PROFORMA CHECKLIST
WORKSHOP SAFETY INSPECTION
Accident (Information availability/ display)Is the location of the nearest first aid box/ kit/ room displayed? / Yes No
Is the emergency telephone number displayed? / Yes No
Do Staff know how to report an accident? / Yes No
First Aid Box
Is it fully stocked with recommended items? / Yes No
Does it contain any items not recommended e.g. medication, non sterile dressings? / Yes No
Does it contain a copy of first aid instructions? / Yes No
Is eyewash available? / Yes No
Welfare
Are toilets in clean condition? / Yes No
Are wash basins in clean condition? / Yes No
Are showers in clean condition? / Yes No
Is the rest room/ crew room in good order? / Yes No
Is there a source of drinking water? / Yes No
If drinking water is not supplied by a fountain, are drinking receptacles provided? / Yes No N/A
Is there adequate facilities for hanging work/ home clothing? / Yes No
Is there a comfortable working temperature? / Yes No
Is there good ventilation, whilst avoiding draughts? / Yes No
Are noise levels controlled to reduce nuisance as well as damage to health? / Yes No
Fire precautions (adequacy)
Extinguisher condition, identification, service data (i.e. annual service)? / Yes No
Extinguishers wall mounted and/ or at fire points? / Yes No
Fire Blankets in place within kitchen areas? / Yes No
Fire exit routes clear of obstruction? / Yes No
Fire or smoke doors not held or propped open (except by authorised methods)? / Yes No
Self-closing devices working properly? / Yes No
No smoking notices displayed? / Yes No
No smoking notices compiled with? / Yes No
All loose audio tape kept in closed fire retardant bins? / Yes No
‘Hot work’, e.g. welding is carried out under a permit to work? / Yes No
Fire hose reels are not used for other purposes? / Yes No
Fire hose reels instructions relevant and in place? / Yes No
Housekeeping (clear access to/ egress from)
Workstations? / Yes No
Storage areas? / Yes No
Plant and equipment? / Yes No
Passageways? / Yes No
Are passageways clearly marked and maintained? / Yes No
Hazards (created)
Is the area clear of tripping hazards? / Yes No
Are suitable and sufficient signs and warning notices displayed? / Yes No
Is the floor in good condition? / Yes No
Are heaters and fires checked and in safe condition? / Yes No N/A
Is the movement of vehicles or machinery adequately controlled? / Yes No
If materials are stored above head height – is this done safely? / Yes No N/A
Is the handling of material and goods (manually or power assisted) safe? / Yes No
Is the operation or access to (maintenance) plant and equipment safe? / Yes No
Is all electrical equipment registered? / Yes No
Is all electrical equipment included in a regime for inspection, test and maintenance? / Yes No
Notices (displayed)
Health and Safety at work – What you should know with enforcing notice details entered to HSE/ EMAS? / Yes No
Electric shock notices / Yes No
Abrasive Wheels Regulations F2345 / Yes No N/A
Abrasive Wheels Regulations F2347 / Yes No N/A
Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1977 F2440 / Yes No N/A
Woodworking Machines Regulations 1974 / Yes No N/A
Employers liability insurance certificate / Yes No
Asbestos warning notices, where asbestos is known to be present / Yes No N/A
Fire Action Notices (including named Fire Wardens) / Yes No
First Aid Notices (including named trained First Aiders) / Yes No
Ear protection zone notices / Yes No N/A
Head protection area notices / Yes No N/A
Appropriate safety notices and COSHH advice for chemicals and substances / Yes No
Name authorised persons for certain machinery / Yes No
SWL or floor, grid and lifting equipment / Yes No
Privacy Notice
Personal information collected for the purposes of [this checklist] will be used to identify [those at risk, and those involved in controlling risk, from this or similar activities and to fulfil the BBC’s obligations under Health and Safety policy and legislation]. It will be retained for up to [6][1] years after [the expiry of the activity]. It may be shared with other organisations, including our agents and contractors, with whom [the risk or the control of risk is shared].
Workshop Safety Inspection7th March 2012
[1] Advisable to check the Corporate Retention Schedule for the appropriate retention period