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COMPANIES SELF DIAGNOSTIC CHECK
Is your organisation complying with Health & Safety obligations?

Is there a valid, written, signed & dated Health & Safety Policy within the last two years?

NO

YES

Has the policy been issued, effectively implemented & explained to all employees?

NO

YES

Is there a 'competent' person (or external consultant) appointed to advise on H&S ?

NO

YES

Is this person also professionally qualified & keeping abreast of changes in legislation, practices etc?c?

NO

YES

Is there written 'Risk Assessments' of all significant operations, made known to concerned employees & adhered to?

NO

YES

If any item handled is approximately 25kg or over, are the manual handling operations assessment undertaken, recorded & ; used?

NO

YES

Do you have a safety committee or other formal employees representation forum on health & safety matters?

NO

YES

Are all fixed electrical wiring & PAT (portable appliance testing) carried out at correct frequency & records available?

NO

YES

Have you undertaken assessment of computers, workstations and office safety as part of DSE Regulations 1992?

NO

YES

Is there a formal inspection of work equipment (ie lift trucks) at the correct interval and statutory records available where required?

NO

YES

Have you carried out COSHH assessments properly & eliminated / substituted etc hazardous chemical with safer versions?

NO

YES

Are your Managers/Supervisors aware of the H&S duties as required by HASWA etc Act 1974?

NO

YES

Have you provided 'task-specific' & general awareness Health & Safety training for the staff & operatives?

NO

YES

In addition to any fire-certificates/exemptions held, have you carried out 'Fire Assessment' of your premises ?

NO

YES

Are all accidents (including non-injury) properly reported, investigated & notified to HSE/EHO as appropriate?

NO

YES


If you are unsure or answered 'No' to any of the above questions, then the company and/or it's management could be prosecuted for failing to comply with statutory obligations. The sanctions include unlimited fines at Crown Courts and/or up to 2 years imprisonment.

Also, any injured individual associated with the company, could have automatic justifications to be awarded large compensation!

Bestsafe Ltd can provide that peace of mind by enabling solutions to all your Health & Safety concerns ­ Just ask for FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION!


 

Bestsafe Health & Safety Services 1 Ferney Road East Barnet Herts EN4 8LA Tel-020 83610639 Fax-020 83685407 info@bestsafe.co.uk