(DJH Oct ‘09)
Procedure No. 3 - UVH Monthly
H&S Inspection
A simple walk-through H&S
inspection of the Hall will be carried out monthly. The following will be used
as a check list and to record the results. It will be carried out by a
Committee member on a rota basis. Wherever possible that Committee member will
arrange for any necessary actions to be carried out. The completed record will
be sent to the Hall Safety Officer highlighting the actions carried out or
where help/advice is required. The Hall Safety Officer will issue the rota and
monitor that inspections are taking place.
(It should be noted that this
is not a competition and there will be no prizes for the most number of points
made/actions proposed!! It is hoped and expected that there will besome records
made showing none or very few comments/actions proposed.)
The intention is simply to
check on a routine basis that the existing controls to ensure the facilities
are in the proper condition for the various activities that take place in the
Hall, are in place. It is therefore different to the intention of the Risk
Assessment process. This takes a more fundamental look at the possible hazards
and risks, asks “What if….?” and considers whether controls other than those
already provided are needed. However, there will be an overlap between the two
processes. This does not matter provided any necessary actions are identified
and carried out as part of one or other of these processes.
DATE OF
INSPECTION...................................... BY
WHOM.....................................
CHECK LIST (Just mark yes/no
if OK. Comment/propose action where necessary)
1. Are all escape routes
completely clear?
2. Is there a stock of
accident/near miss and safety suggestion forms available?
3. Does the wiring/plugs of
our portable electrical equipment look to be in good condition?
4. Has excessive waste been
left around the kitchen - or elsewhere.?
5. Have things (User's and
our's) been stored away properly?
6. Is the kitchen hygiene OK?
7. Does everything look
generally clean and tidy there and elsewhere?
8. Are the notice boards
looking OK?
9. Are all notices (on the
board and elsewhere) in good condition?
10. Is the broom cupboard in a
tidy state?
11. Are the cooker hobs locked
off?
12. Are the escape routes
clear outside?
13. Fire extinguishers all
look untouched and OK?
14. How's the car park look?
15. Is the garden in a tidy
state?
16. Are the outside waste bins
OK and not too full?
17. Are there any repair or
maintenance jobs needed anywhere?
18. If User Rep. is present if
possible have a chat about H&S (e.g.reporting accidents) and ask whether
he/she has any H&S concerns/comments.
19. If Jane is there ask if
she has H&S concerns about any aspect of her job. Also with her check the
contents of her First Aid Box.
20. Any other comments about
anything?