Workplace Inspections: A typical workplace inspection may include the following key elements:

Housekeeping
Bins/skips emptied regularly Walkways free from obstruction Storage neat/orderly Suitable warning signs Fire exits clear of obstructions and functioning correctly

Yes

No

N/A

Action Required

Date Completed

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

Work Environment
Adequate ventilation Good lighting provision Floors/surfaces free from hazards and level Sufficient temperature

Yes

No

N/A

Action Required

Date Completed

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3

Welfare
Adequate number of washing/sanitary facilities Portable drinking water provision Clean eating area Clothes changing / drying area where applicable

Yes

No

N/A

Action Required

Date Completed

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4

First Aid
Emergency contacts displayed Are there trained first aiders / appointed persons Name of first aiders / appointed persons First aid boxes stocked checked regularly

Yes

No

N/A

Action Required

Date Completed

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4

Accident Reporting
Are there written instructions on reporting accidents and incidents? Do all staff understand these procedures? Do supervisors/managers know how to report major incidents on Form F2508? Are all accidents / incidents investigated and recorded with findings that clearly id. steps that prevent a reoccurrence? Is this information passed onto all staff and safety groups have supervisors / managers been given adequate information and training to allow them to

Yes

No

N/A

Action Required

Date Completed

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4

5.5

effectively carry out an investigation? 6

Chemicals
All containers clearly and correctly labelled Safety data sheets provided for all substances Have COSHH Assessments id adequate controls? Staff trained in the use of chemicals Sufficient storage of chemicals Safe disposal of unused substances and sharps Hazardous substance register available Is there a system to ensure that spillages are cleaned up safely Are minimum amounts of flammable substances stored securely and safely

Yes

No

N/A

Action Required

Date Completed

6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7

6.8 6.9
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Chemicals
Emergency lighting tested within last three months Clearly and correctly marked escape routes Clearly signed fire exits Are all fire doors in good working order Fire alarms tested weekly Fire drill 6 monthly Suitbale fire extinguishers Clearly marked fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers recently serviced and marked Completed fire notices Fire warden aware of their duties Staff advised of emergency procedures Is the fire log book being completed properly Is a fire certificate present where required

Yes

No

N/A

Action Required

Date Completed

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14
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Manual Handling
Weight of loads clearly marked Staff trained in safe lifting techniques and kinetic lifting Is mechanical equipment used whenever possible and staff trained in their use Heavy items stored appropriately Do uniforms / PPE allow for easy movement

Yes

No

N/A

Action Required

Date Completed

8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5

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Workspace

Yes

No

N/A

Action Required

Date Completed

9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5

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Adequate workspace (11 meter sq per person) Adjustable chairs Computers positioned to reduce glare from windows/lights Workstations suitable PPE PPE supplied where hazard cannot be controlled Appropriate PPE supplied for tasks PPE checked and regularly maintained PPE worn by staff correctly Electrical Equipment Trailing cables Overloaded sockets Portable equipment tested and labelled within last 12 months Register of all portable equipment Machinery Adequately guarded Emergency isolation switches Operators adequately trained Mandatory inspections completed Regular maintenance of machines / tools / equipment Management Health and safety policy displayed, signed and dated Safe working procedures / risk assessments Health and safety priority action list / programme Routine health and safety meetings Accident reporting procedures in place Accident statistics and information Sign in/out book for visitors and contractors Health and Safety poster displayed Information and Training Is health and safety induction recorded Staff trained in identifying and reporting risks Yes No N/A Action Required Date Completed Yes No N/A Action Required Date Completed Yes No N/A Action Required Date Completed Yes No N/A Action Required Date Completed Yes No N/A Action Required Date Completed

10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4

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11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4

12

12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5

13

13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8

14

14.1 14.2

14.3 14.4 14.5

Staff training records available and up to date Staff trained in hygiene practices Are staff given information both verbally and in written format and records kept.