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