Republic Plastics Weekly Workplace Inspection 2014

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Employer postings

Republic Plastics Health and Safety Program/Conformance to OSHA Standards

1.0 - Previous inspection

• 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed by all shifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are there outstanding issues to be corrected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Fire Prevention, Protection, and Emergency Action Plan

• 2.1 - Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 - Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 - Extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 - Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower that 100 mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7 - Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10 - Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.11 - Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.12 - Local Fire Department visits (2 per year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.13- Standpipes inspected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.14 - Sprinkler systems inspected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - General Lighting

• 3.1 - Good natural lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Light fittings clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 - Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - Building Safety

• 4.1 - Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 - Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 - Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 - Stair and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 - Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 - Are railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8 - Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.9 - Are footpaths in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.10 Equipment in sound condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.11 - Loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 - Work Areas

• 5.1 - Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 - Tools not in use kept in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - No damaged hand tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 - No damaged power tools in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 - Work height correct for the type of work and the employee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 - No sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Reclamation and Rubbish Removal

• 6.1 - Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 - Bins emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 - Storage Design and Use

• 7.1 - Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Storage designed to minimize lifting problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 - General condition of racks and pallets? Suitable space requirements for sprinklers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 - Machines/Sort Initiative

• 8.1 - Are they kept clean? Identify unneeded items stored on or near equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 - Are the floors around the machines kept clean, and free of trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 - Guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 - Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 - Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 - Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 - Adequate work space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8 - Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9 - Noise levels controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.10 - No bending or stooping required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.11 - Fire extinguishers stored in proper place and readlily available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.12 - Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.13 - Is the training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14 - Do operators comply with the training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.15 - Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.16 - Are gas bottles stored and secured properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are static electricity indicators effective

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 - Electrical Safety

• 9.1 - Safety switches installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 - Safety switches tested every month and tests recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 - No double adapters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6 - No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.7 - No frayed, strained, damaged, or taped leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.8 - Cords and equipment that do not meet requirements immediately tagged and removed from service until repairs have been made.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.9 - Portable power tools and cords in good condition, properly grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.10 - Where required are emergency shut-down (LOTO) procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 - Chemical Safety

• 10.1 - Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 - Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals? GHS knowledgable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 - Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 - All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5 - Unused substances disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6 - Do special storage conditions apply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7 - If applicable are special storage conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8 - Workers trained and knowledable in the use of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.9 - If required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.10 - Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.11 - Are eye washes and showers easily accessed, and regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0 Ladders

• 11.1 - Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 - Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 - If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 - Used according to instructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5 - For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 - Medical Services and First Aid

• 12.1 - Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 - Are contents regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 - No contents past their expire date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 - Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.5 - Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.6 - Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.7 - Are AED devices available and checked regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.8 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.9 - Employees qualified to render first aid and CPR

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.0 - Office Hazards

• 13.1 - Condition of filing cabinets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 - Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 - Desks in good condition? (No damage.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 - Screen Based Equipment positioned to reduce glare from windows etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 - Photocopiers positioned to avoid fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6 - Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.7 - Air conditioning systems regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.8 - Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.0 - Vehicles and Forklifts?

• 14.1 - Schedule maintenance performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 - Condition of tires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 - Brake performance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4 - Lights? (Check operation of brake, indicator and reversing lights)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.5 - Condition of drivers seat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.6 - Condition of other seats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.7 - First aid kit supplied and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.8 - Storage provisions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.9 - Use specific; Thermoforming, Extrusion, Maintenance, and Warehouse

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.0 - Exterior Survey

• 15.1 - Building security concerns

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2- Safety and housecleaning visul check

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3 - Railway safety and visual check

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4 - Loading dock and DOT concerns

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.5 - Isobutane tank and piping visual/sniffer inspections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16.0 - Hazard Assessment/Forecasting

• 16.1 - Impacts/collisions with stationary items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2 - Sources of high temperatures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.3 - Harmful chemicals, dusts, and mists

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.4 - Potential for falling objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.5 - Sharp objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.6 - Rolling/pinching points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.7 - Hazards relating to workplace layout

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.8 - Hazards identified by reviewing accident/injury reports

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17.0 - PPE/Clothing

• 17.1 - Compliance and training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2 - Head, eye, face, hand, and foot protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 - Noise protection provided. Testing gauges utilized.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4 - Safety glasses, ear protection, and hair nets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5 - Decontaminated PPE disposal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6 - Is proper emergency PPE being used when flash fires occur.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18.0 - Walkways

• 18.1- Guardrails for elevated walkways.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2 - Are spilled materials cleaned up immediately.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.3 - Adequate headroom.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.5 - Are aisles clear and marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Floor and Wall Openings

• 19.1 - Are there holes or openings in floors and walls.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2 - Are floor openings covered.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.3 - Are floor openings guarded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20.0 - Stairs and stairways

• 20.1 - Standard stair rails and handrails.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.2 - Do stairs have landing platforms.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.3 - Are steps slip-resistant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21.0 - Lockout/tagout procedures

• 21.1 - Do all machines have laminated copies of the procedure.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.2 - Safety locks for employees.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.3 - Equipment that can't be shut down, is there a procedure to follow.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23.0 - Compressors

• 23.1 - Equiped with pressure relief valves and pressure guages.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23.1 - Kept clean and uncontaminated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23.3 - Are safety devices checked regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

24.0 - Elevated Surfaces

• 24.1 - Signs posted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.2 - Is there a permanent means of access and egress.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

25.0 - Hotwork safety procedures

• 25.1 - Authorized and trained employees permitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.2 - Precautions taken to prevent catastrophic events

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.3 - Are cylinders kept away from sources of heat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

26.0 - Machine guarding

• 26.1 - Safety inspection of all machinery and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 26.2 - SOPs in place and followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

27.0 - Hazcom

• 27.1 - Potential hazards recognized by all employees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.2 - Chemicals stored in acceptable containers and cabinets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

28.0 - Flammable and combustables

• 28.1 - Proper storage away from ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.2 - Are approved containers being utilized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.3 - Appropriate fire extinguishers being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

29.0 - Environmental controls

• 29.1 - Bloodborne pathagen concerns

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 29.2 - Ventilation systems functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 29.3 - Noise levels and PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

30.0 - Vendors and visitors aware of RP Health & Safety Policies

• 30.1 - Signed in

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.2 - Identification checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.3 - Limited access to warehouse

  Yes

  No

  N/A

31.0 - Confined space procedures

• 30.1 - Authorized personnel only

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.2 - LOTO followed at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.3 - Emergency standby provisions being utilized/secondary rescue team in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

31.0 - Grinders

• 31.1 - PPE precautions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 31.2 - SOPs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 31.3 - Work area free from hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

32.0 - Exit doors

• 32.1 - Do doors open without the use of keys.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 32.2 - Are door pathways clear.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

33.0 - Hoist equipment

• 33.1 - Safety/ limiting device

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 33.2 - Load capacity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 33.3 - Safety stops in good working condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

34.0 - Hand tools and equipment

• 34.1 - Are all tools in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 34.2 - Proper PPE being uitilized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

35.0 - PPE Sanitization

• 35.1 - Vendor being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 35.2 - Visual check of all employees wearing clean attire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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