Manufacturing Safety Audit Checklist - Monthly

Use this Monthly Manufacturing Safety Audit Checklist to identify hazards, and enhance safety protocols for equipment, etc. in manufacturing facilities.

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Manufacturing Safety Audit Checklist - Monthly



Warehouse And Shipping

1. Are dock platforms, bumpers, stairs and steps in good condition?


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2. Are light fixtures in good condition?


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3. Are all work areas clean and free of debris?


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4. Are stored materials properly stacked and spaced?


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5. Are tools kept in their proper place?


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6. Are there metal containers for oily rags and for rubbish?


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7. Are floors free of oil spillage or leakage?


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8. Is absorbent available for immediate clean-up of spills and leaks?


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9. Are all flammable and combustible products stored appropriately? For example: Are Class I (one) flammable products (as per NFPA or your local fire code) stored in Class I approved buildings or outside the warehouse?


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Materials Handling And Storage

1. Is there safe clearance for all equipment through aisles and doors?


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2. Is stored material stable and secure?


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3. Are storage areas free from tipping hazards?


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4. Are only trained operators allowed to operate forklifts?


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5. Is charging of electric batteries performed only in designated areas?


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6. Are dock boards (bridge plates) used when loading or unloading from dock to truck or dock to rail car?


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7. Are necessary warning devices and signs in use for railway sidings?


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8. Are specifications posted for maximum loads which are approved for shelving, floors and roofs?


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9. Are racks and platforms loaded only within the limits of their capacity?


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10. Are chain hoists, ropes and slings adequate for the loads and marked accordingly?


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11. Are slings inspected daily before use?


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12. Are all new, repaired, or reconditioned alloy steel chain slings proof-tested before use?


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13. Are pallets and skids the correct type and inspected?


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14. Do personnel use proper lifting techniques?


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15. Is the size and condition of containers hazardous to workers?


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16. Are elevators, hoists, conveyors, balers, etc., properly used with appropriate signals and directional warning signs?


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Loading/Unloading Racks

1. Are steps, railings and retractable ramps on raised platforms in good repair?


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2. Is piping and in-line equipment in good condition and free of leaks?


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3. Are loading arms operating satisfactorily?


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4. Do submerged filling two-stage valves operate properly?


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5. Are bonding and grounding cables free of breaks or damage?


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6. Are connections tight and sound?


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7. Is the general condition of wiring and junction boxes, etc. in good condition (visual inspection)?


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Lighting

1. Is the level of light adequate for safe and comfortable performance of work?


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2. Does lighting produce glare on work surfaces, monitors, screens and keyboards?


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3. Is emergency lighting adequate and regularly tested?


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Machine Guards

1. Are all dangerous machine parts adequately guarded?


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2. Do machine guards meet standards?


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3. Are lockout procedures followed when performing maintenance with guards removed?


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Electrical

1. Are all machines properly grounded?


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2. Are portable hand tools grounded or double insulated?


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3. Are junction boxes closed?


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4. Are extension cords out of the aisles where they can be abused by heavy traffic?


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5. Is permanent wiring used instead of extension cords?


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Tools And Machinery

1. Are manufacturers' manuals kept for all tools and machinery?


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2. Do power tools conform to standards?


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3. Are tools properly designed for use by employees?


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4. Are defective tools tagged and removed from service as part of a regular maintenance program?


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5. Are tools and machinery used so as to avoid electrical hazards?


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6. Is proper training given in the safe use of tools and machinery?


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Confined Spaces

1. Are the confined space procedures and training available and followed by all involved?


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2. Are entry and exit procedures adequate?


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3. Are emergency and rescue procedures in place (e.g. trained safety watchers)?


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Housekeeping

1. Is the work area clean and orderly?


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2. Are floors free from protruding nails, splinters, holes and loose boards?


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3. Are aisles and passageways kept clear of obstructions?


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4. Are permanent aisles and passageways clearly marked?


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5. Are covers or guardrails in place around open pits, tanks and ditches?


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Floor And Wall Openings

1. Are ladder-ways and door openings guarded by a railing?


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2. Do temporary floor openings have standard railings or someone constantly on guard?


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Stairs, Ladders And Platforms

1. Are stairs and handrails in good condition?


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2. Are ladders free of defects?


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3. Are ladders set up properly before use?


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4. Are the elevated platforms properly secured and do they have handrails?


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Elevating Devices

1. Are elevating devices used only within capacity?


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2. Are capacities posted on equipment?


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3. Are they regularly inspected, tested and maintained?


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4. Are controls of the "dead man" type?


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5. Are operators trained?


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Training

1. Is training provided for each person newly assigned to a job?


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2. Does initial training include a thorough review of hazards and accidents associated with the job?


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3. Is adequate instruction in the use of personal protective equipment provided?


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4. Is training for the use of emergency equipment provided?


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5. Are workers knowledgeable in the "Right to Refuse" procedures?


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Sound Level/Noise

1. Are regular noise surveys conducted?


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2. Is hearing protection available and used properly?


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Environment

1. Are resources available to deal with very hot or very cold conditions (drinking water, lined gloves, insulated boots)?


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2. Is the rain/cold weather gear that is provided comfortable, and light enough so as not to constitute a hazard?


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3. Are work surfaces and grip surfaces safe when wet?


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4. Do workers know the symptoms of heat cramps/heatstroke, or frost bite/hypothermia?


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Temporary Work Structures

1. Are temporary work structures used only when it is not reasonably practicable to use permanent ones?


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2. Are excavations properly shored, free of large objects (rocks, etc.) at the edges?


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Work Process

1. Are repetitive motion tasks properly paced and kept to a minimum?


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2. Are the material safety data sheets placed in locations accessible to all employees?


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3. Are hazards signalled by signs and tags?


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4. Have all trucks, forklifts and other equipment been inspected and maintained?


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5. Are lockout or tagout procedures in place and followed?


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6. Is ventilation equipment working effectively?


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7. Is the fume and dust collection hood working effectively?


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8. Are the safety showers and eye wash stations in the proper locations and in good working condition?


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Employee Facilities

1. Are facilities kept clean and sanitary?


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2. Are facilities in good repair?


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3. Are cafeteria facilities provided away from toxic chemicals?


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4. Are hand washing facilities available?


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Fire Emergency Procedures

1. Is there a clear fire response plan posted for each work area?


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2. Do all workers know the plan?


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3. Are drills held regularly?


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4. Are fire extinguishers chosen for the type of fire most likely in that area?


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5. Are there enough extinguishers present to do the job?


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6. Are extinguisher locations conspicuously marked?


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7. Are extinguishers properly mounted and easily accessible?


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8. Are all extinguishers fully charged and operable?


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9. Are special purpose extinguishers clearly marked?


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Medical And First Aid

1. Do all employees know how to get first aid assistance when needed?


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2. Do the first-aiders know when and to which hospital or clinic an injured person should be taken?


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3. Are there employees trained as first-aid practitioners on each shift worked?


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4. Are first-aid kits provided as per jurisdiction’s first-aid regulations?


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5. Are first-aid supplies replenished as they are used?


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Means Of Exit

1. Are there enough exits to allow prompt escape?


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2. Do employees have easy access to exits?


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3. Are exits unlocked to allow egress?


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4. Are exits clearly marked?


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5. Are exits and exit routes equipped with emergency lighting?


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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1. Is required equipment provided, maintained and used?


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2. Does equipment meet requirements?


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3. Is personal protection utilized only when it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate or control the hazardous substance or process?


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4. Are the areas requiring PPE usage properly identified by warning signs?


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