Human Resources

Workplace inspections

Workplace inspections are one of the primary methods of identifying and eliminating actual and potential hazards. These hazards can include problems with equipment, the workplace environment, the building, as well as with work practices. There are many different kinds of workplace inspections including daily "walkabout" inspections when you enter your laboratory or office, "pre-use" inspections of equipment you are going to run, and "spot-checks" by your work supervisor or advisors. Other inspections are more formal, and involve documenting the fact that inspections have been done on a regular basis as part of "due diligence".

The Workplace must be inspected reguarly using the University's Workplace Inspection procedure.

'The role of the Unison Health & Safety team is to work with the University in the interest of reducing injuries and ill health in the work place. This is achieved in consultation with management on new H&S policies and procedures, by ensuring accidents and incidents have been appropriately investigated  and by overseeing workplace inspections and audits. Our aim is to promote and encourage involvement of all staff in Health & Safety matters and therefore reduce the likelihood of injuries or accidents at work occurring'.

'Workplace inspections help to identify hazards and potential risks and therefore play an important role in prevention. Unison Health and Safety Rep’s are therefore pleased to have had the opportunity to be involved in the design and launch of the new workplace Inspection forms and to encourage and support staff in carrying out these inspections'.

Unison Health & Safety Officer: Jill Rice

Unison Health & Safety Rep’s : Dave Bush / Colin Fudger

Unison Chairman: Chris Burke Hynes

Inspection sheet templates can be downloaded using the links below: