This OHSAS 18001 audit checklist helps estates and facilities teams evaluate their occupational health and safety management system against the standard. It covers policy and scope, leadership and continual improvement, legal compliance, roles and responsibilities, competence and training, staff consultation, document control, monitoring and measurement, and internal audits. Operational topics include premises and housekeeping, slips and trips, storage and racking, ventilation and lighting, PPE, risk assessment programs (manual handling, DSE, fire), COSHH for chemicals and gases, machinery guarding and emergency stops, permits to work, safe systems of work, mobile plant, electrical testing and planned preventative maintenance, work at height equipment, and lifting gear. Emergency preparedness spans procedures, signage, spill kits and training, drills, and post-incident reviews, with emphasis on records and timely action closeout.
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