Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Personnel

LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION

POLICY

  • Is the Corporate Safety Policy posted in a prominent area?

  • Is the OHS Act and Regulations readily avaiable?

LOSS CONTROL MEETINGS

  • If H&S attends the meeting- Complete Observation Form.

  • Is the meeting attendance being tracked?

  • Are members of the Senior Management in attendance?

JOINT HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE (JHSC)

  • If H&S attends the meeting - Complete Observation Form.

  • Have all members attend the WorkSafeNB Core Training?

  • Have some members received additional investigation training?

  • Are members of the JHSC involved in investigations?

  • Are the issues identified on the minutes less than 120 days?

  • Have the monthly planned inspections been completed / reviewed?

H&S INCIDENT REPORTING FORM (gather information prior to assessment)

  • Are the incidents completed within 120 days?

TAILBOARD CONFERENCE

  • Are the Tailboard Conference Forms being completed as required?

TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT (gather information prior to assessment)

  • What is the training compliance for this location?

SAFETY BULLETIN BOARD

  • Is there a separate bulletin board for SAFETY?

  • Are the minutes of the JHSC meetings posted?

  • Are the members and alternates of the JHSC posted?

  • Is the emergency plan posted? (communication / transportation)

  • Are the names of the employees who are first aid trained posted?

  • Is the information on the bulletin board current? (safety bulletins, safety contests, general safety information)

  • Are there 9-1-1 Messages, Safety Bulletins, Safety Advisories posted?

HEALTH CONTROL

  • Are the WHMIS MSDS's up to date?

  • Is there a hard copy alphabetically indexed?

  • Are MSDS's easily accessible?

  • Do containers have supplier or workplace labels?

  • Is there a documented Asbestos / Lead Management program?

  • Is there inventory done for the asbestos that is present in the building?

  • Is there a management document available?

FIELD OBSERVATIONS (People)

COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES

  • Are employees encouraged to use the H&S Incident Reporting Form?

  • Is Management visible in the field on a regular basis?

  • Do you identify any barriers to performing your work safely prior to beginning the job? If so, what are some of the barriers?

  • Do you feel you have adequate training for your job?

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

  • Are all employees wearing the appropriate PPE for the task being carried out?

  • Is the PPE (that was observed) well maintained?

  • Are the Rubber Gloves valid? (check date)

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

  • Does the site have an emergency evacuation plan?

  • Are emergency phones working?

  • Do the emergency phones have a current emergency phone list posted?

LIGHTING

  • Is the emergency lighting tested regularly?

  • Is the general lighting adequate?

FIRE CHECKS

  • Are all fire-fighting equipment checked on a regular basis?

  • Are fire doors closed and not blocked open?

  • Are flammable cabinets grounded?

  • Is there clear access to fire equipment?

PRE-USE INSPECTION

  • Where appropriate, are logbooks present?

  • Are logbooks being completed as required?

  • Are hoisting equipment inspected?<br>(capacity above 2 tons)

  • Are the fall protection components inspected?<br>(this includes harnesses, lanyards, regularly used anchor points, etc.)

HOUSEKEEPING

  • Is the work area clear of clutter?

  • Are extension cords in good condition?

  • Are welding cables / cords / hoses properly secured and protected?

  • Are whip-checks used?

SECURITY

  • Were fences and gates in good condition?

  • Were the gates secured?

SCAFFOLD

  • Is the scaffold tagged?

VEHICLES

  • Are vehicles backed in?

  • Are the loads secured?

  • Do they have first aid kits and fire extinguishers?<br>

  • Are the fire extinguishers inspected?

  • Are the employees wearing seatbelts?

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

  • Are compressed gas cylinders stored properly?

  • Are compressed gas cylinders properly secured?

SIGNAGE / LABELS

  • Is the proper signage posted? (noise, radiation, confined space, asbestos)

  • Are containers properly labeled?

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Are portable ladders in good condition?<br>(feet, rungs, blooming (spider web), etc.)

  • Are the portable ladders in use, secured?

  • Are fixed ladders in good condition?<br>(rungs, safety chains, rust, anchored securely, etc.)

  • Does the shelving in the Stores area meet requirements?<br>(secured to the structure (floor, wall))

REFERENCES

New Brunswick Regulation - 91-191

91-191 - Eyewash / Showers - Section 11

91-191 - Housekeeping - Section 15-17

91-191 - Lighting - Section 26

91-191 - Emergency Lighting - Section 27

91-191 - Hearing Protection - Section 48

91-191 - Fall Protection - Section 49-50

91-191 - Water Safety Equipment - Section 51

91-191 - Hazardous Material - Section 58-69

91-191 - Storage Batteries - Section 70-71

91-191 - Compressed Gas Cylinders - Section 74-79

91-191 - Portable Power Hand Tools - Section 83

91-191 - Machine Guards - Section 85

91-191 - Powdered Actuated Tools - Section 87

91-191 - Guardrails - Section 97

91-191 - Walking Surfaces - Section 102(1)

91-191 - Outdoor Walkways - Section 102(8)

91-191 - Access / Egress - Section 113

91-191 - Ladders (portable) - Section 122

91-191 - Work Platforms - Section 127-128

91-191 - Scaffold - Section 131

91-191 - Boom Trucks - Section 207

91-191 - Slings Section - 207(1)

91-191 - Hoisting Apparatus (log) - Section 210(3)

Corporate Safety Manual

CSM - Personal Protective Equipment - Section 3

CSM - Fall Protection - Section 4-5

CSM - Confined Space Entry - Section 4.8

CSM - Fire Extinguisher Maintenance - Section 4.9

CSM - Tools & Equipment - Section 5

CSM - Fibreglass Ladders - Section 5.6

CSM - Vehicles - Section 6

CSM - Forklifts - Section 6.3

CSM - Load Charts - Section 6.5

CSM - Emergency Equipment (vehicles) - Section 6.12

CSM - Occupational Health - Section 8

Asbestos Regulation - 92-106

First Aid Regulation - 2004-130

WHMIS Regulation - 88-221

Code of Practice for Working Alone - 92-133

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