ESTATES & FACILITIES
SAFETY INSPECTION
BUILDING AND WORKSHOP AREAS
Person Undertaking
Inspection
Date
Building or Work Area
under inspection
SAFETY STANDARD
High
A
Adequate
Low
BUILDINGS - GENERAL
1
entrance and exits
2
staircases (e.g. handrails fitted, no frayed carpets)
3
steps (in good condition etc.)
4
passages and walkways (free of obstructions)
5
safety glass fitted (where normal glazing would constitute a hazard)
6
lighting on entrances, exits and stairs
7
procedure for rectifying defects satisfactory and understood by staff
B
WORK AREAS
1
floors free of oil, grease and fluids
2
non-slip floors (is non-slip polish used)
3
working areas level and free from obstructions
4
protection for floor openings
5
areas kept tidy and uncluttered
6
Satisfactory protection from the elements
7
hygiene standards
8
washing facilities
9
toilet facilities
10
cleaning of wash and toilet areas (regularly cleaned and disinfected)
11
waste disposal systems in wash and toilet areas
12
Availability of soaps, clean towels and barrier creams
13
changing facilities (where necessary)
14
safety and hygiene posters displayed (where appropriate)
15
cleaning of work areas, corridors, stairs and building surrounds
16
specialist cleaning processes in force (where appropriate)
17
adequate number of waste bins
18
correctly labelled bins for the correct type of waste
19
regular and correct disposal of waste
20
designated waste collection points
i) Ventilation
21
ventilation arrangements throughout workshop
22
special ventilation systems (to extract fumes/gases/dust where necessary)
23
monitoring of ventilation systems
24
monitoring of areas likely to give rise to pollution e.g. incinerators, boiler
uptake, engine exhausts.
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SAFETY STANDARD
High
Adequate
Low
ii) Temperature
25
heating systems suitable for the needs of the building
26
guards fitted to heating appliances/heating systems
27
protective clothing for areas of extreme of temperature
iii) Lighting
28
adequate lighting for the work carried out
29
illumination for rotating machinery (split phase lighting is not safe as the
machine can appear stationary at certain speeds)
30
positioning of light fittings
31
arrangements for repair of faulty lighting
32
the procedure for reporting of defects (is it understood by staff)
33
emergency lighting where necessary
iv) Furnishings
34
condition of furniture provided
35
suitability of furniture for personnel using it
C
GENERAL SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS
Machine Tools
1
guarding of all moving parts
2
adjustment of guards
3
Correct location of emergency stops
4
Clear area's around machines
5
suitable protective equipment stored close to the machines.
6
Competence and training of operators
7
equipment regularly maintained
8
all electric hand tools 110V or battery
Fire
9
10
fire exits and escape routes clearly marked
Display of 'action in event of fire' posters
11
fire exits regularly checked
12
appropriate fire fighting equipment readily available
13
fire fighting equipment regularly checked
15
fire brigade access routes to the area kept clear
16
enforcement of no smoking
17
fire alarms regularly tested
18
first aid boxes available and convenient
First Aid
19
first aid box contents appropriate to the work activity
20
nominated first aid trained person and contact point clearly displayed
21
procedures to cater for accident/injury both during and outside working hours
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SAFETY STANDARD
High
Adequate
Low
Communications
22
emergency arrangements in place
23
safety posters displayed (list safety posters displayed in section8 over page)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
24
appropriate protective clothes / overalls / lab coats
25
appropriate ear defenders where
26
D
appropriate goggles/safety glasses
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND STORES
1
COSHH risk assessments & controls available and adhered to
2
suitable containment
3
controls in place for fire hazard
4
clear marking and warning signs
5
appropriate storage areas for hazardous substances
6
secured hazardous substance storage areas
7
Inspection of secured hazardous substance storage
8
segregated storage of hazardous substances
(some substances dangerous when mixed)
9
segregated storage of inflammable substances
10
training of personnel handling hazardous substances
11
protective equipment for personnel handling hazardous substances
(gloves eye glasses etc.)
12
inspection of all stores/work areas for hazardous substances (glues/acids etc.)
13
supervision of use of hazardous materials
14
disposal of hazardous waste
15
Availability of COSHH assessments
16
staff understanding of risk assessments and safety control measures
GENERAL QUESTION GUIDE
YES
1
Are personnel briefed on health and safety aspects on first joining a particular work area?
2
Are personnel informed of the risks and the precautions applicable to the equipment they
are working with?
3
Are there arrangements to inform personnel of the results of any relevant monitoring
carried out?
4
Are the procedures known whereby personnel can inform line management of risks to
health and safety?
5
Are explicit instruction given where processes have particular hazards?
6
Is there sufficient emphasis given to safety and safe working methods in lectures and
training in general?
7
Are operating instructions clear, unambiguous, and pertinent to all
equipment/machinery/plant held?
NO
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Use the space below to note any concerns not identified above or comment on any organisation or
administrative problems not generated by the above questions?
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