College / Portfolio: School / Work Unit: Location(s) Inspected: Date of Inspection: Participants: # Elements Y N N/A Comment / Hazard / Action Person Responsible Due Date 1.0 Layout 1.1 Area is tidy and well kept? 1.2 Adequate storage area provided? 1.3 Floor is free of obstructions? 1.4 Floor coverings are in good condition? 2.0 Environment (working conditions) 2.1 Temperature is suitable for the works being completed? 2.2 Lighting is adequate for the works being completed? 2.3 All lighting covers and fittings are secure? 2.4 Area is free from unnecessary odours? 2.5 Noise level is acceptable/adequately controlled? 2.6 Ventilation is adequate in the area? 3.0 Emergency Procedures 3.1 Emergency Evacuation signs are posted in suitable locations?
3.2 Fire extinguisher of appropriate type easily accessible and labelled? 3.3 Tag on extinguisher has been checked in the last 6 months? 3.4 Local Induction for all persons is completed (where required)? 3.5 Emergency Evacuation routes are clear and free from obstructions? 3.6 Emergency and hazard signage is clearly visible? 4.0 First Aid Facilities 4.1 First Aid Kits accessible and signed? 4.2 First Aid Kits are stocked and contents are in-date? 4.3 Names and contacts of first aiders are displayed and current? 5.0 Welfare/hygiene 5.1 Washing facilities are clean and functional? 5.2 Lockers or equivalent available for staff belongings? 5.3 Health and safety posters and information are displayed? 6.0 Manual Handling 6.1 Frequently used items are within easy access between knees and shoulders? 6.2 Heavy items are stored at waist height? 6.3 Stepladders or safe steps are available to access items stored on high shelves? 6.4 Trolleys are available for heavy items and
correctly, bunded and segregated from all drains? 9.5 Gas cylinders stored securely and appropriately? 10.0 Plant/Equipment 10.1 Area around plant clean to allow for easy access? 10.2 Plant is locked/cannot be accessed when left unattended? 10.3 Plant and equipment maintained and in good condition? 10.4 Emergency stops are in working condition? 10.5 Plant guarding in place where required? 10.6 Risk Assessments are completed and available? 10.7 Personnel are trained and records are retained? 11.0 Fume Hoods 11.1 Are the fume hoods free of dirt, waste and clutter? 11.2 Are they switched off when not in use? 11.3 Are the fume hoods tested on a regular basis? 12.0 Biological Safety 12.1 Are the benches are clean and free from clutter? 12.2 Are all cabinets are clean and tidy? 13.0 Waste Disposal 13.1 Waste containers are provided and labelled with Pictograms?
13.2 Disposal of chemicals are completed as per correct Processes? 14.0 Radiation Safety 14.1 Radiation Labelling and warning signage is displayed? 14.2 Radioactive sources are labelled and monitored for leakage? 14.3 Records of isotopes are kept? 14.4 Personnel in inspection area are following applicable SWIs and are trained with records kept? 15.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 15.1 All PPE is correctly stored? 15.2 PPE is well maintained and in good condition? 15.3 Signage of PPE requirements displayed and visible? 15.4 Required PPE available for use? 15.5 Personnel in inspection area are trained and records kept? 16.0 Signage 16.1 Does the lab have appropriate mandatory signage on the door? 16.2 Is the emergency direction signage? 16.3 Emergency and hazard signage is clearly visible 16.4 Health and Safety Poster and information is displayed 17.0 Other 17.1 17.2 17.3