Types of Audit Instruments

The topics of audits and the form you use will depend on the type of work being performed. There are four primary audit formats checklist, evaluation, narrative, or compliance. A short example of a checklist is shown below. This checklist requires a simple yes or no response (see Table 15.2). 

The evaluation format requires the person completing the audit to complete the form as follows 1 (excellent), 2 (very good), 3 (good), 4 (fair), and 5 (very poor) (see Table 15.3). An example of this type of format is  

TABLE 15.1 Audit Topics Acids Fire extinguishers Personal services and first aid 

Electrical equipment Lockout/tagout Warning devices 

1 2 3 4 5 When grinding, face shields are worn over safety glasses. 

Use this checklist U surve the safety and health condilions at your uperatiorL Housekeeping 

Are aisles and egress routes free of clutter and clearly identified Yes No N/A 

Is this a climaw-controllcd area Is the temperature comfortable  

Are cranes and hoist load limits labeled and legible Yes NoQ N/A 

Have electrical hand tools, requiring fault testing, been inspected  

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