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Library Health and Safety Audit Checklist

by Gary Howarth, from the Community

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This library health and safety audit checklist helps service managers and auditors verify compliance across library sites. Review safety policy, risk assessments, incident reporting, emergency plans, first aid, safeguarding and security, staff training, wellbeing, DSE, cleaning operations, COSHH controls, waste handling, equipment, and communication. Capture evidence, note findings, and sign off actions during opening and closing meetings.

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Library Health and Safety Audit Checklist

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