Yard audit
What does this form include?
This form contains 18 sections:
Access and Egress
- Does the yard have suitable walkways and segregation to keep people plant interface to a minimum?
- Are the walkways free from obstructions or trip hazards?
- Is the level of lighting in each yard area sufficient for the level of pedestrian and vehicle activity?
- Is the yard surface suitable for undertaking operations safely, e.g. firm and level without areas where water can build up?
Welfare Facilities
- Do the welfare facilities for yard staff meet the required standards with, adequate toilet facilities, hot & cold running water, changing rooms & lockers etc.
Transport
- From a sample set do the HGV's hold the relevant certification for their type?
Environmental
- Is there any evidence to suggest that there is a pest problem on the premises?
- Are the grounds free from weeds or other overgrown vegetation?
- Is waste produce being managed efficiently?
- Is there a risk of any leaks or spillages of any chemicals or substances?
- Are all operatives familar with the emergancy procedure to be followed in the event of a spillage?
Material Storage
- Are all materials stored neatly and secuerly?
- Is there clear segregation areas along with the appropriate signage for materials that are both pre & past inspection?
Scaffolding Structures
- Does the yard contain any scaffolding structures?
- Are those structures fit for purpose, free from defects and regularly inspected?
COSHH
- Are all COSHH items securely stored, in correct containers and with labels clearly displayed?
- Has an adequate risk assessment been carried out covering all COSHH items and have all operatives liable to come into contact with these items read, understood and signed to acknowledge that they have been made aware of the risks?
- Has a COSHH register been completed, containing information on all hazardous substances stored and is this information easily accessible for those who will be using the substances?
- Is PPE available to provide sufficient protection from all substances hazardous to health?
LOLER
- Are Harness and Lanyard inspection records available for review and up to date?
- Have all inertia reels been thoroughly examined in the last year? Photographic evidence required!
- Have all HIABS been thoroughly examined in the last year?Photographic evidence required!
PUWER
- Has PAT testing been carried out on all work equipment within the last year?
- Is all work equipment fit for purpose with suitable and sufficient safety measures in place to protect users?
- Have all operatives bee adequately trained for the equipment they use?
Operatives
- Are all operatives wearing the correct NWS branded PPE?
- Do operatives display a positive and helpful nature?
- Have all operatives been adequately trained to complete there duties safely?
PPE
- Is there a designated area to store PPE safely and secuerly?
- Is there sufficient stock of all PPE items?
Emergency Procedures
- Has a fire risk assesment been carried out?
- Is there sufficient fire fighting equipment on the premises and has this equipment been inspected in the last year?
I confirm that I have had the contents of this audit report explained to me and that all non-conforma
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Manager / Supervisor
Manager/Supervisor
I confirm that all non-conformances / issues which were identified have been satasfactorily rectified
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