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Monthly EHS Inspection

Follow this procedure for the monthly Environment, Health and Safety Inspection including Postings/Emergency Plans, First Aid/Emergency Kits, Electrical components, Exits and Entrances, Hazard Communication, Housekeeping, Storage, Equipment and Tools.
Align- Waverly VA
05/09/2024

Monthly EHS Inspection

Follow this procedure for the monthly Environment, Health and Safety Inspection including Postings/Emergency Plans, First Aid/Emergency Kits, Electrical components, Exits and Entrances, Hazard Communication, Housekeeping, Storage, Equipment and Tools.

    Postings/Emergency Plans

    EHS Bulletin Board Current - Emergency Contacts, Emergency Action Plan, Environmental Spill Reporting, Emergency Escape Map, Fire Prevention Plan, OSHA 300A(Feb 1 - April 30), EHS Policy

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    The Emergency Action Plan, Environmental Spill Reporting, Emergency Contacts, and Fire Prevention Plan have site-specific information added. entry points inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    State Work Comp/Labor Law poster posted as required by the location

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency Escape/Evacuation Plan/Maps match the exits, muster points, fire extinguisher, and e-stop locations.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency Contact Signs posted.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect Area 3000, 4000, 5000, & 1000 for safety warning signage posted, as needed. Examples - "Warning H2S", "Warning Flammable", "Authorized Personnel Only", "Permit Required Confined Space Signage", etc.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    First Aid/Emergency

    Area 3000 First Aid kit/cabinet stocked with minimum inventory; no expired items.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    "Satellite" First Aid Kits are available in company-owned or leased trucks.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Eye wash station clean, inspected, and working properly - water runs at tepid temperature and adequate flow/pressure to wash eyes.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire extinguishers throughout the facility have current inspections and are charged, properly mounted, and accessible

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Blood spill kits/CPR mouth barrier present

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    AED inspection current and in good working order (if applicable)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrical

    Extension cords only used for temporary tasks, not for permanent power

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrical cords, including power tools, are free of splices and equipped with grounding prongs

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Where run through walls, electrical cords protected from damage

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Flexible electrical cord not wrapped around equipment or building structure or tied with zip ties

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Receptacles & switch outlets in good working order w/ covers and seals intact

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Junction/box covers secure with seals in place and no open knockouts

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Overhead lighting in offices and shop in good condition and secured to the ceiling with bulbs and globes intact

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    External lighting in good condition and still intrinsically safe to prevent sparking or explosions

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    36” clear space in front of electrical panels, covered, no storage on top

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Panel box cover is in good condition, latches secure, none missing and panel closed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All breaker panels have blanks in open slots

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exits and Emergency Planning

    Exits are clearly marked & operable with one motion opening in direction of exit travel

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    An evacuation plan is posted with assembly points, E-stops, Fire Extinguishers, and egress points designated.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exit routes are unblocked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exit doors are free from locks & unblocked while employees are on site

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Doors or kick out windows which do not lead directly to the outside at ground level are not labeled “Exit”

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Smoke alarm inspections completed for the month.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hazard Communication

    All chemical containers labeled (product name, (pictograms) hazards, manufacturer and emergency phone)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Chemicals, medications etc. not stored with human food products

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All flammables stored properly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Housekeeping, Storage

    All areas free of trip or slip hazards

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Employee break room area clean and free of slip/ trip hazards

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Tools/supplies/equipment properly stored/ heavy objects stored on lower shelves

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All areas clean and orderly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No items stored behind or in front of electrical conduit or water lines

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all ladders secured to the wall, if standing or hanging, to prevent falling and is the load rating visible?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Equipment/ Tools

    LOTO devices and locks are available, including proper color locks.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ladders in safe, working condition - load rating legible, treads safe, hinges (if applicable) not bent and open safely.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    PPE is available, in good condition, and stored properly, including hard hats, ATV helmets, 3M respirators, safety glasses, etc.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Parking area free of hazards, lighting appropriate, etc.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hand tools in good condition (not bent, altered, broken) and stored safety

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fall protection equipment, including harnesses and lanyards are inspected & documented monthly.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all mechanical systems, including power tools, with moving or rotating parts properly protected with correct guards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Portable fuel cans stored in approved safety cans?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    PIV/PIT's inspected before use and pre-trip inspection documented, if applicable?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Blackline meter bump tests and calibrations completed according to schedule

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Life vests in safe working order, including inflation cartridge.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Spill kits stocked and ready for use.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Provide comments on any issues found

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Source: Align- Waverly VA (Community Member)

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