Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Previous Recommendations

  • Was recommendation 1, from last safety review, implemented?

  • Was recommendation 2, from last safety review, implemented?

  • Was recommendation 3, from last safety review, implemented?

Injury And Illness Prevention Program

  • Is the written Injury and Illness Prevention Program in the safety Policy manual?<br>

  • Do you have a person who is responsible and has authority for overall activities of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program?

  • Do you have a system for identifying and evaluating your workplace hazards?

  • Do you maintain an ongoing safety training program?

  • Do you have a system in place that ensures employees will be recognized for safe and healthful work practices?

  • Will employees be disciplined for unsafe safety or health acts?

  • No late reporting of injuries?

  • Is there a labor-management safety committee? (10 or more employees)

  • Is the unit achieving EIF Target?

  • Is the unit achieving SIF Target?

Employee Safety Knowledge

  • Do employees know the weekly safety message?<br>

  • Do employees know ways to prevent lifting injuries?

  • Do employees know ways to prevent slip, trip, fall injuries?

  • Do employees know how often to inspect PPE?

  • Employees know location and operation of gas/electric emergency cutoffs.

  • Do employees know what to do when they have a broken tool?

  • Do employees know the location of the MSDS sheets?

  • Do employees know what to do when they find a chemical bottle that is not labeled?

  • Do the employees know their responsibilities: For reporting emergencies? During an emergency? For conducting rescue and medical duties?

Employer Posting

  • Is the OSHA poster Safety and Health Protection on the Job displayed in a prominent location where all employees are likely to see it?

  • Weekly safety message displayed?

  • Emergency telephone numbers posted where they can be found in a emergency?

  • Where employees may be exposed to toxic substances, Material Safety Data Sheets been posted or made readily available?

  • Safety Board established and maintained?

All Departments

  • Ventilation and illumination adequate in all areas.

  • Aisles and passageways clear and unobstructed.

  • All spillages and breakages immediately cleaned up.

  • Electric cords and phone cables secured to prevent tripping hazards.

  • Floors in good condition. Floors made slip resistant where necessary.

  • Storage and equipment rooms clean and orderly.

  • Stairways equipped with standard handrails.

  • All waste materials deposited in proper containers.

  • Waste receptacles emptied before completely full.

  • Knives kept sharp and safely stored?

  • Compressed gas cylinders secured properly in vertical position?

Material Handling

  • Avoid excessive reaching.

  • Do Employees get help to lift heavy or awkward loads?

  • Active use of carts or dollies observed for moving heavy items?

  • Push a load instead of pulling it observed?

  • Carts used to transport hot liquids?

  • Employees do not bend over to lift heavy items?

  • Employees do not twist when lifting and lowering materials. (Turn their whole body instead)

  • Keep loads of 30 lbs or greater in the safe zone?

  • Carts not overloaded?

  • Is there safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways?

  • Are aisle ways designated, permanently marked, and kept clear to allow unhindered passage?

  • Dock area free of snow and ice

  • Are dock boards (bridge plates) used when loading or unloading operations?

  • Fall protection (visual or physical) used in dock areas

Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention

  • Floor mats used as appropriate – beveled edges?

  • Floor mats placed properly & in good condition?

  • Active use or posting of wet floor hazard barricades when mopping or stripping?

  • Active employee reporting of slip, trip and fall hazards?

  • Proper floor cleaner used (Wash N Walk w/ deck brush) as appropriate?

  • No tripping hazards present, floors free of grease, wet spots, debris.?

  • Using handrail on stairs?

  • Ice Melt / Salt available in winter?

  • SR shoe poster available for viewing?

  • Inspect ladder before use?

  • Are all ladders maintained in good condition, joints between steps & side rails tight, hardware & fittings securely attached & movable parts operating freely without binding or undue play?

  • Are non-slip safety feet provided on each ladder?

  • Are ladder rungs and steps free of grease and oil?

  • Is it prohibited to place a ladder in front of doors opening toward the ladder except when the door is blocked open, locked or guarded?

  • Is it prohibited to place ladders on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain additional height?

  • Are employees instructed to face the ladder when ascending or descending?

Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing

  • Are protective goggles, safety glasses, or face shields provided and worn where there is a danger of flying particles or corrosive materials?

  • Are protective gloves, aprons, shields, or other means provided against cuts, corrosive liquids and chemicals?

  • Cut resistant gloves worn when required?

  • PPE worn to prevent burns?

  • Is appropriate foot protection required?

  • Is all protective equipment maintained in a sanitary condition and ready for use?

  • Is protection against the effects of occupational noise exposure?

Storage Areas

  • Shelves and racks are of adequate strength and are secured.

  • Cartons cross-stacked to avoid tipping or tumbling.

  • Floors in walk-ins are clean, dry and not slippery.

  • Flammables properly stored; sterno, charcoal lighter fluid, butane, etc. (No more than 24 containers of butane in one location.

  • Sharp edges are identified and eliminated.

  • Bump hazards are eliminated

  • Falling object hazards are eliminated.

  • Emergency releases in walk-in refrigerators and freezers in proper working order.

Kitchen

  • Lighting adequate, fixtures shielded.

  • Machines are suitably anchored to prevent creeping or tipping.

  • No steam leaks on production equipment.

  • Area is clean and free of cut, bump or trip hazards.

  • Swinging doors have see through panels and are easy to open; overhead mirrors at doors with blind spots.

  • Slicer left unplugged and set at zero when not in use or during cleaning; cut resistant gloves for both hands available for use when cleaning blade.

  • Clean-as-you-go policy is enforced.

  • Compactors are equipped with adequate guards and safety switches.

  • Guards for equipment in good condition and in place.

  • No sharp corners projecting on machines.

  • Employees do not wear loose or dangling jewelry.

Dish Room

  • Protective cover over disposal opening; no water leaks from hoses, valves, dish machine, etc.

  • Ventilation in area is adequate.

  • Mops and pails clean and available to clean up spills.

  • Broken glass is swept up promptly and placed in special, clearly marked containers.

  • No standing water where people stand.

  • Emergency shut-off accessible.

Dining Area

  • Broken, torn, wobbly or unsteady tables or chairs are quickly repaired.

  • Carpet and runners in good condition; stair treads and nosing have non-slip material and are secure.

  • Wet mopping is avoided during rush hours.

  • Sufficient 35” safety cones are available and used at every public entrance where floors are wet.

Lockout/Machine Guarding

  • Is all equipment capable of movement, required to be disengaged, de-energized and blocked or locked-out during cleaning, servicing, adjusting or setting up operations, whenever possible?

  • Are appropriate employees provided with individually keyed personal safety locks?

  • Broken and damaged tools & equipment are removed from service

  • Is there a training program to instruct employees on safe methods of machine operation?

  • Is there a regular program of safety inspection of machinery and equipment?

  • All electrical cords are in good condition.

  • Extension cords are not used in place of permanently installed fixed wiring.

  • Control panels have minimum 36” of unobstructed workspace in front and are closed.

  • Is all machinery and equipment kept clean and properly maintained?

  • Can electric power to each machine be locked out for maintenance, repair, or security?

  • Are all emergency stop buttons colored red?

Chemical Safety

  • Are employees trained in the safe handling practices of hazardous chemicals?

  • Are eyewash fountains and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are handled?

  • Are all containers, such as vats, storage tanks, etc., labeled as to their contents, e.g., "CAUSTICS"?

  • Are all employees required to use personal protective clothing and equipment when handling chemicals? (gloves, eye protection, respirators, etc.)

  • Are flammable or toxic chemicals kept in closed containers, and below eye level when not in use?

  • Have standard operating procedures been established and are they being followed when cleaning up chemical spills?

Emergency Action Plan

  • Do you have an emergency action plan?

  • Have emergency escape procedures and routes been developed and communicated to all employers?

  • Fire escapes and exits adequately marked and kept clear.

  • Are alarm systems properly maintained and tested regularly?

  • Complete first aid kit accessible?

Exiting

  • Are there sufficient exits to permit prompt escape in case of emergency?

  • Do the exit doors open from the direction of exit travel without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort when the building is occupied?

  • Where panic hardware is installed on exit door, will it allow the door to open by applying a force of 15 pounds or less in the direction of the exit traffic?

Fire Protection

  • Fire extinguishers of proper size and type for each location properly charged.

  • Does not block or obstruct fire exits, extinguishers or electrical panels?

  • No smoking rule enforced in restricted areas.

  • Monthly visual inspections of portable fire extinguishers near cooking are 40 BC rated.

  • Minimum of 18” clearance under sprinkler heads.

  • Exhaust filters clean?

  • Are automatic sprinkler system water control valves, air and water pressures checked periodically as required?

Vehicle Safety

  • Company vehicles travel at safe speeds

  • Motor vehicle records for drivers show no violations

  • Properly maintaining and routinely inspecting those vehicles we operate?

Safety Education

  • General Manager or other Unit Manager successfully completed 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Training Course. Must substantiate by presenting U.S. Department of Labor OSHA Completion Card or Certificate.

Employee Recommendations

  • Do employees have concerns or recommendations?

Recommendations

  • Recommendation 1

  • Recommendation 2

  • Recommendation 3

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