Information

  • Location Number

  • Location Name

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Previous inspection

  • Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  • Are there no outstanding actions?

Postings / File Management

  • Are the required Federal and State Labor Law posters (5 in 1) current and displayed in a prominent location where associates are likely to see them?

  • If visiting between February 1 and April 30, is the latest OSHA 300A form signed and posted?

  • Is Penske Logistics' "Commitment To A Safe Work Environment" posted in a highly visible location?

  • Is there an adequate supply of blank Near Miss Report forms accessible to all associates?

  • Are the most current Safety Team Meeting minutes posted on-site?

  • Does the location maintain a three-ring binder of past and current safety team meeting minutes?

  • Are all Personnel Files kept in a secure location with controlled access?

Contractor and Visitor Safety

  • Does the location require contractors and visitors to sign in before being given entry to the facility?

  • Do Penske hired contractors review their safety procedures with local management prior to performing on-site work?

  • Is there an adequate supply of vests for visitors?

Environmental Compliance

  • If the location does not use the 3E program, does it have a complete and updated MSDS book covering all chemicals in the workplace?

  • If the location does not use the 3E program, does it have a complete and updated MSDS book covering all chemicals in the workplace?

  • If the 3E program is used for obtaining MSDSs, are stickers and postings placed conspicuously near the fax and associate areas?

  • If the 3E program is used, does the location have a designated fax machine available 24 hours a day and is the location's fax number posted on it?

  • Does the location maintain a chemical inventory list that is updated annually by February 1st?

  • Are chemicals properly identified with an approved label?

  • As required by OSHA, are past chemical inventories being maintained for 30 years?

  • Are spill kits available where chemicals are stored or handled?

Emergency Management

  • Does the location have an up to date Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

  • Are the emergency phone numbers, evacuation routes and assembly areas current and posted?

  • Is there more than one exit on the emergency evacuation route map?

  • Are all doors that could be confused with an exit clearly marked as "not an exit?"

  • Are emergency lighting systems operable?

  • Are all exit doors (including emergency) clear from obstruction, unlocked, and in proper working order?

  • Are all exits clearly visible and marked by an "Exit" sign?

  • Are routes to all exits clearly marked?

  • Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

Office Hazards

  • Condition of filing cabinets?

  • Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  • Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  • Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  • Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  • Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

General Lighting

  • Good natural lighting?

  • Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  • Light fittings clean and in good condition?

Fire Protection

  • Does the location have the appropriate number and class of fire extinguishers to address the associated fire hazards?

  • Are fire extinguishers properly charged?

  • Extinguishers inspected annually?

  • Are monthly visual inspections being documented on the fire extinguishers?

  • Are all fire extinguishers accessible and not blocked by freight or other obstructions?

  • Are all fire extinguishers mounted at a height not to exceed five feet?

Fire Suppression System

  • Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  • Has the fire suppression system been tested within the past 12 months?

  • At least one functioning pull alarm in building?

Walking and Working Surfaces

  • Are the floors clean, dry, and free of materials that could cause slips, trips, or falls?

  • Is an adequately stocked spill kit available?

  • Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  • Entry and walkways kept clear?

  • Are permanent aisles and passageways appropriately marked?

  • Are passageways and aisle ways of adequate width?

  • Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  • Are the number of light fixtures adequate to properly illuminate work areas?

Stairs

  • Are stair risers and railings in good condition?

  • Are all steps reasonably slip-resistant?

  • Do all stairs with four or more risers, have handrails at least 36 inches high?

  • Stair and risers kept clear?

Housekeeping

  • Garbage containers located at suitable points around site?

  • Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

  • Are locker and / or rest rooms clean and in good condition?

  • Garbage containers emptied regularly?

Vehicular Traffic Protection

  • Are adequate barriers or warnings provided when exit doors open directly into an area where vehicles may be operating, exposing associates to the path of traffic?

  • Where PITs are present, are appropriate guards in place to protect pedestrians, product, equipment, and the facility?

Storage Design and Use

  • Are storage racks in good condition and show no damage?

  • Are vertical clearances between automatic sprinkler heads and stored materials at least 18 inches?

  • Floors around racking clear of debris?

  • Materials stored within racks and bins.

  • Are load limits posted on elevated storage areas?

  • Storage designed to minimize lifting problems?

  • Are unsecured pallets stacked no higher than 8 feet?

Balconies and Mezzanines

  • Where there is a risk from falling objects, do balconies have properly maintained toe boards?

  • If associates have access to balconies/mezzanines (greater than 4 feet high), do they have properly maintained guardrails?

Yard Safety

  • Are the yard/parking surfaces free of hazards that could lead to accidents or injuries?

  • Are light fixtures in good condition and properly maintained?

  • Are jack stands or built in anti-tilt devices being used on trailers, with a length of 28 feet or less (pup trailers), when tractors are not connected during loading and unloading?

Powered Industrial Trucks

  • Are propane tanks properly mounted on the PITs?

  • Is the location using an approved PIT mounted platform (i.e. manlift) and is it inspected monthly?

Compactor / Bailer

  • Do all bailers, compactors, or other high voltage equipment, have a properly labeled quick disconnect switch?

  • Where required are emergency shut-down procedures in place?

Electrical Panels

  • Are all high voltage lines and panels properly identified and marked with "High Voltage" signs?

  • Are unused openings in electrical boxes, cabinets, and panels closed?

  • Are circuit breakers labeled with what they control?

  • Do all electrical panels have at least 36 inches of clearance in front of the panel?

Electrical Cords

  • Are cover plates, switches, and outlets in good condition?

  • Where moisture may be present (i.e. near a dock door), are GFCI outlets provided?

  • Are extension cords being used only on a short-term, temporary basis?

  • Are flexible power cords in good condition?

  • No frayed or damaged leads?

  • No strained leads?

  • No double adapters in use?

  • No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  • No power leads across walkways?

  • Portable power tools in good condition?

First Aid Facilities

  • Is First Aid Kit clearly labelled?

  • No contents past their expiration date?

  • Does location have a first responder?

  • Have all associates, with a reasonable potential for Bloodborne Pathogens exposure, been offered the Hepatitis B vaccination?

  • If an associate was offered, but declined the Hepatitis B vaccination, is a declination form maintained in their personnel file?

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Fall Protection

  • If the location uses fall arrest systems, are inspections documented in the Safety Documents Library - Fall Protection Proced

  • Is fall protection being worn correctly?

  • Is fall protection in proper condition for use?

Dock

  • Are dock chains or barriers used on open dock doors?

  • Are the overhead dock doors in good working condition?

  • Does dock have operable safety equipment? (chocks or dock locks, operable lights)

  • Are dock levelers / plates in good working condition?

  • Is there separation between the dock and the dock plate system?

  • Is adequate lighting available in the dock area (both inside and out)?

Vehicle Condition (PIT, golf cars, scissor lifts)

  • Is there visible damage to them it?

  • Are pre-trip inspections being performed?

  • Schedule maintenance performed?

  • Condition of tires?

  • Brake performance?

  • Lights? (Check operation of brake, indicator and reversing lights)

  • Condition of seat?

  • Are modifications approved by the vendor or manufacturers?

Eyewash Stations

  • Are eyewash stations and showers installed where associates are exposed to corrosive hazards?

  • Are the eyewash stations and showers within a direct path from the corrosive hazard, which requires no more than a 10 second walk?

  • If eye wash bottles are used, are the bottles maintained within the expiration date?

Battery Charging Area

  • Are properly charged fire extinguishers readily accessible near the battery charging station(s)?

  • Is adequate ventilation provided?

  • Is PPE being worn in the battery charging / changing station?

  • Is PPE available in the battery charging / changing station?

Propane Storage

  • Is proper PPE being worn as needed in the propane changing/filling station?

  • Is proper PPE available for use at the propane changing/filling stations?

  • Is the quantity of indoor propane storage less than 300 pounds?

  • Are "Flammable Gas" placards posted in the propane storage area?

  • Are "No Smoking" signs posted in the propane storage area?

  • Are empty propane canister valves closed?

  • Is the propane storage area protected from vehicular traffic?

Fueling Station

  • Are "No Smoking" signs posted around the fuel island?

  • Is the fuel island area clean?

  • Are CO2 fire extinguishers readily accessible and properly charged at the fueling station?

  • Is a fully stocked spill kit stored around the fueling area?

Ladders

  • Are ladders in good condition?

  • If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  • Are portable metal ladders legibly marked with signs that state "Caution, Do Not Use Around Electrical Equipment" or similar wording?

  • Used according to instructions?

  • 11.5 - For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  • Are portable ladders properly maintained and in good condition?

Tools and Machines

  • Are tools kept clean?

  • Are the floors around machines kept clean?

  • Guards in good condition?

  • Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  • Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  • Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  • Adequate work space?

  • No bending or stooping required?

  • Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  • Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  • Are gas bottles secured?

  • Is there a documented process to ensure defective tools are immediately removed from service?

  • Are properly maintained guards in place to protect associates from being caught in machinery?

  • Are machines which are designed for a fixed location, securely anchored to prevent movement?

  • Is proper PPE available for associates who use power tools?

  • No damaged hand tools in use?

  • No sharp edges?

  • Tools not in use kept in place?

  • Are pop-off valves and pressure gauges installed on air compressors?

Grinders

  • Is proper PPE being worn when operating a grinder?

  • Is proper PPE available for use when operating a grinding machine?

  • On abrasive wheel grinders, is the work rest no more than 1/8 inch away from the wheel and the tongue guard no more than 1/4 inch away from the wheel?

  • Is grinder mounted to prevent movement?

Cranes and Hoists

  • Are the overhead crane / hoist controls plainly marked to indicate the direction of travel or motion?

  • Are the rail, overhead cranes / hoists, and rigging legibly marked with the load capacity?

  • Are chains, ropes, hooks, and other visible working hoist parts in good condition?

  • Do associates wear head protection in areas where cranes / hoists lift items greater than five feet?

  • Are inspections documented prior to crane / hoist use?

  • Are periodic crane / hoist inspections completed and documented by a vendor?

Welding

  • If welding, cutting, or brazing is conducted, is there adequate fire protection available (curtains, shields, class D fire extinguisher, fume exhaust, etc.)?

  • Is adequate PPE (welding shields, gloves, aprons) made available for associates who weld, cut, or braze?

  • Are flash arrestors, hoses, and welder cables in good condition for welding, cutting, or brazing?

  • Are gas cylinders which are used for welding, cutting, or brazing, stored in a secure location, upright, with valves closed?

  • Is oxygen and acetylene cylinder storage separated by at least 20 feet and away from electrical outlets, oil, and heat?

  • Are cylinder valve protection caps installed?

  • Is there a hot work permit process in place for work that involves open flames, generates heat, or produces sparks?

Confined Spaces

  • Have all confined spaces been identified and marked with proper signage?

Hearing Conservation

  • Is the location's noise level below 85 dB?

  • If tested noise levels exceed the 85dB action level, has a hearing conservation program been developed?

  • Are appropriate and properly maintained guards present on portable power tools?

Sign Off

  • On site representative

  • Auditor's signature

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