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Audit Title
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
Emergency Evacuation & Emergency Exits
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Are all exits and paths to/from exits free of obstructions?
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Are exits clearly marked?
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Do emergency lights work?
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Are doors that could be mistaken for a way of exit marked “Not an Exit” or with the name of the room?
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Can all exits be opened from the inside without a key?
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Do all emergency alarms work?
Electrical
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Are extension cords only for temporary use?
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Are power cords free of splices, taps, and damaged insulation?
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Is the area free of electrical Daisy Chains
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Do all extension cords have ground pins in place?
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Are live electrical parts on tools, equipment, building wiring, and electrical panels enclosed to prevent contact?
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Do circuits become overloaded? <br>If so, list why below.
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Are breaker boxes clear and can they be accessed when needed?
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Are machines that have moisture (e.g.: refrigerators, air conditioners) or used outdoors or in industrial settings grounded?
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Do electrical cords and equipment used at wet locations have waterproof covers or seals to keep moisture out?
housekeeping
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Are toilets and washing facilities clean and stocked with supplies (soap, towels, and toilet paper)?
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Are scrap materials stored safely to prevent tripping, fire or pest hazards?
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Are spills cleaned up promptly?
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Is there effective drainage for wet areas?
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If you have nonpotable or not-fit-for-drinking water outlets, are they marked as such?
walking Surfaces/Stairways
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Are aisles and passageways kept clear of tripping hazards (cords, pipes, hoses etc.)?
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Is the floor free of holes, projections, or depressions that could cause trips, or let material fall on workers below?
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Are covers on holes or large openings in floors secure and capable of supporting the maximum load safely?
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Are stair tread surfaces non-slip, not excessively worn, and free of stored materials?
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Are walkways protected from or clearly visible to vehicle or forklift traffic?
Lighting
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Is there sufficient lighting in work areas?
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Are temporary lights protected from accidental breakage?
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Are parking areas equipped with sufficient security lighting?
Chemical
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Do all chemical boxes, bottles, bags, tanks, etc. have a label that has the chemical name and appropriate hazard warning?
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MSDS has been read and understood for all chemicals that are used
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Is the chemicals stored correctly?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Combination door locks under your area of responsibility are working correctly
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Select Yes if there ARE NO Jobs for which you feel a hazard assessment should be conducted. (i.e. for new Machines, tools, processes, Jobs)<br> If No is selected is please list Jobs for which you feel a hazard assessment should be conducted.
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Does the furnished PPE fit?
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Is the PPE in good condition?
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Is the PPE appropriate for the job?
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Do employees wear the PPE when required?
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Are safety glasses worn where there is a potential for flying particles or objects?
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Are goggles or face shield worn where there is a danger of corrosive material splash?
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Is safety-toed footwear worn where there is a potential for heavy objects to roll or fall on the feet?
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Is a hard hat worn where there is a potential for being struck by a falling or flying object?
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Are ear plugs or ear muffs available and used in areas where it is necessary to raise your voice to be heard by a co-worker?
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Are gloves, aprons, or shields worn when there is a danger of cuts or chemical contact?
Ladders
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Are ladders in good condition with tight joints between steps and rails, no missing parts, or damage?
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Are defective ladders removed from service?
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Are rungs and steps free of grease and oil?
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Do employees have both hands free when they are climbing up the ladder?
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Do employees use a longer ladder rather than use the top step of a stepladder?
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Do employees use a single or extension ladder rather than lean stepladder against a wall to climb?
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Are ladders raised at least 3’ above an upper level if the employee will climb onto that level?
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Are ladders used at a 4 to 1 angle?
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Are employees using non-metallic ladders when working around electrical equipment?
Storage
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Are materials stored in a way that does not create a hazard (protected from slipping or collapse)?
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Are storage areas kept free of tripping and fire hazards?
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Are shelves capable of holding the intended load?
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Do employees have a safe way to stock and unstock the shelves?
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Select Yes if Employees DO NOT have to get on the shelves to get stock. <br>If they do, select No and list fall protection they are using.
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Are storage racks tightly assembled and free of sagging from overload or damage by vehicle traffic?
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Are hand trucks, carts, or hoists available and used for routine lifting or carrying tasks?
Safe Machine and Tool Operation
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Are Employees trained in the safe use of all machines?
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Do employees have the required PPE to use while operating of all machines?
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Are moving parts of machines such as belts, pulleys, gears, cutters guarded to prevent accidental contact?
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Are all the safeguards adjusted properly before use?
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Select Yes if there ARE NO electrical hazards.<br>If No, list Hazards.
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Is the area around all machines clear of any tripping or slipping hazards?
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Is there sufficient clearance around all machines for safe operations, material handling, and service?
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Is the power shut-off within easy reach of the operator’s work station for all machines?
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Employees ARE NOT wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the machinery?
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All work practices have been observed and are safe.
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Do employees get help when they need it?
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Are employees who may be around machines kept safe?
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Do any machines that require lockout/Tagout procedures have one and are employees trained in their use?
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is Maintenance perfomed on Machines and records of maintenance kept?
Grounds
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Are the gardens to standard ?
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Is the sprinkle system working
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has all rubbished been removed
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has all whipper snippering been completed,
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Are the grounds to a acceptable standard
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have all veranda been cleaned.
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have the buildings been cleaned?
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Is all equipment fit of task
Eye Wash and Shower
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Eye wash and Shower been tested or checked.
Other
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Please list anything that should be added to this checklist.