Example Practiical Observation Sheets

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Mock Observation Sheet – Practical Exam

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Name: Sheet Number: 1

Place Inspected: Date:

Observations

List hazards, unsafepractices and good

practices found

Action to be taken (ifany)

List any immediate andlong-term actions

required

Priority

1 = immediate2 = medium

3 = long-term

Housekeeping -

Corridors –

2 x chairs in gangway Return to classroomarea

1

1 x brush angling intogangway

Return to stores1

2 x fire extinguishers onfloor in gangway

Mount on wall hangersprovided

1

1 x electrical cable fromTV across walkway

Coil and store properlyon the TV

1

2 x weights from

hydraulic m/c onwalkway

Return to storage tray on

machine 1

1 x cable from overheadprojector on floor

Coil and store properlyon projector

1

1 x sump pumpprotruding into floor @workbench

Move completely underbench.Investigate properstorage

1

3

2 x wooden blocks inmiddle of floor

Move to safe area1

1 x fisher regulatorpropped againstworkbench

Lay down flat, outwithwalkway.Investigate properstorage facilities

1

3

Various items on floor atlockers

Remove to suitablestorage.Investigate properstorage facility. Arrange training andsupervision.

1

3

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Observations


practices found


List any immediate and

long-term actionsrequired

Priority


3 = long-term

Flat bars protruding intowalkway from underworkbench

Move completelyunderneath bench 1

Welding equipmenthoses on floor at weldingbay.

Store immediately coiledon equipment holder.Check for damage.

1

1

Cable from electric motor

on floor at welding bay.

Coil and store properly

on motor.

1

Stand propped at angleagainst workbench.

Remove and storeproperly.

1

Pump in middle of floorat guillotine machine.

Remove and storeproperly.

1

Guillotine machinehandle protruding intocorridor.

Relatch and lock in safeposition. 1

Work cabinet door open

in middle of workbencharea.

Close and lock door.

1

Machinery -

1) Drill (Medding)

Shield broken Do not use machine untillight and shield arerepaired.

1

Light inoperative Replace guard andsecure

1

Sign advising safetyobscured

Remove rag obscuringsafety signs. 1

Belt drive exposed – guard removed

Place visible notice onmachine – ‘Do Not Use’

1

Train operatives onhazards

2

Supervise more closely 2


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Observations


practices found




Priority


3 = long-term

2) Drill (Medding) No2

Light inoperative Fix light 1

3) Invicta Shaper

Guard inadequate size atback

Investigate provision ofadequate guard

2

Not in use – cutting tool

left in place

Remove cutting tool1

Guard open at drive Replace guardimmediately

1

Stop button broken Replace broken stopbutton

4) Bridgeport Drill

Swarf build-up to becleared

1

Tools – drill not properly

in place on wall fixturefor securing

Replace drill on holding

fixtureTrain operatives onproper storage

1

2


No guard or shield atchuck

Provide proper guardand shield.Prohibit use untilprovided

1

5) Colchester lathe

Tools on top near chuck Store tools properlyTrain operatives onproper storage

1

2

Guard removed fromdrive

Replace guard1

6) Colchester lathe (2)

Notice laid on top “DONOT USE” could easilyfall off. Too small, notreadily seen

Provide proper warningnotice not to be used.Physically isolate andlock off

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Observations


practices found




Priority


3 = long-term

7) Colchester lathe (3)


Chuck key left in place Remove chuck key andtool

1

Cutting tool left in place Training for operativesand more supervision

2

8) Grinders All shields dirty – cannotsee through

Clean shieldsProvide cleaningprogramme

1

2

1 x M/C withoutshields/guards

Ensure not used untilfitted

1

1 x M/C with too largegap

Adjust gap immediately1

Not adequate signs forwarning of hazards fromabrasive wheels

Provide proper signs asrequired 1

9) Saw

Side cover off – no guardon drive belts

Replace immediately1

Substances -

1) Stores

Highly flammablematerials on openshelves and on top ofcupboard

Store in highlyflammable store

1

Plastic containers withunidentified contents

Remove until identifiedand proper COSHHassessment carried out

1

Oxygen cylinder Store in proper storagefacility until needed,

preferably outdoors

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Observations


practices found




Priority


3 = long-term

2) Hydraulic pipe storage

Hydraulic oil build-up ontrays/equipment

Instigate regular removaland cleaning proceduresClean out

3

1

3) Hydraulic test unit

As above As above 31

4) Grimston Grinder

White spirit, flammablepaint tin adjacent tomachine (fire hazardfrom sparks)

Remove from hazardousareaStorage in flammablestoreTraining required forusers

1

1

2

5) Class table

Unidentified powder in

glass bottle

Remove for COSHH

assessmentsInvestigate for storagefacility

1

3

6) Welding fumes

Soot noticeable on fumecanopy

Investigate why all fumesnot being properlyventilatedNo more welding untilfixed

1

Fire -

1 - Extinguishers

Some not wall mountedSome out of date

Check all fireextinguishers for beingout of date andrevalidate Arrange for system toensure no repeat

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3


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Observations


practices found




Priority


3 = long-term

2 - Fire light still aboveroller door which isinaccessible

Remove and refit abovea newer fire door. Seeobservation 4

3

3 – Mixed swarf andcombustibles in wastebuckets

Train operatives inproper waste disposalClearly mark wastebuckets

2

1

4 – no emergencylighting over fire exit inmiddle of room wall

See 2 for action 1

5 – no direction signs incorridor outside fire exitdoor

Arrange for standarddirection signs 2

6 – assembly pointlocation plans do notshow ‘you are here’

Amend plans to give info2

Welfare -

First aid box locked – key always with lecturer

Provide notice at first aidbox of location of key

2

Lockers – accessblocked by machinery onfront

Remove items blockingto proper storage area 2

Hand cream (wet barrier

cream)Paper towels provided

OK

Sink in filthy condition Clean Arrange cleaning rota

12

No eye wash available Provide for immediateuse

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Observations


practices found




Priority


3 = long-term

Electricity -

1) General

Several cables forportable equipment lying

across floor

Train users in correctstorage 1

2) At grinders

Wall sockets open, wiresexposedNo notices providingstatus

Confirm status whetherlive or not, displaywarning noticesEnsure isolated andlocked off untilpermanently removed orfixed

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3) Portably appliances

Overhead projector outof test date

Remove until tested Arrange programme forportable appliancetesting

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3

7) Hand tools

Files with split handles Remove damaged toolsfrom use

1

Files lying on floor – notstored

Store tools in theircorrect holders and

provide training forproper storage

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2

Hammers – inserts forplastic/rubber/copperworn/split andmushroomed

Repair damageTrain users in hazardsand fault reporting

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