Review the information below to know what you're looking for when performing any kind of audit!
1. Is the work description detailed enough?
2. Is a work location clearly specified?
3. Is permit written for a single task and location?
4. Are all tools to be used identified?
5. If permit is for a contractor, is the name of the company stated clearly?
6. Have the date, number in crew and Work Order number been identified?
7. Have the pre-job safety reviews been done, if required?
8. Has the JSA been reviewed by an operator?
9. Has the pre-job planning form been posted in the Operator Shelter?
10. Was the work scope reviewed and are all involved aware of the hazards?
11. Do PPE requirements match the job description?
12. If additional PPE beyond that required by the standard is being used, has it been identified on the permit?
13. If on Alky unit, is correct level of PPE circled?
14. If other PPE is checked has the PPE been listed?
15. Have all LOTOTO requirements been completed accurately?
16. If a multi-unit isolation is required for the job, has the appropriate signatures been obtained?
17. Have all scaffold requirements been completed correctly?
18. Have all egress routes been discussed with the workers?
19. Has the proper material identification been noted?
20. Have all requirements for hot work been taken into consideration?
21. Does fire watch understand his/her duties and signed the permit?
22. Have any additional protective measures been stated on the permit and fulfilled at the job site?
23. Was the gas testing instrument number recorded?
24. Was the gas testing instrument bump tested/calibrated?
25. Are the gas testing results complete and initialed?
26. If gas testing has to be repeated, was it done?
27. All required signatures and names legible and complete on permits and JSA's?
28. If pre-job plan was done, did supervisors sign the permit?
29. Are workers names legible and printed?
30. If reviewing post job, Is the permit properly terminated?
31. Are all personnel signed into unit?
1. Does the Attendant know the name and location of the confined space?
2. Does the Attendant know the type of work being performed in the space and associated hazards?
3. Does the Attendant have a plant radio, know their radio number, and have a means of communicating with the entrants?
4. Is the Attendant wearing their radio and CSE Attendant vest?
5. Is the Attendant's radio turned on and tuned to the Confined Space Channel?
6. Is the Attendant's log accurate?
7. Does the Attendant know what to do in the event of an emergency?
8. Is the air monitor hose positioned inside of the space?
1. Are energy sources physically verified as isolated to zero energy?
2. Are Operator/Mechanic/Contractor locks and tags in place and legible?
3. Is a blind list generated and are blind tags in place?
4. Are vent, drain and isolation valves identified?
5. Have Live Flare work hazards been identified and are notifications made?
6. Is fresh air stand-by in place?
7. Is an isolation list complete, accurate, thorough and posted in shelter?
8. Is isolation in field completed per isolation list?
9. Do all tags meet the current safety standard and are they completed and legible?
10. Are all required personal locks of maintenance personnel/contractor personnel secured to field lock box?
11. Are personal locks engraved or accompanied by a tag to identify the owner?
12. If Contractor Foreman Lock is used for group, is Foreman's key secured in a lockbox by all Craft performing work? Or have Craft placed locks on primary lockbox, space permitted?
13. Is depressurization/draining verifiable (open bleeders, vents, gauge readings, etc.)?
14. Have operators and maintenance craft personnel verified that the equipment cannot be energized?
15. Was a joint job walk down and maintenance/contractor verification of LOTO completed?
16. Are tag numbers properly and accurately transferred to isolation list?
17. Are tag stubs and isolation key in lock box and orange lock securing field lock box?
18. Is field lock box key secured in shelter lock box with Operator personal lock and tag?
1. Have all portions of the Closed Temporary MOC been removed from service?
2. Are all changes associated with this MOC still awaiting commissioning pending approval to startup?
3. Has training been assigned to all applicable Operators whose duties are affected by the MOC?
4. Has training been completed for all applicable Operators assigned training for the MOC?
5. Is the valve indicated as CSO or CSC on the P&ID?
6. Is the valve included on the car seal list in the proper position as indicated on the P&ID?
7. Is the valve car sealed in the field in the proper position as indicated on the P&ID and car seal list?
8. Does the permanent building location match the building list on SharePoint?
9. Does the building occupancy match the building list on SharePoint?
10. If the building is "Intended For Occupancy" (IFO), is a building sign in place that indicates the building is "Intended For Occupancy" (IFO) and provides evacuation / shelter-in-place instructions?
11. If the building is "Not Intended For Occupancy" (NIFO), does it appear to remain unoccupied with no signs of occupancy present? Example: (desks , chairs , PCs, logs, etc.)
12. If the building is "Not Intended For Occupancy" (NIFO), is a building sign in place that indicates the building is "Not Intended For Occupancy" (NIFO)?
13. If the building is pressurized, does the system function properly (greater than 0.10 in WC)?
14. If the building is pressurized, does the system alarm if pressure remains low?
15. Does the portable building location match the building list on SharePoint?
16. Is the portable building sign in place?
17. Is the portable building within approved expiration dates?
18. Is an Occupied Portable Buildings & Tents Form approved and posted online for the Occupied Portable Building & Tent?
1. Are containers labeled to indicate the type of material stored?
2. Are containers which are not in use closed?
3. Are containers free of leaks?
4. Are slop container contents frequently transferred to a central location?
5. Are drums used for trash labeled "Trash" and do not have any old labels remaining?
6. Are drums labeled to indicate the type of material stored (trash, residual waste, hazardous waste, or recycle) and the date waste was first put into the drum?
7. Are roll-offs labeled to indicate the type of material stored (trash, residual waste, hazardous waste, or recycle)?
8. Is waste such as trash, steel, wood, cardboard, empty containers, and residual waste segregated into appropriately-labeled containers?
9. Are roll offs are securely covered?
10. Are hazardous waste roll-offs getting a weekly RCRA inspection?
11. Are Frac Tanks labeled to indicate the type of material stored, the generating process and unit, and the accumulation start date?
12. Are Frac Tanks closed, except when material is being added?
13. Is Universal Waste such as bulbs and batteries labeled as Universal Waste and dated with the accumulation start date?
14. Is Universal Wastes stored in a manner to prevent releases to the environment?
15. Is Universal Waste stored for less than 1 year?
16. Are Frac Tanks labeled to indicate the type of material stored?
17. Is the area free of spills?
18. Are all drips, if present, contained?
19. Is containment being used for transportation of any bundle or other equipment which contains any material which may spill, leak, or drip?
20. Are truck and rail loading/unloading area containment drains closed while transferring material in/out of trucks/railcars?
21. Are wheel chocks or other method for preventing vehicle movement in use for truck and railcar loading/unloading?
22. Are containment drain valves closed, except when actively running off accumulated rain water?
23. Do storage tanks and lines have secondary containment, capped, or double valve?
24. Are storage tanks and lines free from signs of significant corrosion?
25. Are storage tanks free from visible signs of leaks?
26. Are containment walls and berms free from openings and penetrations?
27. Are water seal control systems and covers in place in regulated units?
28. Are conservation vent red indicators NOT visible for BWON sewer vents?
29. Is the oil/water separator free of petroleum and covers and hatches are closed?
30. Are wastewater sumps operational and cleaned out?
31. Are secondary containments in place for all chemicals and oil over 55 gallons (or located in a process unit with no clean water sewers)?
32. Are containments free of rainwater?
33. Are temporary containments free of rain water, sides up, and uncompromised?
34. Is equipment packing and seals free from leaks?
35. Is the LDAR tag readily visible, weatherproof, and marked with component ID number?
36. Are certified gas cylinders used for CEM calibrations labeled and within marked expiration date?
37. Are all hydrocarbon lines equipped with one of the following: (a) secondary valve; (b) blind flange or: (c) plug or cap?
38. Are vent lines from operations or bypassing a control device to the atmosphere closed and car sealed?
39. Are any excavated soils in approved stockpile area or being managed per RG-ENV-009?
40. Do disturbed soils or soil stockpiles have proper erosion and sedimentation controls in place per RG-ENV-009?
41. Are remediation controls (booms, sweeps, etc.) in good condition and free of staining, damage, algae, etc.?
42. Are all noises, odors, materials, and waste kept within the refinery fence line? (Examples: Noises - Flares, Steam leaks, Impact equipment; Odors - H2S, Hydrocarbon; Materials - Oil, Water, Particulate; Waste - Spent Catalyst)
43. Is Diesel-Powered Equipment appropriately managed?
44. Is the area free from fugitive dust emissions?
45. Are clean water sewers appropriately managed?
46. Are stormwater outfalls properly managed?
47. Are contractor lay-down areas appropriately managed?
1. Are tools being properly carried and stored?
2. Are pneumatic / hydraulic hose connections properly secured?
3. Are tools and equipment present free from damage?
4. Are valves and other equipment present free from leaks?
5. Are spare parts properly stored?
6. Are portable ladders in good condition, secured when in use and stored in designated areas when not in use?
7. Are fixed ladders in good condition, rungs secured, drop bars in place and functional?
8. Are aisles and work areas clean and free of clutter?
9. Are areas around equipment clean and free of clutter?
10. Are stairs and areas around ladders free of clutter?
11. Are an adequate number of trash containers staged, not overflowing and properly segregated?
12. Are empty pallets, bottles , scrap wood, or any other used equipment removed?
13. Are roadways and parking areas clean and clear of debris?
14. Are spare, excess, or obsolete items properly stored or discarded?
15. Are aisles and walkways clear of protruding or trip hazards?
16. Are doorways, emergency exits, fire protection equipment, electrical panels, eyewash stations, and safety showers clearly identified and free from obstructions?
17. Is the area free of spills or wet & slippery walking surfaces that require mitigation?
18. Are deployed hoses and other tripping hazards identified by a safety warning such as a cone, tape, paint, or other warning device?
19. Are deployed hoses properly bundled and run in a way to minimize tripping hazards?
20. Are hoses not in service rolled and stowed in their designated areas?
1. Is basic PPE being worn correctly (Safety Glasses, FRC, etc.)?
2. If additional PPE has been specified, is it being used correctly?
3. Are chemical splash goggles available and being used, if needed?
4. Are face shields available, in good condition and being used, if needed?
5. Are flame retardant lab coats available and being used?
6. Is hearing protection available and being used, if needed?
7. Is proper PPE available for handling HF Acid samples and being used, if needed?
8. Are protective gloves available for chemical and physical hazards and being used, if needed?
9. Are portable ladders in good condition, secured when in use and stored in designated areas when not in use?
10. Are aisles and work areas clean and free of clutter?
11. Are bench tops clean and free of clutter with adequate work space?
12. Are bench drawers closed after use?
13. Are an adequate number of trash containers staged, not overflowing and properly segregated?
14. Are aisles and walkways clear of protruding or trip hazards?
15. Are doorways, emergency exits, fire protection equipment, electrical panels, eyewash stations, and safety showers clearly identified and free from obstructions?
16. Is the area free of spills or wet & slippery walking surfaces that require mitigation?
17. Is work area lighting adequate?
18. Are fire extinguishers inspected and in place?
19. Are safety showers & eye wash stations functional, illuminated and unobstructed?
20. Are first aid cabinets clearly identified, accessible and stocked with supplies?
21. Are electrical extension cords, tools and temporary lights GFCI-protected?
22. Is sufficient access and working space provided around all circuit breaker and lighting panels? (minimum 36” frontal clearance)
23. Electrical supply rooms locked and not used for storage?
24. Are switch/outlet box covers in place?
25. Are covers on circuit breaker panels and other electrical enclosures securely in place?
26. Are circuits in breaker boxes and lighting panels legibly identified
27. Are containers bonded when transferring liquids from one metal container to another?
28. Is Lab Safety Manual current and available to lab personnel?
29. Are fume hood fans operating properly with unrestricted air flow?
30. Are all fume hoods tested and certified?
31. Is Knock Engine Room properly ventilated?
32. Are chemicals and samples properly labeled and stored?
33. Are chemicals storage cabinets and shelves properly labeled and adequately ventilated?
34. Are chemicals stored according to their hazard classification and compatibility?
35. Is food for human consumption segregated from sample / lab chemical refrigerators?
36. Is glassware stored properly?
37. Are rubber or plastic carriers available for carrying glass containers?
38. Are HF samples segregated from other samples?
39. Are X-ray machines properly labeled?
40. Are compressed cylinders stored upright, secured, with caps on?
41. Is broken glassware disposed of properly?
42. Are chemical wastes disposed of properly?
43. Are hazardous waste tanks properly maintained & labeled?
44. Are spill response stations available?
1. Is basic PPE being worn correctly (Safety Glasses, FRC, etc.)?
2. If additional PPE has been specified, is it being used correctly?
3. Are face shields in place at grinder?
4. Are hearing protection dispensers adequately stocked?
5. Is FRC in good condition (no holes, burnt through areas)?
6. Are welding gloves and welding masks in good condition?
7. Is proper eye protection for welder’s helpers available?
8. Are correct tools available, being used properly and in good working condition?
9. Are power tool guards in place and properly adjusted?
10. Are welding screens in place?
11. Are buckets on hand for hot stubs?
12. Is condition of grinding wheels satisfactory?
13. Are cutting torches equipped with required flame arrestors?
14. Is equipment free of unnecessary materials, oil and/or grease?
15. Are equipment guards in place and properly adjusted on grinders, saws, drives, etc.?
16. Are gas and air cylinders properly stored and chained?
17. Have air receivers been drained and equipped with a gauge?
18. Is air used for cleaning regulated to 30 psi or less?
19. Are safety systems on sandblast machine in proper working order?
20. Is welding lead/cable coating in good condition?
21. Are welding rods properly stored and rod ovens plugged in?
22. Are welding ventilation fans / hoods operable? Is ventilation adequate?
23. Are portable ladders in good condition, secured when in use and stored in designated areas when not in use?
24. Are aisles and work areas clean and free of clutter?
25. Are aisles and work areas free of metal filings, weld wire and debris?
26. Are bench tops clean and free of clutter with adequate work space?
27. Are an adequate number of trash containers staged, not overflowing and properly segregated?
28. Are spare, excess, or obsolete items properly stored or discarded?
29. Are cords, hoses, and welding leads routed out of walking routes and stored properly if not being used?
30. Are working surfaces stable and slip/trip hazards removed or marked?
31. Are doorways, emergency exits, fire protection equipment, electrical panels, eyewash stations, and safety showers clearly identified and free from obstructions?
32. Is the area free of spills or wet & slippery walking surfaces that require mitigation?
33. Is work area lighting adequate?
34. Are fire extinguishers inspected and in place?
35. Are safety showers & eye wash stations functional, illuminated and unobstructed?
36. Are first aid cabinets clearly identified, accessible and stocked with supplies?
37. Are exit signs in place and illuminated?
38. Do emergency egress lights illuminate when the test button is pushed?
39. Are electrical cords and power tools free of any external defects, such as cracked insulation or case, frayed cords and exposed wires?
40. Do portable power tools with a two prong plug have a permanent label stating “Doubled Insulated”?
41. Does electrical equipment with a three prong plug have the grounding prong intact?
42. Are electrical extension cords, tools and temporary lights GFCI-protected?
43. Is sufficient access and working space provided around all circuit breaker and lighting panels? (minimum 36” frontal clearance)
44. Electrical supply rooms locked and not used for storage?
45. Are GFCI’s installed near all sinks, basins and showers?
46. Are switch/outlet box covers in place?
47. Are covers on circuit breaker panels and other electrical enclosures securely in place?
48. Are circuits in breaker boxes and lighting panels legibly identified
49. Do fluorescent lighting fixtures with integrated diffusers have diffusers in place and secured?
50. Do fluorescent lights without integrated diffusers have shatter shield tubes, tube guards or diffuser barriers?
51. Do fluorescent lights in Lavatories or Locker Rooms have shatter shield tubes or enclosed tube guards?
52. Is sufficient power available?
53. Are overhead power lines secure and protected from nearby work?
54. Are chemicals and samples properly labeled and stored?
55. Are chemicals storage cabinets and shelves properly labeled and adequately ventilated?
56. Are chemicals stored according to their hazard classification and compatibility?
57. Are overhead cranes properly marked for capacity?
58. Are crane cables, hooks and slings in good condition?
59. Are work areas free from any overhead hazards?
60. Are employees aware of correct weld procedure to use?
61. Is paperwork completed in a timely manner?
62. Was preheat considered prior to welding?
63. Is welder’s qualifications updated periodically?
64. Are welders provided temperature indicating sticks?
65. Are welds properly stamped?
66. Are Oxygen cylinders segregated from flammables by at least 20 feet or by a firewall?
1. Has a proper permit been issued correctly?
2. Is the permit equipment-specific and does it accurately reflect tasks?
3. Has a comprehensive Job Safety Analysis (JSA) been completed and posted with permit
4. Was the work scope reviewed and are all involved aware of the hazards?
5. Is basic PPE being worn correctly (Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, FRC, etc.)?
6. Is proper respiratory protection, if required, being used correctly for job?
7. Is fall protection available, in good condition and utilized correctly?
8. If additional PPE has been specified, is it being used correctly?
9. Are personal H2S monitors being worn as required?
10. Are required signs and barricades in place at all possible points of entry? (e.g. fence, tape, tags, road closure)?
11. Are correct tools available, being used properly and in good working condition?
12. Are good body mechanics being used to prevent injury?
13. Are tools being properly carried and stored?
14. Are pneumatic / hydraulic hose connections properly secured?
15. Have scaffolds been inspected, properly tagged and updated to reflect current date/shift?
16. Are energy sources physically verified as isolated to zero energy?
17. Are Operator/Mechanic/Contractor locks and tags in place and legible?
18. Is a blind list generated and are blind tags in place?
19. Are vent, drain and isolation valves identified?
20. Have Live Flare work hazards been identified and are notifications made?
21. Is fresh air stand-by in place?
22. Are aisles and work areas clean and free of clutter?
23. Are an adequate number of trash containers staged, not overflowing and properly segregated?
24. Are cords, hoses, and welding leads routed out of walking routes and stored properly if not being used?
25. Are working surfaces stable and slip/trip hazards removed or marked?
26. Are sparks contained and all sewers covered before job commences?
27. Is a fire extinguisher / charged fire hose on site?
28. Is Attendant aware of duties and maintaining primary focus?
29. Is gas testing completed, entered on permit and confined space sign posted?
30. Is continuous monitoring in place for confined space?
31. Are vehicles parked in designated spots or permitted on operating units by a hot work permit?
1. Is the vessel securely moored and is the mooring equipment in good operating condition?
2. Is there a safe access between the ship and the shore?
3. Are agreed upon communication systems between the ship and the shore adequate and operative?
4. Has the USCG DOI been correctly and thoroughly completed, and are its provisions being complied with?
5. Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the cargoes being handled, including information on toxic substances, posted or readily available?
6. Are cargo hoses or arms and vapor hoses in good condition and properly connected and supported?
7. Is the fire detection and alarm system in good order and free of faults and isolated areas.
8. Are fire hoses and portable extinguishers properly positioned at the manifold area?
9. Is cargo pump room free of evidence of significant leaks, adequately ventilated and illuminated, and is gas-monitoring system operational?
10. Are aisles and work areas clean and free of clutter?
11. Are areas around equipment clean and free of clutter?
12. Is basic PPE being worn correctly (Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, FRC, etc.)?
13. Are personal H2S monitors being worn as required?
14. Is the vessel free of any visible pipeline or valve leakage liable to cause pollution?
15. Are unused cargo and bunker pipeline manifolds suitably blanked and fully bolted?
16. Are adequate manifold spill containers in place under the cargo manifolds?
17. Are cargo tanks hatches and other openings liquid and gas tight?
18. Are all scuppers effectively plugged?
19. Are suitable spill containers fitted around fuel and lubricating oil tank vents and hydraulic deck machinery?
20. Has the operation of the cargo tank high-level and overfill alarms been satisfactorily tested?
21. Are cargo system sea suction valves and overboard valves suitably blanked, and are cargo and ballast system suitably separated?
22. Is an adequate watch being maintained to prevent unauthorized access?
23. Has a cargo plan been prepared and does it contain a detailed sequence of cargo and ballast transfer, including stress and stability information?
24. Has a crude oil washing plan been prepared and are checklists being completed for each stage of the operation?
25. Are cargo, ballast and COW operations being carried out and logged in accordance with the respective plans?
26. Are cargo and ballast handling and monitoring equipment in full working order?
27. Is the inert gas system, including instrumentation, alarms, trips and pressure and oxygen recorders in good order?