Reports
Health & Safety Audit & Inspection
Atlas House
St. Helens Council
Chief Executive’s
1.0
Background
1.1
A Health and Safety Audit and Inspection of the above site was undertaken on December 7, 2010, by Claire Millington, Health and Safety Advisor.
1.2
The aims and objectives were to evaluate compliance with relevant statutory instruments; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 including its associated legislation, and St. Helens Council procedures.
The process involved a combination of sampling relevant documentation and a thorough inspection of the building and its grounds.
1.3
The building is located on Corporation Street, St Helens and consists of three storeys. 1.4
The building has been occupied by the Children and Young People’s Services since construction was completed during August 2008. At the time of the audit approximately 320-340 members of staff were sited within the offices.
1.5
The Caretaking and Cleaning function is provided by the Environmental
Protection Department and is subject to a separate audit, therefore, it has not been considered within this report.
1.6
It is intended to audit and inspect all the services based within the building individually, therefore, this exercise primarily focused on the building and its associated services, in addition to an audit of the St. Helens Council Fire
Safety Log Book, and the Hydraclean binder (a management tool for the control of Legionella bacteria within water systems).
1.7
Mr Chris Dove, Public Buildings and Support Services Manager, accompanied the Health and Safety Advisor, during part of the inspection.
2.0
Site Safety Management
2.1
Steve Gaskell, Assistant Director – Commissioning and Business Support, manages health and safety matters on site.
Mr Gaskell was informed of several of the issues identified during the audit and inspection process by the Health & Safety Advisor following the visit, to enable more
Atlas House
St. Helens Council
Chief Executive’s
1.0
Background
1.1
A Health and Safety Audit and Inspection of the above site was undertaken on December 7, 2010, by Claire Millington, Health and Safety Advisor.
1.2
The aims and objectives were to evaluate compliance with relevant statutory instruments; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 including its associated legislation, and St. Helens Council procedures.
The process involved a combination of sampling relevant documentation and a thorough inspection of the building and its grounds.
1.3
The building is located on Corporation Street, St Helens and consists of three storeys. 1.4
The building has been occupied by the Children and Young People’s Services since construction was completed during August 2008. At the time of the audit approximately 320-340 members of staff were sited within the offices.
1.5
The Caretaking and Cleaning function is provided by the Environmental
Protection Department and is subject to a separate audit, therefore, it has not been considered within this report.
1.6
It is intended to audit and inspect all the services based within the building individually, therefore, this exercise primarily focused on the building and its associated services, in addition to an audit of the St. Helens Council Fire
Safety Log Book, and the Hydraclean binder (a management tool for the control of Legionella bacteria within water systems).
1.7
Mr Chris Dove, Public Buildings and Support Services Manager, accompanied the Health and Safety Advisor, during part of the inspection.
2.0
Site Safety Management
2.1
Steve Gaskell, Assistant Director – Commissioning and Business Support, manages health and safety matters on site.
Mr Gaskell was informed of several of the issues identified during the audit and inspection process by the Health & Safety Advisor following the visit, to enable more