Chemical & Fuels (Small Containers)

Are containers made of correct materials

Is adequate fire protection provided

Are containers correctly identified

Are chemicals/fuels segregated to prevent reactions

Are MSDS available for all chemicals

Are standards forms of identification used

Color Coding

Is color coding used which conforms to standards on all systems and equipment

Compressed Gas

All cylinders stored in upright position

Cylinders segregated and contents marked

All caps on cylinders

Protected from corrosion

Stored away from access & egress routes

Checked for dents, corrosion and pressure tested

Electrical Power Systems

Are all HT panels closed and locked

Are all panels identified

Check general condition of temp. and permanent wiring, connections, joints etc

Test for earthling

Are explosion/flash proof panels installed in or near vapor areas

Are extension cables free of joints

Are LOTO system used

Are PTW systems being used

Has equipment have individual isolation facilities

Is all electrical equipment protected against fluids

Can manual operation of panels be activated

Is main breaker/switch identified

Are fire detection systems installed and checked

Are fire protection system installed and tested

Emergency Lighting & Signs

Are emergency lights tested weekly

Are illuminated signs tested and maintained

Are emergency signs in full view

Exits/Egress

Are there sufficient exits for prompt evacuation

Are locks etc restricting exit doors

Are escape routes clearly marked and signs displayed

Are illuminated signs working

Are there more than one exit per area

Are all exit approached kept clear

Are all flammable kept away from exits

Are exits at least 1meter wide

Do exits doors open outwards onto landings/level areas

Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

Are systems checked & tested monthly

Do protector heads conform to risk exposure

Are evacuation & all Clear procedures posted in work areas

Are enunciators panels checked for trouble lights

Fire Extinguishers

Are all extinguishers identified, logged and serviceable

Are the correct type of extinguishers located in the areas

Are locations identified by signs

Is corrosion present

Are all extinguisher seals intact

Are correct propellant gases being used

Are correct types of hoses being used to suit weather conditions

Are hydrostatic tests being recorded

Are all extinguishers inspected at least monthly

Are empty extinguishers segregated from full ones

First Aid Stations

Are First Aid Stations as per legislation

Are they correctly identified

Are the facilities in good condition

Hand & Portable Tools

What is the general condition of these tools

Are tools properly stored

Are guards and safety devices operational

Are tools equipped with constant pressure switches

Are tool retainers supplied with air tools

Are correct voltages and settings being used

Are load ratings correct for work being done

Are all tools included in a preventive maintenance program

Are dead man switches provided on grinders

Are strike tools kept free from mushrooming

Ergonomics

Is seating in good condition

Are all switched, shut-offs, sample points accessible

Is material to be handled well controlled i.e. Table height, distance etc.

Are all displays functional and in keeping with standards

Are all workers issued with uniforms & are they used

Are work areas user friendly

Mobile Equipment

Are overhead guards installed

Are there designated areas for re-charging

Are all operators certified

Are all cranes certified

Are operators aware of hazards & are flagmen used

Are fire extinguishers installed

Permanent Platforms and Scaffold

Are working platforms at least 24 inched wide

Are 4 inch toe boards provided

Is all flooring non-skid

Are mesh screen catch guards installed below working areas

Are safe accesses provided

Where used are access gates self closing

Are guardrails provided if height over 10 feet

Are scaffold bases sound and rigid

Is scaffolding correctly secured at regular intervals

No accumulation of materials and tools on scaffold

No altering of scaffolds while being used

For scaffolds in specialized areas are they designed

Are rolling scaffold height to width ratios 4:1

Are Castor locked when in use

Are hand rails installed and are they to requirement

Are safety lines installed

Do users use all safety equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Is proper PPE available

Are PPE surveys done

Is PPE issued and controlled by stores

Is PPE of a good quality

Is PPE 100% compliant by all employees

Spill Prevention

Are drum storage areas away from sewers and drains

Are all oils/chemical stored below water drain levels

Are all above surface tanks in bonded

Are there drains etc for bonded areas

Are stank storage areas plastic lined

Are overspills contained through use of dams

Are master flow drains locked in closed position

Are loading/unloading fluid area pipe connections blanked when not in use

Stacking & Storage

Are all aisles and access ways clear

Are height limitations adhered to

Are irregular shaped items correctly stacked

Are all stacks stable and secured against collapsing

Are all storage areas clean, managed and controlled

Are stored areas and goods as per insurance requirements

Are items correctly segregated and signed

Are items of high value secured

Waste Water Discharge Controls

Are all sewers, septic tanks maintained, covered and vapors controlled

Work Permits

Are hot & cold work permits used and is procedure posted

Are copies of permits available on sites