NEBOSH General Certificate
A safety inspection was completed
The workplace is an “A” listed building with historical significance and covers three storeys and a basement. It is made up primarily of offices; however the Museum of Fire forms a large part of the ground floor, with the basement area used for exhibit archiving and storage.
47 staff are employed in the building, 1 of which is registered disabled. They work various patterns throughout the day between 8am – 6pm performing general administration duties, whilst a small number of staff also provide museum guided tours to members of the public.
On occasion there are visitors who attend meetings in the building both in ground floor conference rooms and throughout the three storey premises.
There are 4 cleaning staff who work in the building between 6 am-730 am. Cleaning staff vacuum, dust and clean the toilets within the building.
Most staff have dedicated work stations, however some staff are required to “hot desk”. There are four photocopiers within the building which are used throughout the work day.
During my safety inspection a number of safety issues were noted and have been compiled in this report. I recommend you dissect this report carefully and take note of the issues that I have raised and take swift action to make amends. Financial costs to implement these requirements are explained in my recommendations.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Breaches were found with regard to the following health and safety issues:
1. Fire (Scotland) Act 2005: blocked fire exits, combustible substances found in protected escape routes, inadequate evacuation procedure for the evacuation of disabled employees.
2. Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: trip hazards were identified throughout, insufficient lighting in basement area may lead to injury and employees using vehicular access routes as shortcuts into building present collision hazard.
3. Manual Handling Operations regulations 1992: Lifting equipment has not
The workplace is an “A” listed building with historical significance and covers three storeys and a basement. It is made up primarily of offices; however the Museum of Fire forms a large part of the ground floor, with the basement area used for exhibit archiving and storage.
47 staff are employed in the building, 1 of which is registered disabled. They work various patterns throughout the day between 8am – 6pm performing general administration duties, whilst a small number of staff also provide museum guided tours to members of the public.
On occasion there are visitors who attend meetings in the building both in ground floor conference rooms and throughout the three storey premises.
There are 4 cleaning staff who work in the building between 6 am-730 am. Cleaning staff vacuum, dust and clean the toilets within the building.
Most staff have dedicated work stations, however some staff are required to “hot desk”. There are four photocopiers within the building which are used throughout the work day.
During my safety inspection a number of safety issues were noted and have been compiled in this report. I recommend you dissect this report carefully and take note of the issues that I have raised and take swift action to make amends. Financial costs to implement these requirements are explained in my recommendations.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Breaches were found with regard to the following health and safety issues:
1. Fire (Scotland) Act 2005: blocked fire exits, combustible substances found in protected escape routes, inadequate evacuation procedure for the evacuation of disabled employees.
2. Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: trip hazards were identified throughout, insufficient lighting in basement area may lead to injury and employees using vehicular access routes as shortcuts into building present collision hazard.
3. Manual Handling Operations regulations 1992: Lifting equipment has not