Question Is there an up to date business continuity plan, and has it been reviewed in the last 12 months? Reason for This Question There should be a business continuity plan in place to deal with major emergencies. Possible Answers Red: No plan in place Amber: Plan in place but has not been reviewed in the last 12 months Green:… read more →
Question Is there evidence that accidents are investigated, appropriate remedial action is taken and where appropriate, risk assessments reviewed / updated? Reason for This Question It is important to investigate accidents to prevent re occurrences and also to identify trends. Possible Answers Red: No evidence of accidents being investigated Amber: Accidents being investigated but no evidence of action taken Green:… read more →
Question Is there evidence of daily, weekly and monthly checks safety & fire checks and are they up to date? Reason for This Question It is important to regularly check the Premises and equipment to ensure that defects are identified and rectified before any accident arises. Possible Answers Red: No checks being recorded Amber: Some checks being undertaken but records… read more →
Question Is there evidence of staff training, with records of training held on employees file? Reason for This Question Every employee must have training records in place which includes all new employees completion of basic health and safety and fire training within 3 months of commencement. Possible Answers Red: No records available and staff unable to confirm training or demonstrate… read more →
Question Are accident records available and are being used correctly and RIDDOR completed where appropriate? Reason for This Question Accident records and a reporting procedure must be in place and is a legal requirement under HASAWA and RIDDOR. Possible Answers Red: No accident report forms being completed for accidents. RIDDOR not completed where necessary Amber: Accident reports being completed but… read more →
Question Are arrangements in place for consultation with employees, and are H&S Committee Meetings being held with minutes circulated? Reason for This Question Dedicated health and safety committee meetings must be held frequently, and minutes circulated to show your commitment to health and safety and resolving issues. Possible Answers Red: No records of H&S meetings held Amber: H&S meetings held,… read more →
Question Is there a system in place for employees to report health and safety hazards? Reason for This Question A defect log or maintenance book should be available for all staff and service providers to report defects to management. Possible Answers Red: No means of recording defects Amber: A log exists but is not kept up to date i.e. no… read more →
Question Ask a member of the management team about their responsibilities and where to find them documented (i.e. in the health and safety policy), and can they demonstrate a good understanding of requirements? Reason for This Question It is essential that everyone is aware of their H&S responsibilities and are able to explain a couple of examples. Possible Answers Red:… read more →
Question Is a current copy of the Health and Safety Policy Statement signed, dated and displayed on a staff notice board, together with the H&S Law Poster, and Cert of Employees Liability Insurance? Reason for This Question It is a legal requirement under the H&S at Work Act 1974 to display the H&S Policy statement, H&S Law Poster, and Insurance… read more →
Question Is there a Health and Safety Manual available and is it up to date and signed? Reason for This Question A health and safety manual and signatures are necessary to prove that you have a commitment to health and safety and have provided information to your staff. Possible Answers Red: No signatures recorded or evidence of senior management buy… read more →
