Mock Observation Sheet – Practical Exam

Name: Sheet Number: 1

Place Inspected: Date:

Observations Action to be taken (if Priority

any)
List hazards, unsafe 1 = immediate
practices and good List any immediate and 2 = medium
practices found long-term actions 3 = long-term
required
Housekeeping -
Corridors –

2 x chairs in gangway Return to classroom

1
area
1 x brush angling into Return to stores
1
gangway
2 x fire extinguishers on Mount on wall hangers
1
floor in gangway provided
1 x electrical cable from Coil and store properly
1
TV across walkway on the TV
2 x weights from Return to storage tray on
hydraulic m/c on machine 1
walkway
1 x cable from overhead Coil and store properly
1
projector on floor on projector
1 x sump pump Move completely under
1
protruding into floor @ bench.
workbench Investigate proper
3
storage
2 x wooden blocks in Move to safe area
1
middle of floor
1 x fisher regulator Lay down flat, outwith
1
propped against walkway.
workbench Investigate proper
3
storage facilities
Various items on floor at Remove to suitable
1
lockers storage.
Investigate proper
3
storage facility.
Arrange training and
2
supervision.

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 Mock Observation Sheet – Practical Exam

Observations Action to be taken (if Priority

any)
List hazards, unsafe 1 = immediate
practices and good List any immediate and 2 = medium
practices found long-term actions 3 = long-term
required
Flat bars protruding into Move completely
walkway from under underneath bench 1
workbench
Welding equipment Store immediately coiled 1
hoses on floor at welding on equipment holder.
bay. Check for damage. 1
Cable from electric motor Coil and store properly
1
on floor at welding bay. on motor.
Stand propped at angle Remove and store
1
against workbench. properly.
Pump in middle of floor Remove and store
1
at guillotine machine. properly.
Guillotine machine Relatch and lock in safe
handle protruding into position. 1
corridor.
Work cabinet door open Close and lock door.
in middle of workbench 1
area.

Machinery -

1) Drill (Medding)
Shield broken Do not use machine until
light and shield are 1
repaired.
Light inoperative Replace guard and
1
secure
Sign advising safety Remove rag obscuring
obscured safety signs. 1

Belt drive exposed – Place visible notice on

1
guard removed machine – ‘Do Not Use’
Train operatives on
2
hazards
Supervise more closely 2

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 Mock Observation Sheet – Practical Exam

Observations Action to be taken (if Priority

any)
List hazards, unsafe 1 = immediate
practices and good List any immediate and 2 = medium
practices found long-term actions 3 = long-term
required
2) Drill (Medding) No2
Light inoperative Fix light 1
3) Invicta Shaper
Guard inadequate size at Investigate provision of
2
back adequate guard
Not in use – cutting tool Remove cutting tool
1
left in place
Guard open at drive Replace guard
1
immediately
Stop button broken Replace broken stop
button
4) Bridgeport Drill
Swarf build-up to be
1
cleared
Tools – drill not properly Replace drill on holding
1
in place on wall fixture fixture
for securing Train operatives on
2
proper storage
Light inoperative Fix light 1
No guard or shield at Provide proper guard
chuck and shield.
1
Prohibit use until
provided
5) Colchester lathe
Tools on top near chuck Store tools properly 1
Train operatives on
proper storage 2
Guard removed from Replace guard
1
drive
6) Colchester lathe (2)
Notice laid on top “DO Provide proper warning 1
NOT USE” could easily notice not to be used.
fall off. Too small, not Physically isolate and
readily seen lock off 1

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 Mock Observation Sheet – Practical Exam

Observations Action to be taken (if Priority

any)
List hazards, unsafe 1 = immediate
practices and good List any immediate and 2 = medium
practices found long-term actions 3 = long-term
required
7) Colchester lathe (3)
Light inoperative Fix light 1
Chuck key left in place Remove chuck key and
1
tool
Cutting tool left in place Training for operatives
2
and more supervision
8) Grinders
All shields dirty – cannot Clean shields 1
see through Provide cleaning
programme 2
1 x M/C without Ensure not used until
1
shields/guards fitted
1 x M/C with too large Adjust gap immediately
1
gap
Not adequate signs for Provide proper signs as
warning of hazards from required 1
abrasive wheels
9) Saw
Side cover off – no guard Replace immediately
1
on drive belts

Substances -

1) Stores
Highly flammable Store in highly
materials on open flammable store
1
shelves and on top of
cupboard
Plastic containers with Remove until identified
unidentified contents and proper COSHH 1
assessment carried out
Oxygen cylinder Store in proper storage
facility until needed,
1
preferably outdoors

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Observations Action to be taken (if Priority

any)
List hazards, unsafe 1 = immediate
practices and good List any immediate and 2 = medium
practices found long-term actions 3 = long-term
required
2) Hydraulic pipe storage
Hydraulic oil build-up on Instigate regular removal 3
trays/equipment and cleaning procedures
Clean out 1
3) Hydraulic test unit
As above As above 3
1
4) Grimston Grinder
White spirit, flammable Remove from hazardous
1
paint tin adjacent to area
machine (fire hazard Storage in flammable
1
from sparks) store
Training required for
2
users
5) Class table
Unidentified powder in Remove for COSHH
1
glass bottle assessments
Investigate for storage
3
facility
6) Welding fumes
Soot noticeable on fume Investigate why all fumes
canopy not being properly
ventilated 1
No more welding until
fixed

Fire -

1 - Extinguishers
Some not wall mounted Check all fire
Some out of date extinguishers for being 1
out of date and
revalidate
Arrange for system to 3
ensure no repeat

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Observations Action to be taken (if Priority

any)
List hazards, unsafe 1 = immediate
practices and good List any immediate and 2 = medium
practices found long-term actions 3 = long-term
required
2 - Fire light still above Remove and refit above
roller door which is a newer fire door. See 3
inaccessible observation 4
3 – Mixed swarf and Train operatives in
2
combustibles in waste proper waste disposal
buckets Clearly mark waste
1
buckets
4 – no emergency See 2 for action
lighting over fire exit in 1
middle of room wall
5 – no direction signs in Arrange for standard
corridor outside fire exit direction signs 2
door
6 – assembly point Amend plans to give info
location plans do not 2
show ‘you are here’

Welfare -

First aid box locked – Provide notice at first aid

2
key always with lecturer box of location of key
Lockers – access Remove items blocking
blocked by machinery on to proper storage area 2
front
Hand cream (wet barrier OK
cream)
Paper towels provided
Sink in filthy condition Clean 1
Arrange cleaning rota 2
No eye wash available Provide for immediate
1
use

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Observations Action to be taken (if Priority

any)
List hazards, unsafe 1 = immediate
practices and good List any immediate and 2 = medium
practices found long-term actions 3 = long-term
required

Electricity -

1) General
Several cables for Train users in correct
portable equipment lying storage 1
across floor
2) At grinders
Wall sockets open, wires Confirm status whether
exposed live or not, display 1
No notices providing warning notices
status Ensure isolated and
locked off until
permanently removed or 1
fixed
3) Portably appliances
Overhead projector out Remove until tested
1
of test date Arrange programme for
portable appliance
3
testing
7) Hand tools
Files with split handles Remove damaged tools
1
from use
Files lying on floor – not Store tools in their
1
stored correct holders and
provide training for
2
proper storage
Hammers – inserts for Repair damage 2
plastic/rubber/copper Train users in hazards
worn/split and and fault reporting 3
mushroomed