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CERTIFICATE
(2009 specification)
Date of review:
Executive Summary
Upon completion of the inspection I found there were several areas of concern which lead to breaches
of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA), the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO),
the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, the Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations (MHSWR) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
The health and safety of the employees who are using the premises may also be at risk if some of
these concerns are not addressed immediately. Failure to address these issues may lead to attention
and possible enforcement action from the HSE and/or the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR).
Breaches of statutory duty or failure to comply with improvement or prohibition notices may
result in court action being taken which may lead to criminal prosecution and fines of up to
20 000 in a magistrates court and the possibility of up to 6 months imprisonment.
A detailed description of the findings is listed below with reference to specific observations given in
brackets.
Conclusions
The building and yard are all of modern design with full refurbishments having been carried out as
recent as 2007. Many of the hazards found were as a result of a lapse in general Health and Safety
management and many of the observations could be rectified by simple maintenance and tidying up
of the building and yard. This is a very low cost practice which in turn could improve the Health and
Safety of the workforce.
The employees have all had a very good level of workplace specific Health and Safety training with
certificates on display on the notice board. However this training counts for little if it is not put into
practice on a daily basis. It appears there have also been many bad habits picked up over the years
such as poor general housekeeping.
Employers and employees should take pride in a clean and safe workplace and it also sets a good
example to any visitors or potential clients. A safe workplace will also reduce the risk of accidents and
ill health to employees and in the long run save money from unnecessary claims, losses of production
and a poor corporate image.
Recommendations:
Recommendation
Fire exit door should
remain free from
obstructions at all times.
(1)
Fire extinguisher to be
installed in the office.(18)
High
Target date
Immediate
High
Immediate
High
1 week
High
1 week
Medium
1 month
Medium
1 week
Medium
1 week
Medium
1 week
Medium
1 month
Medium
1 week then
review each month
Medium
1 week then
review every 3
months
Medium
1 week then
review each month
Medium-Low
1 month
Priority