Northumbria University Workshop Inspection Checklist

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

WORKSHOP INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Premise/Location: / Name:
Date:
Yes / No / Actions
HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Risk assessments/Safe Working Procedures
Health surveillance requirements identified
Communication to employees arrangements in place
PREMISES
Any slip/trip hazards obvious
Premises in good condition, no defects
Lighting adequate all working
Noise levels acceptable (noise measuring required)
Window and doors all working
Floors and walkways clean/clear well marked out
Temperature and ventilation suitable and adequate
FIRE SAFETY
Fire risk assessment up to date
Fire extinguishers in correct locations
Fire Safety Notices with clear instructions
Sufficient Fire Marshalls
Staff aware of evacuation procedure and assembly points
STAFF WELFARE
Toilets/changing/washing/eating facilities available
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Portable electrical equipment, tested recently/good condition
Inventory of all electrical equipment up to date
Wiring checks up to date
GAS SAFETY
Gas safety cut off valve easily accessible and highlighted
Gas servicing up to date
Any LPG’s on premises (if yes contact health & safety)
COSHH
All hazardous substances identified and risk assessed
Hazardous substances stored separate and in suitable storage areas
All staff trained to use hazardous substances and materials
Any high risk wood dusts such as Cedar wood etc.
WORK EQUIPMENT
Correct type for purpose, ie.ladders, trolleys, hand tools
Equipment inspected regularly including hand tools
Storage available for equipment when not in use
SIGNAGE
Suitable adequate health and safety signage
H&S Law poster displayed with up to date information
NOISE
Noise assessment carried out
PPE issued
MANUAL HANDLING
All manual handling tasks identified and assessed
All staff received manual handling training in last 3 years
Manual handling aids such as trolley available
FIRST AID ARRANGEMENTS
First aid kits and contact numbers for first aiders displayed
First aid kit fully stocked and stock in date
Emergency eye wash in date, clearly signed
TRAINING
Any staff training needs identified since last inspection
ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING
Staff aware of reporting procedure
Copies of accident reports kept
HAZARDOUS MACHINERY
Risk assessment for each machine
Training records for use of machinery
Guards all correct type and in place/No modifications
Emergency stop buttons accessible/visible, monthly tests
Maintenance and inspection schedule/records
Risk assessments and Procedures for young persons
Procedures for dust removal
Service and maintenance for LEV/records/good condition
Local venting and bagging bags/hoses intact
All vacuums using HEPA filters
Removal of local waste, wood dust procedures
WORK BENCHES
Work benches kept clean and clear
PPE AND RPE
All PPE and RPE in good condition and BS standard issue
Suitable storage for PPE and RPE
Staff trained and ‘Face fitted’ for the use of RPE
RPE suitable for toxic dusts
VIBRATION
Any vibration issues identified (contact health and safety)
OTHER