American Apparel Environmental Health & Safety Audit

• Document Number

  Select American Apparel Headquarters American Apparel South Gate (AAGD) American Apparel KCL American Apparel Garden Grove (AAKD) American Apparel Hawthorne (AADF) American Apparel Distribution Center

  • American Apparel Headquarters
  • American Apparel South Gate (AAGD)
  • American Apparel KCL
  • American Apparel Garden Grove (AAKD)
  • American Apparel Hawthorne (AADF)
  • American Apparel Distribution Center
• Facility Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Overall Safety Awareness

• Overall Safety Culture in facility - Based on Observations and worker feedback

  Fail

  Severe

  Unsafe

  Needs Improvement

  Pass

• Overall Safety Awareness of the management and workers.

  Fail

  Severe

  Unsafe

  Needs Improvement

  Pass

• Overall Readiness for an OSHA Inspection?

  Fail

  Severe

  Unsafe

  Needs Improvement

  Pass

• Supervisors assist in worksite hazard analysis, ensure physical protections, reinforce training, enforce discipline, and can explain work procedures based on the training provided to them?

  Fail

  Severe

  Unsafe

  Needs Improvement

  Pass

• Managers verify employees are applying their safety training and following procedures?

  Fail

  Severe

  Unsafe

  Needs Improvement

  Pass

• Management follows the rules and usually addresses the safety behavior of others?

  Fail

  Severe

  Unsafe

  Needs Improvement

  Pass

• Visitors, Contractors and Vendors are provided safety rules and procedures while on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Injury/Accident Documentation

• Are Supervisors completing Supervisor Investigation Forms as part of reporting process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do your employees know who they should report to if they are injured or witness an accident and/or incident.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are available witnesses information being captured i.e. Legal Employee Name, Employee Identification Number & Contact information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are witness statements being captured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the employees personal medical conditions being noted on reports? (i.e. Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Hepatitis)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the injured employees specific jot title captured at the time of incident and/or injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are DWC1 Forms being signed by the injured employee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all necessary documents signed and dated by the injured employee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the employee is not able to sign the required documents at time of incident/injury, are they being signed within 24 hours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the injured employees complete personal contact information being captured within the incident report (i.e. Full Legal Name, Residence Address, Employee Number, Telephone Number)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the exact time of the injury being documented when reported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the time & date of the report being documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the injured employees scheduled shift being documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the injured employees scheduled department being documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the type of injury being documented (i.e. Strain, Sprain, Laceration, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the exposure causing the injury captured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all body parts injured documented at the time of the incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the level of discomfort (1-10) that the employee is feeling documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the source of the injury being documented on the incident report (i.e. Sewing Machine, Press Machine, Heavy Lifting, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are injuries captured within the incident report as either being a specific injury on a specific date, or an injury cumulative over a long period of time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If incidents are cause by an aggravation of a prior personal or work related injury, are dates and sources of that prior injury being documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the injury is cause by a machine, is the source causing the injury documented within the incident report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the safety device or safety procedure in place prior to the incident documented in the incident report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the following elements included in the incident report?<br>1: Events prior to incident<br>2: The incident event<br>3: The resulting injury of the incident

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the initial cause of the accident/incident document (i.e. Equipment Failure, Failure to follow safety procedure, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pictures of the injury taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pictures of the source taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are proper emergency procedures in place when an employee faints, experiences major pain and/or blood loss?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If unsure whether the injury is industrial, is the medical authorization noting AOE/COE included (Determination of whether an injury is work-related)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the injured employee monitored & assisted appropriately until their clinic pick-up arrives?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the employee decides to not seek medical attention, is the required Medical Refusal Form filled out and signed at the time of incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Safety Hazards Observed

• General Hazards observed that could cause injury? (Unsafe working conditions or unsafe acts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any "Safe Work Procedures" for machinery or work procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Slips, Trips and Falls

• Do Cords, Hoses and wires present trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any wet/slippery surfaces noticeable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guardrails provided for walking/working surfaces above 4ft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lockout Tagout

• Have written Lockout/Tagout procedures been developed for all hazardous equipment/machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have employees performing lockout/Tagouts been effectively trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lockout/Tagout being used properly when being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Air

• Is compressed air being used for cleaning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are nozzles on air hoses equipped with safety tips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are supports provided for mounting air nozzles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Information - Right To Know & Globally Harmonized System

• Are (M)SDS binders provided where chemical are present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are (M)SDS binders equipped with inventory log of all chemicals present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the (M)SDS updated every 12 months (Annually)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there chemical safety posters, signs, and/or information posted for employees to review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are secondary bottles labeled to meet HMIS or GHS Compliance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do secondary bottles contain pictograms to indicate hazards along with first air and specific hazard warning instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Handling and Storage

• Are chemical drums, totes and containers store on spill plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all primary chemical drums, totes and containers labeled properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are approved secondary containers labeled properly with the right chemical?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are small chemical containers (1qt+) store in a self-closing flammable cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable cabinets grounded to prevent static electricity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incompatible chemicals store separately? (I.e. flammables from oxidizers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical containers stored or being handled safely? (I.e. Are chemical containers stored below eye level?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous chemical liquids store on lower shelves to prevent chemical splash injury from falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gas

• Do you have compressed gas cylinders/tanks stored or used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oxygen cylinders separated from fuel gas cylinders? (20ft. Distance shall be provided or a minimum of 18" inches above the tallest cylinder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders/tanks store to prevent properly to prevent tipping or falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have confined spaces with hazardous conditions? (Holes, Tanks, Vessels, Pits, Space with limited means of entry, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Yes, is "Permit Required" or Non-Permit Required" confine space sign posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machine Guarding (Areas where machines are used)

• Are guards firmly secured and not easily removable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you observed any removed or damaged machine guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety sensors, guards, safety switches working properly or bypassed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards preventing workers from reaching under, over, around and/or behind guarded areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pinch points and inward running rollers properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Belts, Chains, Gears, Sprockets, Pulleys and Flywheels guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sewing machines provided with eye and finger guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Do electrical equipment panels and disconnects have a 36" inch radial clearance for emergency access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical panels, disconnects and breakers labeled as to what they control?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do electrical panels have voltage/amperage labeled outside of the panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any electrical panels and disconnects or junction boxes with open slots, uncapped conduit, holes, discontinued circuits or uncovered wiring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical equipment locked and tagged while it is being maintained and/or serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exits/Egress Systems

• Are emergency exit lights and illuminated exits in place and operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit routes and stairwells clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there more than 2 exits readily available in case of an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention

• Are there "No Smoking" signs clearly posted near flammable material within 75 feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers inspected monthly, documented and free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is paper, trash and flammable materials stored away from potential fire or combustion hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know where to go (Safe Zone) an invent of a major incident? And do you have a roll call procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are evacuation maps clearly posted and updated in a conspicuous place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers posted and up to date in conspicuous location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Employee Training

Have Employees been trained on the following?

• Lockout/Tagout - Affected and Authorized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Preparedness - What to do in case of a fire, earthquake, chemical spills, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machine Guarding - Machines/Equipment with no moving parts require to be protected with a safety guard and/or barrier to prevent entry.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Back Safety - Training for back injury prevention

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguishers - Proper use of a fire extinguishers in case of a small fire.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blood Borne Pathogens - Training in order to deal with bodily fluids to prevent infection/illness.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Safety and Arch Flash - Electrical equipment safety in order to prevent shock and/or electrocution.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slips, Trips and Falls - Awareness to avoid slips, trips and falls.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift and lift safety - Proper usage of forklifts and powered material handling equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HAZWOPER Training - Training for workers at chemical storage areas in case of a chemical spill.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental Hazards: Air, Water, Hazardous Waste or Hazmat Violations

• Observed potential sewer or storm drain pollution?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air Emission Violations Observed (AQMD) - Permits posted on industrial vessels (boilers, air compressors, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compliance Postings

• Is the required labor law posters displayed and updated annually in a conspicuous place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs regarding exits from buildings, room capacity, elevator permits, floor loading, exposure to x-ray, microwave, or other harmful radiation or substances posted where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dock and Warehouse Safety

• Are open docks with a fall hazard that exceeds 36" inches protected with a guardrail or restraint and warning signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trucks or trailers secured from movement during loading or unloading? (Wheel chocks or a dock restraint system is required and utilized when loading or unloading trailers with forklifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy or bulky items secured to prevent from falling on workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallets in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are empty pallets stored flat or in a contained area to prevent injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We're broken or protruding wood or nail found on pallets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallets on edge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they storing pallets in large quantities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all racks upright over 6 feet secured down to prevent tipping or falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clearance between automatic sprinklers of 18" inches for items stacked 15 feet or more?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders and Step stools

• Step stools not used in place of platforms to handle material above shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are platform inspected regularly for damage, stability and safe working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders stored safely when not in use to prevent tipping or falling on workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A