ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT CHECKLIST
EHS REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Inspector: __________________________________ Date: ______________________________
AISLES/EXITS/EGRESS YES NO N/A
FIRE
1 EMERGENCY
Minimum width of any aisle leading to an exit is at least 44 inches wide. YES NO N/A
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2 Are
Are fire
exitsextinguishers
marked, freefully charged
of debris andand haveaccessible
readily current inspection dates? All previous
at all times?
months should be signed off.
3 Is emergency lighting operating? (Test by using test button if you can do so from the ground
24 Are fire extinguishers and hoses, mounted, visible, and accessible?
or floor.)
25 Do employees know where the fire extinguishers are and how to use them?
4
26 Canfire
Do youdoors
see marked exits or
and shutters exit signs
appear to be from theoperating
in good aisles in your area?
condition?
5 Are aisles
FIRE PREVENTION and doorways kept clear; and free of obstructions with trip hazards
minimized to permit visibility and movement?
27 Is there a minimum 24 inches clearance between storage and sprinkler heads?
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28 Are “NOdoorsSMOKING”
not used for areas
egressenforced?
(closets, offices, etc.) that could incorrectly be thought
39 to beelectrical
Are an exit labeled
outlets “NOT AN
or cords notEXIT?”
overloaded? Only allowable number of connections
7 (i.e., a 4-way
Are floor outletclean,
surfaces only has
dry,4level,
piecesnot
ofslippery
equipment connected
or sticky and inand not condition?
good loaded with
additional extension cords). NOTE: Isolated power not included.
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
30 Are fire sprinkler heads unobstructed and free of dirt and corrosion?
8 Are cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained?
FLAMMABLES/COMBUSTIBLES
9 Are cylinders stored away from heat source and do they have separation between
31 Are hazardous materials properly stored?
flammables and oxidizers?
32 Are chemicals properly stored and returned to appropriate cabinet at end of shift?
10 Are cylinders located or stored in a manner to prevent them from creating a hazard by
33 tripping,
Are safetyfalling,
cans inorgood
rolling? The cylinders
condition shoulddamage,
(no corrosion, be stored upright
etc.) and
with flame
chained in
arrestor with protective cap in place (including empty containers).
place?
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11 Are flammable cabinets
valve protector capsgrounded
placed onand containers
cylinders whenbonded
not in when
use? dispensing
12 Flammable
Are flammablesliquids?
andOnly cabinets from
combustibles storedwhich flammable liquids are dispensed need to be
properly?
grounded.
EMERGENCY,
35 Are flammable HEALTH,
liquids stored AND SAFETY
in approved safetyINFORMATION
containers?
13
36 area hazard
Are materials sign
that visible,
could burnlegible,
kept awayunderstandable
from ignitionand in compliance with
sources?
37 regulations?
Is area free of excessive trash or combustibles?
38
14 Do
Areall can with red
procedures lids havefor
established fusible links?
alerting employees of an emergency in the
39 Are the tops(i.e.,
workplace of the
fireflammable cabinets clear (nothing stored on top)?
and shelter)?
40
15 Are
Are all
fireflammable
alarm pullbottle
stationtips unmodified
locations markedand/or
and undamaged?
unobstructed?
41 Are backflow valves working in all flammable bottles?
16 Are sign for emergency numbers, routes, and evacuation plans posted?
42 Is heat producing equipment turned off at night when no one is present?
17 Are the Evacuation Coordinators and PI/Safety Designates assigned?
HOUSEKEEPING/WORK ENVIRONMENT
18 Do employees
43 Are desk/work know who their
and storage areasEvacuation Coordinators
clean, organized, and PI/Safety
and sanitary?
Designates are?
44 Are trash containers (large 55 gallon) covered?
45 Are electrical/network cables organized to eliminate trip hazards?
19 Does the Evacuation Coordinators have their numbers readily available,
46 Are drawers of desks and file cabinets kept closed when not in use?
functional?
47 Are file cabinets arranged so drawers do not open into aisles?
20
48 Is only
Is a copy
oneoffile
the drawer
Emergency Action
opened Plan (EAP) for the area available for
at a time?
49 employees
Is to read?
knife blade on paper cutter lowered and latched when not in use?
50
21 Are mezzanines labeledon
employees trained with floor loadprocedures
emergency capacity? (primary and secondary routes)?
51 Doallthey
Is knowlitwhere
lighting toappear
and/or go? adequate for the task performed?
52
22 Are
Doesfloor openings
the EAP covered
include a wayand secure?
to alert employees, including disabled workers, to evacuate
53 Are spilled
or take otheroraction
dropped
anditems cleaned
include up and on
instructions puthow
away?to report emergencies?
54 Are guardrails installed where required? (Guardrails are required where there is over 48
inches to next lower level.)
SECURITY ITEMS
55 Do employees have proper ID badges?
56 Do contractors/vendors have proper ID badges?
57 Are visitors escorted and have proper ID badges?
58 Page
Are employees, contractors, and visitors displaying their 1 of 6above the waist
ID badges
and on an outer garment?
59 Are doors that should be secure not being propped open?
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT CHECKLIST
EHS REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
STRUCTURES YES NO N/A
60 Ceiling tiles are not damaged, loose, or missing?
61 All overhead hazards have been identified?
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ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT CHECKLIST
EHS REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
GENERAL FACILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL
CLEAN AIR ACT COMPLIANCE
62 Are any solvent contaminated rags lying about in the work area?
63 Are solvent contaminated rags properly disposed of?
64 Have all open top solvent pump cans been removed from the work area?
65 Are containers, solvent dispensing containers, paint gun cleaning containers, and
solvent dispensing bottles closed when not in use?
CLEAN WATER ACT COMPLIANCE
66 Employees do not dump wastes into drains or sinks unless authorized (including wash
water and mop water).
67 No wastes dumped outside or in storm sewers or catch basins.
68 Are pipes, pumps, hoses, and valves free of leaks or defects?
69 Do sumps, pits, lift station containment valves remain dry?
70 Are spills and leaks attended to and reported when required?
HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE
71 Are hazardous waste containers properly identified and labeled with the words,
“HAZARDOUS WASTE?”
72 Are used oil collection containers properly identified and clearly labeled with the words,
“USED OIL?”
73 Are controlled and non-hazardous wastes being collected and managed properly (i.e.,
returnable towels, coolant sludge, composite waste, fluorescent lamps)?
Are containers properly identified and clearly labeled with contents?
74 Are hazardous waste collection containers fully closed while not in use? Lids that
“spring up” are not fully closed.
75 Are used oil waste containers closed while not in use?
76 Are trash cans free of hazardous waste?
77 Are trash cans free of scrap metal?
78 Is there less than 55 gallons per waste stream at satellite accumulation area(s)?
79 Are hazardous waste satellite accumulation area signs in place?
80 Are employees familiar with the waste materials generated in the work area and the proper
disposal method(s)?
81 Are proper absorbent materials on hand for spills?
82 Is waste removed in a timely manner?
SAFETY
EMPLOYEE WORK PRACTICES
83 Is long hair tied back when around machinery? (Hair that touches shoulder must be tied
back.) (Apron strings and non-breakaway badge lanyards, etc., should also be secure in
some manner.)
84 Is Job Safety Analysis (JSA) information available for employee reference for
infrequently performed tasks and high value or high-risk tasks?
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MARKINGS
85 Do circuit breakers clearly indicate whether they are in the “ON” or “OFF”
position and are switch panels clearly marked?
86 Is electrical panel access clear – 36 inches clearance in front of panel?
87 Is equipment intended for long-term use hard wired into permanent facility wiring?
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ENVIRONMENTAL,
ELECTRICL GROUNDING HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT
YES CHECKLIST
NO N/A
88 Are electrical appliances, portable electrical tools, and fixed electrical equipment
EHS REPRESENTATIVE
grounded or UL rated/double insulated and in good repair? INSPECTION CHECKLIST
89 Do extension cords being used have a grounding conductor and are in good repair?
90 Are extension cords used only for temporary wiring applications (60 days max.)?
EQUIPMENT
91 Proper guarding of any pinch points, rotating collars, cams, chucks, couplings, shafts
flywheels, spindles, bolt ends, rotating mechanisms, etc.?
92 Are all protective guards (including light curtains and interlocks) in place,
effective, and checked daily or before use?
93 Are all controls and emergency stops clearly identified and within reach of
operator?
94 Are all emergency stops, safety guards, and safety devices located on
equipment and tools working and adjusted properly?
95 Are grinder gaps 1/8 inch from bottom of wheel and 1/4 inch from top of wheel?
96 Grinding wheel surface not damaged or worn (must be square and no grinding on side of
wheel).
97 No aluminum found in grinding wheel surface?
98 Are fans inspected annually for damage (cracked blades, guards, cords, etc.)?
99 Are heat lamp and work light bulbs guarded?
100 Are all fixed machines bolted to the floor?
101 Do air nozzles have relief valves to decrease pressure to 29 psi or lower?
102 Are air disconnects and safety nozzles the correct type (safety relief vents may not be
covered or sealed in any way)?
103 Air lines and hydraulic lines free of damage?
ERGONOMICS
104 Ergonomic problems observed with workstation, keyboard, posture, or work habits.
105 Employees are advised on the proper lifting techniques.
106 Are mechanical lifting aids available for heavy or awkward items?
EYEWASH STATION
107 Eyewash station is clean and tested.
108 Eyewash station is located in a way that assures free and unimpeded access.
FORKLIFT/INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS – DAILY INSPECTION
109 Daily inspection performed prior to first use and log entry completed.
110 Do all operators have current qualification?
111 Are service valves closed on all propane equipment left inside overnight?
112 Harness and lanyard used at all times with scissor-lift/Hi-Bob, aerial platform, etc.?
113 Load capacity labeled.
114 Are vehicles driven backwards with awkward or bulky loads?
115 Are all traffic signs observed? (Operators must stop at stop signs.)
116 Are pedestrians given the right-of-way?
117 Are safety glasses and seatbelt worn while operating the truck?
HAZARD COMMUNICATION – CHEMICAL SAFETY
118 Do employees know what an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is, where to find
them, and how to use them?
119 Is each container of hazardous chemicals in the work area properly labeled by
identifying the chemical it contains and marked with health hazards?
120 Are all chemicals that are used in the facility listed in the MSDS book and
available?
121 Is food separated and away from chemicals in the work area?
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ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT CHECKLIST
EHS REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
HOIST/CRANES/LIFTING DEVICES YES NO N/A
122 Are all slings, hoists, chains, jacks, and supports certified and tagged with load limits
and inspection dates?
123 Is the weight of all loads known and is the crane (user) inspected before use?
124 Is there a full, unrestricted view for operator before lifting load?
125 Are all loads being lifted overhead secured?
126 Is there no one beneath the load while it is suspended?
127 Does the crane operator have a current license or certificate?
LADDERS/SCAFFOLDING
128 Are all step ladders under 20 feet in length?
129 Are rubber feet on ladders in good repair?
130 Are all ladders in good condition with no structural damage?
131 Are there no metal or aluminum ladders in electrical areas?
132 Are ladders being used properly (only one person on ladder at a time and no one standing
above the second step down from the top)?
133 Are fixed stairs being used (instead of ladders) where regular travel is needed?
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE): EYE AND FACE/RESPIRATORY/HEARING
134 Are areas clearly marked as a “HEARING CONSERVATION” area, as needed?
135 Are approved safety glasses, face shields, gloves, palm guards, aprons, clothing,
and hearing protection used in required areas?
136 Are employees using appropriate respirators for the work being done?
137 Are respirators clean and stored properly?
138 Are employees using respirators clean-shaven (so mask will seal against face)?
139 Are employees using paper respirators (paper masks) and trained in their proper use?
PPE: FALL PROTECTION
140 Is appropriate fall protection provided and used properly (safety harness, lanyard,
and if needed, self-retracting lifeline)?
141 Is fall protection PPE stored properly, kept clean, and out of direct sunlight?
142 Is fall protection PPE inspected and certified annually?
WALKING SURFACES/STAIRS
143 Are all floor tracks covered or covered as much as possible when in use?
144 Is the angle of fixed stairs within 30 to 50 degrees?
145 Are non-slip surfaces in good condition on steps and platforms?
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ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) AUDIT CHECKLIST
EHS REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
146 Are stairwells clear and handrails in good condition?
147 Are mobile work platforms available and used?
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UNSATISFACTORY EHS CONDITIONS FOR
(NOTE: Safety Designate & EHS Representative must be in agreement on corrective actions listed below.)
CORRECTIVE ACTION CODES: D = Department Repairs
EHS = EHS Department Assistance Needed
M = Maintenance Department Notification/Follow-up
ITEM
DEFICIENCY NOTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
NO.
Month/Year: EHS Representative:
(Signature)
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