EHS Audit checklist

General EHS Audit checklist for internal Environment, Health and Safety inspections in the workplace, or to prepare for an external EHS inspection.

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EHS Audit checklist

EHS Audit checklist

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

EYEWASH STATION

EMERGENCY, HEALTH, AND SAFETY INFORMATION

FORKLIFT/INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS â€“ DAILY INSPECTION

FIRE EMERGENCY

HAZARD COMMUNICATION â€“ CHEMICAL SAFETY

FIRE PREVENTION

HOIST/CRANES/LIFTING DEVICES

FLAMMABLES/COMBUSTIBLES

LADDERS/SCAFFOLDING

HOUSEKEEPING/WORK ENVIRONMENT

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE): EYE AND FACE/RESPIRATORY/HEARING

SECURITY ITEMS

PPE: FALL PROTECTION

STRUCTURES

WALKING SURFACES/STAIRS

CLEAN AIR ACT COMPLIANCE

CLEAN WATER ACT COMPLIANCE

HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE

EMPLOYEE WORK PRACTICES

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MARKINGS

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING

EQUIPMENT

AISLES/EXITS/EGRESS

ERGONOMICS

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EHS Audit checklist

General EHS Audit checklist for internal Environment, Health and Safety inspections in the workplace, or to prepare for an external EHS inspection.

1. Are cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained?

2. Are cylinders stored away from a heat source, and do they have a separation between flammables and oxidizers?

3. Are cylinders located or stored in a manner to prevent them from creating a hazard by tripping, falling, or rolling? The cylinders should be stored upright and chained with the protective cap in place (including empty containers).

4. Are valve protector caps placed on cylinders when not in use?

5. Are flammables and combustibles stored properly?

1. Is the eyewash station clean and tested?

2. Is the eyewash station located in a way that assures free and unimpeded access?

1. Are area hazard signs visible, legible, understandable, and in compliance with regulations?

2. Are procedures established for alerting employees of an emergency in the workplace (i.e., fire and shelter)?

3. Are fire alarm pull station locations marked and unobstructed?

4. Are signs for emergency numbers, routes, and evacuation plans posted?

5. Are the Evacuation Coordinators and PI/Safety Designates assigned?

6. Do employees know who their Evacuation Coordinators and PI/Safety Designates are?

7. Do the Evacuation Coordinators have their numbers readily available and functional?

8. Is a copy of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the area available for employees to read?

9. Are employees trained on emergency procedures (primary and secondary routes)? Do they know where to go?

10. Does the EAP include a way to alert employees, including disabled workers, to evacuate or take other action and include instructions on how to report emergencies?

1. Is the daily inspection performed prior to the first use and log entry completed?

2. Do all operators have current qualifications?

3. Are service valves closed on all propane equipment left inside overnight?

4. Is a harness and lanyard used at all times with scissor-lift/Hi-Bob, aerial platform, etc.?

5. Is the load capacity labeled?

6. Are vehicles driven backward with awkward or bulky loads?

7. Are all traffic signs observed? (Operators must stop at stop signs.)

8. Are pedestrians given the right-of-way?

9. Are safety glasses and seat belts worn while operating the truck?

1. Are fire extinguishers fully charged and have current inspection dates? All previous months should be signed off.

2. Are fire extinguishers and hoses mounted, visible, and accessible?

3. Do employees know where the fire extinguishers are and how to use them?

4. Do fire doors and shutters appear to be in good operating condition?

1. Do employees know what an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is, where to find them, and how to use them?

2. Is each container of hazardous chemicals in the work area properly labeled by identifying the chemical it contains and marked with health hazards?

3. Are all chemicals that are used in the facility listed in the MSDS book and available?

4. Is food separated and away from chemicals in the work area?

1. Is there a minimum 24-inch clearance between storage and sprinkler heads?

2. Are “NO SMOKING” areas enforced?

3. Are electrical outlets or cords not overloaded? Only allowable number of connections (i.e., a 4-way outlet only has 4 pieces of equipment connected and not loaded with additional extension cords). NOTE: Isolated power not included.

4. Are fire sprinkler heads unobstructed and free of dirt and corrosion?

1. Are all slings, hoists, chains, jacks, and supports certified and tagged with load limits and inspection dates?

2. Is the weight of all loads known and is the crane (user) inspected before use?

3. Is there a full, unrestricted view for the operator before lifting the load?

4. Are all loads being lifted overhead secured?

5. Is there no one beneath the load while it is suspended?

6. Does the crane operator have a current license or certificate?

1. Are hazardous materials properly stored?

2. Are chemicals properly stored and returned to the appropriate cabinet at the end of the shift?

3. Are safety cans in good condition (no corrosion, damage, etc.) with a flame arrestor in place?

4. Are flammable cabinets grounded and containers bonded when dispensing flammable liquids? Only cabinets from which flammable liquids are dispensed need to be grounded.

5. Are flammable liquids stored in approved safety containers?

6. Are materials that could burn kept away from ignition sources?

7. Is the area free of excessive trash or combustibles?

8. Do all cans with red lids have fusible links?

9. Are the tops of the flammable cabinets clear (nothing stored on top)?

10. Are all flammable bottle tips unmodified and/or undamaged?

11. Are backflow valves working in all flammable bottles?

12. Is heat-producing equipment turned off at night when no one is present?

1. Are all step ladders under 20 feet in length?

2. Are rubber feet on ladders in good repair?

3. Are all ladders in good condition with no structural damage?

4. Are there no metal or aluminum ladders in electrical areas?

5. Are ladders being used properly (only one person on the ladder at a time and no one standing above the second step down from the top)?

6. Are fixed stairs being used (instead of ladders) where regular travel is needed?

1. Are desk/work and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitary?

2. Are trash containers (large 55 gallons) covered?

3. Are electrical/network cables organized to eliminate trip hazards?

4. Are drawers of desks and file cabinets kept closed when not in use?

5. Are file cabinets arranged so drawers do not open into aisles?

6. Is only one file drawer opened at a time?

7. Is the knife blade on the paper cutter lowered and latched when not in use?

8. Are mezzanines labeled with floor load capacity?

9. Is all lighting lit and/or appears adequate for the task performed?

10. Are floor openings covered and secure?

11. Are spilled or dropped items cleaned up and put away?

12. Are guardrails installed where required? (Guardrails are required where there is over 48 inches to the next lower level.)

1. Are areas clearly marked as a “HEARING CONSERVATION” area, as needed?

2. Are approved safety glasses, face shields, gloves, palm guards, aprons, clothing, and hearing protection used in required areas?

3. Are employees using appropriate respirators for the work being done?

4. Are respirators clean and stored properly?