Costello's Environmental & Safety Inspection

• EHS Audit

  

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Audit completed on:

  Date

• Auditor

  Joshua Costello

• Auditors Comments

• Auditors summary

1.0 Previous Inspection

• Was there a previous Audit completed at this location?

• Items from previous audit have been corrected

• Great job. This shows that safety is a priority.

• Items from previous audit were observed and have NOT been fully corrected

• ATTENTION: Items observed on this audit were repeat observances or uncorrected issues. It is imperative that all items be corrected to insure the safety of your staff and reduce risk of accidents or violation.

Chemical - RTK and GHS compliance - MSDS 1910.1200

• Chemical Hazards Were Observed by the Auditor (You Must Correct Severe Issues immediately)

• Are secondary bottles labeled to meet HMIS or GHS compliance? Do they contain HMIS information or pictograms to indicate hazards along with first aid and specific hazard warning instructions.

  Pass

  Fail

  Unsafe

  Severe

• Is there an updated chemical inventory available with maximum quantity on hand and location?

  Pass

  Fail

  Unsafe

  Severe

• Is there an SDS binder available where chemicals are used and has it been updated in the last 12 months?

  Pass

  Fail

  Unsafe

  Severe

• Is the online safety data sheet access information posted and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Handling and Storage 1910.120

• Chemical hazards observed

• Are open drums and containers stored on spill containment pallets or pans?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are quantities of more than a quart of flammable liquid stored in an approved flammable cabinet?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are metal flammable storage drums grounded properly to prevent sparks and fire?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are approved secondary containers utilized, are they labeled properly and are they compatible with its contents?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are any chemicals stored or being handled in an unsafe manner?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Compressed Gasses 1910 Subpart M

• Do you have compressed gas cylinders stored or used onsite?

• Are compressed gas cylinders capped with a metal protective cover when not in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do empty cylinders have their valves closed? 1910.253(b)(2)(iii)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders stored to prevent tipping or falling?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are oxygen and fuel gas compressed cylinders separated by at least 20 feet?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Confined Space 1910.146

• Do you have confined spaces that have potentially hazardous conditions? Confined Space (Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit (Tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, and space with limited means of entry)

• Are all confined spaces properly identified?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are only trained personnel permitted to enter confined spaces? Do they have the appropriate equipment to enter the space safely?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do you have permit required or non permit required confined space posted properly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safe Entry procedures are established for permit required or non permit required confined space for employees and contractors?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency and protective equipment and materials provided and available?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Electrical Safety 1910 Subpart S

• Electrical hazards observed

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

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any electrical cords that are supplying equipment not considered temporary that should be hard wired?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Were there excessive extension cords, surge protectors or overloaded circuits observed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Observed electrical panels and disconnects or junction boxes with open slots, uncapped conduit holes, discontinued circuits or uncovered wiring.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are electrical panels and disconnects labeled with amperage and voltage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the facilities maintenance employees trained and using safe Arc Flash 70E and electrical safety procedures when working on HOT circuits?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Emergency Equipment 1910.120

• Emergency equipment issues

• Spill kits available where required, inspected and adequate for amount and type of chemicals on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are eyewash stations, showers and fire blankets available, inspected and working properly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are first aid kits available, applicable for the facility, stocked and readily available?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Emergency Preparedness 1910.38 & 1910.39

• Emergency preparedness issues observed

• Is there a site specific emergency action plan with the minimums set by 1910.38(c)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Evacuation plan and maps displayed and understood by all employees?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do employees know where to go (a safe zone) and do you have roll call procedures in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a written site specific fire prevention plan with the minimums of 1910.39(c)? (Can be included in emergency action plan)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fire Prevention 29 CFR 1910 Subpart L

• Fire prevention hazards observed

• Oily rags and combustible refuse stored in covered metal containers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are Fire Extinguishers inspected monthly, documented and clear of obstructions?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are employees trained on proper use of fire extinguishers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers located on the site/emergency map?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Exits 1910 Subpart E

• Means of egress deficiencies observed

• Exits clear of obstructions?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are doors on cold-storage rooms provided with inside release mechanisms that release the latches and open the doors?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where exit doors open directly onto a street, alley, or other area where vehicles may be operated, are adequate barriers and warnings provided to prevent employees from stepping directly into traffic?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency exit lighting and illuminated exits in place and operable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where exits are not visible are directional signs provided?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are exit doors able to open from the direction of exit travel without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Machine Guarding 1910 Subpart O

• Machine Guarding Hazards Observed

• Guards firmly secured and not easily removable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Observed removed or damaged machine guards. SERIOUS HAZARD

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Guards prevent workers from reaching under, around or behind guarded area?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Foot trundle or foot pedal safety guards are in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Point-of-operation guards provided and in place?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Observed bypassed safety switches or interlocks. SERIOUS HAZARD<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pinch points and inward running rollers are properly guarded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Belts, chains, gears, sprockets, pulleys and flywheels guarded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Machine controls within easy reach of the operator?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Guards provided for any other hazardous moving part of the machine?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Lockout Tagout (Control of Hazardous Energy) 29CFR 1910.147

• Control of hazardous energy (LOTO) issues observed

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

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have the required periodic audits of energy control procedures been performed and documented? 1910.147(c)(6)(ii)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is Lockout/Tagout equipment available? Are all lockouts documented?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have employees performing lockout tagout been effectively trained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Housekeeping 1910.22

• Housekeeping hazards observed

• Entry and walkways kept clear of materials and blockage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are footpaths in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are railings in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Stairs and risers kept clear?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Intersections kept clear of boxes, pallets, etc?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Inspections and Procedures 5(a)(1) (GDC)

• Control of hazardous energy (LOTO) or Inspection issues observed

• Are weekly hazardous waste inspections performed if applicable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are you conducting monthly period safety inspections to document a safe work environment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do you inspect eyewash stations, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers and any other emergency equipment regularly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Machine Shop and Maintenance Areas 1910.215, Subpart P,Q,O

• Machine shop was inspected

• When welding is the proper ventilation in place, is there a shield to protect other workers and are employees trained on safe welding and hot work procedures?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are maintenance records kept to show PM or other regular maintenance on equipment and to verify equipment in facility is kept in safe working condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Bench Grinders - Shields in place, tool rest adjusted within 1/16", grinder securely mounted, no non-ferrous material in wheel? 1910.215(b)(1)(iii)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Drill press guarded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Table Saws - Are table saw and portable saw blades properly guarded to prevent injury?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are hand tools in safe working order? Are electrical cords in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is weight limit posted on jack stands and other lifts?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment - PPE 1910 Subpart I

• PPE hazards

• Personal protective equipment is well stocked and available for the hazards present at this facility?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fall protection PPE is available where applicable and areas where required are posted to restrict access to trained personnel only?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are respirators or dust masks being utilized properly where applicable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do you have a written Respiratory Program if respirator use is required? Are all employees using respirators trained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have all workers using PPE been trained on the proper use, fit and limitations of the PPE?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are engineering controls in place to protect workers before PPE is utilized?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is proper footwear being used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Employee Training 29CFR part 128

• Employee training issues observed

• Facility conducts comprehensive employee hazard training and ensures all participate; in addition, employees can demonstrate proficiency in, and support of areas covered by training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Facility ensures workers receive documented safety training for the equipment they will be operating. <br>Workers are informed of the hazards of the equipment, PPE required, engineering controls and safe operating procedures utilizing operators manuals or safe work procedures.

  Needs Improvement

  Satisfactory

• Basic First Aid training

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Blood Borne Pathogens - Does the employer have documentation of training, including the contents of the training sessions, names and qualifications of trainers, names and job titles of those trained? (Note: Documentation must be kept for three years.) 1910.1030(h)(2)(ii)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Confined Space - Does the employer have documentation of each employee’s name, the signatures or initials of trainers and the dates of the train- ing? 1910.146(g)(4)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hazard Communication GHS - Does the employer maintain documentation of the employee name and contents of haz- ardous communication training? 1910.1200(h)(3)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• HAZWOPER Level 1-5 training

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Lockout Tagout - Does the employer have certification that training has been accomplished and kept up to date including each employees name and training dates? 1910. 147(c)(7)(iv)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• New Employee Training: are all employees being trained properly before beginning work for specific hazards associated with their task and general hazards in the facility. Additionally are they trained where emergency equipment and supplies are located and what to do in an emergency or spill of a chemical?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Personal Protective Equipment - Does the employer have certification with employee’s name, date and subject for personal protective equipment training? 1910.132(f)(4)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Eye safety for hazards present

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency Preparedness

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Respirator training, fit testing and medical evaluations are completed when required?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Slips Trips and Falls training

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safe lift or Industrial Ergonomics

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the weekly toolbox meeting notes available?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other site specific training deficiencies noted where applicable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there records on site for DOT training?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Office Areas

• Office areas were inspected and hazards were found.

• Exit paths are free of boxes/materials at all times?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Aisles, walkways, and work areas are free of trip and fall hazards (i.e. torn carpets, turned up edges of door mats, boxes etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Illuminated exit and emergency lighting working properly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• First aid kits and fire extinguishers available and inspected regularly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 36” clearance is maintained in front of all electrical panels and fire extinguishers?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Electrical cords and plugs are in good condition: not frayed, taped, spliced, covered with carpet or the ground prong missing?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Work and storage areas are free of improper storage (e.g., heavy, high and/or unstable storage)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Shelf and wall units over 6' or by exit aisles are secured to prevent tip over?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Computer work stations and work areas are ergonomically correct and workers are working safely?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The use of space heaters is kept to a minimum and the area around them kept clear of combustible materials?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Postings/Signage

Strata Policy Statements

• Equal opportunity employer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified veterans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equal employment opportunity officers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RE: Designation of EEO officers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disadvantaged business enterprise officers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Small business subcontracting policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.0 -2.8 equal employment opportunity and discrimination policies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Federal required posting

• Is the OSHA "Job Safety and Health" poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there anyone on staff that needs an alternate language poster?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E-Verify poster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Know Your Rights Under the Recovery Act poster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recovery Act Fraud poster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• U.S. Dept of Transportation NOTICE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the OSHA 300 log posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Right to work flag background poster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Davis-Bacon Act Employee Rights poster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Your Rights Under the USERRA Act

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employee rights and responsibilities under the family and medical leave act

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employee rights for workers with disabilities paid at special minimum wages

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employee rights under the fair labor standards act

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency phone numbers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• North Dakota

• North Dakota Minimum Wage and Work Conditions Summary Poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Job Service North Dakota Unemployment Insurance poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WSI Certificate of Premium Payment or WSI Important Notice to Employees poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Minimum Wage poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employee Rights Under the NLRA poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under the Family and Medical Leave Act poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minnesota

• Contractor non-discrimination is the law

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MN Dept of Human Rights Certificate of Compliance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Age discrimination poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees are entitled to... Poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety and health on the job poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unemployed? Poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Worker's comp poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MN DOT Notice to Workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notice of no discrimination in employment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Warning Signs and Labels 1915.16

• Warning signs, labels and postings

• Warning signs, stickers or labels were placed in areas or on equipment to notify or warn employees of specific hazards.

  Needs Improvement

  Satisfactory

• Are areas where PPE is critical and hazards are prevalent posted to remind workers to wear their assigned PPE?

  Needs Improvement

  Satisfactory

• Signage for pits, sites, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate road signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dock and Warehouse Safety

• Dock and warehouse hazards observed

• Loading area is clean and uncluttered to prevent falling objects, slips, trips or fall hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are heavy or bulky objects stored on lower shelves?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pallets must be in good condition. Empty pallets must be stored flat or in a contained area to prevent injury. No broken or protruding wood or nails. No pallets on edge. Avoid storing empty pallets in quantities or densities in excess of O.H. fire sprinkler combustible load ratings.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are rack uprights and beams in good condition? Bent racks and beams must be repaired or replaced.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All rack uprights over 6' should be bolted down to prevent tipping or falling?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Guardrails and/or covers are provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open sides of stairs, platforms, floor openings, floor holes, mezzanines, equipment pits, and other possible fall hazards.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Aisles and forklift zones are indicated to protect pedestrians?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fall hazards are protected with restraint and signage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Wheel chock required and utilized when loading or unloading trailers with forklifts?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Forklifts and Pallet Jacks 1910.178

• Forklift hazards observed

• Do forklift and lift operators have current training certifications and are they operating the trucks safely?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have electric pallet jack operators been trained and certified on their use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Forklifts - Are daily or pre-shift industrial truck inspections being done and documented? 1910.178(g)(7)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are forklifts in safe working condition? Tires good, horn works, backup alarm operational, no cracks in hoses, chains even and greased, etc.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are current forklift safety rules posted in areas where forklifts are used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Written Plans and Procedures. Title 8 3203 and OSH act

• Written plans and procedures were checked.

• Is your company's General Safety or IIPP written program up to date and being applied? Has it been reviewed and signed by an officer of the company in the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have required written plans such as a respiratory protection program , a chemical hygiene plan, a lockout tagout program or noise exposure program in place and being applied per the plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have a written emergency preparedness program or fire safety program and is it complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have documented employee accountability program in place with progressive discipline for safety violations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have a Heat Illness Prevention Program that applies to all employees that may be at risk of heat illness and applies to all indoor and outdoor places of employment where environmental risk factors for heat illness are present.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have a comprehensive HMBEP with chemical Qty on hand, hazard ratings, control and mitigation procedures.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire prevention plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• NFPA 654: Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions - is there a plan in place to reduce the threat of combustible dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Walking Work Surfaces and Stairs 1910.22

• Walking work surface hazards observed.

• Catwalks, walkways and coverings must be free from hazardous openings, fall hazards or trip hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Aisles and passageways are kept clear of obstruction causing a hazard, sufficiently wide for equipment to operate and permanent Aisles are marked clearly to indicate the path.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Open pits, tanks, vats, ditches and vaults must be safely covered and or have protective guardrails to protect workers from fall hazards.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Load rating plates must be posted for mezzanine and storage areas

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Stairs with 4 or more risers must have railings or hand rails. Stairs min width 22" , with slip resistant surface recommended

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do all stairs have adequate slip resistance?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Ladders, step stools and platforms. 1920.25, 1920.26, 1920.27

• Ladders safety violations observed.

• Ladders must support 4 Times the intended load.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ladders are secured when not in use

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ladders and step stools are used safely. not standing on top step, fully opened, on a flat safe surface

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Step stools are designed with handles to support workers when reaching or stacking items.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fixed ladders are in safe operating condition and do not put workers in an unsafe hazardous position.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fixed ladders should be at least 16 inches wide and the rungs should be less than 12 inches apart and uniform throughout the ladder.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fixed ladders should be treated to resist corrosion and rusting.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Required Truck Documentation
  1. Blue Cards
  2. Pre/Post Trip Inspection List
  3. Registration Card
  4. Insurance Card
  5. IFTA Registration
  6. Record of Annual DOT Inspection
  7. Maximum Allowable Weights
  8. Utilities Damage Worksheet
  9. Accident Kit
  10. Additional Items As Determined By Supervisor

• What is the truck number checked?

• Is there anything missing from the binder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A