Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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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
EMERGENCY PROVISIONS
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Fire extinguishers & hose reels available & clear of obstructions (at least 1 meter).
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Fire extinguisher & hose reels clearly identified, serviced (6 monthly) & tagged.
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Emergency exit signs are clear (exit signs are clear (exit lights working) & unconstructed.
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Exit doors can easily be opened from inside.
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Emergency evacuation maps & exit route signs clearly displayed.
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Fire warden list available & displayed.
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First aid kit location clearly marked with signage.
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List of First Aiders displayed & up to date.
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First aid kits available, unobstructed & adequately stocked.
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First aid kits accessible
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PPE is available, clean and in good condition
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PPE is being worn and used correctly
Electrical
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All Portable electrical equipment tested and tagged (not required for computers)
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Electrical cords, plugs and sockets in good condition (clean, dry, not split or frayed)
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Portable power tools in good condition and RCD protection used
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No temporary leads on the floor
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All doors to electrical cabinets locked shut
Facilities, Walkways and Stairs
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Adequate drinking water available
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Hand washing facilities available
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External doors, windows and roller doors in good working order
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Lighting is adequate and free from flicker
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Lighting is working (no blown tubes and globes), clean and in good working order
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Area safety signage adequate and in good condition
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Walkways and stairways are clearly marked and unobstructed
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Walkways clearly marked and free from obstructions
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Walkways and floors are clean (i.e. no trip or slip hazard) and in good condition
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Anti-slip tread on stairs in good condition (where fitted)
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Handrails are in place and in good condition (i.e. secure)
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Safety steps and platform ladders in good condition (e.g. no broken rungs, feet or stabilisers)
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Safety steps and platform ladders free from breaks and bends (bolts and rivets present and secure)
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Rungs and treads are non-slip and in good condition
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Platform lockable wheels in good condition
Storage and materials handling
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Storage facilities adequate and appropriate
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Racking is in good condition (no damaged uprights, beams, struts etc)
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Materials stored in racks in a safe manner (shrink-wrapped where required)
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Minimum 1m clearance between the top of the storage and the sprinkler heads
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Floor around racking is clear of rubbish or obstacles
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All materials stored on floor are positioned so as to allow safe access to all exists
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Materials, tools and equipment stored safely when not in use
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Storage designed to minimise lifting (heavy items stored at waist height)
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Pallets and other combustibles stored 10m from flammables
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Pallet stacks limited to no more than 1.8m high
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Lifting aids (e.g. trolleys, hooks etc.) are available and in good condition
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Pallet jacks are correctly maintained and in good working order
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Workstation layouts designed to minimise twisting, lifting, and bending
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Team members are following safe manual handling practices
Traffic management
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Work areas free from congestion
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High visibility aids in use (e.g. vests, mirrors).
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Walkways, parking and loading bays clearly defined and being used
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Pre-start forklift/mobile plant inspection records complete and up to date
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No obstruction of vision at intersections
Chemicals
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Safety data sheets (SDS) are available for all chemicals and up to date (<5 years)
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All chemicals are stored in accordance with the SDS
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No excess quantities stored
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Chemical containers are intact and in good condition
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Chemical containers are labelled correctly and labels in good condition
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All chemicals correctly segregated and away from food products
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Chemicals are stored in bunded areas or bunded cabinets
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Flammable chemicals clearly labelled and stored in approved locations or cabinets
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Required PPE is available, fit for purpose and in good condition
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Team members are wearing the correct PPE when handling chemicals
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Team members are complying with safe chemical handling procedures
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Spill kits are available and in good conditions
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Safety showers and eye wash stations clearly signed, accessible and working (test)
Machinery
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Machines and pipework clean and free of build-up (e.g. Lubricant, dirt etc.)
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Machine guarding in good condition, secured and effective
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Machine safety interlocks in good working order
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Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator and clearly marked
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Emergency stop buttons easily identified and positioned for easy operator access
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Emergency stop buttons and machine limit switches operational (test)
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Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) hardware is available and in good working order
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Pipework in good condition and colour coded or labelled
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Pipework free of oil, air, water and product leaks
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Change part storage utilised
Workshops
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Clear of rubbish and tools stored correctly
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Work benches are adequate heights and no sharp edges
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Materials stored in shelving in a safe manner
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All gas cylinders adequately retrained in the upright position
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Oxy-acetylene cylinders fitted with flesh arresters, hoses, fittings in good condition
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Bench grinders have the appropriate guarding
Environment
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Waste bins are located at suitable locations and in good condition
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Waste bins are not overflowing and are emptied regularly
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Waste is being placed in the correct bins (i.e. no general rubbish in recycling)
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Noise is at an acceptable level
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Ventilation is adequate
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Temperature and humidity levels are adequate
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Communication to others available when working alone (e.g. mobile phone)
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Fume and dust extraction systems are adequate and in good working order