Ehs - Chemical Storage Area Inspection Checklist: Tower: Floor: Wing: Area/Location: Date: Audit Team

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EHS -CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Tower: Floor: Wing: Area/Location:


Date :
Audit Team :

DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE YES NO NA Comments Action plan Target date


Location and design of chemical storage rooms
and cabinets approved by EHS Team
Doors locked when room unoccupied
Access limited to authorized personnel
Warning signs obvious and intact
Ventilation system operational and adequate for
removal of hazardous vapors
Temperature control adequate
Illumination sufficient
Working space sufficient
Aisles unobstructed
Floor in good condition
Area maintained free of unnecessary refuse

FIRE PROTECTION
Fire extinguisher adjacent to room

Extinguisher inspected within last six months

Exit doors unobstructed


Fire lane to building entrance unobstructed
’No Smoking’ sign clearly displayed
Fire blanket available

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted


Wires, cables, switches serviceable & good
condition

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Staff responsible familiar with location and proper
use of all safety equipment
Safety shower \Eye Wash available and
operational
Safety information displayed on door:
• Names of person(s) responsible for area
• Emergency telephone numbers (Security, Fire
Department)
• “In Case of Fire” Procedures
• No Smoking

First Aid Kit available and complete with supplies

PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal protective equipment available, clean
and in good condition:
• Eye protection (safety glasses, goggles, and face
shield)
• Hand protection (impervious gloves; latex not
acceptable for chemical handling)
• Foot protection
• Appropriate respiratory protection- Mask
Used PPE Disposal done as per procedure

MATERIALS HANDLING
Inventory up to date
M.S.D.S. available for all chemicals
Staff responsible for area trained

# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted


Protective equipment worn when handling
chemicals
Materials transported from storage secured and
handled safely

MATERIAL LABELING
All containers labeled with Supplier
Contents of unlabeled containers verified and
proper label applied
All containers display receiving date; stale-dated,
where required

MATERIAL STORAGE
All containers t be stored in secondary
containment trays
New inventory segregated from waste
Chemical compatibility observed

Empty containers segregated from new and waste

Containers not leaking or corroded


Containers properly sealed
Drums stacked securely and not higher than two in
depth
Containers not store above 5ft height
Volume of hazardous material stored limited as
per norms
FIFO followed

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
No tripping hazards
No falling objects
No structural defects
No sharp objects

# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted


No evidence of spillage or leakage

MATERIAL CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL


Commercial spill clean-up kit available and
replenished
Staff responsible aware of procedures for cleanup
and disposal of chemicals
Chemical spills cleaned up promptly

Clean-up materials disposed of as hazardous waste

Out-dated and potentially unstable chemicals


removed and disposed of
Others
Cleaning Checklist Available
Pest Control process in place
SOP Displayed
Every accident including near-misses is being
reported to the EHS team leader

Remarks :

Signature of the Auditor :

# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted


EHS - PANTRY AREA INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Tower: Floor:
Date :

Audit Team :

DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE YES NO


Has the risk assessment Done for pantry operations
Is floor clean and non slippery
Adequate lighting
Drinking water facility away from wash basin are
Drinking water cooler cleaned as per schedules
Water Test reports displayed
Coffee vending machines are cleaned and service regularly
Pest control done
Cup washing - is the 3 sink method followed?
Waste Management
Are staff aware of the waste disposal procedures for domestic, clinical and
confidential waste
Are waste handling instructions displayed
Are suitable containers provided for the collection of waste
Are all waste bags/containers properly sealed and labelled
Are arrangements for collection adequate to prevent build up in work areas
Are staff aware of the procedures for collecting special waste
Are waste collection stored in a suitable, lockable area
Others
Hand washing basin is clean
Liquid soap available
is the dishwasher clean and working correctly
is the refrigerator clean and working correctly
Is there any drain blockage
Sugar Containers are clean with neat spoons
Stirrers are not rusted and Water changed in regular intervals
False ceiling tiles are proper & tactile
No seepages on walls
Exhaust is working fine
Shafts are in good condition
Staffs are trained on Hygiene & safety on food handling
pantry staffs have undergone medical tests
Emergency contact no's are displayed
Cleaning Check list is displayed
Pantry SOP is available with team
Staffs trained on accident \incident reporting

# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted


Is the first aid kit accessible during any emergency

# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted


ION CHECKLIST
Wing: Area/Location:

NA Comments Action plan Target date

# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted


# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted
EHS - WORK PLACE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Tower: Floor: Wing: Area/Location:
Date :
Audit Team :

General YES NO NA Comments Action plan Target date


EHS Policy displayed at work place
Aisles are kept clean and clear
Machines, workstations and offices are clean and
free of clutter
Working surface are dry or slip resistant
Is electrical wiring properly concealed   
Electrical cords in good condition
Ventilation systems regularly inspected, tested and
maintained?
Air inlets and exhaust free of accumulation of dust
and mold?
Grounding pins on plugs are present
Does any equipment have sharp metal projections

Are wall and ceiling fixtures fastened securely

Waste disposed in respective waste bins


Pest control in place
Is the Work area sanitized regularly    

Adequate space for people with orthopedic


disability to move around and with no sudden
obstruction/protrution
for people with visual impairment)
Adequate lighting in the area

# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted


Color contrasts to give warning for changes in
levels are present and in good condition,glassors
have strong markings at the eye level as per
standards
Is the furniture safe?   - worn or badly designed
chairs   - sharp edges on desks and cabinets   - poor
ergonomics (keyboard elevation, chair
adjustment)   
Emergency Exits

Emergency Exits are clear without any blockage


Emergency exit signs are properly displayed with
directions
Fire alarms and fire extinguishers are visible and
accessible.

Fire doors (e.g. in stairways) are kept closed unless


equipped with automatic closing device.

Fire extinguishers are serviced annually.


Corridors and stairways are kept free of
obstruction and not used for storage.
Fire alarm pull stations are kept clear and
accessible
Emergency routes(Exit/area of assembly) are
clearly marked(at eye level and with tactile)
wheelchair is available \ well maintained and is
visible or security is aware
Emergency phone numbers are displayed at Work
areas

Security is aware of employees with disabilities in


the building and can provide necessary support

# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted


ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISADISABLITIES
There are no complaints from people with
disabilities working in the building
People with disabilities are able to use the various
facilities and service available

Housekeeping and security are aware regarding the


assistance to be given to the people with
disabilities

Signage's available for Disability users


(elevator/washroom/pantry/emergency exits as
per standards)
Disability washroom is well maintained as per
standards
Others
Pathway is continuous and smooth without any
obstruction

Ramp is well maintained without any obstruction

Staircase has railings on both sides with colored


strips at landings and is being maintained well. The
colored strips are not faded. No items like flower
pots, obstructing the reach to railings
Elevators are accessible(no obstructing the reach
to railings)
Pantry is accessible and well maintained
First aid kit available with all contents
First aid kit checklist updated
Is the chair fully adjustable (seat and back)?
is the monitor adjusted to the right height
is the EHS & Ergonomic session carried out if so
when ? Please mention

# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted


Remarks :

Signature of Auditor :

# Sensitivity: Internal Restricted

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