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Department Safety Audit Checklist

by Nicholas Moe, from the Community

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Conduct structured department safety audits across manufacturing facilities using this checklist. Assess walk and working surfaces, machine guarding and lockout tagout, hazard communication and SDS access, emergency readiness including eyewash and extinguishers, powered industrial equipment and forklifts, PPE compliance, and electrical safety. Use it to identify issues, capture fix it notes, and track corrective actions to improve compliance and reduce risk.

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This department safety audit checklist helps safety committees assess workplace conditions in manufacturing environments. It covers general housekeeping, walking and working surfaces, machine and tool guarding, hazard communication and SDS access, emergency response equipment, powered industrial equipment, PPE compliance, electrical safety, and fire prevention. Use it to document hazards, verify inspections, and ensure compliance with facility safety standards.
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Safety Committee Department Safety Audit Checklist

This department safety audit checklist helps safety committees assess workplace conditions in manufacturing environments. It covers general housekeeping, walking and working surfaces, machine and tool guarding, hazard communication and SDS access, emergency response equipment, powered industrial equipment, PPE compliance, electrical safety, and fire prevention. Use it to document hazards, verify inspections, and ensure compliance with facility safety standards.

by Nicholas Moe, from the Community

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Weekly Safety Walk Checklist

This weekly safety walk checklist helps teams conduct consistent facility inspections and drive corrective actions. It covers exterior areas and emergency exits, walking and working surfaces, warehouse conditions (pallets, forklifts, storage, fire extinguishers), first aid and eyewash access, and environmental, fire, electrical, and ventilation hazards. Use it to identify trip hazards, verify lighting and signage, check housekeeping, confirm equipment is maintained, and document issues with notes and photos. Assign a safety team, schedule a recurring walk, capture findings, and track resolution to improve compliance and reduce incidents across manufacturing facilities and warehouses.

by Gilbert Reyes, from the Community

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Weekly Safety Walk-Through Checklist

Use this weekly safety walk-through checklist to conduct management walkarounds and improve site safety. Review housekeeping and walking surfaces, hazard communication and SDS access, PPE compliance, fire protection, machine guarding, materials handling and forklift practices, fall protection and ladder use, lockout tagout, tools and equipment condition, ergonomics, electrical safety, and emergency egress. Capture photos, note issues, assign corrective actions, and record signatures to close out findings and keep construction projects safe and compliant.

by Ramona Gouge, from the Community

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Safety Management Audit Checklist

This safety management audit template helps teams perform department level safety checks and document findings. It covers housekeeping, slip trip and fall hazards, electrical safety, guards and pinch points, emergency stops, lockout tagout, fire extinguishers, eyewash and safety showers, and small hand tools. Use it to identify issues, record corrective actions, and review results with managers to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.

by Audra Duffy, from the Community

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Department Safety Audit Checklist

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