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  • Audit TitleHAK - Facility Audit

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1.0 General Worksite

  • 1.1 Safety signs / warnings posted where appropriate

  • 1.2 Emergency telephone numbers posted where they can be found readily?

  • 1.3 Emergency evacuation / traffic routes identified and posted?

  • 1.4 Emergency evacuation routes are kept clear of ddebris and are easily accessible?

  • 1.5 All work areas are clean and orderly?

  • 1.6 Adequate toilets and washing facilities provided and kept clean and sanitary?

  • Work areas are adequately illuminated?

2.0 Fire Protection

  • 2.1 Combustible scrap, debris, and waste stored safely and removed from work areas promptly?

  • 2.2 Fire suppression equipment inspection is current?

  • 2.3 Fire alarms have been tested and are functioning correctly?

  • 2.4 Fire extinguishers are provided and readily accessible?

  • 2.5 Fire extinguisher inspections are performed and current (monthly)?

3.0 Walkways / Floor Openings

  • 3.1 Aisles and paths kept clean and clear?

  • 3.2 Wet surfaces are covered with non-slip material or are maintained by personnel?

  • 3.3 umps / Floor openings are covered or guarded?

  • 3.4 Are standard guardrails provided when the walkway surface is elevated more than 30” above adjacent floor or ground?

  • 3.5 Toe boards are installed around edges of permanent floor openings?

  • 3.6 Grates and floor covers designed so that foot traffic / rolling equipment will not affect their placement?

4.0 Stairways / Elevated Surfaces

  • 4.1 Stairs equipped with standard railings with four or more stair risers?

  • 4.2 Stairways at least 22” wide?

  • 4.3 Stair angles are no more than 50 degrees and no less than 30 degrees?

  • 4.4 Stair risers are uniform from top to bottom and no more than 7.5” tall?

  • 4.5 Steps are designed to be a slip resistant surface?

  • 4.6 Handrails located between 30” and 34” of the surface of the stair treads?

  • 4.7 Handrails capable of withstanding 200# of force when applied within 2” of the top rail edge?

  • 4.8 Signs posted showing the surface load capacity?

  • 4.9 Surfaces elevated more than 30” have standard guardrails provided?

  • 4.10 Elevated surfaces that expose workers or machinery to falling objects protected with 4” toe boards?

  • 4.11 Permanent means of access and egress provided to elevated work surfaces?5.0

5.0 Flammable and Combustible Storage

  • 5.1 Approved containers used for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids?

  • 5.2 Flammable liquids kept in closed containers when no in use?

  • 5.3 Flammable liquids are dispensed from bulk containers using bonding or grounding straps?

  • 5.4 Flammable and combustibles are placed in approved flammable storage cabinets when not in use?

  • 5.5 Flammable storage cabinets are kept closed and latching mechanisms function properly?

  • 5.6 Combustible materials are not placed on the top of flammable storage cabinets?

6.0 Ladders

  • 6.1 Ladders inspected and maintained in good condition?

  • 6.2 Non-slip feet provided on each ladder?

  • 6.3 Ladder rungs and steps free from grease and oil?

  • 6.4 Ladders with missing steps or cleats, broken side rails, or faulty equipment are removed from service?

  • 6.5 Extension ladders are appropriately set up extending 3 feet above the surface being accessed?

  • 6.6 Ladders are clearly marked with caution signs and load limits?

  • 6.7 Ladder rungs are uniformly spaced at 12” center to center?

7.0 Compressors / Compressed Air

  • 7.1 Compressors are equipped with pressure relief valves and pressure gauges?

  • 7.2 Compressor air intakes installed or placed appropriately to ensure only clean air uncontaminated air enters?

  • 7.3 Signs posted warning employees of the automatic starting features if equipped?

  • 7.4 All moving parts/belt systems are adequately guarded to prevent injury to personnel?

  • 7.5 Air nozzles are designed to reduce airflow to 35psi?

  • 7.6 Airlines are attached using whip checks?

  • 7.7 Compressed air is not being used or directed at personnel in the area?

8.0 Compressed Gas Cylinders

  • 8.1 Cylinders are legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained?

  • 8.2 Cylinders are stored in areas that are protected from external heat sources?

  • 8.3 Cylinders stored in appropriate carts or racks which prevent them from tipping or falling?

  • 8.4 Valve protector caps installed on cylinders when not in use?

  • 8.5 Cylinders stored at least 20’ away from combustible materials?

  • 8.6 Fuel gas and oxygen cylinders are stored a minimum of 20’ apart or separated by a 1-hour fire wall?

  • 8.7 Cylinders are free of visible deterioration and maintained with current hydro inspection dates?

9.0 Electrical

  • 9.1 Extension cords in use are in good condition and have a grounding conductor?

  • 9.2 GFCIs are installed on AC circuits where construction, demolition, modifications, alterations, or excavations are performed?

  • 9.3 Electrical wiring and cords are in good condition without deteriorated insulation, exposed wire, or frays?

  • 9.4 Electrical cords and cables free of splices and taps?

  • 9.5 Cord, cable, and raceway connections are intact and secure?

  • 9.6 Disconnecting switches and service breakers are clearly labeled to indicate their use or equipment served?

  • 9.7 Sufficient access and working space provided and maintained around all electrical equipment to permit safe operation and maintenance?9.8

  • 9.8 Unused opening including conduit knockouts in electrical enclosures and fittings protected with appropriate covers, plugs, or plates?9.9

  • 9.9 Switches, receptacles, junction boxes, etc, provided with tight fitting covers or plates?

  • 9.10 Electrical equipment is clearly marked or labeled with appropriate warnings?

10.0 Hand Tools, Power Tools

  • 10.1 Tools and equipment maintained in good condition?

  • 10.2 Hand tools such as chisels, punches, etc. which develop mushroomed heads reconditioned or replaced?

  • 10.3 Broken handles on hammers, axes and similar equipment removed from service and replaced?

  • 10.4 Worn or bent wrenches are removed from service replaced?

  • 10.5 Jacks inspected periodically and weight limits posted on the equipment?

  • 10.6 Tools stored in dry, secure location?

  • 10.7 Are guards installed on grinders, saws, and other similar equipment?

  • 10.8 Power tools appropriately grounded with grounding pin or of the approved double insulated type?

  • 10.9 Effective guards in place over belts, pulleys, chains, and sprockets?

  • 10.10 Pneumatic and hydraulic hoses on power operated tools in good condition with no sign of damage or deterioration?

  • 10.11 Tool rests and tongue guards appropriately adjusted on bench grinders?

  • 10.12 Bench and free standing tools are appropriately secured to work benches or floors?

  • 10.13 Electrical tools are connected directly to receptacle without the use of an extension cord when in permanent location?

11.0 Material Handling / Hoisting and Auxilary Equipment

  • 11.1 Safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways?

  • 11.2 Mechanized equipment inspected daily prior to use?

  • 11.3 Hand trucks maintained in safe operating condition?

  • 11.4 Hooks are equipped with safety latches and are in good condition?

  • 11.5 All rigging and lifting equipment has been inspected annually and has been removed from service if appropriate?

  • 11.6 Stacked materials are interlaced to prevent sliding or tipping?

  • 11.7 Shelves and pallet racks are secured from tipping or falling?

  • 11.8 Maximum load limits posted on shelving and rack systems?

  • 11.9 Electrical hoists are equipped with functioning limit devices at highest and lowest point

  • 11.10 Rated load of hoist is legibly marked and visible to the operator?

  • 11.11 Controls for hoists are plainly marked to indicate the direction of travel or motion?

  • 11.12 Hoist Inspection Certifications are maintained on site?

12.0 Machine Guarding

  • 12.1 Is sufficient clearance provided around and be3tween machines to allow for safe operation?

  • 12.2 Is equipment and machinery securely placed and anchored when necessary to prevent tipping?

  • 12.3 Is power shut off switch in the reach of the operator’s position at the machine?

  • 12.4 Are all emergency stop buttons brightly colored and or placarded?

  • 12.5 Pulleys and belts within 7 feet of the floor or working level are properly guarded?

  • 12.6 Chains and gears properly guarded?

  • 12.7 Is the grinder effectively grounded?

  • 12.8 Is cleanliness maintained within the vicinity of the grinder?

13.0 Abrasive Wheel Equipment

  • 13.1 Are work rests installed and kept adjusted to within 1/8” of the wheel?

  • 13.2 Is the adjustable tongue guard used and kept adjusted to within ¼” of the wheel?

  • 13.3 Do side guards cover the spindle, nut, and flange, and 75% of the wheel diameter?

  • 13.4 Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted?

  • 13.5 Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted?

  • 13.6 Maximum RPM consistent between abrasive wheel and grinder motor?

  • 13.7 Is the grinder effectively grounded?

  • 13.8 Is cleanliness maintained within the vicinity of the grinder?

14.0 Eyewash, Showers, Emergency Equipment

  • 14.1 Eyewash stations are inspected monthly and maintained monthly?

  • 14.2 Eyewash stations are located in areas where exposure to caustic / acid is probable?

  • 14.3 Eyewash stations are sanitary and if required fluids are treated within 6 month intervals?

  • 14.4 Eyewash bottles are within expiration date and kept in sanitary condition?

  • 14.5 Emergency showers are inspected and tested monthly?

  • 14.6 Emergency shower fluids are tepid and suitable for use in the event of an emergency?

  • 14.7 Plumbed eyewash and emergency showers are not exposed to freezing temperatures?

  • 14.8 Access to eyewash stations and emergency showers is clear of obstruction?

15.0 Exit Routes

  • 15.1 Exit routes marked and illuminated by reliable light source?

  • 15.2 All doors, passageways, or stairways that are not exits are marked as “Not an Exit”?

  • 15.3 All Exit doors are clearly identified with appropriate signage of at least 5” letters?

  • 15.4 All exits are free from obstruction?

  • 15.5 Sufficient exits to permit prompt emergency escape?

  • 15.6 Exit doors open from the inside without the use of a key, tool, or any special knowledge of user?

  • 15.7 Where panic hardware is installed the hardware functions easily in the direction of exit traffic?

  • 15.8 Exit doors are provided with adequate barriers if opening into streets or traffic?

16.0 Other

  • 16.1 Are there any other deficiencies to note?

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