Hazard Audit Forms1

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KEMYA MAJOR PROJECTS

AUDIT INDEX

1. WORKING ABOVE GRADE

2. HAND PROTECTION

3. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

4. MANUAL HANDLING

5. DRIVING

6. POWER AND HAND TOOLS

7. HOUSEKEEPING

8. HYDRAULIC PLATFORMS

9. LADDERS AND STEPS

10. GAS CYLINDERS

11. CRANES

12. EXCAVATIONS

13. CUTTING AND WELDING

14. RIGGING

15. WORK ON SCAFFOLD

16. MOBIL EQUIPMENT

17. MACHINERY

18. SCAFFOLDING


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OBSERVATION CHECKLIST NUMBER 1

WORKING ABOVE GRADE

DATE: LOCATION:

TIME SPENT: OBSERVERS:

CHECK YES NO COMMENT

PEOPLE

- Are they acting safely?- Do they need harnesses?- Are the weather conditions suitable?

WORKING POSITION/PLATFORM

- Is there a record of inspection in

place/current?- Is the platform large enough?

- Is it in the right location?

- Guardrails and toe-boards in place?

- Is the platform near hazardous equipment?

- Is more than one escape route required?

- Is the platform tidy?

- Are there holes in the platform?

- Does the area below need to be roped off?

TOOLS

- Are large tools roped off?

- Can anything fall to grade?

- Is any pulley systems safe?

- How are materials/tools lifted up?

LADDERS

- Are the rungs and stiles in good

condition?

- Are the feet/top secure?

- Does the ladder extend above the

platform?

MOBILE PLATFORMS

- Is grade level/firm?

- Is height to base ratio correct?

- Are the wheels locked?

- Are guardrails and toe-boards in place?


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HAND PROTECTION

DATE: LOCATION:



PEOPLE

- Are they positioned correctly?

- Can they see both hands?

- What is the left hand doing?

- What is the right hand doing?

- Do they need assistance?

-Are they wearing gloves?

TOOLS- Do they need one?

- Is it right for the job?

- Is it in good condition?

- Is it being used properly?

HAZARDS- Is there a puncture hazard?

- Is there a cutting hazard?- Is there a trapping hazard?

- Is there a crushing hazard?

- Is there an electrical hazard?

- Is there a chemical hazard?

- Is there a temperature hazard?

- Can the hazard be minimized?

GLOVES

- Are they the right type?

- Are they in good condition?


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Aluminized AsbestosChain MeshKevlarCottonLeather (thin)Leather (thick)PVC

Neoprene

NeopreneNitrile

for heat resistance.

for knife cut protection.

for cut protection.

for general purpose.

for rough work.

for heat protection.

for Acids/Alkalis.

for oil work.

for Hydrofluoric Acid

for solvent and lube oil.


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

DATE: LOCATION:



PEOPLE

- Are they trained?

- Are they certified for this work?

- Are they confident with using the

equipment?

- Is a confined space permit required?

- Is the permit in place?

EQUIPMENT/SELECTION

- Risk from smoke and fumes?

- Risk from lack of oxygen?

- Risk from toxic gas?

- Risk from dust?

- Risk from chemical vapour?

- Are they using the right type?

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

- Facepiece OK?

- Filter correct?

- Hoses and connections OK?

- Harness OK?

- Checklist completed?


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HAZARD MINIMISATION

- Is a safety standby required?- Is safety standby in place?- Is rescue equipment available?- Is log in/out sheet being used?- Is gas/oxygen monitor required?

OTHER DANGERS

- Is visibility restricted?

- Is escape route clear?


MANUAL HANDLING

DATE: LOCATION:



PEOPLE

- Do they need to manhandle it?

- Do they know the weight of the load?

- Do they need assistance?

- Have they a secure grip on the load?

- Can they see where they are going?

- Are they wearing protective clothing -

i.e.: Gloves & Safety Footwear ?

- Are they lifting correctly:Straight back,

knees bent ?

- Have they room to maneuver?

- Are there any obstructions on the route?

THE LOAD

- Is it suitable for manual handling?

- Have sharp edges been removed or

covered?

- Is it too hot/cold?

- Is it free from contamination?

- Is it stored in a safe place?

- Does it have a Hazchem label?

- Are there any special storage rules?


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Wheel barrows /Trolleys /Dolly

- Is equipment suitable for the task?

- Are the ground conditions suitable?

- Are there any ramps or inclines, are they

safe?

- Is the equipment under control at all times

(wont run away)?- Is the equipment in a good serviceable

condition?


DRIVING

DATE: LOCATION:



PEOPLE

- Wearing seat belts?

- Obeying speed limits?

- Reverse parking?- Obeying road signs?

- Correct signals?

- Dipped headlights?

- Cut corners?

- Considerate to others?

- Drove past road barrier?

- Have they been assessed?

- Do they possess a current Driving Permit?

VEHICLES

- Tyres in good condition?- Generally clean and tidy?

- Windscreen and windows clean?

- Exhaust system sound?

- Lights in working order?

- Load secure?

- Suitable towing hook?

- Indicators faulty?

- Is it suitable for the ground conditions?


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AREA

- Is a permit required?

- Is the vehicle causing an obstruction to

plant or safety equipment?

- Correctly parked?

- Obscuring vision at road junction?


WORKING WITH POWER AND HAND TOOLS

DATE: LOCATION:



PEOPLE

- Have they selected the correct tool for the job?

- Are they using the tool correctly?

- Are they wearing the correct protective

equipment?- Have they the skills to use the tool?

- Do they need further training?

- Do they recognize the hazards related to the tool?

- Do they need a permit?

- Did they disconnect the power supply prior to

changing the cutting/operating bit?

- Are they working aloft? If so are the tools secure

from falling?


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TOOLS

- Are they in good working order?

- Do the safety devices work?

- Has the guard been removed?

- Is the hose connection sound?

- Has the electric cable insulation been damaged?

- Has the service period expired?- Is the vice/holding jig secure?

- Is the hammerhead loose?

- Are the handles free from splinters?

- Is the spanner/wrench the correct type/size?

- Is the abrasive wheel suitable for the machine's

speed?

- Are the appropriate regulations displayed?

- Is the cleaning tank labeled with cleaning agent

and any hazard?

LOCATION

- Is the area free from clutter?

- Is the lighting adequate?

- Are there any tripping hazards?

- Have spills been cleared up?

- Are any temporary hazards roped off?

- Are passers-by protected by screens?


HOUSEKEEPING

DATE: LOCATION:

TIMESPENT:

OBSERVERS:


PEOPLE

- Are their work areas tidy?- Are they obstructing other people?

- Did they clean up after job completion?

- Have they returned tools and unused spareparts?

LOCATION

- General appearance of area?- Lighting satisfactory?

- Unused pieces of equipment cluttering


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area?

- Oil spills or contamination?

- Scaffolds/Excavations taped or clearly

marked?

- Areas under scaffolds - free from

combustibles?

- Drums stored correctly?

- Gas cylinders stored correctly and secured?

- Is access open to fire hydrants/ monitors?

- Are walkways clear?- Buildings - Fire Exits locked or blocked?

- Sub-Stores contents free from

contamination/neatly stored?

- Chemicals/hazardous materials clearly

labeled?

- Waste Bins overfull?- Rigging equipment hung up where

possible?

VEHICLES- Windows clean?- Cab Tidy?

- Exterior OK?- Lights and indicators clean? (NB. check

rear lights)


J.L.G. (MANLIFT) HYDRAULIC PLATFORMS

DATE: LOCATION:

TIME

SPENT:

OBSER

VERS:


PEOPLE

- Has the operator been trained for this size

of JLG?

- Is he wearing a safety harness?

- Should he have a safety standby?

- Can he see all around the vehicle from the

job location?

- Does he know what to do in an

Emergency?


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LOCATION

- Is a permit required?

- Lighting satisfactory?

- Are ground conditions suitable?

- Any overhead hazards -Electrical

lines/Obstructions?

- Can the Operator be removed in anEmergency?

EQUIPMENT

- Are the warning/instruction signs in good

condition?

- Is the rated capacity exceeded?

- Is the platform supporting plant

equipment?

- Are the check plates and hand holds free

from oil/grease?

- Is the machine stable?

- Is it fitted with a spark arrestor?


PORTABLE LADDERS AND STEPS

DATE: LOCATION:

TIMESPENT:

OBSERVERS:


PEOPLE

- Are the Ladders/Steps suitable for thejob?

- Have they been examined for defectsprior to use?

- Is the ladder secured (top & bottom)?- Is there more than one person on the

ladder?

- Have they spliced or lashed ladders


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together?

- Are they working from a ladder with both

feet on the rungs and a secure handhold?

- Are they working from steps higher than6 feet?

- If near moving vehicles, have barriersbeen erected?

- If near a door, have they secured thedoor?

EQUIPMENT

- Is a timber ladder painted?- Any undue wear or movement in the

rungs?

- Metal tie-rods correctly positioned?

- If extension ladder, is there a 4-rung

overlap?

- Is it free from oil?

- Is ladder at approx. 70 to the horizontal(4 in 1)

- Any makeshift repairs?

- Wooden steps - hinges sound and screws

tight?

LOCATION

- Does the ladder extend at least 3'6"above the landing place or the highestrung to be reached by the feet of theuser?


GAS CYLINDERS

DATE: LOCATION:

TIME

SPENT:

OBSER

VERS:


PEOPLE

- Have they secured the cylinders correctly?- Did they shut off the cylinders after use?

- Did they use a proper valve key?

- Are they rolling cylinders along the floor?

- Are they lifting it with a sling?


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- Is it being lifted using a cradle?

- Do they know what to do in an

emergency; i.e. -Leaking cylinder?Leaking and on Fire?Hot cylinder - no fire?Flashback ?

Frozen regulator or valves?

EQUIPMENT

- Are the oxygen and gas cylinders storedseparately?

- Are they protected from direct sunlightand heat?

- Empty cylinders of different gasessegregated?

- All connections are free from oil andgrease contamination?

- Hoses are free from defects?

- Flashback arrestors are fitted?- Hoses in use are not wrapped around the

cylinders?


CRANES

DATE: LOCATION:

TIMESPENT:

OBSERVERS:


PEOPLE

- Is the Plant Operating Crew aware of theplanned lift?

- Has a lifting plan been approved?

- Have the crane driver and rigger

discussed the lift?

- Any overhead obstructions?


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- Is their sufficient clearance for the lift?

- Is there a permit for the crane?

- Is it clear who is controlling the lift?

- Are the signals understood?

- Is the Driver at the controls when the

load is suspended?

LOCATION

- Have underground checks been madeunder the outriggers?

- Lifting zone barriered off?

- Clearance around the

counterweight/barriered off?

- If lifting over live plant, has risk analysis

and procedure been carried out /

approved?

- Are there any slew limitations?

EQUIPMENT

- Has Crane Inspection Register been

signed for the current week?

- Has overrun protection and a spark

arrestor been fitted?- Is rigging equipment registered and

within date?

- Are there any sharp edges cutting into

the slings?

- Should a load spreader have been used?

- Are the limit switches working?


EXCAVATIONS

DATE: LOCATI

ON:

TIMESPENT:

OBSERVERS:


PEOPLE

- Do they have a permit?

- Are they wearing correct protective

clothing?

- Have they erected barriers?- Do they have adequate means of

ascent/descent?

- Do they know the locations of


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underground services?

- Do they know what to do in an

Emergency/gas alarm?

- Are warning lights provided?

EXCAVATION

-Is general housekeeping adequate?

- Is excavation adequately shored? Orsloped

- Does the shoring project 18" above levelof excavation?

- Have exposed lines or cables beensupported?

- Is steel bridging in use where traffic is

present?

PERMITS/PROCEDURES

- Is the permit correctly filled in?

- Have checks for underground servicesbeen carried out, and markerspositioned?

- Have steps been taken to safeguardpersonnel and to protect adjacentequipment?

- Is there a need to monitor gas and

ventilation levels?

- Are special conditions being adhered to?

- Is the excavation registered in the control

room?


WELDING AND BURNING

DATE: LOCATION:

TIMESPENT:

OBSERVERS:



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PEOPLE

- Do they have the correct and valid permit?- Have they ensured that sparks will be

contained?

- Do they understand what to do in an

emergency?

- Have they the appropriate protective clothing?

-Are they using an exhaust ventilation system?

- Are they wearing respiratory protection?- Have they erected screens to protect others?- Are they competent to do the job?

- Did they turn off the bottles when leaving the

job?

- Are they working in a confined space?

EQUIPMENT

- Are the leads/hoses obstructing access ways?

- Flashback arrestors fitted?

- Hoses in good condition?

- Are hoses coiled around the cylinders?

- Hose clips in good condition?

- All hose connections tight?

- Welding cable connectors sound?

- Good earth connection made?

- Fire extinguisher within reach?

LOCATION

- Have drains been covered or sanded down?

- Are there any combustibles under the working

position?

- Is there adequate means of escape?

- Has the equipment to be welded or burnt beenadequately prepared (gas freed)?


SLINGS, SHACKLES AND EYE BOLTS

DATE: LOCATION:

TIMESPENT:

OBSERVERS:



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PEOPLE

- Are they competent in sling selection?

- Do they know the safe working load of the

slings?

- Have they ascertained/estimated the weight

of the load?

-

Did they examine the sling for defects?- Have they protected the sling from damage

by sharp edges/ corners on the load?

- Do they know the effect of sling angle on the

load?

- Have they been trained to use the

equipment?

- Have they a proper storage method to

safeguard the slings from damage?- Are they wearing gloves?

- Should they be using a Tag line to guide the

load?

EQUIPMENT

- Are the shackles/eye bolts etc in good

condition and being used correctly?

- Is the lifting equipment due for testing?- Is the SWL clearly marked?- Any broken wires?- Is the equipment suitable for the lift?- Are slings secure on the hooks?- Is the load secure?- Have the slings been in contact with

corrosive substances?

- Are the slings webbing/nylon?- Have they any defects?- Have they been exposed to high

Temperatures?

- Is the hook fitted with a safety clip?

- When two or more slings are used are they

of the same material?

- Does the load need special protection?


WORKING OFF SCAFFOLDING

DATE: LOCATION:

TIMESPENT:

OBSERVERS:


PEOPLE


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KEMYA MAJOR PROJECTS- Are they acting safely?- Are they using harnesses?- Are the weather conditions suitable?

WORKINGPOSITION/PLATFORM

- Is the scaffold complete and all the

components in place?

- Is there a record of inspection?

- Is suitable ladder access provided?

- Are there loose or surplus materials on the

platform?

- Is the scaffold suitable for the purpose?

- Are there any holes in the platform?

TOOLS

- Are large tools roped off?

-Can anything fall to grade?

- Are the pulley systems safe?

- How are materials/tools lifted up?

LADDERS

- Are the rungs and stiles in good condition?

- Are the feet/top secure?

- Does the ladder extend above the platform?

- Is the ladder tied off?

MOBILE PLATFORMS

- Is grade level/firm?

- Is height to base ratio correct?

- Are the wheels locked?

- Are guardrails and toe-boards in place?

OBSERVATION CHECKLIST NUNBER l6

MOBILE EQUIPMENT

DATE: LOCATION:



ROADWORTHINESS

- Tyre pressure and condition?


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- Towing assembly satisfactory?

- Lights and reflectors OK?

- Side panel clips secure?

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

- General condition OK?

-Site inspection sticker required?

- Fuel system safe? Leaking?

- STOP button operational and clearlymarked?

- Chalwyn valve fitted and operational?

- Spark arrestor fitted and operational?

- Combustible materials close to exhaust?- Air tank and pipes rusted?

- Oil spills or contamination?

- Is Owner identified?

- Where is equipment refueled?

- Fan belt condition OK?

- Fire extinguisher fitted?

ELECTRICS

- Wiring frayed?- Battery connections tight?

- Battery clamps secure?

- Are external power cables in good

condition?

- Fuses fitted and correct rating?


MACHINERY

DATE: LOCATION:



LOCATION

- General location satisfactory?

- Does operator have sufficient access?

- Is it obstructing other people/machinery?

- Are walkways clear of tools, spares,


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materials etc?

MECHANICAL CONDITION

- General condition OK?

- Lighting satisfactory?

- Any makeshift repairs?

-

Oil spills or contamination?- Correct tools?

- Guards in place?

- Are basic operating instructions shown

on the machine?

- Procedural/safety notice displayed?

- Tool condition OK?

- Electrical fail-safe device fitted and

operable?

- STOP button operational and clearly

marked?

- Fusebox/main switch accessible and

clearly labeled?- Correct fire extinguisher nearby?

- Other safety devices fitted are

operational?

- Workpiece safely located?

- Goggles provided?

- All guards in place?

OPERATION

- Being correctly used?

- Operator fully trained?

-

Switched off when not in use?- Waste Bins overfull?

- Swarf cleared away

- Goggles provided?


SCAFFOLD STRUCTURE

DATE: LOCATION:



LOCATION

- Are walkways, valves, plant or

equipment clear and unrestricted?

- Can the ground or structure support the

scaffold weight?

- Is the access to the working platform free


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of obstruction?

- Is the scaffold Tag/inspection record

current and displayed?

STRUCTURAL CONDITION

- Base boards and base plates supplied and

properly bedded?- Standards and ledgers level and secured

with 90 couplers?

- Transoms correctly spaced and secured?

- Joints in standards and ledgers staggered

no adjacent joints in same bay?

- Platforms fully decked boards correctly

supported?

- Structure properly braced braces at the

correct angle?

- Toe-boards on all working lifts?

- Guardrails at correct height?

-Ladders properly footed and at correctangle and securely tied?

- Ladder extends more than 1-meter (5

rungs) above landing?

- Platforms free of scrap and surplus

materials?

- Is the work platform at the correct height

for the task?

- Is the structure stable and physical ties in

place?

- Is the structure suitable for the load?

- Is the scaffold a specialist structure, are

Design calculations require?

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