EHS Full Audit
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Site conducted
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Area/Department
Postings
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Is the required OSHA workplace poster displayed in a prominent<br>location where all employees are likely to see it?
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Are emergency telephone numbers posted where they can be readily found in case of emergency?
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Are signs concerning exiting from buildings, room capacities, floor loading, exposures to radiation posted where required?
General Work Environment
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Are work areas clean & orderly?
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Are accumulations of waste minimized & removed from the area regularly?
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Are work areas illuminated adequately?
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Are restrooms in the area?
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Are all toilets & hand washing facilities sanitary?
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Are there any pits or floor openings?
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Are they properly guarded, covered or protected?
Walkways/Egress
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Are aisles & passageways free of obstructions?
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Are walking surfaces dry, slip & trip free?
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Is there any damage to concrete or sidewalk that requires repair or is otherwise unsafe?
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Is there safe clearance for walking where forklift or PIT traffic is operating?
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Are handrails provided where walkways are elevated more than 48" above any adjacent floor or ground?
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Are exit signs visible & illuminated?
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Are doors that are not exits marked "NOT AN EXIT" or marked where they lead?
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Are there at least two means of egress from elevated platforms, pits or rooms where hazards require this (toxic or flammable chemicals)?
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If occupancy is more than 50 people in an area or a high hazard area, do egress doors swing in direction of travel?
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Do egress doors have panic hardware that does not require turning a handle?
Fire Protection
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Is there a fire alarm system?
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Is it tested at least annually?
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Have fire hydrants been flushed at least annually?
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Are fire doors in good operating condition & no obstructions to prevent closing?
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Have fire doors with fusible links been tested annually?
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Have sprinkler systems been inspected at least annually?
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Is there 18" clearance below every sprinkler head?
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Indicate location of obstruction
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Photo(s)
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Have fire extinguishers been inspected monthly?
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Indicate location(s) of extinguishers that require inspection
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Photo(s)
Medical Services & First Aid
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Is at least one employee on each shift currently qualified to render first aid?
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Are first aid kits easily accessible to each work area, with necessary supplies available, periodically inspected and replenished as needed?
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Are emergency showers or eye washes in areas where corrosive liquids or materials (including lead-acid batteries) are handled?
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Are emergency showers or eye washes inspected weekly for plumbed systems?
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If an AED is available, is it ready for use & been inspected monthly?
Electrical
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Are electrical outlets, lights, junction boxes, etc. covered or holes plugged with no exposure of conductors (over 50V)?
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Identify location(s)
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Picture(s)
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Are outlets protected by GFCI within 6' of a water source (either by outlet or breaker)?
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Identify location(s)
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Picture(s)
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Do any cords have damage (insulation cut, prong broken, repaired with electrical tape,etc.)?
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Identify
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Are extension cords used in the area?
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Are extension cords grounded?
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Are extension cords double insulated (not flat type cord)?
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Are extension cords daisy-chained together (more than 1 extension cord in series from power source to end use)?
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If used in wet conditions, is a GFCI used?
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Are extension cords temporary (used for less than 90 days)?
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If used for longer than 90 days, has extension cord(s) been inspected periodically?
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Are multiplug power strips used in the area?
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Are multiplug power strips limited to desk use?
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Are power strips daisy-chained together (more than 1 used in series from power source to end use)?
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Are any flexible or extension cords run through walls, doors, etc.?
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Identify location(s)
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Are any flexible cable or extension cords connected to structures (zip tied or stapled)?
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Identify location(s)
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Are flexible cable drops from the ceiling protected with a metal mesh strain relief sleeve at the ceiling?
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Identify location(s)
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Photo(s)
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Are electrical panels in the area?
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Are all breakers labeled?
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Identify panel name/number
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Photo(s)
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Are all bolts in each panel cover?
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Identify panel name/number
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Photo(s)
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Are all knockouts covered?
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Identify panel name/number
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Photo(s)
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Are all electrical conductors, circuits, wires, etc. guarded against accidental contact?
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Identify location
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Photo(s)
PPE
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Is PPE required in the area?
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Are safety glasses required in the area?
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Are safety glasses being worn when required?
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Are safety shoes required in any area?
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Are safety shoes being worn when required?
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Are hard hats required in any area?
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Are hard hats being worn when required?
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Are chemicals being used where gloves and/or aprons are required?
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Are the correct gloves/apron being worn by those required to wear them?
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Are respirators required & being worn when required?
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Are respirators kept clean & stored properly?
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Have employees been fit tested annually?
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Have employees undergone medical surveillance?
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Are face shields required for tasks such as grinding?
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Are face shields being used when required?
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Is energized electrical work being performed in the area?
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Has an energized work permit, risk assessment & job briefing been completed?
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Has a barrier been established around the work area?
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Is proper PPE level being used per NFPA 70E?
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Is adequate stock of PPE for the area/tasks available?
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Are spill kits available & stocked with PPE & clean up materials in the area if needed? (if not needed, click NA)
Noise
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Does the area require hearing protection?
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Have noise surveys or sound monitoring been performed for TWA?
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Do tasks performed exceed recommended exposure times per TWA, PEL or Ceiling?
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Does the noise level exceed 85 dB(A) for TWA in the area?
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Is a Hearing Conservation Program in place?
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Are employees current for audiograms?
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Is hearing protection provided?
Forklifts/PITs
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Are forklifts or other powered industrial trucks used in the area?
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Have the PITs been inspected prior to each shift?
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Is PPE available for charging or changing propane tanks?
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Is propane stored outdoors?
Environmental Compliance
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Is hazardous waste generated in the area?
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Are storage areas marked with Hazardous Waste Storage signage?
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Are storage areas marked with No Smoking signage?
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Is a phone list for emergencies posted near each storage area?
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Are waste containers labeled?
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Are waste containers clean?
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Are lids or bungs closed?
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Are satellite areas labeled?
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Is less than 2,200 lbs of hazwaste stored if VSQG?
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Are weekly inspections completed (SQG & LQG)?
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Is an EPA ID secured for SQG or LQG?
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Is secondary containment in place for areas where leaks/spills could enter a drain?
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Is a permit required for air emissions?
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Is the permit current?
Hazardous Chemicals
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Are hazardous chemicals used or stored in the area?
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Are all containers labeled with contents?
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Are spill kits available in the area to clean up spill or leak?
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Are spill kits stocked with ample supplies?
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Is proper PPE available & used when employees are handling hazardous chemicals?
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Is an eyewash (or emergency shower) available for corrosive chemical use?
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Are vapors accumulating that an odor can be smelled?
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Is ventilation being utilized to prevent accumulation of vapors?
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Are there combustible dusts in the area?
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Are accumulations of combustible dust minimized & routinely removed from elevated surfaces?
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Identify Location(s)
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Photo(s)
Flammable Materials
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Are flammable materials or waste in the area?
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Are flammable materials stored properly (25 gal max outside of flammable cabinet or storage shed)?
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Are flammable wastes stored properly in hazardous waste storage area?
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Are flammable liquids grounded & bonding available for transferring to secondary containers?
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Is signage in place where applicable titled, "No smoking or open flame"?
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Are oxidizers (including oxygen gas) separated by 20' or a 1-hr fire wall?
Portable Ladders
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Are portable ladders in the area?
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Have ladders been inspected periodically?
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Are ladders in good working condition with no damage?
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Are ladders being used in proper manner?
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Are ladders stored properly to prevent them from falling?
Power Tools
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Are power tools used in the area?
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Are guards operational for grinders, saws or similar equipment?
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Are corded tools grounded & cords not damaged?
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If air hoses are used, are they in good condition (not leaking or damaged)?
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Are tool accessories (blades, bits, sockets, etc.) changed while tool is in safe condition?
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Are nail guns used in the area?
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Are nailers being used where body parts & people are in the line of fire?
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If a jam occurs, is the nailer disconnected from the air hose prior to clearing the jam?
Abrasive Wheel/Grinder Equipment
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Are abrasive wheel or grinders used in the area?
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Is work rest adjusted to within 1/8" of the wheel?
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Is top tongue guard adjusted to within 1/4" of the wheel?
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Are bench & pedestal grinders permanently mounted?
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Prior to installation of abrasive wheels, are they inspected & ring tested?
Machine Guarding
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Is there equipment or machines in the area?
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Is there adequate supervision to ensure employees are following safe machine operating procedures?
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Is sufficient clearance around & between machinery to allow for safe operations, set up, servicing, material handling or waste removal?
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Are foot operated switches guarded to prevent accidental actuation?
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Are emergency stop buttons clearly marked & accessible?
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Are all moving parts that could catch clothing or body parts guarded (no nip/pinch points)?
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Are splash guards in place to prevent liquid from reaching personnel?
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Are guards in place to prevent chips or flying debris from reaching personnel?
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Are lockout tagout procedures written for each piece of equipment requiring them?
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Are lockout devices, tags & locks available for LOTO?
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Is compressed air used for cleaning equipment or tools?
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Is air pressure reduced to under 30 psi or air gun designed with back-pressure relief?
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Are chip guards installed or air curtains designed into air guns?
Hot Work (Open Flame, Welding, Grinding, etc.)
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Is Hot Work being performed in the area?
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Has a Hot Work Permit been issued & displayed in the area where hot work is being performed?
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Is a fire watch in place?
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Is grounding in place for welding operations?
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Are welding screens in place to prevent personnel from exposure to UV light?
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Is proper PPE being used (welding helmet, face shield, gloves/apron, respirator, etc.)?
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Are welding gases secured (welding cart or other means to keep them upright)?
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Is ventilation in place to evacuate fume?
Overhead Cranes/Hoists
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Are overhead cranes or hoist used in the area?
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Have the cranes been inspected periodically & documented?
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Is the load rating visible for the crane, hoist & rigging?
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Are controls marked to indicate direction of travel or motion?
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Is proper PPE being worn/used (safety shoes, hard hat, etc.)?
Confined Spaces
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Are there permit required confined spaces in the area?
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Is signage on entrances of confined spaces?
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Is a permit system in place?
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If an entrance is occurring, is a permit posted near the entrance?
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If an entrance is occurring, is an attendant at the entrance?
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Is atmospheric testing being performed if required?
Fall Arrest/Restraint
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Is fall arrest or restraint required in the area or for tasks?
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Is a proper anchor point used (5000 lbs.)?
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Is there a rescue plan in place if an employee becomes suspended?