Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Safety Associate

  • Second Auditor/ If Applicable

  • Primary/Department Contact

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Are the employee(s) wearing the minimum required PPE indicated on the PPE Door tag?<br>

  • Do the employee(s) wear the respirator correctly? (e.g., tight‐fitting respirators' head straps correctly positioned, PAPR faceshield kept closed, etc.)<br>

  • Has the employee(s) properly stored their reusable respirator during breaks (i.e., placed the half‐mask respirator or the head gear of the PAPR into a clean bag and sealed)?

  • Is a storage area for the PPE available within the zone, ie. Coat rack, hooks,?

  • Is all PPE available within the area or zone, ie. Hearing protection, respirators?

  • Is the employee(s) donning and doffing the indicated PPE correctly?

  • Are employees wearing harnesses and lanyards for task requiring fall protection?

  • Are employees wearing appropriate hearing and eye protection?

  • Are contractors wearing hard hats, safety glasses and other appropriate PPE when required?

  • Are laboratory employees wearing appropriate shoes, safety glasses, and laboratory coats?

Equipment Safety

  • Has all equipment undergoing cleaning, maintenance or servicing been properly locked out?<br><br><br>

  • Are all electrical cords in good condition? Do all electrical cord plugs in the room have their grounding prongs intact?<br>

  • Are all machine guards and safety interlocks working correctly?

  • Are employee(s) following LOTO guides if applicable for tasks being completed?

  • Are plug locks being used when necessary?

  • Are all breakers and/or valves appropriately locked out?

  • Are all LOTO tags filled out correctly?

  • Has all equipment been properly grounded or bonded?

  • Is explosion proof equipment being used where required?

  • Has equipment been modified in any way that jeopardizes the safety of the process or operator?

  • Are all required warning tags on equipment accounted for, visible, and identifiable?

Ergonomics

  • Are the following basic lifting techniques being followed? Back straight, knees bent, load close to body, lifts with legs, does not twist at the waist.<br>

  • Do employees scoop product from boxes or drums that are too heavy to make them lighter before handling them?<br>

  • Are employees using mechanical lift assist devices (drum dumpers, inverters, hoists, etc.) properly?

  • Are employees using mechanical lift assist devices (drum dumpers, inverters, hoists, etc.) properly?

  • Are employees referencing available ergonomic guides?

  • Are rooms efficiently staged to diminish distances of material handling?

Housekeeping & Walking/Working Surfaces

  • Are materials that are staged/stored stable, neat and orderly?

  • Are ladders and/or platforms in good repair, no noticeable damage?

  • Are all egress and exit areas clear of obstruction? <br>

  • Do batch staging areas have aisle ways so employees can search for jobs without climbing on top of drums?

  • Area all walking surfaces, platforms free of clutter and debris?

  • Is accumulating dust being appropriately controlled through housekeeping measures?

  • Are pallets stored appropriately in the area or zone?

  • In Construction or Maintenance areas, is the work area, ladder, lift, etc., appropriately marked, attended, or barricaded?

  • Are wet floor areas appropriately marked?

  • Are employees wearing the appropriate footwear for the cleaning processes as specified in the SOP?

Emergency Equipment & Evacuation

  • Are emergency equipment and exits in the area free from obstructions and available for use?<br>

  • Do the employee(s) know their primary and secondary evacuation routes from their current location?<br>

  • Do the employees know where their designated outside evacuation assembly area is located?

  • Are Emergency supplies and Maps in-date or need updated?

  • Does emergency equipment or emergency equipment storage require maintenance or replacement?

  • Has emergency equipment been appropriately PM'd?

Flammable/Combustible Material Handling

  • Flammable/combustible liquids are being stored in proper containers and in designated storage areas?<br>

  • Is bonding and grounding equipment being used properly? I the equipment in the room in good condition? (Such as no fraying or broken connections)

  • IS XP equipment being used with flammable liquids/solvents?

  • Are equipment or containers appropriately grounded to grounding bars, exhaust drops, etc.?

  • Are Earthrite systems working appropriately?

  • Is LEL detection present and working appropriately?

  • Are SSTVs present appropriately grounded and bonded?

  • Are appropriate labels for flammable and combustible liquids present?

Environmental Compliance

  • Waste drums are closed, grounded (flammable only), properly labeled and in good condition/clean?

  • Low pH and acetone waste drums are located inside processing rooms, where applicable?

  • Sanitary drains are plugged during all acetone processing and/or washing?

  • Storm water drains are clean and clear of sediment or debris?

  • Metal stored outside is covered?

  • Containment dike drain valves are locked in a closed position?

Laboratory

  • Are chemicals stored in their appropriate location?

  • Are chemicals appropriately capped?

  • Are all nozzles appropriately turned to eliminate the chance of spills?

  • Are Sashes at appropriate heights?

  • Are Sashes at appropriate heights?

  • Are Hoods pulling appropriate CFMs and not in alarm or Setup mode?

  • Have Hoods been tested appropriately?

  • Are stir plates and other corded equipment appropriately stored?

  • Are cords in good condition?

  • Is glassware in good condition?

  • Is glassware stored above eye level?

  • Are aisle-ways free of clutter and debris?

  • Is waste appropriately being dumped and dump stations maintained?

  • Is waste appropriately labeled?

  • Is PPE being worn and worn correctly?

  • Are spill kits appropriately stocked?

  • Are electrical panels and emergency equipment unblocked and accessible?

  • Are cylinders appropriately chained and stored?

  • Are spills appropriately cleaned up,or does evidence of spills exist?

Potential IPO Risks

  • Chemical Exposure<br>

  • Analytical /Actions

  • Employee Falls

  • Analytical /Actions

  • Electrical

  • Analytical /Actions

  • Power Tools

  • Analytical /Actions

  • Overhead tasks

  • Analytical /Actions

  • Driver Safety

  • Analytical /Actions

  • Burns / thermal exposure

  • Analytical /Actions

  • Ergonomics<br>

  • Analytical /Actions

  • Fire

  • Analytical /Actions

  • Gas / Vapor / Fume

  • Analytical /Actions

  • Weather impact

  • Analytical /Actions

Documentation

  • Photos

  • Corrective Action Plan

Validation

  • Safety Rep Signature

  • Second Auditor Signature

Communication

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