Information
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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Inspection Items
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Does the emergency evacuation plan clearly reflect the workplace layout?
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Have workers received information about the emergency plan for the workplace?
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Has an evacuation drill been conducted in last 12 months? <br>(seek conformation from Emergency warden and record the last evacuation drill date in comments section)
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Is the Emergency contacts poster up to date? <br>(Poster should have Wardens, First aid officer, Safety coordinators, Environmental coordinators and Emergency services)
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Are building fire exits appropriately signposted?
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Is fire fighting equipment (extinguishers, fire hoses) tagged and in current test?
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Is there unobstructed access to fire fighting equipment?<br>(1m to clear access)
Buildings and Fences
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Are drains inlets/outlets and pits throughout the site clear of silt/waste/weed build-up?
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Are fences and gates maintained in serviceable condition?
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Are signs/notices in good condition, appropriate, clearly visible and identifiable?
Workplace Traffic
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Are roadways and path surfaces in good condition?
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Are adequate controls in place to ensure vehicle and pedestrian safety in workplace areas?
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Is the traffic control form filled out and appropriate for conditions?
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Are pedestrian walkways clearly defined and signposted as required?
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Are signs/notices in good condition, appropriate, clearly visible and identifiable?
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Is access restricted to Hazardous operating areas where required?
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Are controls affective?
Amenities
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Are toilet facilities clean and functional?
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Are workplace amenities maintained in a clean, hygienic manner?
Lighting
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Is workplace lighting adequate for task? <br>If unsure, have light level measured.
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Are all lights operational?
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Is the level of natural lighting satisfactory?<br>Check condition of sources (eg. Are windows kept clean?)
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Are lighting levels adequate for any recent changes to site/building layout?
Housekeeping
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Are traffic areas, access ways, exits, straits or work areas clear of obstructions?<br>Check electrical leads are restrained.
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Are work areas/benches in good conditions and clear of rubbish and surplus equipment?
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Are stock materials clear of work areas & stored safely?
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Workplace yard maintained in tidy condition?
Floors & Access Ways
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Are stairs and access ways in sound condition (eg. No worn/damaged treads, trip hazards, slippery)?
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Are pedestrian walkways clearly marked? (Where applicable)
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Pare handrails in safe condition?
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Are there any location where a person may fall, if so have these been assessed?
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Are floor surfaces/coverings in good condition?<br> Check position/condition of mats.
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Are floor surfaces free of slippery substances?
Personal Protective Equipment
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Is appropriate PPE available and in good condition?
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Are employees wearing PPE appropriate for task?
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Have employees been trained in use and maintenance of PPE?
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Is there appropriate storage facility for PPE where required?
Hazardous Chemicals
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Are hazardous chemical storage containers labelled with product name, manufacturer, any hazard/risk associated with the product and safety phrase?
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Are hazardous chemical signage/placards displayed as required?
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Is workplace hazardous chemical register up to date?
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Are up to date MSDSs readily available where hazardous chemicals are used?<br>(MSDS's should not be older than 3 years)
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Hazardous chemicals and used container disposal meets environmental requirements?
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Are work area walls, floors and outlets maintained?
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Are oil/water separator maintained?
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Is site clear of signs of recent spills or leaks?
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Are oil spill containment kits available where required and maintained with a tamper proof seal?
Waste Management
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Are there adequate waste bins available thought workshop?
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Are waste bins regularly emptied and accumulated rubbish removed?
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Is liquid waste storage and disposal utilized where provided?
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Are recycling/special purpose containers utilized where provided and is there regular collection program in place?
Tools & Equipment
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Are work surfaces in good condition?<br>(benches etc)
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Are tools & equipments not in use, correctly stored?
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Are tools and equipment maintained and in safe operating condition?
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Is adequate work space provided around machinery?
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Are moving parts adequately guarded? Eg. Nip in points
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Are pre-start check conducted where applicable?<br>(eg. Forklift)
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Where pre-start checks are conducted on equipment and are these actions raised to correct defects?
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Are operators competent and authorized to use equipment as required?
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Are mobile equipment reversing alarm functional?<br>(eg. Forklift)
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Are Vehicle inspection/maintenance records current?
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Are vehicle pre-start check being performed as required?
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Is safety signage/decals in good condition?<br>(hazard signage on VLC's, exclusion zone table, operate using remote control etc)
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Are safe work instructions(manuals) up to date?<br>(where applicable)
Hoist / Crane
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Are Pre-use inspection done daily with a check list and documentation?
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Are there training records available on worker permitted to use hoist?
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Does the hoist / crane have annual inspection done by a qualified mechanic? and Do all operators know where to find it?
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Is a hoist / crane operational manual available for workers?
Electrical Equipment
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Is portable electrical equipment maintained, tagged, grounded and in current test?
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Is electrical equipment maintained (switches, power points etc)?
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Are safety switches (GFCI) fitted/used where required and tested regularly?
Ladders
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Are ladders maintained, intest and stored safely?
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Ae defective ladders withdrawn from service, tagged as unserviceable and quarantined?
Lifting Equipment
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Is the lifting equipment fit for purpose and in test?
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Is rigging inspected prior to use and does steel rigging have current tags?
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Is the lifting equipment stored correctly, away from oils, acids and alkalis?
Welding
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Is welding equipment in safe condition and maintainted<br>Check integrity of leads.
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Are welding areas screened to reduce welding flash?
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Are electric cables/gas hoses positioned clear of welding work area?
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Are flash-back arresters fitted to oxy-acetylene equipment?
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Are oxy acetylene hoses purged of gas when stored?
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Is adequate ventilation provided?
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Is the welding area clear of flammable/combustible material?
Additional Workplace Inspection Items
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Is there a working alone policy?
Interview Workers:
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Do workers understand their Rights and Responsibilities under the OHSA? Interview
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What is your companies procedure when you have a work related injury here?
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Who's responsibility is it to identify hazards?
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Do you have a safety committee here and do you think that hazards get controled.
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Do you know who in your company has first aid training?
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Can you explain what the emergency response plan is for you company?
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Do you know where to find the MSDS?
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When your workplace has had an accident, what have you seen happen to investigating it and / or controlling it possible reoccurring? Did you feel that management takes an active part in investigating and controlling?
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Where would you find WHMIS symbols in your workplace?
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Determine what machine this worker operates: Explain the type of training you received to operate this machine. eg... forklift, air up tires, hoist etc..
Supervisor Interviews
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What are your responsibilities as a supervisor when it comes to safety here in Ontario
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How do you participate with the safety committee as a supervisor?
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What type of training did you get to become a supervisor of this company?
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When you have a new worker starting what type of training do you provide for them? Explain
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As a Supervisor do you know what your liability is if a contractor or sub contractor get hurt at your company?
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If your worker is injured do to a work related injury do you have a procedure or return to work program that you offer?
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Have you ever had to give a corrective action to an employee for an unsafe act?
Worker Safety Representative Interview
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Explain your role for sitting on this safety committee and acting as the Worker Safety Representative?
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Do you give work direction to any other workers?
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As a safety worker representative have you ever had to investigate an accident at this work place? Explain
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Were you elected by the workers or where you Volunteered by management?
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What PPE is mandatory and what is voluntary?
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How do you do your workplace inspections?
Signoff
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Owner's Safety Representative
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Constructor's Safety Representative