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
The Emergency Action Plan, Environmental Spill Reporting, Emergency Contacts, and Fire Prevention Plan have site-specific information added. entry points inspection
State Work Comp/Labor Law poster posted as required by the location
Emergency Escape/Evacuation Plan/Maps match the exits, muster points, fire extinguisher, and e-stop locations.
Emergency Contact Signs posted.
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.
First Aid/Emergency
Area 3000 First Aid kit/cabinet stocked with minimum inventory; no expired items.
"Satellite" First Aid Kits are available in company-owned or leased trucks.
Eye wash station clean, inspected, and working properly - water runs at tepid temperature and adequate flow/pressure to wash eyes.
Fire extinguishers throughout the facility have current inspections and are charged, properly mounted, and accessible
Blood spill kits/CPR mouth barrier present
AED inspection current and in good working order (if applicable)
Electrical
Extension cords only used for temporary tasks, not for permanent power
Electrical cords, including power tools, are free of splices and equipped with grounding prongs
Where run through walls, electrical cords protected from damage
Flexible electrical cord not wrapped around equipment or building structure or tied with zip ties
Receptacles & switch outlets in good working order w/ covers and seals intact
Junction/box covers secure with seals in place and no open knockouts
Overhead lighting in offices and shop in good condition and secured to the ceiling with bulbs and globes intact
External lighting in good condition and still intrinsically safe to prevent sparking or explosions
36” clear space in front of electrical panels, covered, no storage on top
Panel box cover is in good condition, latches secure, none missing and panel closed
All breaker panels have blanks in open slots
Exits and Emergency Planning
Exits are clearly marked & operable with one motion opening in direction of exit travel
An evacuation plan is posted with assembly points, E-stops, Fire Extinguishers, and egress points designated.
Exit routes are unblocked
Exit doors are free from locks & unblocked while employees are on site
Doors or kick out windows which do not lead directly to the outside at ground level are not labeled “Exit”
Smoke alarm inspections completed for the month.
Hazard Communication
All chemical containers labeled (product name, (pictograms) hazards, manufacturer and emergency phone)
Chemicals, medications etc. not stored with human food products
All flammables stored properly
Housekeeping, Storage
All areas free of trip or slip hazards
Employee break room area clean and free of slip/ trip hazards
Tools/supplies/equipment properly stored/ heavy objects stored on lower shelves
All areas clean and orderly
No items stored behind or in front of electrical conduit or water lines
Are all ladders secured to the wall, if standing or hanging, to prevent falling and is the load rating visible?
Equipment/ Tools
LOTO devices and locks are available, including proper color locks.
Ladders in safe, working condition - load rating legible, treads safe, hinges (if applicable) not bent and open safely.
PPE is available, in good condition, and stored properly, including hard hats, ATV helmets, 3M respirators, safety glasses, etc.
Parking area free of hazards, lighting appropriate, etc.
Hand tools in good condition (not bent, altered, broken) and stored safety
Fall protection equipment, including harnesses and lanyards are inspected & documented monthly.
Are all mechanical systems, including power tools, with moving or rotating parts properly protected with correct guards?
Portable fuel cans stored in approved safety cans?
PIV/PIT's inspected before use and pre-trip inspection documented, if applicable?
Blackline meter bump tests and calibrations completed according to schedule
Life vests in safe working order, including inflation cartridge.
Spill kits stocked and ready for use.
Provide comments on any issues found
Signature of Person Completing Inspection
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Source: Align- Waverly VA (Community Member)