MVC Safety & Compliance Audit

• OSHA and Safety Location Audit

• Site Location and Location Number

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

• 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - All previous inspection items corrected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Emergency Action Plan

• 2.1 - Training documented and employees know responsibilities under plan? (Alarms, tornado shelter, evacuation, head count areas, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 - EAP reviewed annually for changes, updates made, and date of review documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - Fire Safety

• 3.1 - Extinguishers charged, not obstructed, inspected, and properly mounted in correct locations with extinguisher signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.157 (e)(i) The employer shall be responsible for the inspection maintenance and testing of all portable extinguishers in the workplace.

• 3.2 - Exits are clear of obstructions, doors unlocked during occupancy, and marked with illuminated "EXIT" signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.37 (b)(6) Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five-foot candles by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or Electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 foot lamberts are permitted.
  

4.0 - General Building Safety

• 4.1 - Floor surfaces are even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Entry and walkways are kept unblocked / clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 - Stairs and risers are kept clear & in safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.23(d)(1) The width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrail.
  1910.23 (e)(i) A standard railing shall consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level. The top rail shall be smooth-surfaced throughout the length of the railing. The intermediate rail shall be approximately halfway between the top rail and the floor, platform, runway, or ramp. The ends of the rails shall not overhang the terminal posts except where such overhang does not constitute a projection hazard.
  
  
  Handrails for stairs: 1910.23 (e)(5(ii) The height of handrails shall be not more than 34 inches nor less than 30 inches from upper surface of handrail to surface of tread in line with face of riser or to surface of ramp.
  
  

• 4.4 - Handrails are in good condition & installed where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.23(e)(i) A standard railing shall consist of toprail, intermediate rail, and posts and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of toprail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level. Intermediate rail shall split the difference from the top rail to base of platform. Railing should be able to withstand 200lbs of force. (Think were ok with just a chain because it is less than 4 feet)

• 4.5 - No trip or slip hazards and non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.22(a)(2) The floor of every workroom shall be maintained in a clean and so far as possibly, a dry condition.

5.0 - Shops

• 5.1 - Clear of rubbish / clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 - Floors free of oils spills or other slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - Tools not in use kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 - No damaged hand or power tools in use and all tools have proper guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.22(a)(2) Work rests on bench grinding machines. Work rests shall be used to support the work. They shall be of rigid construction, and designed to be adjustable to compensate for wheel wear. Work rests shall be kept adjusted closely to the wheel w/ a maximum opening of 1/8” to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage. The work rest shall be securely clamped after adjustment. Adjustments not made while wheel in motion. 1910.212 Types of guarding, one or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, and flying chips and sparks.

• 5.5 - Proper PPE and emergency equipment available for work to be performed (eye wash, eye protection, hearing protection, welding protection, hand protection, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 - All fans and heaters are commercial grade and meet standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7 - Battery charging stations have flushing water nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.151 (c) where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.

• 5.8 - Blower guns are OSHA compliant < 30 psi with chip guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.242 (b) compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposed except where reduced to less than 30 PSI and then only with effective chip guarding and PPE.

• 5.9 - All floor jacks and hoists are inspected & properly marked with lifting capacity? (handyman style of jacks shall not be used)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.244 (a)(1)(i) The operator shall make sure that the jack used has a rating sufficient to lift and sustain the load.

6.0 - Flammables

• 6.1 - Oily rags and combustible refuse placed in covered metal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1926.252 (e) All solvent waste, oily rags, and flammable liquids shall be kept in fire resistant covered containers until removed from worksite.

• 6.2 - Fuels stored in OSHA approved containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.106 (a)(29) Safety (OSHA approved gas cans) shall mean an approved container, of not more than 5 gallons capacity, having a spring closing lid and spout cover and so designed that it will safely receive internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure.

• 6.3 - Flammables not stored in entries, exits, stairs, or other egress routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 - Flammables not stored in amounts over 25 gals. unless in a Flammables cabinet? (60 gallons max of flammable fuels in a Flammables cabinet)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 - Aerosols are stored in cabinets when not in use? (fire cabinets are required when total flammables in shop exceed 25 gallons)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6 - All Flammables including aerosols kept away from spark or flame producing tools and less than 25 gallons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7 - Oxygen cylinders are stored greater that 20 feet from acetylene or other fuel gas cylinders or combustibles unless in a rack attached to welding of cutting tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.8 - All stored cylinders are capped and secured to prevent falling or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.9 - Propane grills and bottles are not stored indoors? (Gas grills stored indoors must have grill bottles removed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Lockout Tagout Program

• 7.1 - Employee training is documented and all authorized employees are knowledgeable of responsibilities under program? 1910.147 (c)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Written LOTO program is complete including proper annual reviews?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3- All locks/tags identify authorized employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommend designating each employee own lock/tag

• 7.4 - Required LOTO equipment is available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 - Isolation points are properly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Warehouse / Storage Areas

• 8.1 - Storage racks are secured and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 - Warehouse areas are organized and free of clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Housekeeping is required daily.

• 8.3 - Overhead storage areas marked with max load ratings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.22(d)(1) In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official shall be marked on plates of approved design which shall be supplied and securely affixed by the owner of the building, or his duly authorized agent, in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate. Such plates shall not be removed or defaced but, if lost, removed, or defaced, shall be replaced by the owner or his agent.

• 8.4 - Storage racks and storage areas are not unsafely loaded or stacked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 - Chemical containers are free of leaks and stored in approved areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Machines and equipment

• 9.0 - Machines are properly guarded? (Including pulleys, chain and sprockets, rotating shafts, PTO shafts, drags, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1 - All equipment is in safe operating condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Electrical Safety

• 10.1 - Wiring, conduits, panels, boxes, switches, and receptacles are free of damage and properly covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 - Access to live electrical components is secured especially in areas where unauthorized access could occur?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 - Electrical panels are not blocked & no combustibles stored within 3 feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 - Power cords and leads in safe condition? (No cuts, twists, burns, exposed wires, or missing ground prongs, or other defects?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to electrical injury, The defective or damaged item shall be removed from service.

• 10.5 - No extension cords run for permanent applications or run through walls, doorways, windows, or fastened to walls or structures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.334(a )(1) Flexible electric cords (extension cords) connected to equipment may not be used for raising or lowering the equipment. Extension cords may not be fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation.

• 10.6 - All electrical breakers and disconnects are properly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7 - GFCI protection for electrical devices are used in potentially wet areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 - Chemical Safety HAZ-COM Program

• 11.1 - Workers trained on haz-com policy and onsite hazardous materials? (reading msds, reading labels, how to obtain msds, hazards, required PPE, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 - Policy contains list of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 - Material Safety Data Sheets are readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 - All chemical containers are properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 - Facility adequately marked with Info-trac msds contact signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6 - Agronomy facilities have CDMS website readily available on computer for accessing AG chemical MSDS and label information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.7 - Proper signage for hazmat storage areas? (NFPA placards, NO SMOKING, Emergency contact numbers, PPE signs, and Authorized Persons Only).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.8 - All partial chemical containers properly labeled and stored in separate area marked "NOT FOR RESALE"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 - Ladders

• 12.1 - Are all ladders Industrial strength and in safe condition? (ANSI or OSHA rated, check label.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 - Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 - No objects such as pallets, buckets, chairs, or homemade ladders are used as portable ladders or scaffolds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 - Elevated working and walking surfaces

• 13.1 - OSHA compliant railings where required? (Standard railing required at 4 feet)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 - Gates or chains at open edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 - Toe kicks where required? 1910.23(e)(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 - Workers do not access unguarded areas without fall protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 - Fixed ladders safe & compliant with OSHA standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6 - Catwalks and platforms in safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 - First Aid Facilities / Emergency Equipment

• 14.1 - Unblocked access to emergency equipment such as eye wash and first aid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 - At least monthly inspections of all first aid and emergency equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 - First aid cabinets are properly located and contents clean, orderly, and not past expiration dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4 - Markings easily identify location of first aid, AEDs, emergency showers, and eye wash stations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.5 - Designated onsite employees are trained to perform basic first aid and CPR? (Especially at remote or rural areas where EMS can't provide rapid response)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.6 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.0 - Forklifts

• 15.1 - All operators are current on forklift certifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2 - Forklift lifting capacity plates legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3 - Daily inspections documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4 - Seatbelt used when operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.5 - No unauthorized attachments or alterations? (such as a towing ball on forks or hole cut in forks.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.178 (a)(4) Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer o user without manufacturers written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.

• 15.6 - Forklifts are in safe operating condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.7 - Proper lifting basket is available and used if elevating workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1910.178 (a)(4) Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer o user without manufacturers written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.

• 15.8 - Hazards in forklift traffic areas such as curbs or obstructions are clearly marked or addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16.0 - Fall Protection Equipment

• 16.1 - Required fall protection equipment on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2 - Employees trained to use equipment and training documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.3 - Equipment inspected and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.4 - No unsafe equipment in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17.0 - Grain Facility Safety Programs

• 17.1 - Employees trained initially and annually on grain facility hazards and safety programs? (Training must be documented)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2 - Employees trained on bin entry permit procedures and understand them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 - Documentation of required OSHA training for voluntary respritory program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4 - Gas meters are calibrated and employees are proficient in using them and recognition of dangerous atmospheres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5 - Housekeeping and maintenance programs are properly implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6 - Employees trained on hot work procedures and use of hot work permits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.7 - Basic bin rescue equipment and training is in place? (Minimum is 2 prusiks, 2 carabiners, cable come-along, anchor strap, and materials or plywood pieces for use as a coffer dam)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.8 - Adequate equipment available for safe bin entries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.9 - All permit spaces are properly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18.0 - Anhydrous ammonia safety

• 18.1 - Employees trained in safe handling of NH3?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2 - Load out facility compliant with NFPA standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.3 - Emergency water on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.4 - Proper PPE available and used when making and breaking NH3 connections and EMERGENCY RESPONSE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.5 - Doe employees who respond to NH3 EMERGENCIES have a respirator medical evaluation on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.6 - Inspection and maintenance records for bulk plants and nurse tanks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19.0 - Confined space entry

• 19.1 - Has the workplace been evaluated to determine if any confined spaces exist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2 - Are all confined spaces listed in the site Confined Space Inventory & Evaluation Form?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.3 - For each space listed on the inventory, are hazards identified and evaluated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.4 - Prior to entry, are the hazards listed on the Evaluation Report verified and then eliminated or controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.5 - Have exposed employees been informed of the existence and dangers posed by confined spaces on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.6 - If employees will not enter confined spaces, have effective measures been taken to prevent entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.7 - Are procedures and practices for safe permit space entry followed and implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.8 - Are Confined Space permits being completed before entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20.0 - OTHER Safety or compliance concerns

• 20.1 - All other safety or compliance concerns are adequately addressed at location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21.0 - ALL IN SAFETY

• 21.1 - Holds location safety meeting at least monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.2 - Location has implemented near miss reporting program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3 - No lost time injuries since January 1?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.4 - No vehicle or equipment crashes since January 1?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.5 - No safety observation reports indicating serious safety concerns since January 1?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.6 - No DOT inspections with violations impacting CVA's CSA score since January 1?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Notes / Equipment Order Requests:

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• Are any of the violations listed in this audit OSHA repeat offenses?

• List any OSHA repeat offenses that need immediate attention.

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