OSH AUDIT CHECKLIST

PROGRAM 1 : PREMISES & HOUSEKEEPING

Max Actual
1.1 BUILDING & FLOORS
a. Obvious unrepaired damage to building 15
b. Unsafe condition of floors 10
c. Premises divided into areas and delegated to personnel in-charge 5
30 0
1.2 GOOD LIGHTING
a. Samples of lights "out" 15
b. Poorly lit areas 5
c. Reporting of lights out by personnel in-charge 10
0
1.3 VENTILATION
a. Identify whether ventilation problems exist 10
b. Ventilation / extraction provided and maintained 15
c. Environmental monitoring / sampling available 15
0
1.4 HYGIENIC FACILITIES
a. Facilities in a clean hygienic state 8
b. No food in unauthorized areas, eg. lockers tool boxes 2
c. Regular monthly inspections 5
d. Checklist available and used 5
0
1.5 POLLUTION
a. Identify whether pollution problem exists 10
b. Any action taken to deal with the pollution problem? 10
c. Decontamination / disposal of hazardous waste 10
0
1.6 AISLES & STORAGE DEMARCATED
a. Floors demarcated 15
b. Uniform demarcation code used 5
c. Demarcation adhered to 5
Demarcation under electrical switch-gear 5
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1.7 GOOD STACKING & STORAGE PRACTICE
a. Stacking, neat, stable and controlled 20
b. Storage in cupboards, on shelves neat and tidy 5
c. No stacking on window sills 5
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1.8 OFFICE & COMPOUND
a. Free of superfluous material 10
b. Appointed personnel-in-charge at office areas 10
c. Implement general good house-keeping eg. 5S 10
0
1.9 SCRAP & REFUSE BINS
a. Scrap bins provided 10
b. Regular controlled waste removal 5
c. Separate bins for rags, oily materials, scrap 3
d. Bin locations demarcated 2
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1.10 COLOUR CODING
a. Uniform colour code applied throughout 20
b. Colour keyboard (legend) displayed 8
c. Knowledge of colours (Division/Unit own code is acceptable) 2
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PROGRAM 2 : MECHANICAL, ELELCTRICAL & PERSONAL SAFEGUARDING

2.1 MACHINE GUARDING Max Actual

a. All hazardous moving machine parts within normal reach 100
completely guarded / fenced
0
2.2 LOCK OUT SYSTEM & USAGE
a. Written procedure available and applied 15
b. All equipment can be isolated and locked (including where fuses 20
are drawn or valves in chemical lines etc.)
c. Main switch accessible 5
0
2.3 LABELLING OF SWITCHES< ISOLATORS & VALVES
a. All isolators and contact breakers labelled, standardized system used 15
b. Critical valves identified 5
Err:522
2.4 LADDERS (REGISTER) STAIRS, WALKWAYS, SCAFFOLDING
a. Condition of ladders, stairs, walkways, etc. 20
b. All ladders numbered on register & checked 10
c. Scaffolding on register 2
d. Stairway landing open end platforms, toe-board 2
e. Fixed ladders checked once per year 2
f. Storage on offices, handrail toe-board and access 2
g. Stairways;four or more risers require handrail 2
0
2.5 LIFTING GEAR & RECORDS
a. Condition of gear checked 10
b. SWL/PMA marked 10
c. Safety latches on all hooks, except where not practicable 5
0
2.6 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER
a. Pressure vessels on register tests and inspections carried out 15
b. Test pressure 1,3 (not 1,5) x MSWP 3
c. Relief valves locked or sealed 3
d. Red line on pressure gauge 2
e. Cylinder orage and 15
f. Pneumatic grinders; usage storage & record 2
0
2.7 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTROL
a. Alphabetical list of all substances 5
b Hazard sheets available and used in department by buyer and first aider 15
c Chemical keep in proper container and label 10
d Chemical store in proper storage and lock 10
d Procedure in event of fire 5
e Training in personnel 5
50 0
2.8 MOTORISED EQUIPMENT
a. Condition of vehicles / equipment 15
b. Daily checklist completed by driver / operater 5
 c. Driver / operater training-syllabus internal licensing 10
d Validity of commercial license/certificate of fitness 10
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2.9 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
a. Condition of all cords, plugs switches, etc. 20
b. Portable equipment identified, checked and registered kept (All equipment 10
c. fed through a flexible cable from a plug 240V, 415V)
0
2.10 EARTH LEAKAGE RELAYS
a. Premises protected by permanent or portable units 15
b. Regular checking and maintenance record of checks kept 5
0
2.11 GENERAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & FLAMEPROOF
a. Electrical installations safe 30
b. Earthing and polarity checks conducted as required 5
c. Flameproof equipment - annual checks & records of checks e.g. log book 5
0
2.12 HANDTOOLS
a. Condition of handtools 20
b. Regular checks by supervision 5
c. Storage of tools 3
d. Explosive powered tools - comply with MOSAct (includes hammers, 2
chisels, files, brooms, mops, spades, wheelbarrows, handcarts etc.)
0
2.13 ERGONOMICS
a. Survey carried out using a checklist 10
b. Operators comfortable : 15
* Seating
* Accessibility - valves, switches, levers
0
2.14 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
a. Areas considered where required and defined 1
b. Provided and worn where necessary 4
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2.15 CONTROL OF USAGE, ISSUE< MAINTENANCE & RECORD OF PPE

a. Commitment obtained from wearer accepting condition and requirement 2
to wear
b. Regular checks by supervision 2
c. Record of equipment issued 1
0
2.16 NOTICES & SIGNS : ELECTRICAL
a. Standardised signs posted where required - in good condition 10
b. Display of sign for information and training 8
c. Electrical warning notices e.g live conductor and sub stations. 2
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PROGRAM 4 : ACCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION

Max Actual
4.1 INJURY/DISEASE RECORD & DRESSING BOOK
a. Description of accident in record / register (JKKP 8) 10
b. Summary of accident (JKKP 8 (IV)) 10
c. Reportable accidents are being reported to authorities as above (JKKP 6/7) 10
d. Near miss and first aid incident being recorded 5
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4.2 INTERNAL INCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION
a. Internal report - all injuries, damage and other (LKK01/02/03) 12
b. Investigation by designated investigator 10
c. Root causes identified 8
d. Propose effective recommendations 8
e. Corrective action taken 10
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4.3 INCIDENT STATISTICS
a. Progressive statistical data: monthly and yearly 5
b. Graphic display of experience 5
c. Analysis of injuries : parts of body, department 4
d. Statistics circulated to managers and discussed at OSH committee meetings 8
e. Submitted for notice boards display 3
0
4.4 LOSESS ANALYSIS : COST
a. Progressive statistical data: monthly and yearly 12
b. Estimated and / or actual costs 5
c. Statistics circulated to managers/OSH Committee 5
0
4.5 INICDENT RECALL
a. Used in conjunction with safety talks by foreman / supervisors 5
b. Review of previous incidents ( accidents ) 5
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PROGRAM 5 : SAFETY ORGANIZATION

Max Actual
5.1 PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR OSH COORDINATION
a. Appointed in writing ( whether full-time or part-time ) 4
b. Duties defined and responsibility spelt out 7
c. Posses OSH competencies and skills 9
20 0
5.2 OSH COMMITTEES
a. OSH committee established to meet the requirements of 10
the legislation / or the needs determined by management
b. Meetings once in three months 10
c. Minutes kept, detailing action to be taken and responsibility 15
for the action
d. Endorsed by respective Chairman of OSH Committees 5
40 0
5.3 ON THE JOB OSH COMMUNICATION
a. Identification of dangerous tasks at operatios and 8
maintenance meetings
b. Job procedures used or job outline prepared 4
c. Tool Box talks conducted on weekly basis 8
20 0
5.4 FIRST AID FACILITIES
a. Facilities provided. Meet legal requirements 20
20 0
5.5 FIRST AIDER TRAINING
a. First Aider appointed and well trained 10
b. First Aider conduct briefing to personnel on monthly basis 10
20 0
5.6 OSH PROPAGANDA, POSTERS, BULLETINS
a. OSH posters displayed at strategic locations 10
b. OSH information update at least once a month 10
c. Internal competition eg. Best OSH employee 10
30 0
5.7 INJURY EXPERIENCE & STAR GRADING
a. Injury experiences display and kept up-to-date 10
b. OSH performance achievement displayed, if applicable 5
15 0
5.8 SUGGESTION SCHEME
a. Formal via scheme and/or through OSH committees 10
b. Record of suggestions and acknowledgements 10
20 0
5.9 OSH REFERENCE
a. OSHE Management System Documentation 10
b. OSH Legal & Other Requirements references 10
20 0
5.10 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
a. Pre-employment medical check for all employees 5
b. Medical examination eg. personnel handling scheduled substances/food, 5
managers (above 40), hazardous tasks
10 0
5.11 WORKPLACE INSPECTION BY OSH PERSONNEL
a. Monthly inspections by OSH personnel 20
of their own areas and reports being submitted
 b. Use OSH inspection checklist accordingly 10
c. Reports endorsed by respective OSH Chairman 10
d. Contractors to comply with safety rules, work area inspected, 10
deviations corrected 50 0

5.12 MANAGEMENT SELF AUDITS

a. Audit by team including top management 10
b. Use OSH audit checklist 15
c. Conduct at least once a year 10
d. Follow-up action taken 15
50 0
5.13 WRITTEN SAFE WORK PROCEDURES
a. Hazardous jobs identified and registered 10
b. Conducted Job Safety Analysis 10
c. Safe work procedures written and available 30
50 0
5.14 WORK PERMITS
a. Work Permits established 7
b. Hazardous areas or operations identified 7
c, Work Permits issue and control 3
d. Work Permits authorized by appointed personnel 3
e. Identified safety equipment used and checked 5
25 0
5.15 SAFETY POLICY
a. Policy signed and publicised 5
b. Employees familiar with policy 5
c. Top management involved e.g. attending evaluation 10
d. Grading and making presentations etc. 10
30 0
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PROGRAM 3 : FIRE PROTECTION & PREVENTION

Max Actual
3.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT
a. Fire risks identified 10
b. Adequate number of correct types of fire extinguishing equipment 20
provided and correctly located
30 0
3.2 LOCATIONS MARKED, FLOOR CLEAR
a. Location of equipment uniformly marked 5
b. Keep clear areas demarcated or maintained 5
c. Equipment unobstructed 10
20 0
3.3 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
a. All fire extinguisers equipment numbered and registered 10
b. Conduct inspection and check monthly 10
c. Conduct annual inspection by authority 10
30 0
3.4 STORAGE OF FLAMMAMBLE & EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL
a. Store provided with suitable doors, windows if any, ventilation, bund, etc. 15
b. Store magazine neat, tidy and clean 10
c. Used when decanting 5
30 0
3.5 ALARM SYSTEM
a. Independent alarm 10
b. Back-up alarm 8
c. Employees have knowledge of sound of alarm 2
20 0
3.6 FIRE FIGHTING DRILL AND INSTRUCTION
a. ERT adequate according to identified risk 20
b. ERT available on all shifts 10
c. Fire drills at least once a year 5
d. Evacuation drill at least once a year 2
e. Someone in each unit/division other than ERT trained in use 3
of fire extinguishers 40
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3.7 SECURITY SYSTEM
a. Control of entry and exit of persons, vehicles etc. 5
b. Security personnel reporting unsafe acts/condition 10
15 0
3.8 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
a. Emergency plan available 10
b. ERT members appointed and dutied defined 5
c. ERT members adequately trained 5
d. Control Centre/ Emergency Equipment adequate and available 5
25 0