In general, in the security check There are principles for safety inspection as follows ..
- Inspect every production process from raw materials to finished products.
- Covering conditions that are notsafe and operational, not
- If an unsafe condition is found, it must be corrected immediately.
- Usually workers know where it is an unsafe point. Therefore, auditors must listen carefully.
But in the examination of places where serious accidents may occur Often a place that is complicated There are processes that need to be strictly controlled. It must be implemented in accordance with the standards and specific operating procedures. By the management or the site designer And process designer Which the various actions This will be written in the company manual and standards.
Place where Serious disaster It is designed and built to different standards. They are often foreign standards (ASME, ASTM, AWS, JIS, NACE, ANSI ..). Technological developments have led to changes in process processes, including safety requirements. As a result, the operating manual must be up to date and up to date at all times.
It is impossible for the auditee to know all of these standards. And it is impossible to decide which standard to apply to any part of the facility. And it is impossible to verify that the location Equipment has been designed according to standards
or not, this work is the duty of engineers to design and review the construction approval from the beginning, such as an ordinary engineer, senior engineer.
Auditors will only be able to verify that sites in which serious accidents have been created, operated and maintained. As specifically designed And in accordance with the operating manual or not Including checking whether it meets general industry safety standards or not.
Prepare for high-risk security checks.
Auditors must study information. Relating to all existing establishments Before the test The key part of that information is Safety report The results of the risk analysis that the management has included information about the factory construction and operating standards. Additional information may be obtained from the business license. Documentation of critical incident control and prior discussion with management. Records about the accident and the measures it followed
In the audit The first important thing to check. Is the commitment of the management to safety Check that the management has established. Is the security policy in writing? And have the employees acknowledge or not Auditors will check the workplace conditions that are consistent with the system documentation or not. Auditors need Ask for certain technical and organizational information regarding the nature, quantity and potential hazards of the substances used. The amount of storage of harmful substances And retained under any conditions Operating processes, tools and arrangements for safety, such as Emergency control system (Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems, waste gas flue systems Pressure relief system Scrub system Containment system) Personal safety protection measures Structure of the safety department And emergency response
Security inspections in high-risk areas
When going to the establishment Auditor May collect additional information from management And safety officials in the workplace, including employee representatives The auditor should decide that What part of the establishment will start first and what is next?
During the examination Auditor Should explore the area with the safety staff at work. Who explains the safety requirements Representatives of the employee organization may also be accompanied by the audit conductor. Auditors are required to adhere to safety requirements. For example, wear a helmet. Safety shoes And other protective equipment
In the event of an area denied entry for safety reasons The auditor will ensure that no unsafe operations are taking place there.
On the first examination Auditors must Focus on the important parts of the establishment and in the areas that are most likely to have serious accidents such as control rooms, storage areas. Transport facility Fire station anti-diffusion system
Tidiness It is something that demonstrates the management’s commitment to safety. Auditors should walk around the central production area. To check orderliness A disorganized and untreated establishment is often unsafe. Auditors should inspect remote areas of the factory. Where the management and safety staff in the workplace Rarely go Especially Hazardous substance containment area And various anti-diffusion systems
The auditor shall verify that measures, protective equipment and safety controls must be available and in a working condition such as safety relief devices, personal protective equipment, fire extinguishing systems. Emergency escape Emergency shower Alarm system when the temperature is too high Too much pressure And excessive gas concentration
Auditors must verify that the establishment With automatic control system (As it should be) or not, or has been modified to be controlled by people (Improper Or pose a higher risk) and check what safety equipment system measures No cancellation (bypass), or no set or connected signal. Including checking that every tool is working or not
Installed tools or equipment Must be able to work as designed The workshop attendant may explain that the equipment is not in use. There is no need for further use. Or as a backup device The auditor should not accept those explanations. If there is a reason that the device is no longer needed Should be removed immediately Should not be left in an idle condition. If the safety system mentions the provision of backup equipment The spare equipment must be in a working order and in a working condition. The safety of the plant depends on these devices. If one idle device is accepted There would be no reason not to accept any other broken pieces of equipment. Finally, performance standards would deteriorate. Until the point of causing a serious accident
Report
The examination report must be made as soon as possible after the examination. Any defect Will be notified to the company to make improvements. Corrective actions must be taken directly to the root cause of the defect.
If it is found that some equipment in the workplace is not working properly. Must notify the safety officer at work Or supervisors in that department immediately The length of time allowed for correction is subject to existing risk. In some cases, if it is necessary to stop working in that area for improvement, it must be so accordingly.
Safety officer at work Or supervisors in that department Not only need to be sure that what is detected to be invalid is corrected. Instead, identical devices must be inspected, which have not yet been verified in order to take corrective action. However, if multiple devices are found to be missing or not working properly. It may indicate that a safety officer or a supervisor in that department. Not serious about the safety of the factory
