Information

Areas Inspected

Audit Prepared by:

  • Conducted on

Access in and through the area(s)

  • Are designated access ways provided?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken.

  • Are access pathways free of trip or other hazards?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are areas properly tapped or tagged if required?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Is appropriate signage present warning of hazards (falling material, noise, access...)?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Is material accumulation spilling over toe boards or into walkways?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

Housekeeping

  • Are all areas neat, clean and orderly?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Is all equipment, tools, and materials staged properly?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Is trash & debris being adequately managed?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all areas free from piles of spilled material?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are cords and hoses being stored off the ground hanging on hooks?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

Lighting

  • Are all passageways and access ways well lit?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are portable lights undamaged (power cords intact and ground checked, ground prong intact...) and have guards installed?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are any light bulbs burned out?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Is water present inside light covers?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all lighting covers/guards in place?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

Electrical

  • Is cord management in place?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are cords protected from damage?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all local disconnects labeled?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all breakers labeled?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are LOTO procedures required and being followed by all persons?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all electrical components undamaged and in good condition- conduit, junction boxes, knockouts intact...?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Is there clear access to electrical panels and disconnects?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are outlets and covers undamaged and in good condition?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

Fire Control

  • Are fire extinguishers present and easily accessible?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all flammables stored in metal cans or in a flame locker when not in use?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Is all combustible waste and debris removed daily?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all containers are properly labeled as to it's contents?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

Tools

  • Do all grinders have guards in place and with no more than 1/8" gap?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all power cords undamaged with ground prongs intact and have proof of annual ground check?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are whip checks installed properly?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Is the proper tool for job being used?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all compressed gas cylinders secured upright, turned off, and have caps installed?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

Ladders

  • Are all step ladder in use being properly used?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all extension ladders in use being safely used?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all ladders free from damage such as bent rungs, cracked rails, missing rubber feet, undamaged top-plate...?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

Machine Guarding

  • Are any guards being held in place by something other than bolts or welds?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all moving parts guarded?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are any guards missing parts?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are conveyor belt's pull cords sagging below the level of the belt?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Is material spilling from a belt or chute?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

Fall Protection

  • Are all working/walking surfaces guarded/protected from a fall?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are employees properly wearing fall protection gear?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are proper tie-off point is being used?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all employees using a Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL)?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all wall and floor openings/holes covered or guarded?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all guardrails and handrails (42" +/- 3") with mid-rail and toe boards in place?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are all cable guardrails are tight with less than 3" deflection?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

Environmental

  • Are all air quality/dust issues controlled?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Is any runoff present that could harm the environment?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are there adequate number/type of spill kits available?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

Hot Work

  • Are fire-watch protocols in use?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are areas of hot work inspected to be free from combustible materials, and sparks are being controlled?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Are gas cylinders/torches properly used/secured/stored?<br>

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

  • Is a fire extinguisher present?

  • Describe conditions and actions taken

General Notes:

  • Was a 'Stop The Job' triggered at any point during the inspection

  • Describe in great detail conditions and actions taken

  • Narrative to describe the conditions of all areas inspected.

Corrective Actions Carried Over From Previous Inspections / Not Completed:

  • Action 1

  • Action 2

  • Action 3

Personnel Present During Inspection:

  • List all persons present during any part of the inspection

Area Inspector

  • Add signature

Hourly employee

  • Add signature

  • Send a copy of completed inspections to the Safety Manager and maintain for your record.

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