

  • Lifting equipment maintained, inspected, tagged and logged.

Compressed gases

  • Cylinder contents are identified

  • Cylinders are securely stored (i.e. with a chain)

  • Cylinders stored according to classification

  • Gas lines are free of leaks, kinks, wear & tear

  • Cylinders , pipes and valves are protected from mechanical damage

  • Is cylinder trolley is available for moving cylinders

  • Gas use confined to areas with good local exhaust ventilation

  • The regulator is appropriate for the gas being used (e.g. Stainless steel for corrosive gases, brass for non-corrosive)

Working at Height

  • Is there any working at height?

  • Is there a RA for working at height?

  • Are appropriate control measures in place for the working at height?

  • Are the vehicle pits covered when not in use?

Risk Assessment/SSoW

  • Are risk assessments available for the workshop activities and in date?

  • Does the risk assessment address the hazards observed?

  • Are SSOW available for high risk tasks within the workshop?

Working Practices

  • Have good working practices been observed? (i.e. behaviours, adherence to rules)

Environmental hazards

  • Are there any environmental hazards? e.g., waste, noise, dust, swarf, chemicals, oil spills etc.

  • Are controls in place for the environmental hazards observed?

Visit Assessment

  • Overall Assessment - Compliant

  • Overall Assessment - Observation

  • Overall Assessment - Not Compliant

  • Received By:

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