Health Safety and Audit

Core Focus Areas of an Audit

Fire Prevention and Suppression:
Inspects smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems.
Verifies that fire extinguishers are inspected monthly and serviced annually.
Checks for excessive accumulation of highly flammable fabric dust and lint.

Emergency Evacuation:
Ensures emergency exit routes and stairwells are clearly marked and fully lit with emergency lights.
Confirms that exit doors remain unlocked and unblocked by fabric rolls or machinery at all times.
Reviews how often fire drills and safety training occur.

Machine and Electrical Safety:
Checks that sewing and cutting machines have working safety guards and emergency stop buttons.
Inspects electrical panels for exposed wires, damage, and clear warning labels.
Enforces strict no-smoking rules near storage areas for fabric and clothing.

Occupational Health and Hygiene:
Verifies proper workstation spacing for safe movement.
Checks the availability and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Inspects chemical storage rooms and material safety data sheets (MSDS).