Starting Information
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SMAT audit title
What is a SMAT Audit?
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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
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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!
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Conducted on
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Site & Location (e.g. Hagerstown Zone 2 Assembly)
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Prepared by
SMAT Audit Positive Observations
Positive Item #1
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Who
- Employee
- Contractor
- Supervisor
- Manager
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What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)
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Add media
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Category
- Position to People
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Procedures and Housekeeping
- Tools and Equipment
- Reactions to People
Positive Item #2
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Who
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What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)
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Add media
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Category
- Position to People
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Procedures and Housekeeping
- Tools and Equipment
- Reactions to People
Positive Item #3
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Who
- Employee
- Contractor
- Supervisor
- Manager
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What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)
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Add media
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Category
- Position to People
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Procedures and Housekeeping
- Tools and Equipment
- Reactions to People
Positive Item #4
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Who
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What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)
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Add media
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Categoty
- Position to People
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Procedures and Housekeeping
- Tools and Equipment
- Reactions to People
SMAT Audit Possible Unsafe Acts
Possible Unsafe Act #1
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Who
- Employee
- Contractor
- Supervisor
- Manager
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What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)
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Add media
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Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)
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Category
- Position to People
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Procedures and Housekeeping
- Tools and Equipment
- Reactions to People
Possible Unsafe Acts #2
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Who
- Employee
- Contractor
- Supervisor
- Manager
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What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)
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Add media
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Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)
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Category
- Position to People
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Procedures and Housekeeping
- Tools and Equipment
- Reactions to People
Possible Unsafe Act #3
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Who
- Employee
- Contractor
- Supervisor
- Manager
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What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)
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Add media
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Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)
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Category
- Position to People
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Procedures and Housekeeping
- Tools and Equipment
- Reactions to People
Possible Unsafe Act #4
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Who
- Employee
- Contractor
- Supervisor
- Manager
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What & Where (was the behavior reinforced?)
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Add media
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Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)
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- Position to People
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Procedures and Housekeeping
- Tools and Equipment
- Reactions to People
SMAT Audit Unsafe/Unsatisfactory Conditions
Unsafe/Unsatisfactory Condition #1
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Who
- Employee
- Contractor
- Supervisor
- Manager
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What & Where (Outcome of discussion and actions taken)
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Add media
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Action completed or deferred? ( Who & When)
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Category
- Position to People
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Procedures and Housekeeping
- Tools and Equipment
- Reactions to People
Unsafe/Unsatisfactory Condition #2
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Who
- Employee
- Contractor
- Supervisor
- Manager
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What & Where (Outcome of discussion and actions taken)
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Add media
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Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)
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Category
- Position to People
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Procedures and Housekeeping
- Tools and Equipment
- Reactions to People
Unsafe/Unsatisfactory Condition #3
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Who
- Employee
- Contractor
- Supervisor
- Manager
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What & Where (Outcome of discussion and actions taken)
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Add media
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Action completed or deferred? (Who & When)
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Category
- Position to People
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Procedures and Housekeeping
- Tools and Equipment
- Reactions to People
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Who
- Employee
- Contractor
- Supervisor
- Manager
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What & Where (Outcome of discussion and actions taken)
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Add media
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Action complete or deferred? (Who & When)
