Workshop Health and Safety Audit

• HP Workshop Health and Safety Audit 2023

• Document No.

• Conducted on

  Date

• Location

• Prepared by

• Inspection area

• Personnel

Previous Inspection

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Are PPE requirements sufficient?<br> -Should gloves be required?<br> -Should a face shield be required?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• 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.)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• 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.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Tools/Machinery/Equipment

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• 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?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• 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?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• 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?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Waste/off cuts removed and stored safely?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Adequate work space?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Noise levels controlled?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• No bending or stooping required?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Duck-boards in good repair?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the training recorded?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Do operators comply with the training?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are gas bottles secured?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Hazard Communication

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Ventilation adequate for the airborne health hazards?<br> -Industrial hygiene sampling results on file?<br> -Employee complaints about "fumes" or "nausea/dizziness"

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• 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?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Walking/Working Surfaces and Fall Protection

• 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?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• 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?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are all ladders located in area in good condition and fit for purpose?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• 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?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are all ladders Industrial strength? <br>(Non Household rated, check label.)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are ladders in good condition?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• If used for electrical work are they <br>non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Used according to instructions?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• For extension ladders are ropes, <br>pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

First aid facilities

• Are cabinets and contents clean and <br>orderly?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are contents regularly checked?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• No contents past their expiry date?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Cabinets clearly labelled?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is there easy access to cabinets?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Employees aware of location of first <br>aid cabinet?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are first aid officers accessible?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers displayed?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

General Lighting

• Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Good natural lighting?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Light fittings clean and in good <br>condition?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Emergency exit lighting operable?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Building Safety

• Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Entry and walkways kept clear?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• - Walkways adequately and clearly marked?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Intersections kept clear of boxes etc.?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Stair and risers kept clear?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are liquid spills removed quickly?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are railings in good condition?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are footpaths in good condition?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Furniture in sound condition?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Loading area clean and tidy?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Work Benches

• Clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools not in use kept in place?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• No damaged hand tools in use?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• No damaged power tools in use?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Work height correct for the type of work and the employee?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• No sharp edges?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Emergency Response/Fire Protection

• Fire extinguishers inspected monthly and unblocked?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Has an Emergency evacuation been performed less than 12 months ago?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Sufficient emergency equipment installed in the area? - Fire extinguishers, spill kits, alarms, and emergency exits free from obstacles?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Fire suppression systems not blocked/damaged?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower that 100 mm?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• - Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Exits clear of obstructions?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Rubbish Removal

• Bins located at suitable points around site?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Bins emptied regularly?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Mobile Equipment

• Equipment inspected per inspection frequency requirements?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Operators using horns and warning devices where required?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Does the area supervisor have any employee (job role) training requests?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Electrical Hazards/Arc Flash

• High voltage signs in place and visible?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Debris/Tools stored on top of electrical cabinets?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• 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?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• All electrical tools being used are test and tag compliant?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Proper arc flash PPE i.e screens - available and/or in use?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Safety switches installed?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• No double adapters in use?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• No power leads across walkways?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• No frayed or damaged leads?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• No strained leads?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Portable power tools in good condition?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Where required are emergency shutdown procedures in place?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Hazardous Substance Register complete and available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments completed for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the SDS documents up to date ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers labelled correctly? ( Check atleast 3 containers randomly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do special storage conditions apply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable are special storage <br>conditions followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers trained in the use of <br>hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required is PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye washes and showers easily <br>accessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

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?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Crane/Hoist Safety

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are employees working under suspended loads?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

General Safety and Housekeeping

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• All designated walkways clear and free of slip and trip hazards and other floor surfaces free from oil/dust covering the painted surface?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Storage Design and Use

• Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Storage designed to minimize lifting problems?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

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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