Westhorn

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by Helen smith

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 - Previous inspection

• 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Human Behaviour

• Employees visitors and contractors observe all applicable Ehs standards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees, visitors and contractors think first; then act

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees visitors and contractors walk/not run

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees, visitors and contractors comply with standards e.g hearing protection, eye protection etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees, visitors and contractors treat our facilities with respect

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees, visitors and contractors (office workers) conform to plant standards applicable when in manuf

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous chemicals

• Are chemicals properly labelled as well as adequately and properly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material safety data sheets complete, available, and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees adequately trained in use, storage and handling of hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery Safety

• Are all hazardous machine operations guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards interlocked or secured with a tool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are interlocks working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are overhead dangerous machine parts, less than 2.5m from any fixed walking surface guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes at extreme temperature guarded to prevent exposure (lagged/insulated)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are proper controls in place i.e lock out, tag out when personnel are in equipment areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical equipment

• Electrical equipment properly grounded/earthed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable hand tools and extension cords are inspected, the results are recorded, and the date of the inspection is noted on the equipment (by tag, sticker etc) every 6 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical panel doors and junction boxes are closed/locked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical isolators are in good repair and labelled to identify the equipment they control

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary wiring used only when authorised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wires, cords and leads out of traffic areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Required PPE is provided, maintained, and used e.g. hearing protection, protective gloves, hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes, face shields and protective equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection is worn in all areas of facilities with noise levels generally at or above 80dBa

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Amenities

• Are heating and ventilation adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are measures in place to ensure no excess levels of gases, fumes, vapours or dusts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water fountains and sinks clean, and soap and electric dryers/towels provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety showers, eyewash fountains, stretchers and first aid supplies available and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hearing protection signs posted where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection and extinguishing equipment

• Are extinguishers and fire hoses provided and assessable and their locations properly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only intrinsically safe equipment used in flammable areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all individuals on site received appropriate fire training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exits marked and lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot work permits issued and posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are evacuation routes identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting adequate and regularly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire drills regularly conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working and Walking Surfaces (ramps, walkways, aisles, docks, vehicle ways, sidewalks, ladders, scaffolds, platforms, catwalks etc)

• Are working and walking surfaces clear, in good condition, and slip resistant (unless precluded by hygiene requirements in which case appropriate slip-resistant footwear must be used)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are standard railings provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cabinet doors and drawers closed immediately after use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scaffolds, catwalks, and platforms clear and guarded with safety railings and toe-boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is wheel chair accessibility provided where required by company practice or law?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevators, hoists, and vertical lifts

• Are weight limits posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wires, ropes/cables properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do gates and doors operate properly and any guards required in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inspection certificates posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material handling and Equipment

• Are power vehicles properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators trained and certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can all operations be carried out without undue stretching or bending?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas kept free from hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stacked to maintain stability.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the battery charging area kept clean and charging units in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trolleys/dollies adequate and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Transportation Equipment

• Are motor vehicles parked in designated areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trucks/lorries secured when loading/unloading e.g. Wheel chocks/dock locks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are forklift trucks driven within site speed limit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Warning and Signalling Device

• Are warning signs posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sirens, bells and flashing lights adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas/vapour detectors adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Containers

• Containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers (gas cylinders, scrap bins, barrels, drums, disposal receptacles etc) adequate, properly stored, labelled, and disposed of when no longer needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Facilities - indoor and outdoor

• Are bins, racks, lockers, cabinets, shelves, tanks and closets maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelves/cabinets sturdy enough to support weight of equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Structural Openings

• Are windows, doors, stairways, shafts, pits and floor openings properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors, roofs, walls, fencing, hoppers, silos and ceilings kept in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Buildings and Structures

Physical Layout

• Are aisle markings, area designations, blind corners, and utilities (colour coding) adequately marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Are locker room facilities kept clean and sanitary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage and stacking of material neat and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste disposal facilities provided and sanitary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work areas clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles and passageways kept clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Space Entry Procedures

• Is air sampling performed as required (initial and ongoing?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an entry permit been issued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stand-by personnel and emergency support provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is respiratory equipment provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Are spill kits in place and all complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containment bund walls in good condition and not breached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containment/bund drains locked in correct position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do waste containers contain the correct segregated waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hazardous waste correctly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Contractors

• Are contractors only in authorised areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contractors conforming to site rules and procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the contractors received relevant site contractors procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contractors adequately identified and supervised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contractors aware of site emergency procedures and safety procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Visitors

• Are visitors signed in by an employee and authorised to be on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are visitors wearing the appropriate gear for the area they are in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are visitors accompanied by an employee while in the plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are visitors aware of site emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Process Safety

• Is equipment in good condition (no leaks, no vibrating pipes, no open ended pipes, no figments e.g bolts for flanges missing?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Others

• Note any issues not covered in any of the topics above

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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