If not already in place, the following are practical steps you should take today:
UNDERTAKEN BY: ______________________________ DATE: ____/____/____
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| 1. Is an Employer’s Liability Insurance Certificate displayed? | ||
| 2. Is a Health and Safety Poster displayed? | ||
| 3. Have all outstanding tasks from previous risk assessments been completed? | ||
| 4. Are there sufficient Fire Marshalls? | ||
| 5. Are there sufficient Fire Action Notices displayed to inform staff of the procedures to take in the event of a fire? | ||
| 6. Are all new recruits advised of the Health and Safety procedures? | ||
| 7. Is the fire alarm tested regularly? | ||
| 8. When was it last tested and by whom? | ||
| 9. When were the fire extinguishers last tested? | ||
| 10. Is the first aid box complete and available to all staff? | ||
| 11. Are there sufficient trained first aiders? | ||
| 12. Is there an accident book and is it being used? | ||
| 13. When was the last time portable electrical equipment was tested by an electrician? | ||
| 14. Is the electrical equipment labelled and dated with the test? | ||
| 15. Have risk assessments of display equipment been undertaken within the last 12 months? | ||
| 16. Is everyone aware of their right to free eye tests? | ||
| 17. Are all items of mechanical cutting equipment adequately guarded (shredders, guillotines etc.)? | ||
| 18. Are filing cabinets where more than one drawer can be opened at a time bolted down? | ||
| 19. Have staff been advised to take precautions when changing toner cartridges? | ||
| 20. Are trolleys etc. provided to assist in the manual handling of loads? | ||
| 21. Are heavy, frequently used items stored on waist level shelves? | ||
| 22. Are steps available for reaching items stored at height? | ||
| 23. Is lighting adequate and in good working order? | ||
| 24. Is there a suitably marked drinking water supply available? | ||
| 25. Are passage ways clear of tripping hazards eg cables, boxes, rubbish etc.? | ||
| 26. Are the tops of cabinets clear of heavy items that could fall? | ||
| 27. Are all entrances and exits in good working order (no grease, broken slabs, poor lighting etc.)? |