Audit Overview
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
1.0 General Workplace
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Containers are stored safely so as not to cause a tripping or fall hazard.
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Wooden pallets must lie flat, and don't lean on edge.
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Furniture is in sound condition.
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Liquid spills are cleaned up quickly.
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Clear access to eyewash stations are maintained.
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Equipment and tools are put away when not in use, and have a designated home.
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Are walkways adequately clear and free of congestion. All aisles maintained at 30" widths
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Floors surfaces are even, clean, and dry.
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Outside areas are regularly swept and organized.
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All waste streams are managed correctly.
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Hoses and cords must not present a trip hazard or obstruct walkways.
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Stairs and risers are kept clear.
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Are hand railings and horizontal safety chains in good condition?
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Observe everyone on shop floor to be wearing appropriate PPE.
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Personal Protection Equipment is stored in a clean location.
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All carts and pallet jacks stored safely when not in use.
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All shelving and racking must have no damage to uprights or cross-beams that would compromise its integrity.
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All shelving and racking (5' or higher), must either be secured to each other, or if available, to the wall.
2.0 Fire Prevention
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Evacuation plan is displayed and understood by associates.
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Exit pathways and doors must be kept clear of tripping hazards and obstructions.
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Emergency exit doors are visibly marked with lit signage.
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Flammable materials are not stored next to exit doors.
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Evacuation drill is conducted at least once every six months.
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Fire alarm system functions normally and can be heard from all locations within the building.
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Exit and exit pathways are clearly marked for emergency evacuation purposes.
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Exit doors can be opened easily from the inside.
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Fire extinguishers are hung off the floor and remain readily accessible.
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Fire extinguishers are inspected monthly with the inspection date noted.
3.0 Electrical Safety
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All 110 volt plugs require a grounding plug.
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Extension cords are not used as replacement for permanent wiring.
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Extension cords and power strips are not daisy chained in sequence.
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Floor heaters are plugged directly into wall socket, and not into an extension cord or power strip.
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Floor heaters must have rollover kill switch.
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Electrical panels require at least 36" of frontal clearance.
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Electrical cords do not have any exposed insulation or wires.
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Electrical cords are not spliced together with wire nuts or tape outside of conduit.
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Tension relief is required on flexible electrical cords to eliminate strain on connections.
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Disconnect switches must be legibly and durably marked to indicate the purpose.
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Breaker box doors remain closed when not in use.
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Materials are not stored on top of electrical boxes, transformers, or service panels.
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Plugs, sockets, switches, and cover plates are free from damage.
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Emergency safety switches have been tested every 6 months.
4.0 Chemical Safety
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All containers containing wastes, universal wastes, or process materials are in good condition, with no visible signs of leakage, and are clearly labeled.
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Labels identify the contents of the container by name or chemical composition.
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Container labels must be complete, clearly legible, and must include hazard warnings.
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If a container can't be labeled, a sign, placard, batch ticket or process sheet must be utilized to identify container contents and hazards.
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Spill response kits are adequately stocked and in good condition.
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Drip pans on floor to prevent spillage.
5.0 Machine Safety
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Equipment is kept clean.
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Floors around machines are kept clean.
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Existing guards in good condition.
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Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator.
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Noise level is managed.
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Bending or stooping is not required.
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Lighting is adequate to operate machine.
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Operators are familiar with Job Hazard Analysis for operating equipment.
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Pneumatic and hydraulic hoses are protected and free of damage.
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Propane tanks are secured from falling over or being damaged.
6.0 Guarding and LO/TO
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Pinch and shear points, rotating parts, flying chips, sparks, etc, must be effectively guarded by physical barriers, presence or pressure sensing devices, electrical interlocks, or other means.
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Guards that require both hands to operate properly must not be by-passed.
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Adequate visibility is maintained through guards, as necessary.
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Overhead lighting and rotating fan blades located within seven feet of work level must be guarded.
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Lockout procedures are implemented and followed.
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Broken equipment is fully tagged and locked out, per LO/TO procedures. Smaller broken items are removed from production floor.
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Compressed air blow off nozzles must have back pressure relief holes in the end of each nozzle.
7.0 Hand Tools
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Tools in use are undamaged.
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Tools are put away when not in use.
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Tools are being used as intended.
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Broken tools have been removed from production floor.
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Power tools must have guards around rotating parts.
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Electrical cords for hand held power tools must be maintained free of splices, cuts, and frays.
Summary
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Overall comments supporting safety observations.
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Provide any examples of best practices demonstrated or noticed during safety audit walkthrough.
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Name of primary auditor conducting walkthrough.