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Section 1: Administrative & Documentation Compliance

Item Compliant (Yes) Compliant (No) Remarks / Action Required Reference Standard
Safety policies and procedures available and updated OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38, ISO 45001:2018
Emergency contact numbers displayed and accessible OSHA 1910.36, 1910.37
Health and Safety Committee active and meeting regularly ISO 45001:2018 Clause 5.4
Accident / Incident reporting procedure in place OSHA 29 CFR 1904
Training records maintained (fire safety, PPE, equipment operation) ISO 45001:2018 Clause 7.2
Work permits (hot work, confined space, electrical) documented OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, 1910.252

Section 2: Physical Workplace & General Housekeeping

Item Yes No Remarks / Action Required Reference Standard
Walkways, aisles, and exits clear of obstruction OSHA 1910.22
Floors and work surfaces clean, dry, and slip-resistant OSHA 1910.22
Proper signage for hazards displayed OSHA 1910.145
Storage areas organized; materials secured OSHA 1910.176
Waste and scrap properly disposed of ISO 45001:2018 Clause 8.1.2

Section 3: Fire Safety

Item Yes No Remarks / Action Required Reference Standard
Fire extinguishers available, inspected, and labeled NFPA 10, OSHA 1910.157
Fire alarms and detectors functional and tested NFPA 72, OSHA 1910.165
Emergency exits clearly marked and accessible OSHA 1910.36
Fire evacuation plan posted and known to employees ISO 45001:2018 Clause 8.2.3
Fire drills conducted periodically OSHA 1910.38

Section 4: Electrical Safety

Item Yes No Remarks / Action Required Reference Standard
Electrical panels accessible and labeled OSHA 1910.303
Cords and cables in good condition; no exposed wires OSHA 1910.304
Equipment grounded and inspected regularly OSHA 1910.331–335
Lockout/tagout procedures in place OSHA 1910.147

Section 5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Item Yes No Remarks / Action Required Reference Standard
PPE provided for hazards (helmets, gloves, goggles, boots) OSHA 1910.132
PPE inspected, maintained, and replaced when required ISO 45001:2018 Clause 8.1.4
Employees trained on correct PPE usage OSHA 1910.132, Clause 7.2

Section 6: Machinery and Equipment Safety

Item Yes No Remarks / Action Required Reference Standard
Machines equipped with guards and emergency stops OSHA 1910.212
Routine maintenance and inspection records available ISO 45001:2018 Clause 8.1.1
Operators trained and certified (if applicable) OSHA 1910.147
Lockout/tagout procedures enforced during maintenance OSHA 1910.147

Section 7: Chemical & Hazardous Materials

Item Yes No Remarks / Action Required Reference Standard
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) accessible OSHA 1910.1200
Chemicals labeled and stored properly OSHA 1910.1200
Spill containment and emergency procedures in place ISO 45001:2018 Clause 8.1.3
Employees trained in handling hazardous substances OSHA 1910.1200

Section 8: Ergonomics & Employee Well-being

Item Yes No Remarks / Action Required Reference Standard
Workstations ergonomically designed OSHA 1910.900, ISO 45001:2018
Lifting aids or procedures in place to reduce strain OSHA 1910.176
Adequate lighting and ventilation OSHA 1910.37
Employee health monitoring programs available ISO 45001:2018 Clause 7.4

Section 9: Observations and Auditor Notes

General Observations:

Immediate Corrective Actions Required:

Follow-up Actions:

Auditor Signature: ________________________________________

Department Head Signature: ________________________________________

Date of Review: ________________________________________

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