Title Page

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Personnel

  • Location

Work Environment

  • Are the emergency exits accessible, marked and illuminated?

  • Are the fire extinguishers accessible and charged?

  • Are the eyewash/safety showers accessible?

  • Are safety signs legible and in good conditions?

  • Are bench tops orderly and cleaned?

  • Is the floor is clear of any other slip, trip, and fall hazards?

  • Are the items stored and stacked properly?

  • Do the hood haves unobstructed exhaust slots?

  • Are unattended hazardous materials located on the bench or in hoods?

  • Are there any leaks in any piping?

  • Is the material stored in racks organized and stable?

  • Is the trash overflowing?

  • Are pilot fermenter areas well organized?

Hazard Control

  • Are chemical containers closed when not in use, and are they stored properly?

  • Are chemical containers labeled, and can you identify their hazards?

  • Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available?

  • Are platforms floors in good condition?

  • Are handrails, midrails and toe boards in good condition?

  • Are portable ladders and step ladders in good condition?

  • Are confined spaces properly marked?

  • Are LO/TO procedures in use?

  • Do you observe proper use of portable ladders and step ladders?

  • Is LO/TO equipment easily accessible and organized?

  • Has a permit been issued?

  • Are the outlets overloaded?

  • Are chemicals stored under the hood?

  • Are flammable liquids/chemicals stored away from an ignition source?

  • Are acids and caustics stored together?

  • Is the power strip protected from surge?

  • Are all electrical wires in good conditions?

  • Do gas cylinders have either a regulator or cap?

  • Are gas cylinders tightly secured to immobile object?

  • If hot work (welding, cutting, brazing, grinding) is occurring, are safety precautions (fire extinguisher, fire-resistance tarps, etc.) put into place, and is the area free from flammable/combustible material?

  • If an entry is occurring, is the permit complete, and are permit requirements being followed?

Contractors/visitors

  • If contractors or visitors are present, are they conducting themselves in a safe manner?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Is eye and face protection available and being used?

  • Are protective gloves available and do they match the hazards involved?

  • Are chemical spill kits available?

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