Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Personnel

Fire Prevention and Protection

  • Can fire extinguishers be located and are they readily accessible?

  • Are fire extinguishers and hose cabinets free from obstruction?

  • Do employees know location of the nearest fire extinguisher? (Ask randomly.)

  • Do employees know the location of the nearest fire alarm pull box? (Ask randomly.)

  • Have the fire extinguishers been inspected within the past 30 days and there is a minimum of 3 feet clearance on all sides?

Emergency Preparedness

  • Are exits and aisles in obstructed?

  • Do employees know the fire alarm signal and evacuation route to follow in an emergency? (Ask at least one employee.)

Walking Working Surfaces

  • Are floors clean and clutter free?

  • Are floors free from tripping hazards?

  • Are benches well organized?

Office and Shop Storage Areas

  • Are materials stored or stacked so as not to create a hazardous condition?

  • Are drawers and storage cabinet doors closed when not in use?

  • Are drawers and cabinets properly labeled with contents and kept organized?

Electrical Safety

  • Electrical cords do not present tripping hazards and do not run through doorways?

  • Electrical cords and plugs are in good condition and are free from kinks and exposed wires?

  • Electrical panels are clear from obstruction and access to them is not blocked?

  • Electrical outlets are free from cracks, not missing and all screws are in place?

  • Are distribution boxes and outlets with circuit breaker locations?

Material Handling and Storage

  • Are there separate waste receptacles for oily waste, fluorescent bulbs, and other hazardous materials?

  • Are flammable liquids stored in flammable storage cabinets?

  • Are flammable liquids stored in safety cans equipped with a flame arrester?

  • Are hazardous chemicals labeled and stored properly?

  • Are material safety data sheets (MSDS) accessible and updated?

  • Are compressed gas cylinders secured and labeled?

Equipment and Tools

  • Are guards in place and adjusted properly?

  • Are tools used properly and maintained in good condition?

  • Are ladders maintained and properly stored?

  • Are extension cords used with portable electric tools and appliances of the three wire type?

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Is the proper personal protective equipment worn?

  • Is personal protective equipment stored properly when not in use and is there an adequate supply?

  • Are safety showers and eyewash stations unobstructed?

  • Is there an adequate supply of personal protective equipment for visitors to the area?

  • Are first aid kits inspected and kept complete?

Forklift

  • Are daily inspections being conducted?

  • Are the forks down when forklift not in use?

  • Is the path free from debris and combustible material?

Ergonomics

  • Are employees using correct lifting techniques?

  • No ergonomic issues were observed?

  • Is the lighting adequate?

  • Comments?

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