General Safety Signage Audit Checklist

Audit Instructions:

Scope: Universal safety signage audit applicable to all workplace environments
Frequency: Monthly spot checks, quarterly comprehensive audits recommended
Priority Levels: Red = Critical Safety, Orange = High Priority, Regular = Standard Compliance
Scoring: Calculate compliance percentage using the score section at the bottom

1. Emergency & Evacuation Signage

Yes No

Are fire exit signs prominently displayed above all emergency exits with backup illumination? [IS 9457:2005] CRITICAL

Yes No

Are emergency assembly points clearly marked with directional arrows from all work areas? [Emergency Response Standards] CRITICAL

Yes No

Are fire extinguisher locations marked with red background signs and usage instructions? [IS 2190:1992] CRITICAL

Yes No

Are emergency contact numbers (fire, police, ambulance) displayed at strategic locations? [Emergency Protocol] HIGH

Yes No

Are evacuation route maps posted at major intersections and building entrances? [Building Safety Code]

2. Hazard Warning & Prohibition Signs

Yes No

Are high voltage electrical hazard warnings posted near all electrical equipment and panels? [Electricity Rules 2005] CRITICAL

Yes No

Are chemical hazard signs with appropriate GHS symbols displayed in chemical storage areas? [Chemical Accidents Rules 1996] CRITICAL

Yes No

Are "No Smoking" signs prominently displayed in all prohibited areas including storage and production zones? [Factory Act 1948] HIGH

Yes No

Are restricted access areas marked with "Authorized Personnel Only" signs? [Security Guidelines] HIGH

Yes No

Are noise hazard warnings posted in areas exceeding 85 dB with hearing protection requirements? [Noise Pollution Rules 2000]

3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Signage

Yes No

Are mandatory hard hat/safety helmet signs posted at construction and industrial work areas? [Construction Safety Rules] CRITICAL

Yes No

Are mandatory safety glasses/eye protection signs displayed in machining and chemical areas? [Factory Safety Standards] CRITICAL

Yes No

Are mandatory safety footwear signs posted at areas with foot injury risks? [Personal Safety Guidelines] HIGH

Yes No

Are respirator/breathing protection requirements clearly marked in dust and chemical exposure areas? [Air Quality Standards] HIGH

Yes No

Are high-visibility clothing requirements posted in vehicle operation and traffic areas? [Traffic Safety Guidelines]

4. Equipment & Machinery Safety

Yes No

Are lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures displayed near machinery with energy isolation requirements? [Machinery Safety Standards] CRITICAL

Yes No

Are machine operation instructions and safety warnings displayed on or near each piece of equipment? [Equipment Safety Guidelines] HIGH

Yes No

Are emergency stop button locations clearly marked and easily accessible? [Emergency Control Systems] HIGH

Yes No

Are lifting equipment load capacity limits clearly posted on cranes and hoists? [Lifting Operations Regulations]

Yes No

Are maintenance schedules and inspection dates displayed for safety-critical equipment? [Preventive Maintenance Standards]

5. Health & Hygiene Information

Yes No

Are hand washing instructions posted near all food preparation and chemical handling areas? [Hygiene Guidelines] HIGH

Yes No

Are first aid kit locations marked with clear signage and emergency medical contact information? [First Aid Regulations] HIGH

Yes No

Are eye wash station and safety shower locations clearly marked with directional signage? [Emergency Response Equipment]

Yes No

Are drinking water safety notices and "Potable Water Only" signs posted appropriately? [Water Quality Standards]

6. Environmental & Waste Management

Yes No

Are hazardous waste collection points properly marked with classification and handling instructions? [Hazardous Waste Rules 2016] HIGH

Yes No

Are waste segregation signs (recyclable, non-recyclable, organic) posted at disposal points? [Waste Management Guidelines]

Yes No

Are spill response kit locations marked with cleanup procedure instructions? [Environmental Safety Standards]

7. Traffic & Transportation Safety

Yes No

Are pedestrian walkways and vehicle traffic lanes clearly marked with appropriate signage? [Traffic Safety Guidelines] HIGH

Yes No

Are speed limits posted in vehicle operation areas with appropriate warning signs? [Vehicle Safety Standards] HIGH

Yes No

Are loading dock safety procedures and vehicle positioning guidelines clearly displayed? [Loading Operations Safety]

8. Information & Communication

Yes No

Are safety policies and procedures prominently displayed in common areas and break rooms? [Communication Standards]

Yes No

Are safety performance metrics and incident statistics updated and displayed regularly? [Performance Monitoring]

Yes No

Are multilingual safety signs used where workforce language diversity requires them? [Inclusive Communication]

Audit Scoring Summary

Critical Items (Weight: 3 points each): _____ / _____ possible points

High Priority Items (Weight: 2 points each): _____ / _____ possible points

Standard Items (Weight: 1 point each): _____ / _____ possible points

Total Score: _____ / _____ (%)

Compliance Level: 90-100% = Excellent | 70-89% = Good | 50-69% = Needs Improvement | <50% = Critical Action Required

Priority Action Items:

Immediate: Address all critical safety signage deficiencies within 24 hours
Within 1 Week: Install missing high-priority safety signs
Within 1 Month: Complete all standard signage improvements
Ongoing: Establish regular signage inspection and maintenance schedule