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Facility Audit Checklist

Monthly walkthrough checklist covering chemical storage, equipment, labeling, training records, and waste handling — the ten things inspectors look for first.

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How to use this checklist

How to mark:   P  Pass — meets requirement, evidence on file.   G  Gap — does not meet; record in findings section.   N/A  Not applicable — explain in notes column.

Walk-through audit for chemical-handling facilities. Mark each item PASS, GAP, or N/A. Photograph any GAP and log it in the Findings & Follow-Up section below.

Checklist sections

1. Chemical Storage

Checkpoint P G N/A Reference Notes
Acids and caustics stored in separate, ventilated cabinets.       OSHA 1910.106; HMIS  
Oxidizers (bleach, peroxides) stored apart from organics and reducers.       OSHA 1910.104; NFPA 430  
Flammables (>5 gal) in approved flammable cabinet, grounded.       OSHA 1910.106(d)(3)  
Container lids closed and labeled; no decanted product in mystery jugs.       OSHA 1910.1200(f)  
Aisles around storage 36″ minimum; emergency egress clear.       OSHA 1910.37(a)(3)  
Temperature within product label range (typ. 40–100°F for cleaners).       Manufacturer TDS  
Secondary containment present for >55-gal containers.       EPA 40 CFR 264.175  
Storage area inspected monthly; log signed and dated.       Site SOP  

2. Labels & Container Identification

Checkpoint P G N/A Reference Notes
Manufacturer labels intact on every primary container.       OSHA 1910.1200(f)(1)  
Secondary containers (spray bottles, buckets) labeled with product name + hazards.       OSHA 1910.1200(f)(6)  
GHS pictograms visible and current — no whited-out symbols.       HCS 2024 update  
Bilingual labels where workforce primary language is not English.       OSHA Letter 4/2017  
Dilution date noted on secondary containers of dilutables that degrade.       Site SOP  
Containers transferred between shifts re-labeled by receiving shift.       OSHA 1910.1200(f)(6)  

3. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Checkpoint P G N/A Reference Notes
SDS available within 5 minutes for every chemical on site.       OSHA 1910.1200(g)(8)  
Binder location posted at all chemical storage areas (or digital QR posted).       Site SOP  
Digital access works offline OR on emergency-available device.       OSHA 1910.1200(g)(8)  
Section 8 reviewed at product introduction and at each label revision.       OSHA 1910.1200(g)(5)  
Discontinued products removed from active binder; archive kept 30 years.       OSHA 1910.1020(d)(1)  
HCS 2024 transition: substance SDSs updated by Jan 19, 2026; mixtures by Jul 19, 2027.       29 CFR 1910.1200 (2024)  

4. Dispensing & Dilution

Checkpoint P G N/A Reference Notes
Dispenser tip/orifice matches the labeled output ratio (no field-swapped tips).       Manufacturer spec  
Dilution verified quarterly with test strip, conductivity meter, or titration.       ASTM D5095  
Quat sanitizers verified at 200 ppm minimum at point of use.       21 CFR 178.1010  
Bleach disinfectant verified per label contact time AND ppm requirement.       EPA registration  
Back-siphon prevention (air gap or vacuum breaker) on dispenser water inlet.       Local plumbing code; ASSE 1055  
Manual dilution: pump or measured cup, not eyeballed from the jug.       Site SOP  

5. PPE Program

Checkpoint P G N/A Reference Notes
Hazard assessment on file for each task using chemicals.       OSHA 1910.132(d)  
Glove material matched to chemistry per manufacturer permeation data.       ANSI/ISEA 105  
Splash goggles available where SDS Section 8 specifies them.       ANSI Z87.1  
Respirator fit-test on file for any cartridge-mask user; renewed annually.       29 CFR 1910.134(f)  
Medical evaluation completed before respirator issuance.       29 CFR 1910.134(e)  
Eyewash within 10-second travel time from chemical handling areas.       ANSI Z358.1-2014  
PPE supply replenished — sufficient stock for one full shift’s loss.       Site SOP  

6. Training Records

Checkpoint P G N/A Reference Notes
Hazard Communication training documented for every worker who handles chemicals.       OSHA 1910.1200(h)  
Training repeated at new product introduction and at job/task change.       OSHA 1910.1200(h)(1)  
Records retained 3 years; signed by trainee.       29 CFR 1904.33  
Lockout/tagout training current for autoscrubber and powered equipment users.       OSHA 1910.147(c)(7)  
Bloodborne pathogens training for restroom and healthcare staff (annual).       29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)  
Confined-space entry training for any pit, sump, or tank cleaning.       29 CFR 1910.146(g)  

7. Signage & Wayfinding

Checkpoint P G N/A Reference Notes
Eyewash station signed; visible from any approach.       ANSI Z358.1-2014 §5.4.4  
Wet-floor signs available at every closet entrance; staff trained to deploy.       OSHA 1910.22(a)(2)  
Chemical storage area marked with NFPA 704 placard (or HMIS).       NFPA 704; OSHA 1910.1200  
Emergency exit routes posted and unobstructed.       OSHA 1910.37  
First-aid kit location signed; contents current and inventoried quarterly.       29 CFR 1910.151(b)  
Spill kit location signed at every chemical storage area.       Site SOP  

Findings & Follow-Up

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Audit cadence

Monthly — Sections 1, 2, 7 (storage, labels, signage). Walking inspection by site lead.
Quarterly — Full checklist (all 7 sections). EHS or designated auditor.
After incident or product change — Targeted re-audit of the affected section within 5 business days.
Annually — Full checklist plus regulatory update review (CFR changes, state VOC rule updates, ANSI Z358.1 cycle).

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