Title Page

  • Audit Title

  • Site

  • Location
  • Number of workers

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Personnel

Legal Requirements

  • Are Safety and Environmental policy statements signed posted and dated within the last 12 months?

  • Is their a copy of regional EHS laws available?

  • Are required posting posted and in good condition?

  • Safety committee members and meeting minutes posted?

  • Has their been any site visits by local authorities?

  • Are emergency contact numbers posted?

Workplace Environment

  • Thermal comfort (too hot/cold)

  • Adequate airflow? (Not too stuffy)

  • Free of noise and odour?

Lighting

  • All lights working and covers clean?

  • Emergency lighting in areas without natural light?

Fire Protection

  • Are fire extinguishers accessible?

  • Are fire extinguishers fully charged and in good condition ? (Correctly mounted, safety pin in)

  • Are fire extinguishers inspected and evidence available?

  • Correctly marked for the type(s) of fires to be fought?

  • Are fire / emergency exit routes clear and signs pasted, lighted and visible?

  • Emergency button or pull stations visible and protected?

  • Has there been a documented full fire evacuation drill in the last 12 months?

Walking Surfaces

  • Are walkways free of obstacles?

  • Floor coverings in good condition?

  • Floors free of slip/trip hazards? (Wet floors)

  • Are outside walkways clear and well maintained?

Book Cases / Shelves / Cabinets

  • Are doors and drawers closed when not in use?

  • Are the top of cabinets etc. clear of items?

  • Are shelves adequate for the items being stored on them?

  • Are heavier items stored on lower shelves and lighter on top?

Meeting Rooms

  • Are AV equipment cords and cables neat and tidy not creating trip hazards?

  • Are tables and chairs in good condition?

  • Is room clean and tidy paper, pens, whiteboards cleaned off after use?

Worker Welfare Facilities

  • Are their separate facilities for men and women?

  • Are washrooms clean and adequately stocked?

  • Is their adequate ventilation?

  • Is their adequate lighting?

  • Is their suitable hand washing and drying facilities?

Kitchen and eating areas

  • Are refrigerators cleaned on a regular schedule?

  • Are refrigerators set at a proper temperature?

  • Are there waste disposal bins available and emptied regularly?

  • Are food prep appliances clean and in good repair?

  • Eating surfaces clean?

  • Are eating areas adequate for the number of workers?

Personal Work Spaces

  • Clear and uncluttered?

  • Desk height positioned for ease of access / good posture?

  • Adequate lighting?

Chairs

  • Suitable for the task?

  • Adjustable?

  • Equipped with arm rests?

  • In good repair?

General Housekeeping

  • Are their items leaning against walls or desks?

  • Are doors in good repair and not propped open?

Power Outlets, Cords

  • No piggy back plugs?

  • No double adapters?

  • Cords that cross a walking surface are properly covered?

  • Extension cords are in good condition? (Not frayed, ground removed)

Computers

  • Monitor positioned at the correct height?

  • Are laptops being used permanently?

  • Separate keyboard in use?

  • Keyboard trays being used?

Chemical Safety

  • Are chemicals clearly labeled?

  • Are chemicals stored properly?

  • MSDS sheets available?

First Aid Facilities

  • Is their a first aid kit available and appropriately located?

  • Kit proper size for number of workers?

  • Kit adequately stocked and inspected regularly?

  • Is their an AED available?

  • Is their a receptacle for bio hazards?

  • Is their a means if creating privacy for sick or injured workers?

  • Certified first aides certificates posted?

  • Are first aids recorded in a log book?

  • Have their been any reportable or recordables lately?

Worker Training

  • New hire worker induction / orientation?

  • Are regular safety meeting held?

Environmental

  • Adequate provisions/system for recycling material?

  • Provisions for energy and water conservation?

  • Facilities for the collection and proper disposal of E waste?

Security

  • Have all visitors/contractors signed in?

  • Are visitors and contractors issued ID badges?

  • Have all visitors and contractors signed off on safety rules?

  • Does the facility have site security?

  • Is there adequate lighting in all areas

  • Is their a CCT system?

  • Summary of hazards and corrective actions

  • Inspector

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