Title Page

  • Type of Facility

  • Name of Facility

  • State/EPA ID Number #

  • NAICS Code:

  • Location
  • Conducted on

1. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

  • 1.1 Is there a visitor sign in sheet?

  • 1.2 Is there a visitor orientation?

  • 1.3 Are Safe Work Procedures and Policies available, completed and documented?

  • 1.4 Are Accident / Incident, Hazard Report forms easily accessible, available, and used?

  • 1.5 Are EPS biennial reports maintained for at least three years from the due date?

  • 1.6 Does the generator have copies of waste analysis, test results, or other determination for the last three years since TSDF verification?

  • 1.7 Does the TSDF have all the required EPA permits for authorizing the types of waste they can accept and the treatment, storage and/or disposal activities that they can conduct?

  • 1.8 Has there been a recent EPA inspection completed? (Need 2 per year) Or do they have an on-site EPA inspector?

  • 1.9 Have any types of problems or violations were found from the EPA or OSHA? Has the facility been operating in compliance with its permit conditions and within OSHA regulations?

  • 1.10 If problems or violations were found during past inspections, has the facility corrected these or in progress of correcting them?

  • 1.11 Current TRIR and DART scores as well as the previous 3 years:

2. SIGNAGE

  • 2.1 Is signage at the waste facility entry adequate & clearly visible?

  • 2.2 Does internal signage clearly define where to place particular types of waste and associated hazards?

  • 2.3 Does signage reflect its intent and use (e.g. fire extinguishers, safety showers, spill kits)?

  • 2.4 Is required OSHA safety information clearly displayed on staff notice boards?

3. WASTE LOCATIONS

  • 3.1 Is there enough space for vehicles / trucks to unload and load waste at the site?

  • 3.2 Are roads within the facility adequate for frequency of use and the types of vehicles / plant used?

  • 3.3 Are waste locations tidy, orderly, and marked to show seperation?

  • 3.4 Is a suitable containment structure installed to define boundaries and provide containment?

4. AMENITIES

  • 4.1 Is the facility clean, orderly, and sufficient for the volume of the workforce?

5. FIRE AND EMERGENCiES

  • 5.1 Are emergency evacuation plans posted prominently?

  • 5.2 Is there a documented and up to date contingency plan for the facility?

  • 5.3 Does the contingency plan include arrangements with the local fire departments, police<br>departments, hospitals, contractors and state and local emergency response teams?

  • 5.4 Does the contingency plan include a response plan for fires, explosions or any<br>unplanned sudden of non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous constituents<br>to air, soil, or surface water?

  • 5.5 Does the contingency plan include an up-to-date list of all emergency equipment, their<br>capabilities and location of each?

  • 5.6 Does the contingency plan include an evacuation plan for facility personnel with signals<br>and rally points?

  • 5.7 Does the contingency plan include an up-to-date list of names, addresses and phone<br>numbers (office and home) of all persons qualified to act as emergency coordinator?

  • 5.8 Are the emergency coordinators listed in the order in which they assume responsibility?

  • 5.9 Do employees have a ready means of communication either through radio or phone (E.g. fixed or mobile) to contact emergency services or seek assistance?

  • 5.10 Is waste volume controlled to minimize fire risks within the facility?

  • 5.11 Is the facility equipped with fire extinguishers, fire control, spill control, decontamination, and other special equipment?

  • 5.12 Are first responders easily identified (E.g. notice board), training up to date, and recorded?

  • 5.13 Are the emergency showers and eye wash stations inspected and maintained?

  • 5.14 Are fire extinguishers / fire fighting equipment inspected and maintained?

  • 5.15 Are various emergency drills practiced annually and documented?

6. SECURITY

  • 6.1 Is access to the site adequately supervised to minimize security threats?

  • 6.2 Can the waste facility be secured after hours?

  • 6.3 Is the facility properly barricaded to prevent easy access from surrounding land?

  • 6.4 Does the facility have a security system/company in use?

7. CHEMICALS/WASTE

  • 7.1 Are Gorilla Glue signed profiles with the facility up to date and accurate?

  • 7.2 Descriptions on manifest or BOLs similar to waste stream description for all appropriate Gorilla wastes?

  • 7.3 Are Gorilla manifests properly completed?

  • 7.4 Are Gorilla manifests properly signed and returned within 90 days of completion?

  • 7.5 Are copies of Gorilla manifests maintained for at least 3 years for wastes shipped offsite?

  • 7.6 Is a one-time or every-time written LDR notification present for the waste stream(s) from Gorilla?

  • 7.7 Are all Gorilla LDRs correct and maintained for 3 years after TSD verification?

  • 7.8 Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available and easily accessible for workers?

  • 7.9 Is SDS available for all hazardous substances for workers?

  • 7.10 Are SDSs current? (within 5 years of profile filing date)

  • 7.11 Are hazardous materials/wastes clearly and correctly labelled and marked?

  • 7.12 Are chemicals correctly stored and adequately protected?

  • 7.13 Are gas cylinders stored upright, out of direct sunlight and secured?

8. GROUNDS

  • 8.1 Are roads easily accessible and in good repair for on-site vehicles?

  • 8.2 Are vehicle, plant and pedestrian flow clearly defined?

9. MATERIAL HANDLING

  • 9.1 Are there practical measures implemented to manage material handling practices?

10. ELECTRICAL

  • 10.1 Is there a hazardous energy control policy for the facility?

  • 10.2 Is locking and tagging conducted by competent/trained persons?

  • 10.3 Are high voltage panels marked appropriately and electrical hazards minimized?

11. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

  • 11.1 Is applicable equipment at the facility inspected and maintained?

  • 11.3 Is PPE available and used when required?

  • 11.4 Is the PPE provided suited to the tasks undertaken?

  • 11.5 Are tools/equipment clean and in good repair for employee use?

12. TRAINING

  • 12.1 Are employees familiar with proper handling of hazardous waste and emergency<br>response procedures?

  • 12.2 Is personnel training conducted by a person trained in hazardous waste management<br>procedures?

  • 12.3 Is the training program designed to ensure that the contingency plan is covered along<br>with all the emergency procedures, equipment and emergency systems?

  • 12.4 Have new employees been trained within six months after the date of their employment?

  • 12.5 Have employees been given annual retraining?

  • 12.6 Does the facility have records documenting training completed by facility personnel required by OSHA, EPA, etc.?

  • 12.7 Are training records for former employees kept for at least three years from the date the employee last worked at the facility?

Other Findings

  • Other notable risk/hazard condition(s)

Auditor Acknowledgements

  • Name of The Gorilla Glue Company Auditor

  • Select date

  • Accompanying Waste Hauler Representative

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  • Representative of Disposal Facility being Audited

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