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Conducted on:
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Prepared By:
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Building Location:
General/Environmental Safety
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Are safety signs/warnings posted where needed?<br>
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Are first aid kits/ BBP spill kits available where needed?<br>
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Are all potential pinch points protected against (Below 7ft)?
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Are all work areas properly illuminated?( Follow up with light meter if suspected to not be properly lit)<br>
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Are combustibles/flammables all properly stored in flammable cabinets?
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Are all storm drains clear of any debris or pollution?
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Is adequate ventilation being utilized in hazardous conditions (walk with 4-gas monitor)?
Housekeeping
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Is the building kept clean and orderly, tools safely stored in designated area?<br>
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Are exit routes are unobstructed, clearly labeled and have adequate lighting?<br>
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Are aisles and passageways kept clear and clean?<br>
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Is the trash/clutter all taken care of (including excess of combustibles)?<br>
Walking/Working Surfaces/Stairs
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Are surfaces free of slip/trip/fall hazards (spills, ice, uneven ground, etc)?
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Are stairs with 4 or more risers equipped with a stair rail (top rail 30"-34")?<br>
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Do handrails have at least 3 inches of clearance between the handrail and the wall surface they are mounted on?<br>
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Do stairs have the proper "Rise of 7" and a run of 11"?
Electrical
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Are all electrical panels closed and also locked if in general access area(Hallways, classrooms etc.)?<br>
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Are all extension and electrical cords in good condition (no cuts, tape, no missing ground prong)?<br>
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Are extension cords properly used and not as a permanent wiring solution?<br>
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Are GFCI's utilized when working outdoors or in damp locations?<br>
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Is access to electrical panels clear and not obstructed (36" clearance in front of panels)?<br>
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If space heater is in use, does it abide by all safety rules ( 36in from combustible, UL approved, etc)?
Ladders
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Are the top two steps of a ladder not being utilized by employee and on stable ground?<br>
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Are ladders inspected and maintained in good condition?<br>
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Are extension ladders extend a minimum of 3 feet above top of upper landing surface when in use?
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Does employee maintain a three (3)-point grip on the ladder at all times and carry tools/equipment on a belt or hoist up?<br>
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Is extension ladder secured at the top or held by another person at the base when in use? <br>
Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)
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Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn where there is a danger of flying particles or corrosive materials?<br><br>
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Are approved safety glasses worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye injuries?<br>
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Is hearing protection utilized when noise levels exceed 85 decibels(TWA)?<br>
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Are protective gloves, aprons, shields, or other means provided where employees could be cut or where there is reasonably exposure to; hazardous chemicals, blood, or other potentially infectious materials?
Fall Protection
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Is fall protection provided to employees working above 4' from the lower level?<br>
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Is all fall protection equipment inspected and in good condition?<br>
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Do open-sided surfaces, 4' or higher, have standard railings consisting of a top rail (42" +/-3") and midrail?<br>
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Are floor openings guarded by a cover?<br>
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Is employee on aerial lift wearing harness/lanyard connected properly?<br>
Tools and Equipment
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Are all power tools provided with appropriate safety guard?<br><br>
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Are abrasive wheel work rests installed and kept adjusted to within 1/8th inch ?<br>
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Are abrasive wheels tongue guards adjusted to within 1/4" inch from the wheel?
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Are all tools and equipment periodically inspected and in good working condition (no frayed cords, rust, missing parts etc.?<br>
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Are all forklifts, scissor lifts, aerial lifts ect. have daily and yearly inspections completed?
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Are all shelves and stacked material secured to prevent from falling over?<br>
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Are all employees operating forklifts, scissor lifts, aerial lifts properly trained?
Hot Work/Compressed Gas Cylinders
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Are all hot work, outside of approved areas, utilizing a hot work permit?<br>
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Are cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained?<br>
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Are cylinders stored or transported in a manner to prevent them from creating a hazard by slipping, falling, or rolling?<br>
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Are valve protectors/caps always placed on cylinders when cylinders are not in use?<br>
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Are cylinders stored at least 20 feet away from combustibles?<br>
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Are fuel gas and oxygen cylinders stored a minimum of 20 feet apart or separated by a 1-hour firewall?<br>
Hazardous Chemicals and Lab Safety
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Are SDS's easily accessible where hazardous chemicals are being utilized?<br>
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Are all containers for hazardous substances labeled with product identity and hazard warnings?<br>
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Are propane tanks stored outside (maximum allowed per building is 2lbs)?
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Are flammable and toxic chemicals kept in closed containers when not in use?<br>
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Are emergency eyewash/shower installed and regularly inspected and accessible?<br>
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Are corrosive stored properly, below eye level?<br>
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Is each fume hood in good condition and have proper flow rate?<br>
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Are refrigeration units containing flammables approved for flammable storage?<br>
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Is required lab PPE used properly?<br>
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Refrigeration units for chemical storage are labeled "No Food or Drink"?<br>
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Is the space free of any visible mold?<br>
Other
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Is the area free from other hazards?
Closing
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*Reminder* If an IDLH situation arise, immediately stop audit and contact security and necessary responders.
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Building manager name and affected supervisor(s) names:
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Building manager/affected supervisors will be emailed audit within 24hrs of completion?
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Signature of Person completing Audit:
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Action Items:
