Information

  • Document no.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Location

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Personnel present/joined
  • Other information/Remarks

Instructions

  • Progress through the following sections, answering each question. When an item is non-compliant, be sure to add notes and photos as evidence.

Housekeeping

  • Work and storage areas are clean and tidy?

  • Work stations are well organized and no trip hazards are present?

  • Circulation paths are kept clear of any items?

  • Emergency equipment (eyewash, fire extinguishers) is constantly accessible.

  • Emergency routes and emergency doors are kept clear of any item and fully accessible. Emergency doors are not locked.

  • Equipments and tools (chains, textile slings, electrical hand tools, etc.) are appropriately stored?

  • Other observations/improvement opportunities?

Safety Signage

  • Signs indicating required Personal Protective Equipments are in place.

  • Signs indicating eyewash/safety shower, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, etc. are in place?

  • Other observations/improvement opportunities?

Hazardous Substances/Environment

  • Are flasks, drums, boxes properly labelled (CLP/GHS labels, content description) and do employees have access to safety information (e.g. safety data sheets)

  • Hazardous (liquid) chemicals/mixtures are stored/transported in proper way (leak trays, secondary containment...) and no incompatible chemicals next to each other?

  • Flammable chemicals are stored in fire resistant safety cabinets (or in a dedicated storage room in case of high volume) when not in use?

  • Waste area is safely maintained?

  • Other observations/improvement opportunities?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • PPE are appropriately stored when not in use and kept in good condition?

  • PPE are used and personnel knows how to use them?

  • Respiratory protection is used as required, particularly in high fume and high dust areas?

  • Steel-toed safety shoes are used as required?

  • Gloves are used as required?

  • Gloves are compatible with chemicals used/situation at workplace?

  • Safety goggles or face shield are used as required?

  • Ear protections is used in identified high noise areas?

  • Other observations/improvement opportunities?

Warnings, Signs and Barricades

  • Pits, overhead work, maintenance activities are properly identified and protected.

  • Other observations/improvement opportunities?

Tools, Equipment and Machines

  • Tools, equipment and machines are operating properly?

  • Tools, equipment and machines are inspected regularly?

  • Appropriate safety guards are in place?

  • Electrical wiring and cabling in good condition?

  • Fumehoods, safety cabinets, closed transfer equipment is working and used properly? No cluttered cabinets?

  • Other observations/improvement opportunities?

Maintenance

  • Equipments (lighting fixtures, machine guarding, barriers, etc.) are maintained in good working condition and in place.

  • Other observations/improvement opportunities?

Ergonomics

  • Workers avoid encounter repetitive awkward positioning, excessive or overhead reaching, or continuous bending and twisting?<br>

  • Other observations/improvement opportunities?

Overall Notes

  • What is the overall condition of the workplace?

  • Enter any general findings or comments

  • Are any safety concerns present that require immediate attention?

  • Ensure all safety issues are noted in the audit above, with associated corrective actions created

Accomplishments

  • Log below any examples of excellent work practices that were noted on this safety walk.

  • Good Work Practice
  • Team Member Name

  • Good work practice:

Sign Off

  • I declare that the audit above was conducted and completed accurately.

  • Full name and signature of auditor

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