1.Has responsibility and authority for the development, implementation and performance of health and safety management been        appropriately assigned at all levels within the business?

2.Is there a documented health and safety policy?

3.Are hazards and risks to employees health and safety clearly identified and evaluated on a regular basis?

4.Are employees trained and competent to carry out their work safely and effectively?

5.Do employees at all levels receive and respond appropriately to communications involving health and safety risks?

6.Could you, if required, prove that health and safety is appropriately managed at all levels of the business?

7.Could you, if required, prove that employees read and understand risk assessments for all tasks and activities they perform?

8.Could you, if required, prove that employees have been given the correct information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure         they perform tasks and activities safely?

9.Do you have a designated “competent person” to manage health and safety?

10.Does the business routinely audit the management of health and safety against legislative requirements?