Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
General Safety Audit
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Audit Start Time
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All "No" responses must be commented on (who, what, where, etc.). After your audit is completed, give a copy to your Manager. Indicate when each deficiency has been corrected.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Are all employees wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as required?
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Are earplugs being worn correctly (fully inserted)?
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Are all employees wearing safety glasses with safety shields as required?
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Are all employees wearing the appropriate safety footwear as required?
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Are employees voluntarily wearing N95 particulate respirators in the work area?
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Are there employees that are mandated to wear half face piece respirators in the work area?
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If "Yes" to #5 and/or #6, are they wearing the respirator properly?
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Are all employees wearing the appropriate clothing as required for their work area?
EQUIPMENT
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Are electrical outlets in good repair (not cracked or broken)?
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Are electrical conduits in good repair (not loose, etc.)?
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Are electrical cords, extension cords, and air hoses free of cuts, nicks, bare wires, and loose connection?
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Do extension cords have ground pins?
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Are hydraulic lines in good repair (no leaks, etc.)?
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Are machine guards in place as required?
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Are machine guards held in place with proper fasteners?
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Do all grinders have guards?
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Are chains in good repair?
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Are lifting chains marked to show size, grade, reach, and load?
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Do lifting hooks have safety latches?
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Are hooks in good repair? (Note: Hooks should not have any more than 15% in excess of normal throat opening or 10% twist. If so, dispose of them.)
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Do air hose connectors have appropriate clamps? (Note: water hose clamps are not allowed)
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Are cutting torch lines in good repair?
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Are hammer handles in good repair (wood not split, not welded on, etc.)?
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Are crane slings and hoists marked with load capacities?
FALL PROTECTION
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Are ladder rungs and all steps intact and in good condition?
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Are steps clean and free of grease and oil?
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Are all nuts, bolts, rivets, etc., all tight and in place?
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Are ladders free of splinters and sharp edges?
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Are horizontally stored ladders supported on the ends and in the middle?
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Are all ladder feet parallel to the surface against which the ladder will lean?
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Do employees avoid leaning to the side while on ladders, keeping the navel between the side rails?
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Are guardrails and stair rails in place as required?
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Are there toe kicks in place at the bottom of each guardrail?
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Are the guardrails a minimum of 42 inches high?
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Is there a center rail constructed in the guardrails?
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Are employees wearing fall protection devices correctly? (Note: required on all aerial lifts)
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Are removable guardrails used and in place when required?
HOUSEKEEPING
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Workplace is clean and orderly?
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Floors are clear and aisles, hallways, and exits are unobstructed?
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Floor surfaces are kept dry and free of slip hazards?
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Stairways, sidewalks, and ramps are free of defects (e.g. damaged treads, frayed edges)?
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Illumination is adequate in all common areas and workstations?
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All containers, including non-hazardous chemicals and waste, are labeled with the full chemical or trade name?
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Stored materials are secure and limited in height to prevent collapse?
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36 inch clearance maintained for electrical panels?
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Equipment and machines are clean and working properly?
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Adequate ventilation is provided to machines for preventing buildup of heat or gas emissions?
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Emergency stop switches on machines are identified and in proper working order?
FIRE
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Emergency exit signs are visible and lit properly?
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Fire extinguishers are visible and accessible?
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18 inch vertical clearance is maintained below all sprinkler heads?
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Fire extinguishers are serviced monthly?
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Corridors and stairways are kept free of obstruction and are not used for storage?
OTHER
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Did you observe any employee performing their job task in an unsafe manner?
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Are five-minute safety talks being conducted on a routine basis?
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Do employees know what Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are? (ask two employees)
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Do employees know where the MSDS are kept? (ask the same two employees from #3)
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Other General Comments:
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Take pictures as needed for "Other General Comments:"
SIGNATURE
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Audit End Time
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Safety Manager