Emergency Exits
Is there sufficient directional and exit signs to ensure that all exit routes are clearly indicated in bilingual language? Do all work areas have at least two exits? Emergency exit doors should open outside.
Emergency Lighting
Do all emergency lighting units work properly? Are all emergency lights tested monthly, and records of tests kept?
Fire Extinguishers/Hose Reel/Hydrant
Are there an adequate number of fire extinguishers available? Are the locations of fire extinguishers clearly marked? Are extinguishers visually checked monthly (with control tags)? Are fire extinguishers inspected annually by an outside professional agency, and is documentation on file?
Emergency Preparedness
Does the facility have a documented emergency preparedness program? Are there records of evacuation drills and tests of alarm and emergency lighting systems? Does the facility have a documented fire and emergency evacuation plan? Are the plan's floor maps prominently displayed in the factory, including the office? Are the actual location ("You are here"), extinguisher locations, identification of major fire risks, phone numbers of local fire departments, phone numbers of ambulances/hospitals, evacuation routes, assembly areas, and first aid kit locations clearly identified?
First Aid Clinic
Is the clinic suitably equipped in compliance with guidelines (beds, first aid materials, medicines)? Are screens/curtains provided to allow privacy? Is there a system in place to check the expiration dates of medicine? Are a sufficient number of employees trained in First Aid by a recognized organization?
First Aid Kits
Are First Aid kits available in all work areas (1 per every 100 workers)? Are First Aid kits easily accessible, identified, and unlocked? Are First Aid kits adequately stocked and appropriate for work areas?
Chemical Storage Area
Are appropriate warning signs displayed? Is there an effective ventilation system? Is there an effective secondary containment system for liquid chemicals? There should be no floor drain in the chemical warehouse. Are all drums, containers, dispensers clearly labeled? Is eye wash available within 30 meters of where chemicals are stored? Are Fire Extinguishers available? Are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) posted in areas where chemicals are stored?
Signs/Labeling
Are signs/labeling displayed in bilingual language? Are signs large enough to see from a distance and clear?
General Equipment/Housekeeping/Electricity
Use of Electricity
Are electrical switches labeled in bilingual language? Are generators installed suitably earthed? Are copies of electrician qualifications certificates, etc., kept on file? Are all electrical maintenance carried out properly recorded?
General Equipment/Housekeeping/Electrical Hazards
Are "Danger: high Voltage" warning signs clearly displayed around high voltage areas and access restricted to authorized personnel only? Are high voltage areas clean and tidy with no material storage? Is access to generator areas restricted to authorized personnel only, with warning signs posted? Is the generator room clean and tidy with no material storage? Is adequate noise protection provided for workers in generator rooms, with hearing protection warning signs displayed? Are electrical wirings suitably insulated and labeled? Are workers provided with necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and trained in its correct use?
Machinery
Is the risk of personal injury from dangerous machinery controlled by adequate (a) hand operation switches, (b) guards, (c) minimized gaps, (d) emergency stops, (e) protective gloves, and (f) warning signs? Are fan blades adequately guarded (mesh/screen holes)? Are all conveyor belt gears, drive shafts, and belts adequately guarded? When necessary, is suitable eye protection provided and used to reduce the risk of eye injuries? Are air compressor areas clean and tidy and free of material storage? Are noise levels in the work areas acceptable, with noise surveys conducted?
Housekeeping, Sanitation, and Hygiene Toilets, Dining, and Kitchen Facilities
Kitchen
Are kitchens and floors kept clean, sanitary, odor-free, and free of grease? Are kitchen staff given regular medical checks (particularly tests for transmissible diseases such as hepatitis and typhoid)? Are refrigeration facilities available in the kitchen? Are food preparation surfaces clean, free of cracks, cuts, etc.? Are there sufficient tables/chairs inside canteen or eating facilities provided under a roof? Are all preparation knives and chopping boards kept clean, sharp, rust-free, and correctly stored? Are all electrical appliances in good condition in the kitchen? Is there a system in place to ensure the food prepared in the canteen is fresh and hygienic? Are all dry foods correctly stored, clear, and above the floor? Is the factory maintained in a clean and tidy state? Are there arrangements to remove produced waste effectively and regularly? Are passage ways kept clear of obstructions? Do all kitchen personnel wear hats or hair nets?
Bathrooms/Toilets
Is the number of toilets sufficient for both men and women? Are the bathroom facilities clean and generally free of odor? Are the bathroom facilities well-ventilated and have running water? Is soap/liquid soap, tissue paper, and hand towels available in the toilets? Are proper masks, rubber shoes, aprons, etc., provided to housekeepers? Do toilets have a water flushing system?