Facility Safety Audit

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Previous inspection

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention

• Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drills conducted annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers in place with signage and clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers recently serviced and inspected monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers clear of obstructions and properly mounted to wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gasoline and diesel stored in approved metal fuel cans and properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammables stored in NFPA approved flammable cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers and spill kits in close proximity to fueling stations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No smoking signage properly placed and designated smoking area clearly marked 20 feet from building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Lighting

• Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Building Safety

• Overall appearance of building is good?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair and railings in good condition and kept clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are footpaths in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Benches

• Clear of trash?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools not in use kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged hand tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No damaged power tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All hand tool guards are in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All grinders secured to floor, have guards in place with 1/4 inch gap on top and 1/8 inch for work rest?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have employees who use grinder heard of the "ring test"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Face shields available and used when operating grinder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Work area general appearance is clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors free of spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restrooms clean & sanitary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Design and Use

• 7.1 - Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - Floors around racking clear of debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 - Racks and pallets in generally good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Shop Equipment

• Are they kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guards present and in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air lines and ends in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate work space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No bending or stooping required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators trained/inducted in the operation of the machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Jacks & Lifting Devices

• Jack stands is safe operating order without cracks or defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is load capacity clearly marked on all jacks and lifting devices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoist hook safety latches in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are slings and chains free of nicks, gouges, cuts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cribbing blocks in good condition without serious splits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gas Cylinders

• Are gas bottles secured by chains?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored 20 feet apart in proper storage area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No smoking signage in place near storage area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs for full and empty gas cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers in area of tank storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tanks not in use capped with safety devise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Emergency stop safety switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stop safety switches tested every weekly and tests recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No electrical cords frayed, spliced, wrapped with electrical tape or missing the ground pin?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical panels unobstructed with 3 feet of clearance and electrical warning signs posted on panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical junction boxes have no unprotected knockouts and have tight fitting covers or plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lockout / tag out procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazard Communication & Chemical Safety

• Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye washes and showers clean and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations inspected and tested regularly with documentation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used batteries stored on pallets and at least 25 feet from an ignition source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If batteries are stored outside have precautions been taken to prevent ground contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are all ladders industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No contents past their expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blood borne pathogen kits stocked and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Office Hazards

• Condition of filing cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Forklift

• Current training records on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pre shift inspection performed and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All employees observed wearing seat belts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are forklifts in overall good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Signs posted in areas requiring PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety glasses worn in required areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection worn in required areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety shoes worn in required areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand protection being used? (Nitrile, chemical, leather or cut resistant gloves)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High visibility clothing worn in required areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE available for customers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respirators stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicles

• Is vehicle inspection book in vehicle and properly filled out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do service trucks have complete SDS binder with index page?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Employee Training

• Is safety training conducted with employees at least monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can employee name last training topic covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Miscellaneous

• Is company FLRA program being followed per SOP?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safety board up to date with current safety numbers and OSHA poster?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are days without a LTA boards current and correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted access areas clearly marked to prevent unauthorized access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contractors on site in proper PPE? (Safety glasses, shoes, high visibility clothing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All machines and vehicles being guided with spotter when moving in or out of building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Machine's and vehicle's wheels chocked while in shop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional Comments

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• On site representative

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