S15 – Housekeeping Checklist H&SHK01 - 1 / 2 Produced in association with The Institute of Quarrying

Issue 1 : Revision 1 - September 2012 © QMJ Publishing Ltd

S15 – Housekeeping Checklist H&SHK01

Health & Safety Risk

Management System

Site ................................................................................................................ Date ..................................

Floors & walkwaysYes No N/A Observations

Are all walkways kept clear? O O O ..............................................

Is the floor free from tripping hazards? O O O ..............................................

Are all cables and hoses suitably stored? O O O ..............................................

Are all large of awkward items being stored safely so as not to cause a hazard to pedestrians or vehicles? O O O ..............................................

Are all floors and walkways free from potholes and other damage? O O O ..............................................

Is all uneven flooring clearly identified? O O O ..............................................

Is there a programme in place for replacing uneven flooring? O O O ..............................................

Are unsafe areas cordoned of? O O O ..............................................

Spillages — liquids

Are wet surfaces covered with non slip materials? O O O ..............................................

If necessary are non slip safety shoes provided? O O O ..............................................

Are floors cleaned regularly? O O O ..............................................

Storage of waste

Are there suitable skips/containers to handle the different waste products produced on the site? O O O ..............................................

Are they regularly emptied? O O O ..............................................

Are they able to receive waste now? O O O ..............................................

Storage — general

Are materials and equipment stored in such a way that sharp objects don’t interfere with walkways? O O O ..............................................

Are tools and equipment stored correctly (shadow boards)? O O O ..............................................

Are workbenches free of clutter? O O O ..............................................

Are COSHH substances stored securely and tidily? O O O ..............................................

Is lifting equipment stored tidily? O O O ..............................................

S15 – Housekeeping Checklist H&SHK01 - 2 / 2 Produced in association with The Institute of Quarrying

Issue 1 : Revision 1 - September 2012 © QMJ Publishing Ltd

Health & Safety Risk

Management System

Poor weather

Are drains clear of blockages? O O O ..............................................

Is salt or grit available for clearing ice and snow? O O O ..............................................

Lighting

Is the work area suitably lit? O O O ..............................................

Falls

Are all edges protected? O O O ..............................................

Are all ladders secured? O O O ..............................................

Offices

Is the office(s) clean, tidy and free of loose carpet tiles and spillages? O O O ..............................................

Are cables tidy? O O O ..............................................

Are there suitable arrangements for the storage and collection of waste? O O O ..............................................

Are windows cleaned on a periodic basis? O O O ..............................................

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