Internal Audit Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Audited by (Name/Position)

• Location

• Auditee

LAYOUT

• Area is tidy and well kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate storage space is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor is free of obstructions and not-slippery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any opening in the floor are guarded or covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aisles are sufficiently wide for vehicular traffic and clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways clearly marked and guarded if necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ENVIRONMENT

• Lighting is adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting covers and fittings are secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise level is acceptable/adequately controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation is adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

• Written procedures posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers of appropriate type easily accessible and kept clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tag on extinguishers have been checked in the last 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visitor Emergency Guides are available (where required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm can be heard throughout the warehouse (if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Escape routes are clear and marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency and hazard signage is clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation drills carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID FACILITIES

• Kits accessible within 5 minutes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kits are stocked and contents are in-date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Names and contacts of first aider(s) displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GENERAL FACILITIES

• Lockers or equivalent available for staff (where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eating areas clean, hygienic and adequately serviced (where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HSE posters and information is displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MANUAL HANDLING AND ERGONOMICS

• Frequently used items are within easy access between knee and shoulder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy items stored at waist height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Platform ladders are available to access items stored on higher shelves (where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trolleys are available for heavy items and loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored items adequately secured and stable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cutting tools and cutting surfaces adequately guarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

• Recycling posters and information displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paper, Toner and Commingle recycling bins are provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notice to encourage double sided photocopying and printing is displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power leads in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power leads are off the floor or placed away from walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power boards used (not double adaptors)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Faulty equipment is tagged out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GENERAL WAREHOUSE

• Warning and safety signage in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedure, plant and equipment manuals are current and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warehouse free of food and drink

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is shelving/stacking secured correctly and in safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelving/stacking load weights known and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable loading ramps can be secured and can safely support loads (where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CHEMICAL ASPECTS

• Chemical Inventory and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Hazardous Substance/Chemical Register?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have risk assessments been completed and reviewed for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kits are available and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers are labelled according to CLASS Regulations, 2013

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals are stored correctly, bunded and segregated from all drains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinders stored securely (where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ready access to eyewashes and emergency showers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe Chemical Handling Training is conducted periodically

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

• Plant area is clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access to plant is clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe working instructions displayed close to plant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant locked or cannot be accessed when left unattended

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and equipment maintained and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and equipment guarding in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp edges protruding into aisles or walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FORKLIFTS AND OTHER TRANSPORTS

• Forklift operators are trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift are maintained and checked regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are trained in basic forklift maintenance: recharging or fueling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift safety equipment are in good condition (seat-belts etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WASTE DISPOSAL

• Waste Management Procedure is available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste containers are provided and labelled according to Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste is secured, segregated and stored appropriately away from drains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kits are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• All PPE are stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE are well maintained and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage of PPE requirements displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Required PPE are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE training is conducted periodically

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HSE Initiatives

• HSE Policy is displayed at the workplace

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HSE Information Board/Corner is available at strategic location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HSE Statistic Board is updated and displayed at strategic location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency contact number is displayed at strategic location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OTHER COMMENTS

• GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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