What should a HSE Manager inspect when visiting a customers site?

Here's a checklist for HSE Managers when visiting a customer site, incorporating elements from OSHA standards relevant to Texas [1]:

HSE Manager Customer Site Inspection Checklist

Purpose: To ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment at customer sites.

Instructions: Complete this checklist during each site visit. Note any deficiencies and implement corrective actions immediately.

I. General Information

• Date of Inspection:
• Customer Site:
• HSE Manager:
• Contact Person at Site:

II. Emergency Preparedness

• Emergency Action Plan: [1]
  • Is there a written emergency action plan? [1]
  • Are evacuation procedures clearly posted? [1]
  • Is there an alarm system for evacuations? [1]
  • Are employees aware of the evacuation routes and assembly points? [1]
  • Corrective Actions:
• First Aid and Medical Assistance:
  • Are first aid kits readily available and adequately stocked?
  • Are there trained first-aiders on site?
  • Is there a plan for medical emergencies?
  • Corrective Actions:

III. Hazard Communication

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS): [2]
  • Are SDSs readily accessible for all hazardous chemicals on site? [2]
  • Are employees trained on how to read and understand SDSs? [2]
  • Corrective Actions:
• Chemical Labeling:
  • Are all chemical containers properly labeled with hazard warnings?
  • Corrective Actions:

IV. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• PPE Assessment: [1]
  • Has a PPE hazard assessment been conducted? [1]
  • Is appropriate PPE provided and used by all employees? [1]
  • Is PPE properly maintained and stored?
  • Corrective Actions:
• Eye and Face Protection:
  • Are employees using appropriate eye and face protection when exposed to hazards such as flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or injurious light radiation?
  • Corrective Actions:
• Hand Protection:
  • Are employees using appropriate hand protection when exposed to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, and harmful temperature extremes?
  • Corrective Actions:
• Head Protection:
  • Are employees wearing hard hats where there is a potential for injury to the head from impact, falling or flying objects, or electrical shock and burns?
  • Corrective Actions:
• Foot Protection:
  • Are employees wearing protective footwear when there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole, or exposures to electrical hazards?
  • Corrective Actions:

V. Housekeeping

• General Orderliness:
  • Are work areas clean, orderly, and free from hazards?
  • Are walkways and passageways clear of obstructions?
  • Corrective Actions:
• Waste Disposal:
  • Are waste materials properly stored and disposed of?
  • Are hazardous waste disposal procedures followed?
  • Corrective Actions:

VI. Electrical Safety

• Wiring and Equipment:
  • Are electrical cords and equipment in good condition?
  • Are ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) used in wet locations?
  • Are electrical panels accessible and properly labeled?
  • Corrective Actions:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO):
  • Is a LOTO program in place and followed? [3]
  • Are employees trained in LOTO procedures? [3]
  • Corrective Actions:

VII. Machine Guarding

• Guards in Place:
  • Are all machines properly guarded to prevent employee injury?
  • Are guards in good condition and properly adjusted?
  • Corrective Actions:

VIII. Fall Protection

• Fall Hazards:
  • Are fall hazards adequately protected (e.g., guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems)?
  • Are employees trained in fall protection procedures?
  • Corrective Actions:

IX. Confined Spaces

• Permit-Required Confined Spaces:
  • Are confined spaces identified and properly labeled? [4]
  • Is a permit-required confined space program in place? [5]
  • Are employees trained in confined space entry procedures? [4]
  • Corrective Actions:

X. Hot Work

• Hot Work Permits:
  • Are hot work permits required for welding, cutting, and brazing operations? [6]
  • Are permits properly filled out and followed? [6]
  • Is fire protection equipment readily available? [6]
  • Corrective Actions:

XI. Excavations

• Trenching and Shoring:
  • Are excavations properly sloped, shored, or shielded? [7]
  • Is a competent person inspecting excavations daily? [8]
  • Are underground utilities located and marked? [9]
  • Corrective Actions:

XII. Training and Competency

• Training Programs:
  • Are employees adequately trained for their job tasks? [2]
  • Is training documented? [10]
  • Corrective Actions:

XIII. Management of Change

• Change Management Procedures:
  • Are there procedures in place to manage changes to processes, equipment, and chemicals? [3]
  • Are changes properly reviewed and authorized before implementation? [6]
  • Corrective Actions:

XIV. Incident Investigation

• Incident Reporting:
  • Are incidents reported and investigated promptly? [6]
  • Are incident investigation reports retained for five years? [11]
  • Corrective Actions:

XV. Compliance Audits

• Audit Frequency:
  • Are compliance audits conducted at least every three years? [11]
  • Are audit findings documented and corrected? [11]
  • Corrective Actions:

XVI. Contractor Safety

• Contractor Management:
  • Are contractors informed of site-specific hazards? [12]
  • Are contractors following safety rules and procedures? [12]
  • Corrective Actions:

XVII. Process Safety Management (PSM)

• PSM Elements:
  • If the site involves highly hazardous chemicals, is a PSM program in place? [11]
  • Are all elements of PSM being followed (e.g., process safety information, hazard analysis, operating procedures)? [13]
  • Corrective Actions:

Notes/Comments:

Follow-Up Actions:

Inspected By:

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Date: