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  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Area Inspected

  • Date

  • Inspected by

  • Name

  • Signature

  • The status of all items on this checklist should be indicated with a tick if adequate, a cross if inadequate, or marked NA if not applicable. All crossed items must be given a written explanation. Where items require remedial action, note who is to follow -up, and by when

BUILDINGS AND WORK AREAS

  • General condition of the buildings inside and outside and/or underground workplace/ installation

  • General condition of floors or footwall ( No holes, clean and free from excessive materials lying around, oil spills)

  • General condition of roof or hanging wall

  • Fences around buildings are in good condition

  • ( No holes, damage)

  • Walls, sidewalls and windows in clean condition and free of unnecessary hangings

  • Grounds are in good order, free of refuse and unnecessary materials

  • Storage shelves are adequate for the work area and do not require storage above head height?

  • Equipment, goods and files stored suitably to prevent potential fall hazards. (i.e. not top heavy)

LIGHTING

  • All light covers are kept clean

  • All bulbs / fluorescent tubes in working order

  • All fittings / switches in good state

HYGIENE AND SANITATION

  • Ablution facilities are clean and consumables i.e. soap, toilet paper is available

  • Change area clean and clothing hanged neatly

  • Waste bins provided with lids around facilities and cleaned regularly

  • No food in and around work areas, workshops, toolboxes, lockers

  • Safety & information boards up to date with relevant information?

STORAGE AREAS

  • Storage areas and contents in cupboards are tidy

  • Stacking on shelves are neat and tidy and safe

  • Are flammable liquids stored in purpose built areas/cupboards?

  • Check cupboards are functioning correctly and that doors can be secured

AISLES, WALK WAYS, PATHS & GRATING

  • Must be safe and free of obstructions, hoses and equipment

EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY

  • Are hand tools and equipment stored appropriately to minimise hazards in the workplace?

  • Is there adequate guarding around moving machinery. (Guard grids not more than 6mm)

  • Lifting or hoisting equipment checked regularly and records kept of inspections?

  • Pipelines and fixtures are in working order and no sign of leaks?

  • Is machinery and equipment free of unnecessary drippings of oil or grease?

  • Are proper welding procedures being followed?

  • Are lock out and isolation procedures being followed and procedures readily available in the workplace?

LAYDOWN YARDS

  • Are all items stored neatly and in a safe manner and protected if necessary?

  • Redundant material or equipment sorted and stored in designated areas

  • All work stations kept tidy

LABELLING OF ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR

  • All switchgear (Light switches, plug switches, DB Boards) marked

  • Are all wall plugs, switches and other switchgear in a good state of repair and safe?

LADDERS, WALKWAYS

  • Ladders numbered and logged in book

  • Ladders are stored properly when not in use

  • All ladders and walkways in good condition

LIFTING MACHINES AND TACKLE

  • All lifting tackle numbered and logged in book

  • Lifting tackle properly stored when not in use

COMPRESSORS

  • All compressors numbered and logged in book

  • Safety valves locked or sealed

  • Drain valve fitted

GAS CYLINDERS

  • Gas cylinders stored upright and chained

  • All pipes and nozzles are in good condition

  • Empty and full cylinders stored separately

  • Are all cutting torches in a good state of repair and safe?

  • Are all cutting torches numbered and logged in a register?

PORTABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Electrical equipment in good order?

  • Is tagged out equipment (if present,) being repaired in reasonable time frames?

  • Are all electrical appliances numbered and logged in a register?

GENERAL CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

  • All chemical containers are clearly labelled as to contents and hazard characteristics?

  • No damaged containers or signs of leaks

  • Are spill kits present within the work area and stocked with sufficient materials for the chemicals present?

  • Material Safety Data Sheets are present within the work area for all stored chemicals

  • Containers are stored upright on spill trays / bunds or containment pallets

  • Containment is capable of storing all drips and spillages

  • Incompatible chemicals are stored separated, according to hazarsous ?

  • Employees are familiar with the location and use of spill kits and Material Safety Data Sheets (ask Employees working in area)

  • Are expired chemicals on site removed and disposed accordingly?

  • Is housekeeping done, to prevent accumulation of unnecessary chemicals?

  • Are required chemical storage signs posted?

  • Are other pollution controls be practise in place, like required storage, drip trays when necessary?

WASTE MANAGEMENT

  • Workplace is clean and tidy

  • Wastes are being segregated prior to disposal (combustible, reusable)

  • Waste oil is collected in sealed 205L drums and returned to the waste oil storage area for recycling

  • Waste grease and solvents are decanted into sealed containers and returned to the waste oil storage area for recycling

  • Non Recible waste are properly segregated and stored in correct bin (Green) (?

  • Recible waste are properly segregated and stored in correct bin (Black) ?

  • Hydrocarbon waste are properly segregated and stored in correct bin (Orange) ?

  • Hazardous waste properly segregated and stored in correct bin ( Red)

  • Empty chemical and explosive containers and bags are correctly disposed off

  • An adequate number of bins are provided in the workplace and regularly emptied

Spill Kit its available and equipped With:

  • Gloves, Absorbents blankets, Oil absorbents, Absorbents cords, Safety glasses, Waste bags, Absorbent cushions, Shovel, Masks Package of yellow PVC resistant

  • Empty chemical and explosive containers and bags are correctly disposed of

  • Are employees are familiar with waste management procedures for their area. (ask people in the workplace)

  • Sewage Systems are operable, no signs of leaks and regularly de-sludge

  • Are the Skimmer working properly, the Hydrocarbon absorban filter has been replaced ?

MOBILE GENERATORS

  • Generators are located on a spill tray capable of capturing all leaks and spillages

  • Contaminated runoff is diverted through operational oil/water separators

AIR MANAGEMENT

  • Dust suppression methods are used when required

  • Areas are clean and free of dust and debris

STORAGE OF FLAMABLES, CHEMICALS AND EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS

  • The maximum storage capacity of the flammable liquid store is prominently displayed at the store entrance

  • No open flames" and "No smoking" symbolic signs are displayed in the vicinity of the flammable liquid store or, where applicable, on the doors of the flammable liquid cupboard

  • Flammable liquids are issued only on a need-to-use basis and strict control is exercised to ensure that persons do not draw more than what is needed for the specific job

  • Is there appropriate spill containment material must be available to contain any accidental spillages?

  • Is there Enough of the correct fire-fighting equipment available in close vicinity of the flammable liquid store?

  • All containers clearly labelled and labels comply with Hazchem standards

  • Are all material safety data sheets available and employees have access?

  • All employees trained and informed about hazards and emergency procedures

  • Is there a hazardous chemicals list or register and is it updated accordingly?

VEHICLES AND MOBILE EQUIPMENT

  • Are vehicles/mobile equipment maintained with clean windows and lights?

  • Are any materials stored well secured?

  • Vehicles and mobile equipment parked in designated areas?

  • Is tyre changing equipment present?

  • Are pre-use check forms completed and available?

FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT

  • Fire extinguishers fixed into easily accessible positions

  • All extinguishers labelled and safety seal in place

  • No storage occurring in front of fire equipment

  • Are there an adequate number of extinguishers for the workplace?

  • Are extinguisher inspections up to date?

COLOUR CODING

  • Pipelines, machines and electrical switchgear are coded in terms of the colour-coding standard

  • Colour code boards are conspicuously displayed at/near the entrances to areas where colour coding is practised

  • Employees are trained in the identification and interpretation of the colour codes during the induction process

  • Portable gas containers are coded according to their contents

NOTICES AND SIGNS

  • Signs are displayed where required and are in good condition

  • Damaged or faded signs are removed and replaced as soon as they are discovered

  • Employees are trained in the meaning and purpose of the symbolic signs during induction training, as well as after long periods of absence from the workplace

  • Signs are mounted in such a manner that they are clearly visible at all times

PPE COMPLIANCE CHECKS

  • Each employee is issued with all the necessary personal protective equipment needed to carry out his/her job safely?

  • Have employees been trained on the use of PPE?

  • Are employees wearing their PPE correctly?

  • PPE is maintained in a clean and good state of repair, and is replaced once it is no longer serviceable?

  • Do Supervisors carry out regular inspections to ensure that PPE is in a clean and serviceable condition?

BUND WALL INSPECTIION

  • Is condition of the bund in compliance: no cracks, no deterioration?

  • Is the net capacity of the bund posted and visible?

  • Is water/or rain water within the bunded area removed, when necessary?

  • Is the bund under close supervision: No leaking of hydrocarbon within and/or from the bunded area?

  • Are the oil/water separator equipement including the raised tanks operational, and maintenance done when required?

  • Is the drain valve is routinely maintained to ensure it operates as designed and always impervious to liquids?

  • Pipework, valves and other equipment in the bund are routinely inspected and maintained

  • Spillages of solid or liquid material within the bunded areas are cleaned up immediately?

  • After rainfall, all bunds are emptied as soon as possible to maintain full capacity never allow rainwater to build up to a level where leaking dangerous goods can float over the top of the bund?

  • Is the volume of oil waste removed and disposed properly, according to procedure ?

  • Is the water separated from oil re-used as per reasonable effort to re-use ?

General Hazards

  • Can employees be struck by anything e.g. loose rock, machinery?

  • Can employees strike against anyone or anything else?

  • Can employees be caught in/or between anything?

  • Can employees strain or over exert?

  • Can employees slip or trip on anything?

  • Can employees fall off something?

  • Can employee be exposed to gas, dust, flames or fumes?

  • Can employees injure someone else?

  • Are employees overlooking any risk?

  • Are employees underestimating risks?

  • Are employees ignoring risk?

  • Have employees received proper training and instruction?

  • Are employees wearing appropriate PPE?

  • Hazards identified during the inspection which cannot be fixed immediately and require expert skills or equipment to be ordered should to be recorded in the table below. The page should then be photocopied and logged into the work area hazard log file. Completed inspection forms are to be forwarded to the Head of Department for review, follow-up and filing

  • The Responsible Person is responsible for monitoring progress of the hazard log folder. At the end of each month the Responsible Person is responsible for updating progress to the hazard log and forwarding a list of outstanding actions to the Area Manager

  • HAZARD LOG

  • INSPECTION DATE:

  • Area Inspected

  • PARTICIPANTS:

ITEM No

  • ACTION REQUIRED

  • BY WHOM

  • Target Date

  • Reviewed by Head of Department

  • Name

  • Signature

  • Date

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