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Hot Mix - Texas Materials Safety Audit
Hot Mix - Texas Materials Safety Audit
Deb Avery

Hot Mix - Texas Materials Safety Audit

This audit is intended to check the safety systems compliance and effectiveness for hot-mix in regards to the CRH Life Saving Rules & OSHA requirements.

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Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

  • Personnel

Previous Inspection

Previous Inspection Overview

  • Last Inspection was conducted by:

  • Score of previous Inspection

  • Date of Previous inspection

Action Items

  • Add all failed responses and corrective actions from the previous inspection:

    • Add Response

  • Personnel Notified:

  • Failed Response:

  • Was action corrected?

  • Corrective Action:

LSR 1. Risk Assessment

LSR 1. Risk Assessment

  • Risk Assessment Audit Questions:

  • Is a Risk Assessment being completed?<br>

  • Is there evidence of T-5s or other forms of safety meetings being conducted and documentation made available?<br>

  • Are emergency phone numbers posted near phones and kept up-to-date?<br>

  • Are SDSs up-to-date and readily available?<br>

  • Are first aid kits stocked with no expired products?<br>

  • Are first aid kits easily accessible?<br>

  • Is a trained first aider available on site?<br>

  • Are CRH Life Saving Rules posted?<br>

  • Are emergency lighting and exit signs routinely checked and properly maintained?<br>

  • Are all emergency exits in buildings properly identified?<br>

  • Are all emergency exits in buildings free of obstructions?<br>

  • Are radio communication with loaders and ground employees being utilized?

  • Do plant horns work for start up?

  • Are control house windows clear, with no obstructions to silos or load outs?

LSR 9. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

FFE 9. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • PPE Audit Questions:

  • Are hard hats being used?

  • Are high visibility safety vests or shirts being worn?

  • Are safety glasses or goggles being used?

  • Are safety toe boots being worn?

  • Is hearing protection available and used when required?

  • Are proper gloves available and worn when required?

  • Are loose clothing, adornments, and hair suitably controlled/confined to prevent entanglement with any machinery and device?

  • Are all PPE being worn in good condition?

  • Are dust masks made readily available?

  • Does the supervisor/foreperson have extra PPE?

  • Is the appropriate PPE made available for welding?

Liquid AC Loading/ Offloading required PPE

  • Liquid AC PPE Audit Questions:

  • Is a hard hat for AC loading/offloading have an adequate face shield with chin guard in good condition and readily available?

  • Is a flame-resistant jacket in good condition and readily available? (No lab coats because of pockets)

  • Is neoprene rubber gloves or adequate heat resistant gloves in good condition and readily available?

  • Is the H2S monitor available and functioning?

Arc Flash Required PPE

  • Arc Flash PPE Audit Questions:

  • Are the flash resistant clothing, coveralls or uniform in good condition and readily available?

  • Are the Arc Flash hard hats with face shield in good condition and readily available?

  • Are adequate gloves made available with Arc Flash equipment and in good condition?

  • Document date on gloves:

LSR 3. Isolation of Operating Machinery and Electrical Safety

LSR 3. Isolation of Operating Machinery and Electrical Safety

  • LOTO Audit Questions:

  • Is Lockout/ Tagout manual/policy up-to-date and being used properly?<br>

  • Are valves covers and lockout equipment devices available?<br>

  • Does each employee have their own lock?<br>

Mobile Equipment During Maintenance

  • LOTO for Mobile Equipment

  • Are steering wheel covers and other lockout equipment devices available and being used?

  • Are wheel chocks and jack stands available and used?

LSR 3. Isolation of Operating Machinery and Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

  • Electrical Audit Questions:

  • Is all of the electrical wiring free of damage and fray?<br>

  • Are extension cords in good condition?<br>

  • Are electrical equipment operating between 50 and 600 volts protected against accidental contact by an approved cabinet or other enclosure?

  • Are GFCI provided on outlets around water and all extension cords?<br>

  • Is there a 3-foot clearance around electrical boxes?<br>

  • Are all electrical panels, breakers and disconnect boxes identified properly with Arc Flash labels?<br>

  • Are disconnects labeled to show what they control?

  • Are permanent splices in cable insulated, in good condition, and sealed from moisture?<br>

  • Are electrical cords across walk-ways protected/covered?<br>

  • Are there extension cords used in place of permanent wiring?<br>

  • Are all electrical switches, breakers, etc. properly labeled with what the operate?<br>

  • Is the Motor Control Center (MCC) entrances clearly identified as DANGER and restricted to authorized personnel?<br>

  • Is there sufficient access and working space provided and maintained around all electrical equipment including access to disconnect devices?<br>

  • Are there no extraneous combustible/flammable materials stored in MCC rooms?<br>

Fire Protection/ Prevention

Fire Protection/ Prevention

  • Fire Safety Audit Questions:

  • Are smoke detectors working properly?<br>

  • Are carbon monoxide detectors working properly, if applicable? Mechanic Shops, Offices Connected to Shops, Where Fuel Burners are used, etc.

  • Are fire extinguishers strategically located?<br>

  • Are all of the fire extinguishers visible and accessible?<br>

  • Do fuel dispensing areas have proper signage and adequate fire suppression readily available?<br>

  • Are monthly fire extinguisher inspections being logged? (Monthly punch tag is a best practice.)<br>

  • Are "no smoking" signs/ labels posted around flammable materials?<br>

  • Are flammable liquids stored in approved safety cans and containers?<br>

  • Are containers of flammable/ combustible materials stored in a flammable storage cabinet or other isolated areas and proper signage in place?<br>

  • Are flammable storage areas vented properly?

  • Are spill kits/ absorbent available?<br>

LSR 6. Working at Heights

LSR 6. Working at Heights

  • Working at Heights Audit Questions:

  • Is fall protection in good working condition?<br>

  • *Are employees/subcontractors working above 6 feet?<br>

  • Are employees/subcontractors equipped with adequate fall protection?

  • Are all ramps bermed half the distance of the largest equipment being used on ramps?<br>

  • Are chains or self-closing gates in use at top of all Fixed Vertical Ladders (FVLs)?<br>

  • Are all FVL more the 19 feet in length equipped with cage that extends at least 36 inches above the landing & starts not more than 7 feet from the bottom of the ladder, or are equipped with center-line fall protection?

  • If an employee is working from heights, is the area below barricaded-off half the distance they are working from?<br>

Ladder Safety

  • Ladder Safety Audit Questions:

  • Are ladders in good condition, without damages?<br>

  • Are ladders being inspected before each use?<br>

  • Are ladders being inspected monthly? (Monthly inspection stickers are in place and up-to-date.)<br>

  • Are labeling/marking on ladders legible?

  • Do all ladders have the capacity rating posted?<br>

  • Do all portable ladders have safety feet?<br>

Stairs and Walkways

Stairs and Walkways

  • Stairs and Walkways Audit Questions:

  • All stairs and walkways in good working conditions? (Kept clear and properly identified)<br>

  • Are proper height on all handrails, at least 42 inches?<br>

  • Are swing gates installed on all working platforms?

  • Are non-slip mats, gratings, false floors, and other like materials used in areas where slipping is a concern?

  • Are all mats, grates, etc. in good repair?

  • Are there toe boards on all walkways?

  • Do toe boards meet specifications and in good repair?

  • Are housekeeping practices carried out to ensure work areas are safe from trip/fall hazards to employees?

LSR 10. Safety of Materials Under Pressure

LSR 10. Safety of Materials Under Pressure

  • Safety of Materials Under Pressure Audit Questions:

  • Are all compressed gas cylinders secured in safe manner and properly capped when not in use?

  • Are oxygen cylinders stored from away flammable materials and at least 25 feet from flammable gas cylinders?

  • Are required inspections performed on all pressure vessels/ compressors?

  • Are storage areas for cylinder bottles labeled, "Full" or "Empty"?

  • Does all high pressure lines have the approved high pressure clamp? No radiator clamps?

  • Is compressed air used for cleaning purposes regulated to 30 pounds?

LSR 7. Lifting Operations

LSR 7. Lifting Operations

  • Lifting Operations Audit Questions:

  • Do all lifting implements such as straps, cables and chains have their load limit identified, as applicable?

  • Are lifting hoists inspected prior to each use with proper load limits posted?

  • Are employees only lifting objects less than 50 pounds on their own?

  • Are all hooks equipped with safety latches in good working condition?

LSR 4. Machinery Guarding

LSR 4. Machine Guarding

  • Machine Guarding Audit Questions:

  • Are all points-of-operations and pinch points guarded?

  • Is there barrier guards on moving machinery parts?

  • Are all floor holes, floor openings, hatchways, manholes, wall openings and skylights properly guarded?

  • Are all open sided floors, platforms and runways four feet or more above ground or floor level properly guarded and have toe boards installed?

  • Are belts/pulleys enclosed?

  • Are light bulbs guarded?

  • Are all belts and pulleys within 42 inches from the ground fully guarded?

  • Are all conveyor systems within 7 feet of walking/working surface equipped with a shut-off cable or guard?

  • Are auto start systems are identified by signage and have audible or visual alarms to warn employees in the area?

  • * Is there maintenance of silos occurring?

  • Are barricades used under silo drop gate?

Hot Work

Hot Work

  • Hot Work Audit Questions:

  • Are welding operations screened to prevent flash injuries?

  • Are extra fire extinguishers present for welding operations?

  • Is proper eye protection being worn for work being done?

LSR 2. Equipment Safety

Mobile Plant Safety

Pedestrian/Vehicle Segregation

  • Pedestrian/ Vehicle Segregation Audit Questions:

  • Are traffic flow signs posted, positioned appropriately and visible?

  • Are the appropriate signs in place around site? (Phone Use, Do Not Enter, Speed Limit, Pedestrian Crossing)

  • Is there a Pedestrian Segregation written plan in place?

Mobile Equipment

  • Mobile Equipment Audit Questions:

  • Are daily pre-use equipment inspections being done?

  • Is there a 3-Points of Contact decal in place on steps of all equipment?

  • Are wheel chocks made available and used when required?

  • Do employees understand and comply with the mobile phone policy?

  • Do all pieces of mobile equipment have slow moving vehicle signs, strobe light, and reflective tape?

  • Single Equipment Audit: (At a minimum, add one piece of equipment to the audit.)

    • Equipment

  • Equipment Number:

  • Is the equipment operator qualified?

  • Is the Operator Manual present?

  • Is good housekeeping practices being used in cab equipment?

  • Are seat and seat belts in good condition?

  • Are mirrors adjusted properly and in good condition?

  • Does the back-up alarm work properly?

  • Are access steps and railing in good working condition?<br>

  • Are parking brakes capable of holding mobile equipment with typical load on max grade?

Company Vehicles

  • Single Company Vehicle Audit: (At a minimum, add one company vehicle to this audit)

    • Company Vehicle

  • Company Vehicle Number:

  • Is the vehicle kept clean?

  • Are tires in good condition, and have good tread depth?

  • Are mirrors in good working condition?

  • Does the driver have current proof of insurance and vehicle registration?

  • Are seat belts in good condition?

LSR 5. Confined Space Entry

LSR 5. Confined Space Entry

  • Confined Space Audit Questions?

  • Is the Confined Space Manuel in place and being used properly?

  • Is the Confined Space Monitor being calibrated and logged before use?

  • Are bump tests being performed before each entry and logged?

  • Are all confined space areas properly labeled?

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

  • Housekeeping Audit Questions:

  • Is the site practicing good housekeeping in all buildings?

  • Are microwaves and refrigerators maintained in a sanitary and safe operational condition?

  • Is the site practicing good housekeeping of restrooms?

  • Is portable restrooms provided on-site if needed and maintained?

  • Is the site practicing good housekeeping throughout the site?

  • Are outside storage areas in good condition?

  • Are garbage containers provided and used?

  • Is the entrance to the yard and office clean and tidy?

  • Are all containers labeled and labeled correctly?

  • Are eyewash stations easily accessible and maintained?

Liquid AC Loading/ Offloading

  • Liquid AC Audit Questions:

  • Are hose and coupling in good working condition?

  • Are wheel chocks in good working condition?

  • Are unloading signs in place and legible?

Environmental Housekeeping

Housekeeping

  • Housekeeping Audit Questions:

  • Are all containers used to catch oil covered and or not exposed to the weather?

  • Is containment in good condition with no leaks and cracks?

  • Are there stains on the ground around the site that need to be cleaned up? (Check near fueling stations)

  • Are areas where water runoff leaves the site free of visible silt? (Please use site map to locate these areas)

  • Are dumpsters being kept closed?

  • Is wind blown trash being removed and placed in trash containers?

  • Are Used Oil tanks properly labeled as "Used Oil"? (Containers should not be marked as waste oil)

  • Is there evidence of offsite tracking of materials or sediment?

  • Are SDSs available for contents of all containers on-site?

  • Are all on-site containers, containing fluids, labeled as to their content?

  • *Does facility have proper structural controls? (berms, ponds)

  • Is structural controls effective and maintained?

  • Major concerns

    • concern

  • Description:

  • Photos to aid with description:

  • *Overall how do you rate the upkeep of the facility? (10 being excellent)

Documentation

Documentation On File

  • Documentation Audit Questions:

  • Where are Weekly Safety Talks including roster and materials kept?

  • Is there proof of all employees operating equipment being trained on-site or at local safety office?

  • Is there proof of all drivers being trained in the company safe driving programs (DDC or Smith System)?

  • Is there documentation of all required employees completing LOTO training on-site or at local safety office?

  • Is there documentation for all required employees who perform confined space entrance completing required training on-site or at local safety office?

  • Is there proof of all employees completing fall protection on-site or at local safety office?

  • Is there documentation that employees have received rigging and lifting training on-site or at local safety office?

  • Is there documentation that employees have received pressurized system training on-site or at local safety office?

  • Is there proof of employee engagement in Near Miss/Potential Hazard reporting, behavior observations, and/or mentoring program on-site or at local safety office?

Unsafe Conditions

  • Other unsafe behaviors and conditions observed on site:

    • unsafe observation

  • Description of observed:

  • Pictures to aid in observation:

  • Overall how do you rate the overall safety of the site 10 being fully compliant? (Please add comments to better aid site managers/staff)

Signatures

  • Check the box to approve that the above audit was done by a Safety Representative?

  • Safety Representative Signature:

  • Title:

  • Have the Site Manager or Site Representative check the box, agreeing that they received a briefing after the completion of the audit.

  • Site Manager/Site Representative Signature:

  • Title:

Hot Mix - Texas Materials Safety Audit
Deb Avery

Hot Mix - Texas Materials Safety Audit

This audit is intended to check the safety systems compliance and effectiveness for hot-mix in regards to the CRH Life Saving Rules & OSHA requirements.

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