Information

  • Inspection Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel observed during this inspection

Previous Inspections

  • Date of Last Inspection

  • Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  • Are there any outstanding Actions from the last inspection?

Program Administration

  • Canada Labour Code (Part 11) regulations up to date and available?

  • Tidy Trucking Safety Manual present?

  • Emergency Action Plan posted and up to date?

  • SOP's on site and being used?

Hazard Communication

  • Employees know how to find MSDS and understand the hazards of the chemicals they work with. (Interview >=2 employees)

  • Bulletin Board conspicuous and of suitable size?

  • Bulletin Board information is up to date?

  • Procedure in case of fire?

  • Monthly safety/tail box meeting minutes posted?

  • First Aiders names posted?

  • Emergency Numbers and Contacts up to date and available?

Emergency Response/Fire Protection

  • Employees aware of emergency procedures and where assembly areas are? (Interview >=2 employees)

  • Eyewash stations clean, inspected and unblocked?

  • First aid kit present, clean and fully stocked?

  • Fire extinguishers inspected monthly and unblocked?

  • Signs indicating the type of fire extinguisher?

  • Fire extinguisher location accessible and signs visible?

  • Spill kits are available where needed and are equipped/inspected as required?

Building and Structures

  • Any visible building damage

  • Any visible damage to floors

  • Aisles good width, safe and clear of obstructions

  • Chemicals are stored in proper containers and labeled properly?<br> -Secondary containers that are not in control of current shift labeled with HMIS label or equivalent?<br> -Labels legible and accurately indicates the chemical that is inside the container?

  • Chemicals stored properly?<br> -Flammable materials not in use stored in proper cabinet/safety container?<br> -Incompatible materials stored away from each other?

  • Incidental spills cleaned up immediately?<br> -No evidence of spills being left?<br> -Chemicals being tracked on employees' shoes and/or mobile equipment?

  • Ventilation adequate

  • Natural air flow and air extraction?

  • Windows clean and unbroken?

  • Sufficient lighting?

  • Lights out or broken?

  • Exits Identified and unobstructed

  • Emergency lighting tested and working?

Waste/Scrap Removal System

  • Sufficient Bins with no overflow?

  • Empty pails and barrels disposed of?

  • Old Batteries disposed of?

PPE

  • Are approved hard hats being worn where required?

  • Is approved foot wear being worn?

  • Is hearing protection available?

  • Is eye protection being worn and adequate for the work activity?

  • Are high visibility vests being used, when required?

  • Harnesses, lanyards, SRL, and lifelines maintained in good condition and inspected properly?<br> -Inspection labels present and legible?<br> -Webbing free of frayed, cut or broken fibers?<br> -Quick connect buckles working properly?

  • Is welding PPE provided and being used?

  • Are welding hoods being worn in conjunction with safety glasses?

  • Is PPE being worn properly? <br> -Ear plugs completely inserted into ears<br> -Safety glasses fit properly and pass fit test (gaps no larger than width of finger)<br> -Gloves being worn when handling materials that are sharp, hot, etc.

  • PPE supplies readily available to operators (Interview >= 2 employees.)

  • PPE supplies readily available to Visitors?

  • Is PPE supplied adequate for the task?<br> -Previous injuries when using current PPE? Why?<br> -PPE being replaced excessively? (e.g. Burn holes, soaked with liquid chemicals, etc.)

Walking/Working Surfaces

  • Proper labels in place and legible?<br> -Portable ladders and stairways require labeling indicating weight limits.

  • Floors and work platforms free of excessive debris and clutter?<br> -Excessive oil, trash, manufacturing byproducts, etc. in the work are?<br> -No items stored on stairs?

  • Handrails secure and free of excessive defects?<br> -Heavily damaged handrails that require replacement? Loose? Broken welds? Bent handrails and/or toe boards?<br> -Handrails do not contain excessive oil/grease?

  • Handrails installed where a fall from a height of four feet or greater exists?

Tools/Machinery/Equipment

  • Are all tools in good working condition?<br> -Held together with tape?<br> -Excessive noise/vibration?<br> -Requires excessive manual manipulation?

  • All existing guarding in place?<br> -Guards laying on the floor?<br> -Bolts/Screws missing from fixed guarding?<br> -Guards shifted causing open point of operation?

  • Existing guarding sufficient in preventing access to the point of operation?<br> -Gaps in guarding too large?<br> -Use of chains as barrier guarding?<br> -Interlocked/Presence sensing devices not working properly?<br> -No guard installed where it should exist?

  • Machinery working properly and not causing regular manual manipulation?<br> -Frequent breakdowns causing manual work?<br> -Machinery producing excessive noise/vibration due to disrepair?

  • Machinery design/layout inherently hazardous?<br> -Congestion created in design?<br> -Equipment no longer safest design for the process?<br> -Can a hazardous piece of equipment be eliminated from the process/work area?

Gas Cylinders and Pressure Tanks

  • Pressure tank maintained?

  • Pressure tank drained?

  • Gas cylinders correctly stored vertically, secured and out of direct sunlight?

  • Correct flashback arresters used on cutting torch and valves?

  • Propane tanks stored properly and out of direct sunlight?

  • Stored out of direct sunlight?

Compressed Air

  • Air hoses undamaged?

  • Air outlets face sideways.

Mobile Equipment

  • Equipment inspected per inspection frequency requirements?

  • Operators using horns and warning devices where required?

  • No passengers on equipment designed for operators only?

Electrical Hazards/Arc Flash

  • High voltage signs in place and visible?

  • Debris/Tools stored on top of electrical cabinets?

  • Electrical cabinets closed and in good repair?<br> -Do the cabinets close securely?<br> -Knock-outs all in place?<br> -Large dents in the housing/door?

  • Electrical cabinets not blocked?<br> -Nothing within 36 inches of the front of the cabinet?<br> -Clear access/pathway to electrical cabinets?

Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout)

  • Employees expected to conduct lockout trained and equipped properly?<br> -Employees understand their role and requirements?<br> -Employees have locks available if needed?

  • Employees locked out during a change over and/or other tasks that require lockout?<br> -All employees who are working on the equipment have their own lock affixed to the proper energy source(s)?<br> -Lockout was verified, stored energy was dissipated and equipment will not operate?

  • Energy control procedures exist for all equipment in the area and employees know where to find them?

  • Lockout exceptions have been adequately evaluated and determined safe?<br> -Do regular tool/machine adjustments introduce hazards with unacceptable risk?<br> -Other exceptions?

Crane/Hoist Safety

  • Inspections completed as per requirements?<br> -Operator inspections completed?<br> -PM's completed as per the schedule?

  • Are employees working under suspended loads?

  • Are cranes working within their operating limits?<br> -Capacity not exceeded?<br> -Upper limit switch not used as a stop?

General Safety and Housekeeping

  • Trash, debris, and equipment not left laying around?

  • Equipment free of excessive dust, oil and/or soot?

  • Floor surfaces covered in oil/dust covering the painted surface?

  • Parts Room clean and organized?

  • General tripping hazards due to housekeeping, equipment layout, and/or workstation design?

  • Used oil storage container clean and free of leaks?

Signature and Finalization

  • I have completed this assessment to the best of my knowledge. This audit is not intended to identify all safety and health hazards, but to identify all visible/known hazards as of the date printed on the completed assessment. assessment.

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