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 ..............................................
Completed by .................................................................. Coutersigned by ........................................................