Information

  • Department

  • Auditor Name

  • Conducted on

General Safety

  • Is area free from spills & trip hazards, has neatly stored tools/materials - general good housekeeping practice?

  • Observed employee behaviors are safe and reflect company policy

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Is PPE required in this area?

  • Required PPE is worn by all employees

  • PPE is stored properly

  • Area supervisor enforces use of PPE to affected personnel

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Hazard Communication/Chemical Safety

  • Chemicals are properly labeled

  • Chemicals are properly stored

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Hazardous Waste

  • Does this area generate or store hazardous waste?

  • Containers are labelled "WASTE"

  • Empty containers are labelled "3X Rinsed" for common disposal

  • 180 Day Area is in compliance

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Compressed Air and Gases

  • Does this area utilize compressed air or compressed gas?

  • Does this area utilize air guns with compressed air?

  • Are air guns OSHA compliant?

  • Do any employees clean themselves with compressed air?

  • Are safety glasses worn during operation of compressed air gun?

  • Does this area utilize compressed gas cylinders?

  • Cylinders are stored upright & secured

  • Does this area utilize liquid nitrogen or other cryogenic liquids?

  • Is proper PPE available & used?

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Fire Protection

  • Fire extinguishers are charged, inspected, and unobstructed

  • Areas containing combustibles and or flammables are free of ignition sources

  • Proper clearance maintained below sprinkler heads (18 inches)

  • Oily waste cans are fire rated with closing lids and kept free from other waste

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Equipment

  • Does this area have operational equipment?

  • Adequate guarding is utilized at each piece of equipment so that it protects the employee from the point of operation, nip points, rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks

  • Are abrasive grinders used in this area?

  • Grinder has 1/8" gap between tool rest and wheel and 1/4" gap between tongue guard and wheel

  • Are lockout procedures available for equipment required to have written procedures?

  • Is equipment being serviced locked out?

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Electrical Safety

  • Electrical panels, switch gears & junction boxes have no missing knockouts

  • Plate covers are secure & not broken

  • Identification of circuit breakers is clearly marked in circuit breaker panels

  • Electrical panels & disconnects have clear access & 36" clearance

  • Extension cords are used only for temporary applications (less than 90 days)

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Ergonomics

  • Does an ergonomic assessment need to be performed for any tasks in this area?

  • Name task(s) or equipment/devices in highest priority

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Portable Ladders

  • Are portable ladders used or stored in this area?

  • Are ladders stored properly & secured from falling?

  • Are step ladders used properly?

  • Does an extension ladder extend at least 3' above roof edge?

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Emergency Evacuation & Preparedness

  • All aisles, passageways, and exit doors are free from obstructions

  • All exit & emergency lights are functioning & have been inspected this month

  • Eye wash stations have clear access & have been inspected weekly

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Hand and Power Tools

  • Are any tools used in this area?

  • Are tools used for intended purpose?

  • Is PPE used when required?

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Welding/Cutting/Brazing

  • Does this area contain any welding, cutting (torch), or brazing operations?

  • Is welding PPE being used?

  • Are other employees protected from light generated by weld arc?

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

Forklifts, Order Picker, PPJ, Scissor Lift

  • Does this area utilize powered industrial trucks (powered pallet jack, forklift, etc.)?

  • Has all equipment in area been inspected this shift?

  • Comments/Notes/Best Practices

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