Safety Audit Checklist
This Safety Audit procedure is designed to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. It covers various aspects of workplace safety, including employer postings, record keeping, safety programs, medical services, fire protection, PPE, work environment, exit routes, tools and equipment safety, machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, hoists and lifting equipment, industrial trucks, and flammable materials. Each section contains specific questions to verify the presence and effectiveness of safety measures.
Tulsa - Tristar Glass, Inc.
06/04/2025
Safety Audit Checklist
This Safety Audit procedure is designed to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. It covers various aspects of workplace safety, including employer postings, record keeping, safety programs, medical services, fire protection, PPE, work environment, exit routes, tools and equipment safety, machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, hoists and lifting equipment, industrial trucks, and flammable materials. Each section contains specific questions to verify the presence and effectiveness of safety measures.
Procedure Max Score: 144
Employer Posting
OSHA Job Safety Poster displayed?
Exit, emergency, and fire safety signs posted?
OSHA 300A injury summary posted?
Record Keeping
Employee training records accessible?
Safety & Health Program
Is someone responsible for the safety program?
Is there a safety committee?
Is there a process for handling complaints?
Are safety incentives in place?
Medical Services & First Aid
Are employees trained in first aid?
Are emergency responders trained, vaccinated, and equipped?
Emergency numbers posted?
Are first aid kits stocked and accessible?
Eye-wash stations available where needed?
Fire Protection
Fire department aware of hazards?
Fire alarm system certified and tested?
Fire extinguishers provided and accessible?
Extinguishers regularly serviced?
Employees trained in fire extinguisher use?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Has a PPE hazard assessment been conducted?
Are employer and employees trained on PPE?
Protective glasses/face shields used where required?
Gloves/aprons used for hazardous exposure?
Hard hats used where needed?
Foot protection used where necessary?
Hearing protection provided for high noise areas?
Procedures for contaminated PPE disposal?
General Work Environment
Work areas clean and orderly?
Slip-resistant surfaces maintained?
Regulated waste disposed of properly?
Work areas adequately lit?
Pits and floor openings covered?
Confined spaces evaluated?
Exit Routes
Exits marked and illuminated?
Directions to exits clearly marked?
Non-exits labeled accordingly?
Exits kept clear of obstructions?
Sufficient exits for emergencies?
Tools & Equipment Safety
Grinders, saws, and similar tools properly guarded?
Power tools used with proper safety features?
Circular saws equipped with upper/lower guards?
Portable fans have safety guards?
Pneumatic/hydraulic hoses inspected?
Machine Guarding
Employee training on safe machine operation?
Power shut-off within operator’s reach?
Foot switches protected from accidental activation?
Equipment controls clearly marked?
Emergency stop buttons colored red?
Pulleys and belts guarded if below 7 feet?
Chains and gears properly guarded?
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Machines de-energized/locked out during servicing?
Control valve handles lockable?
Employees provided personal safety locks?
LOTO tags identify employees?
Employees trained in LOTO in last 12 months?
Authorized employees assessed on LOTO skills?
Hoists & Lifting Equipment
Hoists have limit devices?
Rated load visibly marked?
Trolley hoists have stop limits?
Hoist controls labeled for motion direction?
Slings and chains inspected?
Industrial Trucks (Forklifts, etc.)
Operators properly trained and certified?
Only trained personnel operate them?
Operating rules posted and enforced?
Trucks have audible warning devices?
Motorized hand truck brakes function properly?
Flammable & Combustible Materials
Oily rags/debris stored in covered metal containers?
Flammable liquids kept in closed containers?
Fuel gas and oxygen cylinders stored separately?
Fire extinguishers located near flammable storage?
Extinguishers free of obstructions?
Extinguishers serviced annually?
Extinguishers fully charged and in designated places?
Source: Tulsa - Tristar Glass, Inc. (Community Member)