HMS Audit Checklist

Is the White board being updated and hazards being tracked?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are the operators filling out their AIS's or work permits correctly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Permit to Work: Are permits to work properly completed and implemented?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Hot Work: Are hot work permits properly completed and implemented?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are operators wearing the correct PPE for their area?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Have the operators been tasked trained and have a 5000-23 for the equipment they use?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the operator have a way to communicate hazards? (e.g. radio, hand held radio)

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are first aid cabinets being properly stocked

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do the personnel in the area understand their role in an emergency involving fire?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all fire extinguishers' monthly inspections current and punched correctly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are fire extinguishers mounted correctly

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are energy sources controlled from loss (air leaks, natural gas, burners operating without need)?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are eyewash and shower stations adequate, expiration tags legible and up to date?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all roadways clear of debris?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all required traffic signs and traffic markers clearly visible and in place?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are berms at an adiquite height for the equipment working in the area?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are lighting levels adequate?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are barricades and warning signs in place in all required areas requiring restricted access?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are signs posted for any area where an entire building or area within the plant is "off limits"?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are the operators doing and filling out the Pre-Op inspections correctly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all pre-operation inspections being completed on each shift prior to equipment being used?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are the vehicle's brakes set and wheels chocked?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is the cab/bed/tool boxes of the vehicle clean and free of trash,and parts, tools organized?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is there any accumulation of flammable materials?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all fire extinguishers' monthly inspections current and punched?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are fire extinguishers mounted correctly

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are seatbelts in good condition with no fraying?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do seatbelts latch correctly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all windows & mirrors clean and adjusted correctly for the operator?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do all lights work correctly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does the backup alarm/horn work correctly and is loud enough for the surrounding noises?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are walkways and stairways free of equipment, parts, tools, and debris, are the handrails, mid-rails, and toe kicks in good repair?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are storage racks loaded beyond design capacity?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are designated storage areas clearly marked?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is the area free of parts and materials, or are they stored properly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are hoses rolled up and slings and ladders stored properly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are trash can/dumpster lids in place and being closed?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is the support structure adequate for the material being stored?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all walkways and aisles in storage areas clearly marked by 4-inch safety yellow border?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are hazardous materials stored in approved containers and cabinets properly labeled?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are tools, equipment, and materials stacked/stored on top of lockers?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are flame cabinets kept clean and no combustibles stored in/on them?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are heaters positioned at least 10 feet away from combustible materials with no flammable material stored around them?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all signs clean and legible?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do signs provide adequate information for hazards present?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is there signage for cylinders in area?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are the cylinders properly secured?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are the gauges on the regulators legible and in good working order?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are oxygen cylinders stored a minimum of 20 feet away from flammable gas cylinders and heat sources?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are areas adjacent to top and bottom of ladders free of debris, material, and obstructions?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do fixed ladders project at least 42 inches above landings?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are floor areas below electrical panels and safety equipment kept clear for ready access?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all straight run fixed ladders less than 30 feet in length?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all fixed ladders at least 75 degrees and no more than 90 degrees from horizontal?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Have fixed ladder been compermised by being bent or damaged?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are ladders free of oil, grease, and other slipping hazards?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are portable ladders in good repair with stickers readable and intact, slip-resistant bases, and made of fiberglass?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are portable ladders stored on suitable racks?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is equipment identified with numbers and, where necessary, with descriptions?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Piping: Does pipe label clearly indicate contents of line, direction, and hazard?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Piping: Are pipe lines marked frequently enough?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are lighting levels adequate?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all lighting fixtures secure and lenses and/or bulbs clear of dust and debris and guarded to prevent shock or burn to employees?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all areas where health or safety hazards exist clearly marked with warning signs, readily visible, legible and display the hazard & protective action required?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are barricades and warning signs in place in all required areas requiring restricted access?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are signs posted for any area where an entire building or area within the plant is "off limits"?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are Chain hoist being stored correctly, protected from damage of moisture, heat, corrosion and abuse?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are slings stored where they are protected from damage from moisture, heat, corrosion, and abuse?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do slings have rated capacity on collar or tag, are they free of snags, nicks, kinks or other distortions?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are sling hooks free of cracks and complete (all mechanical parts in place and functioning)?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are machinery guards painted yellow?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all machine guards adequate for protecting personnel from exposure of injury and the guards properly secured?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are lubrication lines extended so as to allow lubrication from a safe location?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Have the appropriate employees affixed a personal lock to the power sources, valves, etc?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Have all energy sources been adequately addressed (e.g. blocking, chocking, relieving pressure)?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Did the employees verify that the equipment was isolated?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Did the employees follow all other requirements as outlined in the procedure with the LOTO board and binder being kept up and filled out correctly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are the correct locks being used correctly for what they are guarding?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are hand tools in proper working order, clean / properly stored & organized have the manufacturer guards in place and are automatic guards functional?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are non-grounded tools clearly marked as double insulated?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are there ground prongs on all uninsulated portable power tools?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are the handles of shovels, hoes, hammers, striking tools and similar tools made of wood or fiberglass and free of cracks and breaks and are faces smooth and clean ?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are personnel wearing a full face shield and safety glasses when using grinding equipment?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all guards properly adjusted and secured in place, tool rest within an 1/8" of the wheel / stone and the grinding wheel running true and unbroken?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are LP gas cylinders stored outside on a solid surface and away from vehicular traffic?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are lines and hoses suitable for LP gas use?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are individual heater fuel containers separated by at least 25 feet?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is there any accumulation of flammable materials?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all exits and access points to the fire escapes and fire fighting equipment clear of obstructions?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are window and siding in tact and in good repair?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is all electrical equipment appropriately guarded and labeled?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are principle power switches labeled to show which units they control?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is non-conductive flooring available to stand on at switchboards and power control switches?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all extension cords three prong grounding type and in good condition and properly stored after use?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is electrical equipment stored away from water supply?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Does each welder have a disconnect switch or breaker on supply system, have a nameplate with electrical data?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are building ground conductors in good repair and solidly connected to the building steel?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is fixed equipment permanently grounded and permanently wired?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is portable equipment grounded with continuously monitored ground continuity check equipment?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are special electrical fixtures and equipment used in hazardous areas?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all electrical panel doors, outlet and junction covers properly closed and secure?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are Combustibles being stored on electrical panels?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are trough rollers & return rollers in good repair, do the return rollers have guarding along walkways or places under seven feet from working surfaces?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are there belts running true or need to be tracked, or do they have holes, spilling product all over?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is the skirting for the belt in good repair and keeping the materal on the belt?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are there hand rails or e-stops along the belts?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is there a chain/belt guard to keep from whipping off at head/tail pulley?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is there material building up under the belts keeping rollers from operating correctly?

• Yes
• No
• N / A