Safety Audit Rubric

I. General Safety Management:

• Does the organization have a documented safety policy?

• Is there a designated safety officer or responsible person?

• Are safety responsibilities clearly defined within the organization?

• Is there a safety committee or regular safety meetings?

• Are safety objectives and targets established?

II. Safety Training and Education:

• Is there an orientation program for new employees regarding safety?

• Are employees provided with regular safety training and refresher courses?

• Is training documentation maintained for all employees?

• Are emergency response drills conducted regularly?

• Is safety information accessible to all employees?

III. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment:

• Is there a process in place for identifying workplace hazards?

• Are hazards assessed for severity and likelihood?

• Are risk assessments documented?

• Are control measures implemented for identified hazards?

• Is there a process for reviewing and updating risk assessments?

IV. Safety Procedures and Policies:

• Are safety procedures and policies documented and readily available?

• Do procedures cover common tasks and potential hazards?

• Are procedures communicated to all relevant employees?

• Are procedures regularly reviewed and updated?

• Are safety signs and warnings posted where necessary?

V. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Are employees provided with appropriate PPE?

• Is there a policy for the use and maintenance of PPE?

• Are employees trained in the correct use of PPE?

• Is PPE regularly inspected for damage and replaced when necessary?

• Is there a system for monitoring and enforcing PPE usage?

VI. Incident Reporting and Investigation:

• Is there a system for reporting incidents, accidents, and near-misses?

• Are incidents investigated, and root causes identified?

• Are corrective actions implemented following incident investigations?

• Is there a process for sharing lessons learned from incidents?

• Is incident data analyzed for trends and improvement opportunities?

VII. Emergency Preparedness and Response:

• Are emergency evacuation plans in place and communicated to all employees?

• Are emergency contact information and procedures readily available?

• Are fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency equipment accessible and maintained?

• Are emergency drills conducted regularly?

• Is there a designated emergency response team?

VIII. Safety Inspections and Audits:

• Are regular safety inspections and audits conducted?

• Are inspection findings documented and tracked to closure?

• Is there a process for addressing non-compliance and deficiencies?

• Are safety audits conducted by qualified personnel?

• Are audit results communicated to relevant parties?

IX. Safety Records and Documentation:

• Are safety records and documentation maintained and readily accessible?

• Are records kept for training, inspections, incident reports, and safety meetings?

• Are records retained by legal requirements?

• Are safety records regularly reviewed for accuracy and completeness?

X. Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements:

• Is the organization aware of and compliant with relevant safety laws and regulations?

• Are permits and licenses up to date?

• Are safety data sheets (SDS) available for hazardous substances?

• Are there procedures in place for reporting safety incidents to regulatory authorities?

• Are employees aware of their rights and responsibilities under safety regulations?

XI. Overall Assessment:

• Compliant

• Partially Compliant

• Non-Compliant

XII. Comments and Recommendations:

XIII. Audit Conclusion:

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