Internal Health & Safety Audit

Use this Internal Health & Safety Checklist to cover fire safety, first aid readiness, accident management, etc. for a secure, hazard-free environment. This audit can be conducted monthly. References: CQC Standards: Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment), Regulation 15 (Premises and Equipment). Local Authority PAMs: Fire safety checks, First Aid provision checks, Incident reporting and accident log checks, Housekeeping and cleanliness assessments, Safety assessments for slips, trips, and falls, Electrical safety assessments, Lighting assessments, Storage and safety assessments, Equipment safety and maintenance checks, Hazardous substances, Safety and compliance assessments. Legislation: Fire Safety Act 2021; Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999; Workplace (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1992; Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013; Environmental Protection Act 1990; Electricity at Work Regulations 1989; Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998; Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998; Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002

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Internal Health & Safety Audit

Fire Safety

First Aid

Accidents

Housekeeping

Slips, Trips, And Falls

Electrical Safety

Lighting

Storage

Equipment

Hazardous Substances

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Internal Health & Safety Audit

1. Are evacuation procedures clearly displayed?

2. Are emergency exits clearly marked and visible?

3. Are all exit doors clear and unobstructed?

4. Do all doors & windows open easily (they are not stiff, broken, etc.)?

5. Are all exit corridors clear and unobstructed?

6. Are the fire extinguishers fully charged and operational?

7. Are they clearly marked for the type of fire to be fought?

8. Are fire drills held regularly? (Include date of the last fire drill)

9. Are all staff aware of the Fire Procedure and the Fire Drill process?

10. Is the weekly fire safety logbook completed appropriately? (Photo of the logbook entry)

1. Are First Aiders clearly identified?

2. Are First Aid boxes adequately stocked, marked, and available?

3. Do staff know where the First Aid boxes are located?

1. Is the Accident book readily available?

2. Is it being used properly?

3. What was the date of the last employee accident? (Details on the nature of the last recorded accident, ensuring confidentiality). Date:

4. Do staff know where the Accident book is?

5. Do staff know how, who, and when to report accidents?

1. Are waste bins routinely emptied?

2. Are the floors and corridors clear of rubbish, materials, and equipment?

3. Are the fridges/freezers/cooking facilities clean and hazard-free?

1. Are there any worn or broken treads on stairs?

2. Are handrails in good repair?

3. Are steps and changes of levels clearly marked?

4. Are electrical cables being controlled?

5. Are wet floors being dealt with appropriately?

1. Are electrical sockets overloaded?

2. Are extension leads being used other than for very temporary reasons?

3. Is there sufficient space between electrical switch gear and combustible materials (at least 1 metre)?

4. Are portable electrical appliances being checked regularly?

5. Has the system been checked recently?

1. Are strip light diffusers clean?

2. Are there any missing/broken bulbs/tubes?

3. Are there any dark areas?

1. Is stored material stable and secure?

2. Are storage areas free from tripping hazards?

3. Is shelving and racking secure?

4. Are storage rooms neat and tidy?

5. Is there appropriate access to high shelves, etc.?

6. Are boiler rooms free of combustible materials?

7. Is refrigeration equipment in the appropriate place?

1. Is all furniture safe, safely positioned, and appropriate to its usage?

2. Is Movement and Handling equipment kept secure?

3. Is equipment being inspected formally and records kept?

4. Are records available for all equipment requiring statutory inspection and tests (i.e., hoists, pressure vessels, gas, and electrical appliances)?

1. Are hazardous substances correctly labelled and stored in a safe and secure manner?

2. Are all hazardous substance storage areas clearly marked as such?

3. Have COSHH assessments been undertaken?

4. Is the COSHH information known to the employees?

1. Are suitable barrier creams available and used to aid skin protection?

2. Is appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) available?

3. Are suitable means of dealing with spillages available?

4. Is there a system for the disposal of potentially hazardous wastes?

5. Are suitable Warning, Mandatory, and Prohibition signs displayed within the areas as required?

6. Have Manual Handling risks been assessed?

7. Have the employees been trained and informed of Manual Handling and Movement and Handling practices?

8. Have all workstations/display screen equipment been assessed?

9. Is the establishment heated and ventilated appropriately?

10. Is there a current Employer’s Liability Insurance Policy?

11. Are all dangerous machine parts adequately guarded?

12. Are copies of relevant Regulations, Codes of Practice, Guidance Notes available in the premises?