Information
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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Department Cleaning and Personnel Practices
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Cleanliness of equipment, parts and idle equipment (no excess dust buildup, grease, oil, etc)
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Evidence of encrusted or excessive spillage of product.
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Containers are in good condition.
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Are wooden or glass materials avoided?
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Product zones, pipes are covered (no open access to introduce intentional/unintentional contaminants)
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Floors, walls, ceilings and light fixtures/covers are in good condition
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The department is free from or doesn't exhibit mold.
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No evidence of chipped/flaking paint near product zones.
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Is there any insulation concerns (disturbed asbestos)?
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All wastes are disposed of properly, containers have lids.
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No evidence of food, beverages, medicines in production area
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No evidence of tobacco use on property
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Are adequate tools available for cleaning the department and accessing around equipment?
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There is sufficient room for cleaning around equipment.
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Are slip, trip or fall hazards covered securely with 'hole' warnings and/or with appropriate barricades or signage?
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Are all aisles, passageways, and access roads/ramps clear, level, and free of trip hazards?
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Are barricades provided for special work (overhead work, ladders in walkways, construction work, hot work, etc)?
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Are lighting levels adequate for work activities?
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Is there any evidence of water leakage or condensation in production areas?
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Oil and grease removed or cleaned, free from contaminating raw materials or food surfaces.
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Are there temporary repairs (baling wire, duct tape, wood braces, etc)?
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Hand washing facilities properly maintained and have signage above sink.
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All confined space equipment is clearly marked.
Recordkeeping
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Are Master cleaning schedules complete (daily, periodic and maintenance)?
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Are monthly self-inspection being performed by department managers?
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Are corrective action plans developed and on track to closure? Plans should identify opportunities, actions to mitigate, person assigned, realistic due dates and WO#.
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Written cleaning procedures are implemented and documented (review a sample form and take photo)
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Does the department have a Red or Yellow SDS binder in the Control Room or Office that is readily visible and accessible?
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Are Operational Hygiene inspection records complete?
Operation Practices
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Is there a program in place for rejection of shipments that do not meet requirements?
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Are ingredients and packaging supplies rotated on a first in, first out basis.
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Raw materials, packaging, work –in-process, and finished products are stored at least 18in away from walls and ceilings.
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Foreign material devices work properly and are monitored regularly. (metal detector, sifters, magnets)
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Proper use of color-coded policy (containers/tools - white is edible, gray is inedible)
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Are wash down hoses stored up off floor in wet areas?
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LLF, Temporary, contractors, customers and visitors are in GMP compliance?<br>Proper protection: hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection, hair and beard nets)
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Is all jewelry removed (with exception of simple wedding bands)?
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No items above waist, no unauthorized cell phones/radios.
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Proper hygiene - no open wounds; use of metal detectable band-aids
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All equipment and overhead structures are routinely cleaned (free from excessive dust buildup)
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Equipment is sanitized when appropriate (during down times, scheduled shut downs, etc).
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Are bulk storage bins inspected and cleaned on a regular schedule?
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Proper clean-up after and during installation of equipment or repairs.
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Vacuum used for cleaning vs. air hoses?
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Are separate cleaning tools used for edible products and inedible/trash?
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Is there proper segregation between edible and contaminated products?
Pest Control
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Are conditions that would attract pest activity addressed and eliminated inside facility?
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Are the facility grounds maintained to discourage pest attraction? (Outside doors and windows are closed, screens intact, product is off floor, etc)
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Is the Department protected from vermin entrance?
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Are there any openings in floors, walls or ceilings that need sealed?
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Proper storage of and use of pesticides and application equipment?
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Evidence of rodents, insects or birds?
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Bait stations and kept halls in proper positions?
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Certified/train index pesticide applicators?
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Are insectocutors in good/working condition?
Chemical Storage Practices
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Is the department using approved chemicals for work processes (i.e. USDA, FDA, EPA, OSHA) in accordance to industry standards?
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Cleaning chemicals are stored properly.
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Are flammable cabinets free of combustible material?
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Ask employee(s) if they know where to locate chemical information (should be able to state in department SDS binder, Master binders (Rhonda at front desk), EHS Manager, or EHS Sharepoint/MSDS page).
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Containers are properly labeled and used properly?
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Are secondary containers properly labeled using GHS labeling?
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Is secondary containment present for stored chemicals?
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Are cleaning compounds secured and segregated from ingredients?
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Does the department have spill containment supplies?
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Are gas cylinders clearly marked with contents and secured?
Environmental: Hazardous Materials or Waste
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Is there an area marked for hazardous waste disposal?
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Are hazardous waste storage areas covered, diked with overflow spill basin?
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Do containers integrity, marking, labeling meet requirements?
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Condition of trash containers and dumpster areas (clearly labeled as trash)<br>
Security Access/Emergency Action Practices
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All secured access doors are properly maintained/remain locked at all times.
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Are Emergency evacuation maps posted at exits?
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Are fire extinguishers and fire hose connectors clear of obstructions, accessible and checked monthly?
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All doors and stairwells are marked with translucent glow in dark signs.
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Exits are marked with arrows, signs, emergency exit signs, backup lights.
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Emergency lights are operational (verify by pressing test button).
Ventilation, air and dust control practices
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Are doors and window screens closed to outside?
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Are air hoses in tact with proper hose ends?
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Are there adequate supplies of air wands, nozzles that are OSHA compliant?
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Is compressed air regulated and less than 70 psi?
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Are motors, electrical boxes and gear boxes free of dust/product
Electrical Practices
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Are electrical panels intact (no missing panels or plugs), securely closed?
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Are electrical hazard warning signs posted (High Voltage - Authorizes personnel only)?
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Are electrical systems inspected and cleaned frequently? Systems include: motors, gear boxes, control panels/boxes, main connection points, fuse boxes, MCC rooms, etc. Attach photo to support.
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Are live parts of electrical equipment/installations guarded against accidental contact?
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All electrical are GFCI, free from temporary repairs, cuts or missing prongs.
Tools, Machines and Equipment
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Are power cords or tools in good condition?
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Are power tools equipped with guards, as required by design, when in use?
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Are machine guards adequate (no gaps in rotating equipment)?
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Are equipment doors or guards solid and in place?
Ladders
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Is the material used in the construction of the ladders free from cracks, splits, or other deformities?
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Are all ladders in doorways or passageways protected by guards or barricades?
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Are ladders stored in their appropriate location and secured?
