Starting Information

  • SMAT audit title

What is a SMAT Audit?

  • Reinforcement of safe behaviors such as the use of PPE, housekeeping and the use of safe methods and procedures is the most effective form of SMAT. If you see an unsafe act, express concern for the injury potential and try to establish why this behavior is taking place (e.g. awareness, lapse, training, supervision, habit, etc.) and ask yourself "can it be resolved now?". Indicate on the form the classification of contact:
    C = Contractor
    E = Employee
    S = Supervisor

    Identify by name the contact for an unsafe act may have negative effect on the outcome of your discussion.

    Note: take time to observe, stop work safely, introduce yourself and the purpose of SMAT. Start with positive items.
    M = Manager

Categories Defined & What to Look For

  • Category A: Position of People
    Potential for striking against, struck by falling objects, vehicles, trapped between, falling, contact with temperature extremes, contact with electricity, inhaling dust/fumes/vapors, posture, lifting, twisting, repetitive motions, manual handling injuries, line of fire.

    Category B: Personal Protective Equipment
    Eyes and face, ears, head, hands and arms, feet and legs, respiratory system, trunk, appropriate clothing. Not being worn or stored correctly. In good condition, maintained correctly.

    Category C : Procedures and Housekeeping
    Procedures inadequate job, procedures not known or understood, procedures not followed, driving standards and pedestrian actions, safe access to equipment, footpaths, handrails. Isolation and permit systems used correctly. Local safety signage, information and instructions. Housekeeping (no trips, slips or leaners) and storage problems. Contractors and temps inducted and monitored.

    Category D : Tools and Equipment
    Right for job, used correctly, in safe condition, machinery safety standards applied, vehicles, ladders, racking, lifting equipment, fire equipment, electrical equipment, pressure systems, storage facilities at required standard? All other workplace environmental standards including employee facilities at a good standard.

    Category E : Reactions of People
    When you arrive - for example adjusting protective equipment, changing position, rearranging the job, stopping the job, implementing safety systems (isolation, etc.)

Let's get started!

  • Conducted on

  • Site & Location (e.g. Hagerstown Zone 2 Assembly)

  • Prepared by

  • Number of persons obeserved

  • Number of persons contacted

SMAT Audit Positive Observations

Positive Item #1

  • Who

  • What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)

  • Add media

  • Category

Positive Item #2

  • Who

  • What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)

  • Add media

  • Category

Positive Item #3

  • Who

  • What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)

  • Add media

  • Category

Positive Item #4

  • Who

  • What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)

  • Add media

  • Categoty

SMAT Audit Possible Unsafe Acts

Possible Unsafe Act #1

  • Who

  • What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)

  • Add media

  • Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)

  • Category

Possible Unsafe Acts #2

  • Who

  • What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)

  • Add media

  • Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)

  • Category

Possible Unsafe Act #3

  • Who

  • What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)

  • Add media

  • Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)

  • Category

Possible Unsafe Act #4

  • Who

  • What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)

  • Add media

  • Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)

SMAT Audit Unsafe/Unsatisfactory Conditions

Unsafe/Unsatisfactory Condition #1

  • Who

  • What & Where (Outcome of discussion and actions taken)

  • Add media

  • Action completed or deferred? ( Who & When)

  • Category

Unsafe/Unsatisfactory Condition #2

  • Who

  • What & Where (Outcome of discussion and actions taken)

  • Add media

  • Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)

  • Category

Unsafe/Unsatisfactory Condition #3

  • Who

  • What & Where (Outcome of discussion and actions taken)

  • Add media

  • Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)

  • Category

Unsafe/Unsatisfactory Condition #4

  • Who

  • What & Where (Outcome of discussion and actions taken)

  • Add media

  • Action complete or deferred? (Who & When)

  • Category

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