OHS Facilities Safety Compliance Audit - Workshop

All windows in working and in a good state?

All doors in working order?

All materials stored safely. Housekeeping in good order?

Does all stairs have railings?

Does all elevated areas have railings?

Is access control implemented?

CCTV systems in working order?

Network systems in working conditions?

Security system working?

Latest HSE communication displayed?

Latest Toolbox Talk displayed?

Safety File accessible?

All applicable registers/checklists up to date?

If Hotwork present, are permit completed?

Are lock-out register in place and used?

All spare keys received?

Emergency numbers displayed?

Emergency plan updated and displayed?

Emergency team poster displayed and updated?

Clean and free from slippery substances?

Any excessive product on floor?

No tripping or other obstruction hazards that may cause trips and falls?

Designated walkways painted and in good condition?

Designated walkways and all other walkways on heights or stairs fitted with solid barricade/ rails?

Emergency stop buttons/devices accessible and sign present?

Are all areas accesible?

Adequate refuse bins and emptied regularly?

Sufficient ventilation inside building?

All fans/ aircons in working order?

Operational area free from any dangerous gasses or smoke?

Sufficient lighting inside offices?

All lights in working order?

No straining glares or contrasts?

All lightbulbs covered by suitable cover?

First Aid box/ equipment area demarcated?

Emergency exit routes demarcated?

Fire equipment demarcated?

Emergency Evacuation Assembly points demarcated?

Departmental PPE & Mandatory safety signage/ zones displayed and complying?

Emergency Evacuation Assembly point unobstructed?

Working area clean and tidy?

Are desk and file drawers kept closed when not in use?

Are there sufficient stacking places and cabinets for files?

Adequate storing space for all tools and material?

No obstructions in aisles?

Adequate refuse bins and regular cleaning?

Electrical Certificate of compliance on file?

Installations without defects?

Electrical panels & DB boxes in good condition with inner panel installed?

All DB switches covered by door or panel?

Distribution Boxes marked with tags to switches?

Electrical outlets working and not damaged?

Lights switches working and not damaged?

Electrical Extensions neat and does not present a tripping hazard?

Are extension cables in good condition and no joints in them?

Are the portable electrical equipment in good physical condition?

First Aid Box in place, numbered and on register?

First Aid Boxes sealed?

Treatment registers kept up to date?

All fire extinguishers pressures within specification and ready for use?

Emergency Escape Plan displayed at supervisor office?

Fire Alarm/ air horn available and in working order?

Emergency equipment easily accessible and unobstructed? (First aid kit and fire extinguishers)

Emergency exits and escape routes clear and unobstructed?

Are all employees issued with the correct PPE for their tasks?

Are all employees wearing their PPE?

PPE in good condition?

Safety Harnesses stored away from dust, chemical substances, and moisture?

Safety Harnesses inspected monthly and inspection records kept on file?

Are ladders in a good condition?

Are the ladders secured at bottom when in use? Someone holding in place?

Are ladders stored on ladder racks when not in use?

Are all revolving and open machine/ equipment fitted with guards? and not damaged?

Keys removed from mobile Plant when not in use?

Are all hand tools being used in good working condition?

Is the right tool for the job being used?

Stacks vertical and not overhanging?

Pallets not damaged?

Stacking height not higher than 3x the base width?

Are floors level where stacking takes place?

Racks bolted to the floor and secure?

All racks stable and sufficient for loads to be carried?

Any visible damage to racks?

Sufficient space between walls and stacks?

Check if boilers are in good condition and cleaned weekly as per cleaning schedule completed, signed off and dated.

All compressors’ pressure tested and certificates kept on file?

Maximum load capacity displayed on lifting equipment

Load testing certificates kept on file?

Broken or Faulty lifting equipment tagged as “unsafe for use?” and locked away?

All lift slings numbered, and records kept on file?

Is there suitable specific safe storage for flammable liquids available?

Is the flammable liquid store bunded to contain 110% of the liquid kept?

Is the flammable liquid store clearly demarcated and symbolic safety signs displayed?

Is there sufficient ventilation to prevent a buildup of fumes in the flammable liquid store?

Are MSDS’s kept on file for all the flammable liquids?

Are all pressured gas cylinders stored correctly outside building in separate divisions?

Are acetylene bottles stored in upright position and secured?

Are any chemicals present within production area? (Non-food safe)

Are all containers labeled?

Are chemicals stored away from drains or other areas that can result in pollution?

Are correct PPE worn when handling chemicals?

Are chemicals stored correctly?

Are MSDS's available for all chemicals present?

Are all bulk storage bunded?