The document contains a health and safety checklist with over 100 parameters related to OHSAS norms, hazard identification, risk assessment, procedures, training, emergency response, legal compliance, corrective actions, first aid, operating safety, working conditions, fire safety, lighting, ventilation, housekeeping, PPE, fall protection, hoists, rigging, ladders, and various acts related to safety measures. The checklist appears to be for auditing and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards at an industrial or construction site.
1. HEALTH & SAFETY CHECKLIST
Prepared by: ANM Consultants Pr
S.no Parameter Yes/No Observation
OHSAS Norms
1 Health & Safety Policy
2 Hazard Identification & Risk assesment Record
3 List Of significant Hazards
4 IMS Manual
5 Procedure Manual
6 safety Work instruction
7
Significant Hazard - ocp/management program
8 Patrolling record
9 Patrolling Procedure
10 Accident Investigation Records
11 Accident Investigation procedure
12
13 training schedule
14 training records
15 health checkup procedure
16
17
hazard Identification & Risk assesment procedure
18
19
20 Responsibility Matrix
21 Waste Management
22 Schedule for the maintenance of the fire tender
Health certificates of workers working at crane,
canteen
the scope of occupational health and safety
management
Designation of responsibilities and authority for
achieving objectives at relevant functions and
levels of organizations
The means and time frame by which the
objectives are to be achieved.
2. 23 Maintenance record of fire tender
Communication
1 Are training needs identified
2 Internal communication
3 Communication from external interested parties.
4
5 Communication records/file
Legal Compliance
1 List Of Applicable acts
2 legal compliance evaluation procedure
3 Do you keep legal compliance evaluation records
4 compliance audit report
5 Legal requirement against applicable acts
Corrective & Preventive action
1 identify the need for corrective actions;
2 identify opportunities for preventative action;
3 identify opportunities for continual improvement;
4 communicate the results of such investigations.
Emergency & incedent response
1 Is there documented emergency procedure
well communicated-
regularly tested in practise-
regularly updated-
easy underestanble and usable-
understood responsibility-
training-
regular drill -
regularly available-
2 Clearly emergency responsive organisation regularly tested in practise-
3 Emergency response control procedure
4 Emergency escape routes and procedures
Documents remain legible and readily
identifiable?
3. 5
6 The evacuation of the worksite
7
8
9
10
11
12
Whether root causes of accidents are analysed?
13
14
First Aid
1 Provisions for first aid
2 Are first aid officers appointed?
3 Are the names of first aid officers displayed?
4 Are first aid kits full stocked?
5 Are first aid kits readily accessible?
6 Are there sufficient numbers of first aid kits?
7
8 Are first aid kits replenished as necessary?
9 Are first aid rooms appropriately equipped?
10
11
Procedures to be followed by workers who remain
to perform critical operations before they
evacuate
Procedures to account for all workers after the
emergency Evacuation is complete
Rescue, medical and other duties for workers who
are assigned to perform them
The means for reporting fire and other
emergencies
Incident investigation documented and
maintained
Whether accident investigation reports are
submitted to top management?
from accident investigation reports communicated
to workers?
Providing relevant information and training to all
personnel of the facility, at all levels, including
regular exercises in emergency
Are the contents of the first aid kits checked
regularly?
Are qualified/ trained first aider available in each
shift?
Are the Medical Attendants/Doctors available in
each shift?
4. 12
13
14
15
16
17
Operating and safety procedure
1 Wriiten procedure for routine operation
Defined
Documented
Followed
Updated
Permit to work
2 Safe working practices Equipment inspection
3 Effective work control system in place
Working Condition
1 Waste bins are emptied regularly
2 Work surfaces are kept clean and clear
3
4
5 Are the applicable safety signs posted?
6 Is there a competent person on site?
What facilities are available for transportation of
the injured to hospital?
Are the names of the trained first aiders
displayed?
Is ambulance posted in proper place & Is it
available whenever required?
Are medical facilities available to treat the serious
injuries?
Are the workers / contractor workers aware of
emergency medical facilities?
Whether pre-employment medical examination is
being conducted for employees?
Available at site where operation takes
place
Reviewed and updated in consultation with
employee performing the procedure
Is there any system of periodical cleaning and
replacing the light fittings/ lamps in order to
ensure that they give the intended illumination
levels?
Are the name of nearest hospitals and its
telephone number available with dept
5. 7 Is someone on site certified in First Aid
8
9
10
11
1 Is the work site clean of trash?
2 Are materials stored properly and orderly?
3
4 Are areas barricaded as required?
5 Is drinking water available?
6
7
8
FIRE SAFETY
1 Is there an effective fire alarm?
2 Is the fire alarm tested every three months?
3 Is the fire alarm functioning correctly?
4
5 Are fire exits free from obstruction?
6 Are emergency procedures displayed?
7
8 Are there regular fire evacuation practices?
9 Have fire wardens been appointed and trained?
10 Are fire extinguishers available?
Has the emergency data form been filled out and
posted?
Has a site-specific emergency rescue plan been
developed and documented?
Is there a documented procedure for any
overhead electrical hazards?
Are MSDS’s available for the material being used
on site?JOB SITE CONDITIONS (INCLUDE
ENVIRONMENTALS)
Are measures taken to prevent access by
unauthorized personnel to the site?
Are chemical, flammable and combustible liquids
stored properly?
Are fire extinguishers of the appropriate size and
type available, and with current inspection tags?
Are plant and animal hazards addressed and
documented?
Are fire exits clearly marked and easily
identifiable?
Are the telephone numbers of emergency services
clearly displayed?
6. 11
12 Are fire extinguishers serviced regularly?
13 Are smoke detectors installed?
14 Is a fire sprinkler system installed?
15 Are fire sprinklers unobstructed?
16
17 Is access to the hose reels unobstructed?
18 Are flammable materials properly stored?
LIGHTING
1 Are all areas adequately lit?
2 Is natural light utilised to best advantage?
3 Is task lighting available where required?
4
5
6 Are light fittings in good repair and clean?
7
8
9 Are fittings accessible for routine maintenance?
10
VENTILATION/AIR CONDITIONING
1 Are individuals satisfied with thermal comfort?
2
3
Are the fire extinguishers suitable to the type of
fire that may occur (eg carbon dioxide for
electrical fires).
Are hose reels available and connected to water
supply?
Have measures been taken to reduce glare
created by unshielded lights, sunlight or from
bright reflecting surfaces?
Is there an emergency lighting system that is
adequately maintained?
Are all the light fittings shielded with a good
cover?
Is there a program for the checking and
replacement of faulty bulbs and tubes at regular
periods?
Are illuminated signs and notices in lifts and exits
in working order?
Are individuals satisfied with quality of air
conditioning?
Are air conditioning filters/vents cleaned
regularly?
7. 4 Are cooling towers treated regularly?
5 Are readings retained in a register?
6
HOUSEKEEPING
Floors
1 Even surface (no holes)
2 Pits and drains covered when not in use
3 Suitable guarding around pit
4 Floor area obstruction free
5 Matting, floor coverings in good condition
6 Surface non-slip
7 Surface spills wiped up (grease, oil, etc)
8 Dropped items picked up
Aisles
1 Wide enough for traffic
2 1.2m passage
3 810mm doors
4 600mm temporary storage in passage
5 Adequately lit
6 Marked with white/yellow lines
7 Clear of cases, materials and rubbish
8 Clear of electrical cords
Stairs and Landings
1 No worn or broken treads
2 Handrails present and in good repair
3 Landings clear of obstructions
4 Mezzanine floors adequately guarded
Windows and Doors
1 Safety/reinforced glass where appropriate
2 Clean, no broken panes
3 Ledge, free of dust or rubbish
4 Mesh under skylights
Rubbish
1 Bins located at suitable points
Are the air conditioning controls easy to access
and check?
8. 2 Bins emptied regularly
PPE
1 Are employees wearing helmets?
2 Are employees wearing proper work boots?
3 Are safety glasses being used? (if applicable)
4 Are employees wearing gloves? (if applicable)
5
6 Is hearing protection being used? (if applicable)
7 Head protection
8 Face and eye protection
9 Upper and lower limb protection
10 Respiratory protective equipment
11 Hearing protection
12 Protection from falls
13 Work clothing
FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
1
2
3 Are all fall protection equipment tags legible?
4
5
HOISTS
1
2
Are employees dressed in appropriate work
clothing?
Do employees that are exposed to falls, have
documented training?
Is fall protection equipment being inspected daily
and documented?
If the work being performed requires fall
protection, is it being used 100%?
Is the proper equipment on the site to complete
the task?
Are daily inspections being completed with
documentation on site?
Is hoist operator qualified? (Certified through
training or qualified through experience)
9. 3
4
5 Are headache ball markings legible?
6 Is end connection properly secured?
7
8 Are hoist controls clearly identified?
9
10
11
12 Are all exposed moving parts properly guarded?
13
PERSONNEL LIFTING
1 Is the hoist approved for lifting personnel?
2
3
4
5
6 intended load, and employee capacity)
7
RIGGING & BLOCKS
1 Are proper rigging practices being utilized?
2 Is rigging equipment in good condition?
3 Are the tags on synthetic slings legible?
4
Are load charts posted and readily available to
hoist operator?
Is there an operator’s manual for the unit on site?
Are all hoists secured and properly anchored for
the load intended?
Are hoist controls easily accessible to the
operator?
Is the hour meter operational and functioning
properly?
Are two-way radios being tested daily, if being
used?
Is a hand signal chart posted and visible to all
personnel on site?
Has a pre-lift meeting been held, documented and
made available on site?
In the pre-lift plan, was the trial lift completed and
documented?
If a personnel platform is on site, does it have an
identification plate with the
proper data in place? (Proper data includes:
weight of the platform, maximum
If a gin pole is being used, does it have a load
chart?
Is rigging equipment being inspected daily and the
inspection documented?
10. 5 Are tag lines in good condition?
GIN POLES
1 Is gin pole rigging in good condition? (If visible)
2
3
4
LADDERS
1
2 Are ladders at the proper slope? (4:1 ratio)
3
4 Is the ladder stable, on good ground?
5 Is the ladder set up correctly?
Contingency and emergency preparedness
1
2 Contingency and emergency preparedness
3
(d) the evacuation of the worksite;
Does the gin pole have an identification tag? (If
visible)
Is the gin pole pre-job inspection form filled out
and on site or readily available?
Does the sheave in the rooster head match the
wire rope? (If visible)
Are units well maintained and in good working
order?
Does the ladder extend 36 inches past the
landing?
Any comprehensive OSH programme should
include plans for emergency response.
(a) the roles and responsibilities of the
workers assigned to respond;
(b) emergency escape routes and
procedures;
The emergency response plans should include, at
a minimum, the following:
(c) procedures to be followed by workers
who remain to perform critical operations
before they evacuate;
(e) procedures to account for all workers
after the emergency evacuation is
complete;
(f) rescue, medical and other duties for
workers who are assigned to perform them;
11. (h) provisions for first aid;
Escape and rescue
1
2
3
4
(g) the means for reporting fire and other
emergencies;
(i) providing relevant information and
training to all personnel of the facility, at all
levels, including regular exercises
inemergency prevention, preparedness and
response procedures
An appropriate escape and rescue plan should be
prepared in every plant.
An adequate number of emergency exits should
be arranged. The routes to the emergency exits
should be free of any materials.
The emergency exit sign should be visible in the
nearest pathway of every post.
Where necessary, all persons at the facility should
be supplied with equipment necessary to escape,
such as emergency escape respirators.
23. Health & Safety
S.No Requirement
1 Records of white washing Form No. 7
2 Ventilation & Temprature
3 Lighting Of interior
4 Prevention of glare
5 Drinking water
6 Source of Drinking water
7 Cleniness of Well or Reservoirs
8 Report From Health Officer
9 Cooling of water
10 Latrine Accomodation
11 Signboard Dispaly
12 Urinal Accomodation
13 White wash of L&U Form No. 7
14 Construction and maintenance of drain
15 Number of sweeper(3)
16 Number and location of spitoons
17 Type of spitoons
18 Cleaning Once in every day
sterilised once a
week
report of water
quality
1st march-30th june
, water centre for
every 150 person
one for 25 male
conform to public
health requirement
one for 50 male
conform to public
health requirement
three full time
sweeper with one
full time with
additional 500
worker
place on stand,
three feet high as
far as possible
Galvanised iron
container with a
conical shape
covered, container
filled with dry, clean
sand
25. VARIOUS ACTS WERE SAFETY MEASURES ARE INCLUDED:
1. Apprentices act, 1961
2. Workmen's compensation act 1923
3. The Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986
4. The Building & Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment & Conditions of Service) A
5. The Dock Workers (Safety, Health & Welfare) Act, 1986
6. The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970
7. The Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961
8. The Factories Act, 1948
9. The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947