Health, Safety and Environment - International Labour Organization

Manual 3:HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTFOR WORKER HS&E REPRESENTATIVESEXAMPLES OF QUESTIONS FOR AN HS&E CHECK Yes NoActionrequiredStorage and handling1 Are storage facilities adequate?234Is there adequate equipment that prevents the need tomanually handle materials?Have workers been trained in the handling of materials(e.g. lifting techniques)?Have safe procedures for the storage of materials beenestablished?Dangerous substances5 Are there any dangerous substances used?6 Have hazard data sheets been provided?7 Are the hazards from substances prevented or controlled?8 Are workers trained?9 Is adequate information provided?10 Are containers clearly labelled?11 Are dangerous substances safely stored?12 Is suitable personal protective equipment provided forworkers?Noise13 Are noise risks assessed and danger areas identified?14 Is there a programme of noise reduction/control?Protective equipment15 Is personal protective equipment necessary?16 If it is, is it suitable and are workers consulted about it?Training17 Have all workers been trained in the safety aspects oftheir job?18 Have workers facing particular hazards receivedspecialised training?Welfare19 Are washing and toilet facilities provided and kept clean?20 Are there changing facilities and a rest room?21 Is clean and safe drinking water provided?22 Are there adequate first-aid facilities?94 Health, Safety and EnvironmentA Series of Trade Union EducationManuals for Agricultural Workers