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HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

INSPECTION PROGRAM

Declaration

The document has been reviewed and endorsed by authorized personnel. The document is prepared within the relevant constructions
norms, specifications, and standards.

SKC Engineers and Contractors Private Limited


Contents
1. Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. Management ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2. Supervisors ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
3. Corrections .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Types of Inspections.................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.1. Supervisor & Management Daily Walk-through ................................................................................................ 3
4.2. Weekly Supervisor Inspections ............................................................................................................................. 3
4.3. Monthly Safety Committee Inspection. ............................................................................................................... 3
4.4. Noise Surveys ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.5. Equipment Inspections ........................................................................................................................................... 3
4.6. Program Audits ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
5. Records .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

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1. Purpose
Inspection of work areas and audits of safety programs are tools that can be used to identify problems and hazards
before these conditions result in accidents or injuries. Audits also help to identify the effectiveness of safety program
management and can be used as a guide to assure regulatory compliance and a safe workplace.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

2.1. Management
2.1.1.1. Design and schedule audit and inspection procedures for all work areas, processes and procedures.
2.1.1.2. Conduct routine audits and inspections
2.1.1.3. Ensure audits are conducted by employees who understand the various safety programs and policies

2.2. Supervisors
2.2.1.1. Conduct informal daily safety inspections and ensure all unsafe conditions are corrected
2.2.1.2. Conduct documented weekly inspections and ensure all unsafe conditions are corrected

3. Corrections
All safety deficiencies found during audits and inspections should be corrected as soon as possible. Documentation of
corrections should be made on the audit or inspection sheet. And conditions that present a hazards are to be corrected
or controlled immediately.

4. Types of Inspections

4.1. Supervisor & Management Daily Walk-through


This is an undocumented inspection that is made daily prior to startup and shift change to ensure the facility and
equipment are in safe conditions for Employees. All noted unsafe areas are placed in a safe condition prior to
Employees working in the area.

4.2. Weekly Supervisor Inspections


Weekly Supervisor Inspections are conducted and recorded with an Employee. This documented inspection
provides a focus to ensure current hazard controls are still effective, equipment is in safe condition and safe work
practices are in use. Discrepancies are listed on the inspection sheet, recorded on work orders for correction. The
inspection sheet is forwarded to the Safety Manager for review and logging to track discrepancy correction.

4.3. Monthly Safety Committee Inspection.


Each month members of the Safety Committee will tour the entire facility with the Safety Manager. This tour is to
ensure Safety Committee Members are familiar with all areas of the operation. Record of problem areas, committee
recommendations and deficiencies will be recorded and provided to management.

4.4. Noise Surveys


Noise Surveys are conducted at least annually, or whenever facility modifications are made that impact the ambient
or specific work area noise levels, Noise surveys are conducted by qualified persons with calibrated instruments.

4.5. Equipment Inspections


Equipment Inspections are conducted to ensure specific safety equipment is in good working order and will
function when needed. Examples and frequencies are:

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Equipment Inspection Frequency
Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Emergency Lighting Test Monthly
Safety Equipment Inventories Monthly
Construction Equipment Monthly

4.6. Program Audits


Program Audits are conducted to check the administration of specific safety and health programs. Program Audits
of the following shall be conducted annually.
 Accident Prevention
 Fire Prevention
 Material Handling
 Flammable Material Storage
 Lockout-Tag out
 Hazard Communication
 Personal Protective Equipment
 Confined Space Entry
 Asbestos Controls
 Contractor Safety
 Electrical Safety
 Tool Safety
 Hot Work

5. Records
Records of audits and inspection will be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the specific programs. As a
minimum, the last two program audits will be kept on record.

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Engineers & Contractors.

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