New Monthly Inspection

1.Is access to the workshop controlled?

2.Is access to workshop controlled when the entrance doors are open (tapes)?

3.Are the pit areas protected by barriers when not in use?

4.Do axle stands show visible signs of damage/pin is permanently attached by chain?

5.Do pit jacks show no signs of leakage or visible damage?

6.Do transmission jacks show signs of leakage or visible damage?

7.Are all air lines fit for purpose/tyre inflation gauge has at least 3 metres of air line attached?

8.Are welding screens available & is welding equipment in good order/gas bottles stored safely?

9.Are Flashback Arrestors fitted onto pressure regulators for welding gases/are they in date?

10.Are regulators in date and not damaged?

11.Are SSOWs/RAs available/being followed for a task undertaken at the time of the inspection?

12.Is dangerous equipment guarded/used safely as required by the manufacturer?

13.Is there a lone working process (if applicable)?

14.Are there safe pedestrian routes into the VMU, avoiding the workshop area?

15.Is there a suitable and sufficient first aid kit available?

16.Is there a suitable and sufficient eye wash kit available?

1.Are only approved working at height equipment in use (exc. maintenance ladders)?

2.Is equipment for working at height in good condition (when in use)?

3.Have MOBILE LADDER inspections been completed/SCARF tags up to date?

1.Have portable electrical appliances ready for use been tested and is an inspection label provided?

2.Are electrical light switches & sockets free from damage and in a good condition?

3.Are extension leads used safely (not daisy chained/not overloaded/not trip hazard/unwound)?

4.Are plant rooms/electrical cupboards room/cupboard locked?

1.Are plant rooms/electrical cupboards room/cupboard free from flammable/combustible items?

2.Are flammable/combustible items located 6m away from any building on site?

3.Are all external/internal fire escape routes (to final fire exit) free from obstruction?

4.Are fire doors in a good state of repair/operating correctly/available for use in an emergency?

5.Do fire doors have adequate signage/are fire action notices present/completed?

6.Are 'protected' fire escape staircases (internal and external) free from obstruction?

7.Are 'protected' fire escape staircases (internal and external) free from combustible items?

8.Do fire extinguishers have a tag and pin in place/are they in good repair/in date?

9.Fire extinguishers are easily accessible/secured on the wall or approved stand?

10.Are designated smoking areas being used correctly i.e. no evidence of smoking in unauthorised areas?

11.Are fire inspection records up to date?

1.Is the relevant PPE for chemical use easily available and in good working order?

2.Is there an SDS sheet/adequate COSHH Risk Assessment available for chemicals being used?

3.Are chemicals stored correctly, as per SDS?

4.Are chemicals bunded adequately (that requiring bunding inc. capacity of bund)?

5.Are gas cylinders correctly stored / segregated in a secure location away from buildings in line with regulations?

6.Is there appropriate signage of gas cages/signage of COSHH cupboards?

7.Is there a full stocked spill kit available (where needed as per SDS)?

8.Are access points to the roof locked/have restriction signage?

9.Is hearing protection available?

1.Are ceilings in a good repair?

2.Is lighting in this area working/adequate?

3.Is lighting adequate in the office areas and external?

4.Are safety interlocks and red emergency stop buttons working for the equipment?

1.Is the floor in the area free from slip and trip hazards?

1.Is redundant equipment/waste disposed of to Approved/Registered Waste Carrier?

2.Are calibration/test dates current for other equipment on site?

3.Are daily pre-use checks being carried out and correctly recorded?

1.Are LOLER test certificates current for lifting equipment & to correct timescales?

2.Have A and B defects from LOLER reports been actioned?

1.Has the authoriser been trained in PTW to timescales?

2.Are Contractor SSOW/RA/Method Statements available for work being carried out?

3.Is there evidence that the resident contractor has had a site induction?

1.Are there any signs of unreported pest activity?

2.Are there any pest proofing concerns?

1.Are water dispensers/fountains free from excessive grime/build up?

2.Are there any hygiene concerns?

3.Are the W/C facilities adequately stocked with soap etc.?

1.Any other observations or items to note?