Question Check that good procedures exist for lone working controls. Reason for This Question Lone workers pose an additional risk, procedures should be regularly reviewed, and staff checked more frequently. Possible Answers Red: No controls Amber: Some supervision but there is no written evidence of checks Green: Contractors are supervised with written evidence of checks available Common Issues No controls… read more →
Question Is there evidence for the control of contractors e.g. signing in book and check for evidence that work permits are being utilized and procedures implemented correctly (e.g. Hot works)? 2 random samples taken and checked to see if contractors follow through on permits. Reason for This Question Contractors must sign in and out and there must be a contractors… read more →
This short film was made as part of a TV programme based on “Director’s Duties” which is an exciting new television series produced by Collaborative Media for Executive TV. The TV show will identify the key components that make up a health and safety strategy, recognizing the responsibilities of both public and private sector employers in its implementation. The show… read more →
Question Check that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of the water systems has taken place by a competent contractor and that records are available. Reason for This Question As an employer, or a person in control of the premises, you need to take the right precautions to reduce the risks of exposure to legionella. Possible Answers Red: Legionella risk… read more →
Question Check that a management plan exists for asbestos and question management to check they know where the asbestos locations are within their premises. Reason for This Question An asbestos management plan must be in place to comply with The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Management must be aware of locations of asbestos and information easily accessible and updated every… read more →
Question Check that there are adequate first-aid trained personnel, with records available. Reason for This Question This is important to comply with the The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. Possible Answers Red: No trained first-aiders Amber: Evidence of trained first-aiders on site, but no records available Green: Trained first-aiders on site with training records up to date Common Issues… read more →
Question Have all significant findings from the fire risk assessment been communicated to employees? Reason for This Question It is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to have shared all significant findings from the fire safety risk assessment with employees. e.g. discussed and included at H&S committee meetings Possible Answers Red: No record or evidence… read more →
Question Have all staff been trained on what to do in the event of a fire, hearing the fire alarm, on fire prevention measures, and how to use fire fighting equipment, within the past 12 months (i.e. have been trained using a fire training DVD)? Reason for This Question It is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)… read more →
Question Has a fire safety risk assessment been carried out in the past 12 months and are all actions identified up to date? Do the recorded answers have sufficient detail? Reason for This Question It is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to have a fire safety risk assessment and ensure that it is reviewed… read more →
Question Check staff training records in place for use of dangerous equipment. Follow up on at least one piece of equipment e.g. compactor, scissor lift etc. Reason for This Question Training records should be in place and current for employees and service contractors for dangerous equipment such as fork lift trucks, compactors, etc. Possible Answers Red: No records available Amber:… read more →
