General Info

  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

  • What Area is being audited?

General Housekeeping & Safety

General Housekeeping

  • Are air hoses stored properly and in safe working order

  • Are all tools put away and in their assigned location

  • Are slings/chains stored in designated areas

  • Are restrooms kept clean and sanitary

  • Are signs free from obstruction, legible and hung properly?

Walking Working Surfaces

  • Are work areas properly illuminated

  • Is the floor clear of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • Are designated walkways clearly marked and painted

  • Are stairwell treads and handrails in good condition

  • Are stairwells clear of any storage or objects

  • Are step risers on stairs uniform from top to bottom

  • Are storage shelving in good condition (load ratings present, damage-free, etc.)

  • Are heavier items stored at waist level or below

  • Are ladders maintained and in good condition (rungs/steps oil free, label legible, etc.)

Fire and Emergency

  • Exits properly designated and marked

  • Exits paths free from any obstructions

  • Exits/Emergency lights working and easily visible

  • Fire extinguishers stored in designated area (holster, red painted column)

  • Fire extinguishers punched for monthly inspection

  • Areas that require hot work or have flames/sparks free combustible materials

  • Are flammable cabinets free from combustible materials like cardboard

  • Are flammable cabinets grounded

Machine Guarding

  • Machine guards present to prevent body parts from contacting moving parts

  • Guarding secure and not removable without a tool

  • Do portable powered tools have guards installed and adjusted properly?

Chemicals / Hazard Communication

  • All chemicals/materials labeled and in appropriate containers

  • Secondary containment used when necessary

  • Safety eyewash stations are clean and working

  • Are chemical piping systems marked as to their content

Electrical Safety

  • Equipment labeled correctly and legible

  • Equipment grounded properly

  • Electrical equipment free of corrosion

  • Electrical disconnects accessible and free from obstruction at least 36"

  • Extension cords/equipment cords ran to prevent damage and minimizing a trip hazard

Other Observations

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