Kemco Warehouse Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Client / Site

• Prepared by

Previous inspection

• Has the last inspection been reviewed, items corrected and results documented?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

1. Housekeeping - 1910.22 & 1910.176(b)

• Are walkways and working surfaces clearly marked or communicated?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the floor surfaces free of clutter, debris, or waste products?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the walking and working surfaces maintained in good condition (no slick surfaces, uneven surfaces, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are spilled liquids cleaned up promptly, and are the spilled materials properly reclaimed or discarded?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are table tops and work benches free of clutter, garbage, food containers, or unused tools?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are tool carts neatly organized, and are tools and equipment stored in a safe condition (sharp objects oriented in a safe direction, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all materials (doors, windows, loose lite glass, vertically stored metal stock, etc.) restrained or stored properly to prevent tipping, falling, or damage?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are stairways (including stair treads, landing areas, and railings) kept clear of materials, clutter, or debris?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Fall Prevention and Protection - 1910.23

• Are guardrails, chains or covers used to protect personnel from possible fall hazards?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all guardrails maintained in good condition?

  Yes

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  No

  N/A

• Are fall protection measures in place and used where gaps occur in the guardrails?

  Yes

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  No

  N/A

2. Material Storage - 1910 Subpart N

• Are storage racks assembled in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and maintained in good repair?

  Yes

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  No

  N/A

• Are the maximum weight ratings posted for all storage shelves, and are the loads kept within the safe load limits?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy objects stored on the lower shelves for better weight distribution (and ergonomic safety)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are pallets in good condition, without broken or protruding wood or nails?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are empty pallets properly stored (not stored on edge, and no large stacks or quantities of combustible pallets)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

3. Exits and Loading Docks - 1910 Subpart E

Emergency Exits and Entrances - 1910.37

• Are the exit and entry routes kept clear of clutter, debris, or materials (minimum 28" wide continuous path)?<br>1910.36(g)(2)

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is at least one illuminated EXIT signs clearly visible from any location in the building?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all illuminated emergency exit signs operable?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are exit doors able to open from the direction of exit travel without the use of a key, special knowledge, or effort?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (For exits near vehicle traffic) Are adequate barriers and warnings provided to prevent employees from stepping directly into traffic?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Loading Docks and Receiving Areas

• Is the loading and receiving area clean and tidy to prevent slips, trips, falls, or falling object hazards?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are open docks with a fall hazard exceeding 36" protected with a restraint and warning signage?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Can all overhead doors be operated by employees without undue force or pressure?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all doors free of any obvious signs of damage or defect (bent tracks, dented door panels, loose bolts, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are wheel chocks required and used when employees are loading or unloading trucks or trailers with a forklift?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

4. Chemical Storage

• Are opened drums and containers (including ones with valves or spigots) stored on spill containment or drip pans?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are approved secondary containers utilized (compatible with the chemicals, not human consumption containers, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all secondary containers properly labeled with at least the chemical's name and primary hazard?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (GHS - mandatory by 2016) Are secondary containers labeled to meet GHS compliance (pictogram to indicate hazards, first aid instructions, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Flammable Chemicals - 1910.106

• Are flammable chemicals stored in flammable safety cans with a spring-loaded lid and spark arrestor?

  Yes

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  No

  N/A

• Are flammable chemical containers stored in approved self-closing flammable safety cabinets?

  Yes

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  No

  N/A

• Are flammable safety cabinets within their allowable content limits (not more than 60 gallons of Category 1 flammables or 120 gallons of Category 2-4 flammables)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable cabinets being used for their intended purpose (no tools, PPE, food, corrosive chemicals, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees grounding or bonding containers together prior to transferring flammable liquids?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is at least one fire extinguishers located within a 50' radius of the flammable storage areas?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gasses - 1910.253

• Are compressed gas cylinders properly restrained to prevent them from tipping or falling?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders capped with a valve cover when not in use?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do empty cylinders have their valves closed (as per OSHA's 1910.253(b)(2)(iii))?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (When stored inside a building) Is LP gas storage kept to less than 300 pounds or 2,000 cubic feet (56 m(3))?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are propane tanks stored in a secure cage or rack to prevent them from tipping?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

5. Chemical Handling and Use

• Have employees received documented training on hazard communication and the new GHS "employee right to understand" system?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees using the proper PPE for the chemicals they are handling (i.e.: goggles, safety glasses, face shields, nitrile gloves, aprons, protective suits, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

6. Personal Protective Equipment - 1910 Subpart I and 1910.9 (provision)

• Have engineering and work practice controls been utilized to protect workers wherever feasible and practical (rather than just selecting PPE)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing safety glasses, goggles, or face shields to protect their eyes against hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, etc.?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing cut-resistant gloves when working around laceration hazards (metal, glass, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing appropriate gloves when working around puncture hazards (leather, etc.)?

  Yes

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  No

  N/A

• Do employees have personal protective equipment available for the recognized hazards in their work area?

  Yes

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  No

  N/A

• Are employees using personal protective equipment that is in good working order?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees storing their personal protective equipment properly?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have employees received documented training on personal protective equipment (when it's required, proper selection, use, maintenance, storage, operational limitations, disposal, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

7. Emergency First Aid Equipment

• Are first aid kits available, applicable for the facility, stocked and readily available?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is an emergency eye wash readily available for employees who are handling corrosive or hazardous chemicals (and within a 50' clear walking path)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is the path to the emergency eye wash unobstructed?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (If the emergency eye wash unit is self-contained) Is the solution full and within it's expiration date?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (If the emergency eye was is plumbed) Have weekly documented inspections been conducted?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have at least one of the employees received documented first aid training within the past 2 years?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

8. Fire Prevention and Response - 1910.39 (prevention plan) and 1910.157 (extinguishers)

• Are oily rags and oily waste stored in designated metal containers with metal lids?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire alarm systems functioning correctly, and have they been inspected at least annually?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have the sprinkler systems been tested annually by a qualified third-party inspector?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Fire Extinguishers - 1910.157

• Are fire extinguishers posted within a 100' radius, inspected regularly, and unobstructed (minimum 36" clearance)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers in good working order (fully charged, pin and tamper seal in place, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do all fire extinguishers have a tag demonstrating they have received a documented annual inspection by a qualified individual?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have the employees been trained how to use a fire extinguisher?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

9. Emergency Action Plan - 1910.38

• Is the evacuation plan and map prominently displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know where to go (a safe zone) in an emergency, and is a "roll call" procedure in place?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are documented emergency action plan drills (fire, tornado, etc.) conducted on a periodic basis (3 - 4 times a year)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers posted in a conspicuous location and kept up to date?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency supplies (chemical spill kit, etc.) stored in a location that is safely accessible during an emergency?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

10. Material Handling - 1910 Subpart N

Powered Industrial Trucks - 1910.178

• Are forklift safety rules posted in areas where forklifts are being used?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do all powered industrial equipment operators have current training certifications?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are documented powered industrial equipment safety and maintenance inspections being filled out prior to each day's use?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the powered industrial trucks free from obvious deficiencies (leaks, missing equipment, physical damage)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have all forklift attachments been approved by the manufacturer, and is a load chart present?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all attachments secured from movement?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all powered industrial trucks being operated safely?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees keeping all parts of their body clear of raised or elevated loads?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are operators yielding to pedestrians and giving audible warnings (sounding horn or alarm) prior to backing up or entering blind intersections?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all loads within the manufacturer's recommendations for the powered industrial equipment?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers posted on all powered industrial trucks that are powered by flammable liquids or gasses?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees following lockout / tagout procedures for all defective powered industrial equipment?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

11. Electrical Safety -1910 Subpart S

• Are electrical panels and disconnects clear of obstruction and easily accessible (36" radial clearance minimum)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do all electrical panels or junction boxes have "knockouts" covered, conduit holes capped, wiring covered, etc.?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical panels and disconnects labeled with their available amperage and voltage?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are maintenance employees trained and using safe work practices around energized panels (NFPA 70E compliant)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all extension cord sets and power taps rated for heavy duty use (no power strips or lamp cords)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all extension cords free from obvious physical signs of defect or damage (exposed wiring, missing ground prongs, etc.)

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have an adequate amount of electrical outlets been provided for the work area (no overloaded circuits or "daisy chained" multi-outlet cords)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are assured grounding kits readily available to the employees?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have assured grounding tests been conducted on all cord-powered tools and extension cords in use (correct color zip ties in place)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are GFCI-protected outlets used for all tools and extension cords that are used near wet locations?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

12. Hand Tools - 1910 Subpart P

• Are all manufacturer-recommended guards properly mounted and used?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all manufacturer-recommended handles properly mounted and in use?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do all power tools visually appear to be in good working order (no obvious physical defect, missing ground prong, cracked cases, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the switches operating properly (move freely, don't get hung up, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all batteries in good working order (no cracks, corrosion, broken parts, taped-up parts, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees storing hand tools properly (not leaving them strewn on work benches, resting on material, left on floor, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have lockout / tagout procedures been used for defective tools or extension cords?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

13. Machine Guarding - 1910 Subpart O

• Are machine guards firmly secured and not easily removable?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all point-of-operation guards provided, in place, and properly adjusted?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are belts and chain drives guarded?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all gears, sprockets, pulleys, and flywheels properly guarded?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have pinch points and inward-running rollers been properly guarded?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do the guards prevent worker’s hands (or other body parts) from making contact with other moving parts of the machine?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Abrasive Wheel Guarding - 1910.215

• (Bench Grinders) Was there no more than 1/8" clearance between the wheel and the work rest? 1910.215(a)(4)

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (Bench Grinders) Was there no more than 1/4" clearance between the wheel and the adjustable tongue guard (top)? 1910.215(b)(9)

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

14. Energy Isolation (Lockout / Tagout) - 1910.147

• Is there a written LOTO program of procedures, training, and periodic inspections?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are there equipment-specific energy control procedure in place and utilized?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are the proper LOTO devices available for all energy sources available?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are energy sources, such as electrical panels, disconnects and breakers, clearly labeled to identify what they control?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Does the employer have certification that training has been conducted and kept up to date including each employees name and training dates? 1910. 147(c)(7)(iv)

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are vendors and outside contractors using safe work practices (such as lockout/tagout) when working on equipment?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have periodic (at least annual) audits of the energy control procedures have been performed? <br>1910.147(c)(6)(ii)

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Warning signs and labels - 1910.16

• Are warning signs, stickers or labels placed in specific areas (or on equipment) to notify or warn employee of identified hazards?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

16. Ergonomics - OSH Act, Sec. 5, General Duty Clause

• Can work be done without repetitive twisting, bending or lifting of the arms above the shoulder level?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Can employees keep their hands or wrists in a neutral position when they are working?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• If workers have to push or pull objects using great amounts of force, are mechanical aids provided?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient rest breaks (in addition to scheduled rest breaks) to relieve stress from repetitive-motion tasks?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Is work arranged so that workers are not required to lift and carry too much weight (no more than 50 lbs / employee)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are pressure points on body parts (such as wrists, forearms, backs of thighs) avoided?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are workers protected from exposure to excessive vibration from tools or equipment?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are chairs and work benches adjusted, positioned, and arranged to minimize strain on the body?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are tools, instruments, and machinery shaped, positioned, and handled so that tasks can be performed comfortably?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are mechanical assists available to the worker performing material handling tasks?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

17. Industrial Hygiene - 1910 Subpart G

Hearing Conservation - 1910.95

• Have noise levels in all areas been evaluated to determine if they are below 85 decibels for an 8 hour time-weighted average?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have all employees exposed to over 85 dB TWA been included in a hearing conservation program?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (Areas above 90 decibels 8hr TWA) Are employees required to wear hearing protection, and is it well stock and readily available?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (Hearing conservation program) Has annual audiometric testing been provided for employees in the program?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are signs clearly posted for all areas where hearing protection is required?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Respiratory Protection - 1910.134

• Are all respirators NIOSH approved for the respiratory hazards in the work area (including dust masks, half face respirators, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (Voluntary use) Have employees been provided with a copy of "Appendix D" of the OSHA standard?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (Mandatory Use) Has a medical evaluation been completed for all employees who are required to wear a respirator?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (Mandatory Use) Have all employees ensured that nothing comes between their face and their respirator facepiece (facial hair, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (Mandatory Use) Have documented annual qualitative fit tests been completed for all included employees?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

18. Administrative

Required Postings - Labor Laws and policy

• Are the state and federal labor law posters current, and is the required employer information filled out and up to date?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (Feb 1 - Apr 30) Has the past year's OSHA 300A form been filled out and posted in a prominent location?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Training

• (If confined spaces are present) Does the employer have documentation of each employee’s name, the signatures or initials of the trainers, and the dates of the training? 1910.146(g)(4)

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• (Blood borne pathogen) Does the employer have documentation for the last three years of bloodborne pathogen training for any First Aid trained employees? 1910.1030(h)(2)(ii)

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Morning Huddle and Near Miss Incident Reporting

• Are employees following the Morning Huddle process and filling out the documentation correctly?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do workers conduct stretch & flex exercises daily to prevent repetitive motion injuries (if exposed to strains and sprains)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees able to explain the definition of a Near Miss incident?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are employees actively reporting and documenting Near Miss incidents and their corrective actions?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are identified corrective actions still in place for recent Near Miss incidents?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Management Engagement and Employee Involvement

• Have all the managers received formal training in safety and health management responsibilities?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do management personnel consistently enforce and reinforce safe work practices through their words and actions?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do employees feel they have a positive impact on identifying and resolving safety and health issues?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Can a majority of employees can give examples of management's active commitment to safety and health?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

19. Office Areas

• Are the office aisles, walkways, and work areas free of trip and fall hazards (i.e. torn carpets, flipped door mats, boxes etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Do all office areas have 36” clearance maintained in front of any electrical panels and fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cords, plugs, and power strips in good condition (not frayed, taped, spliced, or ground prong missing)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are computer work stations and work area ergonomically correct, and are workers following safe work practices?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have possible struck-by hazards been identified and resolved (closed cabinet doors, file drawers, etc)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all items stored properly (e.g.: heavy items on lower shelves, shelves stable and evenly distributed, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

20. Outdoor storage / Yard

• Are the grounds well groomed (snow & ice removed, grass mowed, weeds controlled, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are items stored neatly in a logical fashion (accessible, accounted for, assigned to specific jobs, etc.)?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are job trailers secured to reduce possibility of vandalism or theft?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable liquids and compressed gasses properly stored?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Are all other recognized hazards resolved in an appropriate manner?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

Unsafe acts and conditions - OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) (General Duty Clause)

• Are all employees following safe work practices for all items not specifically identified in this audit?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

• Have employees been receptive and responsive to any issues identified during the audit?

  Yes

  Improve

  No

  N/A

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