IS 14489:2018 - Safety Audit Checklist
1. Safety Policy and Organization (100 Marks)
Item Description Max Marks Marks Awarded
Written safety policy exists and communicated 10
Roles & responsibilities clearly defined 10
OSH policy reviewed periodically 10
Safety committee functional & meets regularly 20
Line management involvement in safety 20
Safety department adequately staffed 30
2. Planning and Implementation (150 Marks)
Item Description Max Marks Marks Awarded
Risk assessment conducted and updated 30
Safe operating procedures documented 30
Permit-to-work systems in place 30
Safety budget allocated and utilized 30
Regular safety inspections conducted 30
3. Safety Training and Communication (100 Marks)
Item Description Max Marks Marks Awarded
Induction training for new employees 20
Periodic safety training programs 30
Safety posters/signage displayed 20
Toolbox talks / safety meetings held 30
4. Operational Control & Maintenance (150 Marks)
Item Description Max Marks Marks Awarded
Machine guards and interlocks functional 30
Preventive maintenance schedules followed 30
Hazardous substances stored safely 30
PPE issued, used, and maintained 30
Electrical safety maintained 30
IS 14489:2018 - Safety Audit Checklist
5. Emergency Preparedness (100 Marks)
Item Description Max Marks Marks Awarded
Emergency plan documented and displayed 20
Firefighting systems operational 30
Mock drills conducted and documented 30
First aid facilities and training available 20
6. Accident Reporting & Investigation (100 Marks)
Item Description Max Marks Marks Awarded
Near miss and incidents recorded 30
Root cause analysis conducted 30
Corrective/preventive actions implemented 40
7. Regulatory Compliance (100 Marks)
Item Description Max Marks Marks Awarded
Legal register maintained 20
Compliance with Factories Act, rules 30
Environmental and waste handling compliance 30
External inspections/observations closed 20
8. Audit & Review (100 Marks)
Item Description Max Marks Marks Awarded
Internal safety audits conducted 40
Management review meetings held 30
Continual improvement documented 30