Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Personnel

0.0 - Previous inspection

  • 0.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  • 0.2 - Are there any outstanding actions from previous inspections?

1.0. General Evaluation

  • 1.1- Ceiling tiles in place and in good condition?

  • 1.2 - Furniture is in good/stable condition and properly adjusted?

  • 1.3 - Bookshelves/storage shelving secure and properly organized? (Chemicals and heavy items should not be stored above shoulder height, 5 feet)

  • 1.4 - Aisles are clean and free of any debris, (no slip/trip/ fall hazards present)

  • 1.5 - Emergency Response Manuals and procedures are posted and accessible near a house phone?

  • 1.6 - All electrical accessories (fans, space heaters, etc. ) are in good repair and turned off when in an unoccupied space?

2.0 - Fire Prevention

  • 2.1 - Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  • 2.2 - Evacuation procedures discussed regularly?

  • 2.3 - Extinguishers clearly identified?

  • 2.4 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check monthly punch mark on tabs.)

  • 2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  • 2.6 - Extinguisher no more than 48" max height.

  • 2.7 - Adequate Emergency Exit signs directing to exits?

  • 2.8 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  • 2.9 - Exits clear of obstructions?

  • 2.10 - Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  • 2.11 - Pull-stations visible and in good repair ?

3.0 General shop/kitchen/back of house safety

  • 3.1 - Machine and belt guards are in place and in good condition?

  • 3.2 - Pedestal machinery is anchored and free of tipping over?

  • 3.3 - Machinery is properly adjusted and maintained to prevent injury/damage?

  • 3.4 - Hot pipes and surfaces are guarded/clearly marked “Hot” to prevent contact?

  • 3.5 - All areas requiring use of PPE’s are adequately posted with warning signs and enforced?

4.0 Exits, Corridors, Easements and Work area.

  • 4.1- Exits are clearly marked and unobstructed ?

  • 4.2 - The area is free of electrical cords?<br>

  • 4.3 - All corridors unobstructed?

  • 4.4 - Handrails and safety chains in place (areas with 3’ + elevation)?

5.0 - Storage Design and Use

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

  • 5.2 - Storage designed to minimise lifting problems (items over 30# should be stored no more than 4’)?

  • 5.3 - Floors around shelves clear of debris?

  • 5.4 - General condition of racks and pallets?

  • 5.5 - Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

6.0 - Emergency Preparedness

  • 6.1 -Flammable and combustible liquids are stored in approved flammable resistant cabinets?

  • 6.2 - “No Smoking placards / signs are posted in areas where flammable/combustible materials are stored?

  • 6.3 - Sprinkler heads/ fire extinguishing nozzles have a minimum 18” clearance from items stored below?

  • 6.4 - Emergency “Safe Zones” are communicated and posted ?

  • 6.5 - Emergency Communications are in place and understood by all associates?

7.0 - PPE’s (personal protective equipment

  • 7.1 - Eye and/or face protection is provided and worn during operations that create hazards from flying particles, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors etc?

  • 7.2 - Hard hats are provided and worn when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling or low hanging objects?

  • 7.3 - Protective footwear is required and worn when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole?

  • 7.4 - Hand protection is provided and worn when employees’ hands are exposed to hazards, such as skin absorption of harmful substances or bio hazards?

  • 7.5 - Hand protection is provided to reduce/prevent the risk of cuts, abrasions, burns?

8.0 - Machines

  • 8.1 - Are they kept clean?

  • 8.2 - Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  • 8.3 - Guards in good condition?

  • 8.4 - Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  • 8.5 - Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  • 8.6 - Adequate work space?

  • 8.7 - Adequate lighting ?

  • 8.8 - Noise levels controlled?

  • 8.9 - Hearing protection available and utilized if required?

  • 8.10 - Minimum bending or stooping required?

  • 8.11 - Operators are trained in the proper operation of the machines?

  • 8.12 - Is the training recorded?

  • 8.13 - Do operators comply with the training?

  • 8.14 - Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

9.0 - Electrical Safety

  • 9.1-Electrical Panels and Transformers have 3' clearance

  • 9.2 - Safety switches installed?

  • 9.3 - Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  • 9.4 - Power supply adapters and electrical cords in use?

  • 9.5 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  • 9.6 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  • 9.7 - No power leads across walkways?

  • 9.8 - No frayed or damaged leads?

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

  • 9.10 - Are outdoor and indoor receptacles located within six feet of a water supply (sink, shower, pool) protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)?<br>Ground fault protection is required in these areas due to the additional electrical hazards in wet environments.

10.0 - Chemical Safety

  • 10.1- Safety Data sheets complete and available for all chemicals in use?

  • 10.2 - Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  • 10.3 - All containers labelled correctly?

  • 10.4 - Unused substances disposed of safely ?

  • 10.5 - Does special storage conditions apply?

  • 10.6 - If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  • 10.7 - Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?

  • 10.8 - If required PPE's available and usage enforced?

  • 10.9 - Adequate ventilation ?

  • 10.10 - Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?

  • 10. 11 - Are gas bottles secured?

11.0 Ladders/ lifts

  • 11.1 - Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  • 11.2 - Are ladders in good condition?

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

  • 11.4 - Used according to instructions?

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

  • 11.6 - lifts are in good repair (belts, hoses safety equipment in place)?

  • 11.7 - Hazard/ Warning placards are adhered to equipment and legible?

  • 11.8 - Operators are trained and practice safe work techniques?

  • 11.9 - PPE’s ( harness equipment, hard hats, etc.) are in good repair and enforced?

  • 11.10 - training is documented?

12.0 - First Aid Facilities

  • 12.1 - Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  • 12.2 - Are contents regularly checked?

  • 12.3 - No contents past their expiration date?

  • 12.4 - Cabinets clearly labelled?

  • 12.5 - First aid cabinets are easily accessible?

  • 12.6 - Employees are informed of First Aid cabinet locations ?

  • 12.7 - Are first aid officers accessible?

  • 12.8 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

13.0 - Office Hazards

  • 13.1 - Condition of filing cabinets?

  • 13.2 - Condition of chairs?

  • 13.3 - Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  • 13.4 - Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  • 13.5 - Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

14.0 - Vehicle Condition

  • 14.1 - Schedule maintenance performed?

  • 14.2 - Condition of tires?

  • 14.3 - Brake performance?

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

  • 14.5 - Condition of drivers seat?

  • 14.6 - Condition of other seats?

Sign Off

  • On site representative

  • Auditor's signature

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