EHS Monthly Inspection
This procedure outlines the monthly EHS inspection of the workplace and the recording of any findings that require follow-up.
Big Country Raw
09/28/2026
EHS Monthly Inspection
The aim of the EHS Monthly Inspection is to identify workplace hazards, check that environmental, health, and safety measures are being followed, and document any issues that need corrective action. Regular inspections help maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
GENERAL OFFICE
H&S Notice Boards
Entrances and Exits free from obstructions, slip/fall hazards
Lighting is in good working order
Ergonomic office observations
BUILDING EXTERIOR
Pedestrian/Vehicle safety (pedestrian walkways clearly marked, vehicle traffic kept away from pedestrians and physical guards in place
Building name and address sign visible from street, fire connections accessible, fire lane open, appropriate signs posted
Drainage (eaves, downspouts clean and functioning to avoid water damage and ice buildup)
Roofs and Hatches secured, guardrails in place, self-closing gates or upright safety bars in place
Exterior lighting sufficient
Exterior storage piles are away from building, neat and orderly with no risk of fall
Walkways and Stairs (free from ice/snow/debris to prevent slips and trips, concrete and railings in good condition
PRODUCTION
Chemical Safety (WHMIS labelled containers, securely stored, spill containment adequate)
Forkifts pre-use inspections. Drivers are certified. Observe evidence of completion
PPE available, in use and in good condition. Observe worker compliance.
Fire Extinguishers are fully charged, mounted, identified, inspected and unobstructed
Machine Safety (equipment guards are in place, no access to moving machinery, estops are accessible, LOTO placards are posted)
Fall Prevention (aisles, stairways and walkways free from slip/trip hazards)
Safety Eyewash/ Showers (in good working order, check expiry of bottles, run water, tag signed monthly, unobstructed, easily identifiable and accessbile)
Ladders (inspection tags in place and initialed monthly, rungs and feet in good condition, no loose, cracked, missing rungs, straight rails, no damage, non-slip rubber foot pads, all manufacturer labels are readable and not painted over,etc)
MAINTENANCE AREAS
Floors are clean and free of debris. Storage areas are tidy, shelves are structurally sound for items being held, weight limitations are posted on all storage racks
Ventilation of fumes, dust, vapors inspected in good working order and certified/monitored
Compressed gases are stored in upright postion, labelled, chained. Not stored on carts.
Waste and oil waste is properly handled, labelled, disposed according to TDG and waste regulations
Chemicals are WHMIS labeled, locked and stored in designated location away from production. SDS's are accessible.
Contractors on-site are signed in, following safety procedures, wearing proper PPE, worksite is segregated
SIGN-OFFS
Inspection Date
Inspector Sign off
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Any additional Comments
Site Management Signature
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Verification Date
Source: Big Country Raw (Community Member)