Nebosh ngc3 checklist
Site inspection for nebosh exam
What does this form include?
This form contains 13 sections:
Safe Premises
- Are the premises clean ?
- Are the workplace, equipment, systems and devices maintained in an efficient state, efficient working order and in good repair ?
- Are floors in good condition and free from obstruction ?
- Are floor openings adequately protected against falls ?
- Are staircases safe and fitted with a handrail ?
- Is an adequate level of lighting provided ?
- Is the workplace too hot or too cold ?
Are the various operations carried out safely ? Look particularly at :
Safe Processes
- Manual Handling
- Driving of fork lift trucks
- Storage of raw materials and finished products
- Ergonomic aspects of machine operation
- Use of hazardous substances
Safe Plant and Machinery
- Are machines adequately guarded and fitted with appropriate safety devices ?
- Are power sources to machinery properly connected ?
- Can machinery and plant be cleaned safely ?
- Are machines maintained in an effective state, efficient working order and in good repair ?
- Is there a formally documented, planned preventive maintenance schedule for machinery ?
- Are hand tools in good condition, well-maintained and used correctly ?
Safe Materials
- Are materials being handled safely ?
- Are some of the materials dangerous, such as radioactive substances, chemical substances or biological agents ?
- Are these substances correctly packaged and labelled ? look for anything stored in unlabelled containers
- Is there adequate information on the safe handling of materials and substances ?
Safe Systems of Work
- Are safe systems of work established for potentially hazardous operations ?
- Are these safe systems of work followed implicitly ?
- Is a permit-to-work system used where there is a high degree of foreseeable risk ?
Adequate supervision
- Is the level of safety supervision adequate ?
- Are line managers adequately trained in their health and safety duties ?
Care of the Vulnerable
- Are vulnerable groups exposed to specific risks ?
- Do such persons need to receive some form of medical or health surveillance ?
- Are specific provisions made for the supervision of vulnerable groups ?
Personal Protective Equipment
- Does the PPE provided meet the requirements necessary for the particular hazards and risks of the workplace ?
- Is there a formal procedure for selection and assessment of PPE ?
- Do those employees exposed to risks wear their PPE correctly and all the time they are exposed to those risks ?
Safe Access to Work
- Are access roads and internal gangways kept clear; maintained and well lit ?
- Are specific provisions made for ensuring safe work at height and below ground level, e.g. Scaffolds, mobile access equipment, protection of excavation ?
- Are ladders and scaffolding well- maintained and used correctly ?
Competent and Trained Personnel
- Are competent persons, e.g. for electrical maintenance work, clearly identified ?
- Are operators adequately informed, instructed and trained in safe systems of work ?
- Are first-aiders adequately trained ?
Personal Hygiene
- Is there a risk of occupational skin conditions through poor levels go hygiene ?
- Are adequate welfare amenity facilities provided ?
- Is there a prohibition on the consumption of food and drink in working and storage area ?
Careful Conduct
- Do operators behave safely during their work ?
- Were any unsafe practices noted ?
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