NATIONAL GENERAL

CERTIFICATE Candidate’s observation

(2009 specification) sheet

NGC3 – THE HEALTH AND

SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Sheet number: 1 of 4

Student name: _ Student number:

Place inspected: _
Date of inspection:

Observations Control measures Timescale

Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer-term actions

1. Old fire extinguisher in office area. Install new fire extinguisher/s in office. Immediate
(Fire regs.) Assessment fire risk valuations. Monitor monthly

2. no fire alarm system in office and ware Install proper alarm system in office to Immediate
house reduce the risk of damages Monitor monthly

3. Heaps of PPE on the ground Remove all PPE from the floor and keep 1 week
obstructive entrance to fire extinguishers fire exit clear.
and moreover fire exit. (Fire regs.) Monitor the area to ensure fire exit Monthly
remains free from obstructions at all
times.

4. Remove rods of steel being used as Remove rods of steel from the office Immediate
doorstops in office area (Tripping block
hazards). Keep all entrances shut wherever
possible and must installed proper door Monitor weekly
stops.

5. Various tools and equipment of Observe the situation to make sure no Immediate
outdoor work put away nearby office more rods of steel are carried hooked on 1 week
zone and beneath counters. (PUWER). the office block.

6. No correct dispenser placement and Keep hand cleaners installed. Immediate

no hand wash area near office. Install correct hand wash dispenser Review monthly

.
7. Old printer and cartons of printer paper Change old printers on top of its desk and Immediate
left on floor and right next to fixed electric put printer paper into paper closet.
heater, (Fire and manual handling regs). Old printers repaired or detached and 1-2 weeks
properly disposed of.

8. A number of mobile chargers under
office chair with tangled cables. Also
connected to the power supply with no
batteries charging. (Electricity and fire
regs.)
Immediate
Remove chargers from power supply as
soon as not in usage and have cables 1 month
free from twisting. Similarly not to be port
under chairs. Appropriate placement of
chargers to be put in storage
9. Carton of vaporized cans put away
beneath office desk nearby electrical
plugs. (PUWER)
10. Outdoor Waste paper bins
overflowing. (Welfare issue).
11. Various tools of outdoor work
equipment being stored around office
area and under desks. (PUWER).
12. Wall attached first aid kit absent,
support cracked. First aid kit not in its
correct placed. (MHSWR).
13. Old work walking boot and gloves in
poor state lying nearby shelves. (PPE
regs.)
14. Cleaning chemicals nearby the
electric supply socket afterward to 6 volt
batteries. (MHSWR).
15. Various swab buckets and vacuum
cleaner sitting just inside store room door,
not properly stored. Tripping hazards.
16. Drinking water dispenser in adjoining
area is out of order, only tap water
available for drinking. Welfare and
PUWER issue
Remove spray cans from office area and Immediate
into store room.
Passing staff on the significance of
protection vaporizers (spray can) away
from electrical plugs.
On going
Empty the bins and clean the floors.
Ensure bins are emptied on a regular
basis. Monthly
Spring-cleaning duties between supervise
to make sure outdoor adjoining area
remain clean and tidy.
Immediate
Remove outdoor work equipment from
office and into the correct store. 2 weeks
Ensure foot areas under desks remain
free from obstructions.
Immediate
Ensure first aid kit is accessible for usage Weekly
by all employees
Change the support so first aid kit can be On going
give back to its accurate location.
Organize of any old idle P.P.E. Immediate
Ensure all P.P.E. is kept clean and
changed as and when necessary.
Properly place the chemicals not near to Immediate
electric supply must have a specific
storing area; 1 week
Batteries are not stored near any
cleaning products.
Arrange for a clear out and tidy of store Immediate
room, removing and obstructions from the On going
door area.
Assign a cleaning schedule to staff to
ensure store room remains in good order.
Arrange for water dispenser to be Monthly
repaired or replaced and ensure fresh
drinking water is available.
Arrange for the water dispenser to be
serviced by a professional to prevent
future problems.

17. Heavy material stacked up outdoor
the store at ground level.. (Manual
handling regs.)
18. Shelving in the warehouse not being
used appropriately with a number of tools
and equipment stacked up on the floor
obstructive entrance to the shelves.
(MHSWR).
19. At the entrance to the building stairs
railing has turn out to be un-attached at
the base. (Tripping hazard).
GOOD POINTS/PRACTICES
Noticeably observable fire exit signs and
glow in the dark signs to walls showing
sites of fire extinguishers.
Safety warning sign board demonstrating
HSE poster, firms’ certificate of legal
responsibility insurance and all related
safety notices
Well lit and ventilated office area, good
appropriate temperature.
Wall attached hand cleaners, all kept
clean and tidy.
Ample shelving for accurate P.P.E.
storage.
1 week
Move heavy tools and material onto
appropriate shelving inside warehouse
and store at abdomen level to avoid Immediate
labour-intensive handling injuries from
bending.
Make sure work tools is kept properly Monthly
place at all times and not left outdoor
somewhere it might reason damages.
Tidying the warehouse and organize of Immediate
any non-waste materials.
Use the shelving for suitable storing of Annually
tools and supplies to have ground space
clear.
Make momentary reparation while waiting immediate
for to hire for a skilled welder to make a Annually
long-lasting renovation of the railing.
No action required, very good practise for Immediate
emergencies with power outage.
Good put into practise. Conceivably elect Review every 3
a member of supervise to be in months.
responsibility of bring up-to-date notices.
Monitor temperatures and regulate timers immediately
accordingly as average temperature
changes throughout the year. Review every 3
Re-fill all skin care slot machine as and months
when required.
Good chosen room for P.P.E. storage,
P.P.E in good condition. Immediate
1 week