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WHS Audit Report - Betim Complex
WHS Audit Report - Betim Complex
WHS Audit Report - Betim Complex
HRT / WHS
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INDEX
HRTD/HSEM
FACILITY BACKGROUND
Production at Fiat’s Betim Automotive Complex (Site) started in 1976. Since then, the complex has become the largest vehicle plant
in Latin America and one of the largest in the world, aside from being the production unit with the largest capacity installed of the
entire exFCA group. Almost a town itself, the site has 963,137 square meters of constructed area on 2.245,945 square meters of
land currently producing six vehicle models on two production lines.
The Site has a production capacity of 700,000 vehicles/year with operations including Stamping, Body Shop, Paint Shop, General
Assembly, Quality, Engines and Transmissions employing approximately 8.800 workers producing 96 jobs/hour, 1,580 vehicles/day
on two shifts. Powertrain and Transmission operate with a capacity of 1,000,000 engines and transmissions/year running on three
shifts. Ancillary areas include Maintenance, Utilities, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Medical Facility and Stellantis South America’s
headquarters (Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Center, Purchasing, Finance, IT, Human Resources, etc.).
AUDIT SCOPE MATRIX – OVERALL CONCLUSION
We evaluated the design, implementation and monitoring of selected Site’s operational control processes and procedures to manage Wellbeing Health
Safety-related risks. During our on-site review December 5 – 13, 2022, we sampled controls related to key elements of the programs listed below,
highlighted to indicate the overall audit conclusion:
Management System
Workplace Allocation of
Maintenance Pre-Task
Hazardous Energy Control Employees with
Planning
Restrictions
Mobile Equipment & Work-Related Alerts/
Pedestrian Interactions Employee Safety Concerns
• Outpatient bone pain complaints, leaves of absence, prescribed modified work, referrals to the social security, retirement as a result
of occupational disease and expert assessments are analyzed to identify areas with the highest probability of Muscle Skeletal
Disorders (MSD). The main tool used by the site to prevent (MSD) is ergonomic assessments.
• The Site has implemented the Health Quality Indicator (IQS) methodology through which on-site occupational physicians evaluate
clinical conditions of workers (for instance cardiovascular risks); the process was originally deployed only for workers on high-risk
activities such as confined spaces, work at heights, mobile equipment and crane operations starting in 2015. Nowadays, all workers
above 40 years old have been evaluated through this methodology which includes lab tests, clinical tests, audiometric test, sight
test and noise test, among others.
• The site has a 24/7 first-aid medical facility operated by a medical staff consisting of twelve on-site occupational physicians, seven
nurses, three medical technicians, and seven ambulance drivers. Periodical medical evaluations are performed according to legal
requirements (annually for workers on high-risk jobs and every two years for all other workers). A medical register is kept for each
medical emergency for 20 years.
• Medical staff has received Mental Health training. The Site plans to implement a detailed Stress and Motivation survey validated
by local psychologists in January 2023 in order to start to collect stress and motivation data for analysis.
• Employees facing mental health issues are assisted by external psychologists made available through local medical insurance.
HRT/WHS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
• The Site’s chemical control program includes a detailed written procedure and an approval workflow in the SAP system where products
are evaluated by Environmental, Medical and Safety. During the validation process, a form is filled-out with the evaluation of the
product’s composition based on a Black-List established centrally.
• Contractor’s chemicals are kept on a separate inventory. As part of the Site’s contractor safety program, contractor’s chemicals are
evaluated through an official meeting with the contractor when high-risk activities are assessed including use of chemical products.
Product Safety Datasheets of contractor chemicals are kept on contractor areas where the products are stored.
• The Site is currently implementing a new application ChemWatch to simplify and enhance chemical approval.
• Exposure assessment needs are determined through Site’s Safety and Occupational Hygiene Risk Management program where activities
which have the potential to expose workers to physical and chemical hazards are identified and assessed against regulatory limits, existing
control measures, likelihood of occurrence and magnitude of risks. The final score determines whether the risk level is acceptable.
SAFETY
• Key milestones for machine installation include Technical Protocol (analysis of legal requirements); Design Review (analysis of potential unsafe
points); Technical Documentation review; Try Out (test phase); and Certification release (certification phase). The certification is formalized
through a Technical Responsibility Attestation (ART) issued by the responsible engineer. Central Maintenance uses the SAP system to schedule
preventive maintenance tasks and those include safety-critical equipment (exceptions noted below.)
• The Site has established detailed written procedures covering high-risk programs: confined spaces, working at heights & fall hazards, lockout
energy control, mobile equipment and pedestrian interactions. The procedures are supplemented by additional authorizations. Risk assessments
have been carried out for routine activities which are evaluated taking into consideration existing measures, likelihood and magnitude of risks.
Non-routine activities are assessed through a Risk Analysis & Authorization to Work (ARTP) document. A permitting process is in place for hot-
work and confined spaces. The site issues authorization to drive mobile equipment for trained drivers.
• A visual alert is posted on the location of lost time and SIFs accidents starting in 2022 until corrective actions are closed or at least for three
months. An electronic database Safety Emergency Work Order (SEWO) is used for incident investigation. The Site also uses The Way to Teach
The People (TWTTP ) and Human Error Root Cause Analysis (HERCA) tools for deep analysis of human errors.
• The Site has completed Call To Action (CTA)#1 actions. CTA#2 is expected to be completed by March 2023. CTA#3 started to be implemented.
• Safety Tours (called GEMBA) are organized by operating areas and by the Safety team; focus on Eight Safety Rules with easy examples to be
comprehended by workers and focus on newcomers and workers with less than one year at the site.
• Employee safety concerns/alerts are recorded through Safety Cards by Team Leaders. All cards related to safety conditions are evaluated by the
Safety team. There have been 15,522 safety cards issued for the Assembly & Stamping Plant and 2,204 issued for the Engine & Transmissions
Plant in 2021 - 2022. An application is used to monitor the cards until closure.
HRT/WHS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SAFETY (cont.)
Machine Safety:
• Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) for lathes and grinders have contradictory PPE requirement in Maintenance.
• No SOP for welding operations in welding booths.
• Entry of three ovens not signposted in the Transmissions Plant.
• No Safe Operating Procedure for welding workstation "Preparaçao Fiorino” in Body Shop and no indication of required PPE. As general practice,
required PPEs have not been listed in SOPs in Body Shop but rather in additional posters placed elsewhere in the work areas. Since SOPs help
reinforce safety protocols to prevent unforeseen accidents and fatalities, they should include required PPE for the task, so workers do not have to
look elsewhere or rely on their memories.
• Maximum capacity not marked on cranes in General Assembly’s “Preparaçao Suspençao Traseira” area.
Die Handling:
• Lack of effective authority to ensure no one closer than 4 m distance from the crane during crane movement in Stamping.
Fall Hazards:
• Risk from falling from an elevated platform in the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s equalization tank due to gap in the safety barrier.
• Questionable efficiency of pre-operating checklists for portable ladders and stepladders and no periodic technical inspection (neither for slings).
SAFETY (cont.)
Confined Spaces:
• A few confined spaces not marked in the Powerhouse and in Paint Shop.
Contractor Safety:
• Poor organization and poor 5S practices noted in the Contractors area “Vila dos Empreiteiros”. The poor housekeeping observed in the area does
not reflect standards enforced elsewhere at the site. Contractors should be part of creating a culture centered around safety and should be
responsible to keep the site tidy, reduce clutter, organize and store tools properly, etc. following Site’s safety requirements.
HRT/WHS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The Site analyses outpatient bone pain complaints, leaves of absence, prescribed modified work, referrals to the social security,
retirement as a result of occupational disease and workstation evaluations to determine the Ergonomic Predictive Indicator (IPE),
used to identify areas with the highest probability of muscle skeletal disorders.
• Workstations have been evaluated every six months based on the following criteria:
• Structural Condition: horizontal range, vertical reach, lateral reach, visual field, puss/pull structures, manual effort, manual
load/weight, posture, movement of lower limbs; etc.
• Behavioral Condition: use of the hand as a tool, incompatibility in work instruction, no use of PPEs, weight-bearing; etc.
• Management: impacts of quality, low saturation, excess saturation, impacts on the logistics.
• There is currently no heavy workstations identified in Stamping, Body Shop, Engine and Transmissions. The four heavy
workstations in Paint Shop should be all eliminated with the planned automatization of the Top-Coat entry lift and sealer spray
line in May 2023. The four heavy workstations in General Assembly (engine capping) have been remediated with workers job
rotation to moderate or light workstations while the Site seeks a global solution for elimination. The Site uses a form whereby
workers sign the document as proof they have rotated. In addition, the Safety team performs random shop-floor audits to verify
whether workers have indeed rotated.
• The Site plans to start to use the corporate application EWA early in 2023 to evaluate workstations.
• Handicap workers’ needs are evaluated during hiring and suitable workstations are assigned. Workers with disabilities represent
minimum 5% of site’s workforce in accordance with local regulatory requirements. Workers with restrictions are evaluated by
the medical team; tools used include job rotation which can be temporary or permanent.
HRT/WHS
MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN
CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
HIRE SPECIALIZED COMPANY TO SURVEY AND INVENTORY PLANT CHEMICALS (RESPONSIBLE: MERE LEITE AND LUISA PASSOS )
DETERMINE 1 SPECIALIZED TECHNICIAN PER WORKSHOP FOR CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT (RESP.: MERE LEITE AND ELUISA PASSOS )
REVIEW ALL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS USED IN WORKSHOPS AND REGISTER THEM IN THE SYSTEM (RESP.: MERE LEITE AND LUISA PASSOS )
JOINT ACTION WITH PURCHASING TO ENSURE CHEMICAL APPROVAL IS VERIFIED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PROCESS (RESP.: MERE LEITE AND LUISA PASSOS
EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT
REVIEW EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT REPORTS AND VERIFY RESULTS IN THE SITE’S RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(RESP.: MERE LEITE AND LUISA PASSOS)
ALIGN THE EVALUATION OF EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT REPORTS WITH THE TECHNICAL TEAM AND CONTRACT COMPANY (RESP.: MERE LEITE E LUISA PASSOS )
MACHINE/ EQUIPMENT
REVIEW SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) FOR ALL WORKSTATIONS (RESPONSIBLE: VALTER RODRIGUES)
CREATE SOP/SMP FOR ALL MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT (RESPONSIBLE: VALTER RODRIGUES)
VERIFY AND ADD MAXIMUM CAPACITY SIGNAGE ON ALL SUSPENDED LOAD EQUIPMENT (RESPONSIBLE: VALTER RODRIGUES)
INCLUDE IN GEMBA WALKS THE VERIFICATION OF SOP/ SMP IN MACHINES AND SIGNAGE IN SUSPENDED LOAD EQUIPMENT (RESPONSIBLE: MERE LEITE)
CREATE A SMP FOR INSTALLATION OF DIE HANDLING OPERATIONS (RESPONSIBLE: VALTER RODRIGUES)
DIE HANDLING
ANALYSE THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHT LASERS ON DIE HANDLING CRANES AS VISUAL SIGN FOR THE MINIMUN 4-METER SAFE DISTANCE
(RESPONSIBLE: FELIPE SANTOS)
PROVIDE TRAINING TO WORKERS ON “GEP 06” REQUIREMENTS (RESPONSIBLE: FELIPE SANTOS)
FALL HAZARDS
CREATE AN ONLINE INSPECTION CHECKLIST THROUGH QR CODE STICK TO BE POSTED ON EACH PORTABLE LADDER (RESP.: MERE LEITE)
INCLUDE IN GEMBA WALKS THE VERIFICATION OF SAFE CONDITION OF LADDERS THROUGOUT THE SITE (RESP.: MERE LEITE)
CONFINED SPACES
IDENTIFY ALL AREAS THAT COULD BE CLASSIFIED CONFINED SPACES THROUGHOUT THE SITE (RESPONSIBLE: EDUARDO OLIVEIRA)
SIGNPOST ALL AREAS CLASSIFIED CONFINED SPACE THROUGHOUT THE SITE (RESPONSIBLE: VALTER RODRIGUES)
INCLUDE IN GEMBA WALKS THE VERIFICATION OF CONFINED SPACES (RESPONSIBLE: MERE LEITE AND LUISA PASSOS)
CONTRACTORS
DETERMINE A CHAMPION TO OVERSEE 5S PRACTICES IN CONTRACTORS AREA (RESP.: FABIO RIMA)
PERFORM INSPECTIONS IN CONTRACTORS AREA WITH A SPECIFIC CHECKLIST EVERY 2 WEEKS (RESP.: FABIO RIMA)
IDENTIFY THE AREA OF EACH CONTRACTOR COMPANY INCLUDING THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON AND CONTACT TELEPHONE (RESP.: FABIO RIMA)
Description: The Safety Learning Room (DOJO) in Body Shop provides the ability to conduct hands on training and to bring practical action to
training with machine and risk conditions that are present in Body Shop. The room has real world scenarios replicated for trainees.
For instance, available in the room is a simulator of human reaction while an object falls, a robot installation cell that gives the
trainer the ability to demonstrate the types of energy involved when a robot operates, and a safety cards game.
Location: Assembly Plant Body Shop Program category: Training
Description: The Safety Learning Room (DOJO) in Paint Shop and General Assembly provide a ludic learning experience
through hopscotch games, and a board displaying safety tools such as risk assessment templates for non-
routine activities, pre-operational checklists, etc.
Location: Assembly Plant Paint Shop Program category: Training
Description: The Safety Learning Room (DOJO) in Stamping provides the ability to conduct hands on training and to bring
practical action to training with machine and risk conditions that are present in Stamping.
Description: Workers totem cartoon displaying Site’s safety best practices « golden rules » and totem of the Top Eight
Safety Rules displayed in operating areas.
Description: Significant safety best practices and improvements particularly in General Assembly.
Location: Assembly Plant General Assembly Program category: Machine/Equipment Safety/ Ergonomics
Elimination of descent of car body Elimination of a task above worker’s Spindle protection for pneumatic wrenches
shoulder
Description: Light barriers placed at the exit of Paint Shop ovens to prevent inadverted access to the dangerous zone.
Description: Maintenance areas tidy, well organized, clean and with good 5S practices.
Location: Assembly Plant Body Shop and Paint Shop Program category: 5S
Description: Light courtain, warning sign and fence to prevent inadverted access in the coil unloading area. Coil unloading
operation has been automated to avoid the presence of workers in the area.
Description: Poor organization and poor 5S practices noted in the Contractors area “Vila dos Empreiteiros”. The housekeeping
observed in the area does not reflect standards enforced elsewhere at the site. Contractors should be part of
creating a culture centered around safety, keep site tidy, reduce clutter, organize and store tools properly, etc. and
must follow Site’s safety requirements.
Location: Utilities Program category: Contractor Safety
Corrective action: 5S, 5T, Organizing, Cleaning and Storing Tools. Responsible person(s): Fábio Rima Due date: Completed
Description: During a die handling operation witnessed by the auditor, the following was noted:
• The load was not moved away only from the crane operator and the slinger.
• The crane operator and the slinger allowed a group of people closer than 4 m distance while the crane was
moving.
Location: Stamping Program category: Die Handling
Corrective action: Refresh operator awareness to maintain the minimum safe distance Responsible person(s): Felipe Santos Due date: Completed
of 4m during die movement.
Description: Unsafe position of lifting equipment used in the mixing system in the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s
equalization tank. The equipment did not have an inspection label and had a broken cable.
Description: The structure that provides access to a chimney no longer in use was not entirely barricaded in the outside
area adjacent Powerhouse.
Description: Area "Capo do Palio" no longer in operation not barricaded and spare parts placed in the area not securely
stored.
Location: Assembly Plant Body Shop Program category: Machine / Equipment Safety
Corrective action: Barricade the area and re-organize materials left in the area. Responsible person(s): Adalgisa Oliveira Due date: Completed
Description: Maximum capacity not marked on cranes in the “Preparacao Suspencao Traseira” area.
Location: Assembly Plant General Assembly Program category: Machine/ Equipment Safety
Corrective action: Identify and mark the maximum capacity on each crane/hoist. Responsible person(s): Samuel Justiniano Due date: Completed
Description: The Safe Operating Procedure of Lathes in Maintenance have pictures to supplement the description of how to operate the machine
safely. While the pictures portray workers not wearing safety gloves while executing the task, the icon list indicating required PPE
for the task includes safety gloves. Safe Operating Procedure of the Lathe should have the following statements:
• Never wear gloves, loose clothing, or jewelry while operating lathe.
Location: Stamping Program category: Machine/ Equipment Safety
Corrective action: Update the SOP. Responsible person(s): Felipe Santos Due date: Completed
Description: The Safe Operating Procedure of Grinders in Maintenance have pictures to supplement the description of how to operate
the machine safely. While the pictures portray workers not wearing safety gloves while executing the task, the icon list
indicating required PPE for the task includes safety gloves.
Description: Two stationary workshop machines not in use and powered off in Maintenance did not have a tag with
information that the equipment is out of service. Because the equipment is not in use, Safe Operating
Procedures were not in place.
Location: Stamping Program category: Machine/ Equipment Safety
Corrective action: Perform equipment isolation and decomissioning. Responsible person(s): Felipe Santos Due date: Completed
Description: No Safe Operating Procedure for welding operations performed in welding booths and in the welding area for
dies in the Maintenance area in Stamping.
Description: Maximum capacity not marked on crane near column 32 12 in the “Usinagem Firefly” area.
Description: Gap on the lateral floor of oven Humbert 3002 not protected to prevent trip and fall risk.
Description: Entry of ovens Humbert 3002, Hubert 3003, and Hardening not signposted to prevent inadverted access.
Description: The Site has started the identification of sources of hazardous energy on equipment with multiple sources in
Body Shop and General Assembly. Implementation of corresponding lockout placards should be completed by
end of 2022. However, implementation of lockout tags on each source has not yet been planned.
Location: Assembly Plant Body Shop and Paint Shop Program category: Hazardous Energy Control
Corrective action: Mark all sources of hazardous energy identified on lockout Responsible person(s): Samuel Justiniano Due date: July 20, 2023
Felipe Martins
placards in all machines, equipment and installations.
Description: The safety door of robot installation #30 was left open without a lockout padlock applied. Although the
installation was not operating at the time of the audit inspection, safety doors must be kept always closed
and, if opened, lockout padlock must be applied.
Location: Assembly Plant Body Shop Program category: Hazardous Energy Control
Corrective action: Close the safety door identified as open and communicate to Responsible person(s): Adalgisa Oliveira Due date: Completed
workers the requirement to keep safety doors closed.
Description: Safety doors in the doors lift area in Paint Shop and in the “AM Traseira” area in General Assembly have not
been signposted with hazardous energy control signs and markings to prevent unauthorized access.
Location: Assembly Plant Paint Shop and General Assembly Program category: Hazardous Energy Control
Corrective action: Signpost safety doors “Access to authorized persons only“. Responsible person(s): Samuel Justiniano Due date: Completed
Description: Safety doors in the Engine Plant and in the Transmissions Plant not signposted with hazardous energy control
signs and markings to prevent unauthorized access.
Location: Powertrain Plant Engine and Transmissions Program category: Hazardous Energy Control
Corrective action: Signpost safety doors “Access to authorized persons only“. Responsible person(s): Claudio Froes Due date: Completed
Description: Lockout placards have been posted on the energy control panels but not on safety doors of installations.
Description: The compressed air valve is not correctly indicated on the lockout energy control placard of machine
“Brunidora Nagel 2”. In addition, there is no lockout tag on the valve.
Description: The lockout energy control placard of machine “Conformacao Mecanica de Luvas de Engate” does not identify
Propane gas as source of hazardous energy. In addition, there is no lockout tag on the valve.
Description: Safety door of oven “ Continuo #5” not signposted with hazardous energy control signs and markings to
prevent unauthorized access.
Description: The Standard Operating Procedure of two machines noted in Transmissions stated that a lockout padlock
should be placed once the door of the machine is opened, and after the operation the door should be closed.
The doors were observed open without lockout padlock.
Location: Powertrain Plant Transmissions Program category: Hazardous Energy Control
Corrective action: Update the Standard Operating Procedure including step-by- Responsible person(s): Paulo Teixeira Due date: February 10, 2023
step instructions on how to finish the cycle of the operation.
Description: The Site’s Confined Space written procedure “Trabalhos em Espaços Confinados” defines confined spaces as any environment or area not designed for
continuous human occupancy, which has limited means of entry and exit, where the existing ventilation is insufficient to remove contaminants or where
there may be oxygen deficiency or enrichment. The Site’s confined spaces inventory currently lists 895 spaces. However, not all tanks have been
marked as confined spaces in the Powerhouse and not all entrances of phosphating tanks are marked confined spaces in Paint Shop.
Location: Utilities and Assembly Plant Paint Shop Program category: Confined Spaces
Corrective action: Identify and mark confined spaces. Responsible person(s): Alessandro Urcine Due date: Completed
Description: A gap in the safety barrier does not allow entire protection from falling from an elevated platform in the
Wastewater Treatment Plant’s equalization tank.
Description: The Site should consider periodic technical inspection of portable ladders and stepladders to ensure they are safe prior to being used. Portable ladders and step
ladders throughout the site could also have means e.g., inspection sticker, to identify inspection performed and they should be fixed when not in operation to
prevent unauthorized use. Portable ladders not fixed were observed in Paint Shop and Logistic. More importantly, two portable ladders without anti-slip safety
shoes/feet and one with damaged rung were observed in the Maintenance area in Stamping. The corresponding pre-operating checklist filled out by the users on all
days in December 2022 when the ladders were used was marked “OK” regarding the state of the ladders and the presence of anti-slip safety shoes/feet.
Location: Accros the Site Program category: Fall Hazards
Corrective action: Deploy a procedure for portable ladder inspection. Responsible person(s): Mere Leite Due date: March 30, 2023
Description: Access ladders not signposted to prevent unauthorized access to elevated areas in General Assembly.
Description: Short column bumpers noted in the "Linha de Revisao Ferratura“ in Body Shop and in certain areas in Paint Shop.
The short barriers have been installed to prevent damage from forklift trucks in case they hit glass walls. However,
the short column bumpers can create pedestrian trip and fall hazards in pedestrian walkways and areas with flux of
pedestrians and therefore, should be replaced by “bodyguards”.
Location: Assembly Plant Body Shop Program category: Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Interactions
Corrective action: Install bodyguards to prevent trip and fall risk. Responsible person(s): Adalgisa Oliveira Due date: February 27, 2023
Max Junio
Location: Assembly Plant Logistic Program category: Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Interactions
Corrective action: Clear the pedestrian walkway off any obstruction. Responsible person(s): Samuel Diniz Due date: Completed
Description: Pedestrians were seen crossing a door reserved for mobile equipment in Logistic. Doors reserved for mobile
equipment throughout the site should be signposted to prohibit pedestrian entry.
Location: Accros the Site Program category: Mobile Equipment & Pedestrian Interactions
Corrective action: Carry out the mapping, identification and signage of the Responsible person(s): Valter Rodrigues Due date: August 30, 2023
gates, separating doors reserved for machines from doors
reserved for pedestrians.
Description: Logistic has a combination of designated areas for storage of storage carts and pallets clearly marked on the
floor and areas where the marking is faded, or no marking exists. Racks should be stored only on designated
areas to avoid creating blind spots and potential collision of forklift trucks.
Location: Accros the Site Program category: Mobile Equipment & Pedestrian Interactions
Corrective action: - Clearly mark/paint areas designated for storage of storage Responsible person(s): Samuel Diniz Due date: February 28, 2023
carts in the warehouse.
- Eliminate blind spots in the warehouse.
Description: A forklift driver was observed driving a forklift for which he had not previously performed a pre-operating
check. The driver had a valid authorization to drive mobile equipment issued by the Site following required
training; however, he failed to perform a pre-operating check when changing forklifts.
Location: Logistic Program category: Mobile Equipment & Pedestrian Interactions
Corrective action: The pre-operating checklist was been made available in the Responsible person(s): Juliano Leite Due date: Completed
forklift sampled during the audit.
Description: A truck driver was observed not wearing high-visibility vest in the Packages area in Logistic Transmissions.
Importantly, a Stellantis worker who was talking to the truck driver (third-party service provider) did not
altert him about the requirement.
Location: Logistic Transmissions Program category: Mobile Equipment & Pedestrian Interactions
Corrective action: Identify and instruct drivers on the mandate to wear high- Responsible person(s): Guilherme Campos Due date: Completed
visibility vest in truck movement areas.
Description: Pedestrian walkway no longer used not fully covered/removed in Logistic Transmissions.
Location: Logistic Transmissions Program category: Mobile Equipment & Pedestrian Interactions
Corrective action: Remove the pedestrian walkway. Responsible person(s): Guilherme Campos Due date: Completed
Description: Gap in the safety barrier in Logistic Transmissions (chain missing to prevent pedestrian entry).
Location: Logistic Transmissions Program category: Mobile Equipment & Pedestrian Interactions
Corrective action: Reposition the chain and instruct workers on the procedure. Responsible person(s): Guilherme Campos Due date: Completed
Description: Pedestrian walkway blocked by a pillar between Motor Propulsor and Quality areas.
Location: Motor Propulsor and Quality Program category: Mobile Equipment & Pedestrian Interactions
Corrective action: Change the pedestrian walkway to deviate from the pillar. Responsible person(s): Roberto Soares Due date: February 24, 2023
Description: The Product Safety Datasheet (SDS) was not readily available for products “Arradur 956 2USD” and “Pastilha de Cloro” in the Chemical Storage Room
and products “Endurecedor 5268” and “Petronas Compressor A YN PAO” in the Powerhouse. More importantly, a copy of a SDS pertaining to another
product in Powerhose was repeatedly provided to the auditor as the right SDS, which indicates the workers were not well versed on the identification
of the correct SDSs for the products they use. It is recommended that SDSs are posted in the area where chemicals are stored and/or used. This is
particularly important since the Site has not yet developed Safe Use Instructions for chemical products.
Location: Assembly Plant Paint Shop and Utilities Program category: Chemical Management
Corrective action: Make SDSs available in the area. Provide refresher Responsible person(s): Mere Leite Due date: May 28, 2023
training to workers.
Description: The MIG welding area has an air extraction system as part of engineering controls to mitigate risks related to welding fume
exposure. However, changing of the air extraction filter is not included on the Site’s Preventive Maintenance order.
Description: Two unlabeled Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) were noted in the ED/ electrodeposition area. In addition, product Safety
Datasheets were not posted in the area where the products area stored.
Description: The label of product "TSL Graco" was in several languages but not on the local/country language.
Description: The product safety label for gasoline, diesel and ethanol was not posted at the car gas filling station (pumps
on the left of the car flow) in General Assembly.
Description: The Site uses an extended label to label secondary containers of bulk products. The extended label includes the danger signal, hazard pictogram(s), hazard statement(s), precautionary
statement(s) and required PPEs. The review of seven products noted the following exceptions:
• The extended label of product “MECAFLUID P 150 DW” does not have the “Danger” signal word
• The extended label of product “TUTELA ZC 601 FF” does not have the “Warning” signal word
• The extended label of product “TUTELA JOTA MP-2 EP” has Precautionary Statements added in the signal word’s field
• The extended label of product “PETRONAS GEAR MEP 460” has Precautionary Statements added in the signal word’s field
Location: Accros the Site Program category: Chemical Management
Corrective action: Deliver training on how to properly fill-out secondary Responsible person(s): Mere Leite Due date: May 30, 2023
container labels.
Description: The Site uses an approval workflow in the SAP system to validate chemical products before they are brought into the plant. There was no evidence of approval for
16 (94%) out of 17 products randomly selected for review during audit site tour inspections. As the Site plans to migrate to a new application to improve chemical
management practices, it is recommended a complete inventory of chemicals currently used throughout the plant including a process to identify highly hazardous
chemicals, for instance, carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for reproductions, etc., in order to eliminate or replace them with less hazardous alternatives for safe handling
during manufacture, use and waste management.
Description: There was no Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) posted at welding workstation "Preparacao Fiorino” and no indication of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
required in the workstation. As general practice, required PPEs have not been listed in SOPs but rather in additional posters placed elsewhere in the area. SOPs
describe in detail how hazardous equipment should be used and processes conducted to perform the work safely. Since they help reinforce safety protocols to
prevent unforeseen accidents and fatalities, they could include an icon list indicating required PPE for the task, so workers do not have to look elsewhere or rely on
their memories. Listing required PPEs in a SOP not only makes it easier to comprehend its relationship with the task but also helps to ensure it is quickly and easily
understood when needed.
Location: Body Shop Program category: Management System
Corrective action: Carry out the preparation and posting of the SOP on the Responsible person(s): Adalgisa Oliveira Due date: Completed
workstation, as well as make necessary EPIS available at the
workstation.
Description: Safety glasses are not listed as required PPE in the safety warning “SEGURANCA” posted at the entrance door of Pre-Primer cleaning
operations booth in Paint Shop. However, the safety datasheet of product "Acetato de Etila, Butanol" used in the area states that safety
glasses must be worn. In addition, the workstation’s risk assessment states the use of safety glasses is required to prevent risks related to
chemicals and projection of particles. One of two workers present in the area was not wearing safety glasses at the time of the audit
inspection.
Location: Paint Shop Program category: Management System
Corrective action: Update the indication of use of safety glasses on the Responsible person(s): Thadeu Mendes Due date: Completed
poster. Provide and guide the use of safety glasses in the
process.