Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Figure 7.5
Road 
repair.
Figure 7.6
Workshop.

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Figure 7.7
Roof 
repair/Unloading.
 
Appendix 7.2 Basic checklist of items to be covered in an area inspection
1. Access equipment 
Right equipment for the job?
Properly erected? Maintained?
2. Access ways 
Unobstructed?
3. Chemicals 
COSHH assessments OK?
Exposures adequately controlled?
Data sheet information available?
Spillage procedure available?
Properly stored? Properly disposed of?
4. Cleaning 
Slip risk controlled?
5. Contractors 
Are there control rules and procedures?
Are they followed?
6. Eating facilities 
Clean and adequate/Means of heating food?
7. Electrical equipment 
Portable equipment tested?
Leads tidy not damanged?
8. Ergonomics 
Tasks require uncomfortable postures or actions?
Frequent repetitive actions accompanying muscular strain?
9. Eye-wash bottles 
Full? In date?
10. Employers’ liability insurance 
Notice displayed? In date?
11. Fire exits 
Unobstructed? Easily opened? Properly signed?
12. Fire extinguishers 
In place? Full? Correct type?
13 Fire instructions 
Posted up? Not defaced or damaged? 

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14 First Aid 
Suitably placed and provisioned? 
Appointed person? Trained fi rst aider? 
15 Flammable liquids 
Stored properly? Used properly? 
16 Flooring 
Even and in good condition? 
17 Hand tools 
Right tool for the job? In good condition? 
18 Health and Safety law poster 
Displayed/completed? 
19 Housekeeping 
Tidy, clean, well organized? 
20 Ladders/step ladders 
Right equipment for the job? 
Secure base? Correct angle? 
Equipment in good condition? 
21 Machinery 
Guards in place? Effective? 
Service schedules available? 
22 Manual handling 
Moving excessive weight? 
Assessments carried out? 
Using correct technique? 
Could it be eliminated or reduced? 
23 New or nursing mothers 
Facilities for resting? 
24 Noise 
Normal conversation possible? 
Noise assessment needed/not needed? 
Noise areas designated? 
25 PPE 
Correct type? Worn correctly? 
Good 
condition? 
26 Risk assessments 
Carried out? General and fi re? 
Suitable and suffi cient? 
27 Safe systems of work 
Available? Satisfactory? Followed? 
28 Sharps 
Safety knives used? 
Knives/needles/glass properly used/disposed of? 
29 Vehicles 
Speeding? Following correct route? 
Driver looks where he is going? 
Properly 
maintained? 
Passengers only where specifi cally intended with suitable seat? 
30 Visual display units 
Workstation assessments needed/not needed 
Chairs adjustable/comfortable/maintained properly? 
Cables properly controlled? 
Lighting OK? No glare? 
31 Vibration 
Any vibration problems with hand held machinery or with whole 
body from vehicle seats etc?
32 Working environment 
Crowded? Too hot/cold? Ventilation? 
Humidity? Dusty? Lighting? 
33 Welfare 
Washing and toilet facilities satisfactory? 
Kept clean, with soap and towels/ 
Adequate changing facilities 
34 Work at height 
Working platforms ok?
Access?
Use of mobile elevating work platforms ok?
Trussing 
ok?
35 Young persons 
Employed? Special risk assessments? 

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