A. All Areas
A. All Areas
A. All Areas
All Areas
The All Areas section of this safety audit was given an average score of 4 or Better
than Minimal Standard. Some ceiling tiles in the storage rooms have somehow disintegrated
specifically the insulators in the roof. Book cases in the offices are in good conditions. No
overloading were observed and no additional items are placed on top of shelves. Chemicals are
stored with minimum elevation and no heavy items are stored in an elevated area.
In the MultiPly Production Area, we have observed that there are slipping hazards. There
are some areas that are wet and no signage was seen near the wet surface.
All emergency phone numbers, such as the safety department, Mabalacat Fire
Department and Clinic, and calling procedures are visibly posted near the telephones. Food and
beverages are strictly prohibited in the production area and storage areas.
B. Shops
According to Ms. Guevarra, all machines and belt guards are in good conditions.
Regular inspections are conducted to ensure that these machines and belt guards are in good
conditions. We have observed that equipment have a specific location to be stored at marked by
a yellow paint. All equipment that have defect are covered with a tarpaulin and are properly
labeled.
The number three item is graded as 3 since an accident had occurred last September
due to negligence of the temperature rise in the bearing.
All piping follows the ASME color coding and this was seen during the safety audit.
Arrows are also seen along the pipeline indicating the direction of flow of the fluid stream. Hot
pipes are labeled with proper signage. In the production area, signage are seen telling the
workers to wear the proper PPEs. However, in the MultiPly production area, we have seen 3
employees not wearing ear plugs, which are required in that area since the level of noise are up
to 95 decibels (according to Ms. Guevarra). Damaged or malfunctioning equipment are labeled
with OUT OF SERVICE and also they are covered with tarpaulins.
The Shops section of this safety audit is graded with an average of 4.5 or that is in the
middle of Better than Minimal Standard and Best Practice.
C. Exits/Corridors
All corridors are unobstructed and there are proper indication of the pathway. All exit
doors in all the areas we have visited are unobstructed. In addition, there are also proper exit
signs visibly posted. In the production area, exits have no doors so that employees can exit
easily. Exits and Corridors section of this safety audit are graded as 5 or Best Practice.
I.
As observed during our visit and audit, PPE being the resort of hazard control is very well
implemented at TIPCO not just with the employees, but also with the visitors. The employees,
even those who are in the office were observed to be wearing safety materials even when not in
plants. And those employees working with the machines and equipment, they completely wear
safety shoes and hard hat where there are overheads. Ear plugs were also worn to tolerate the
noise in the paper production part. Also, when PPEs are not in used, they have a cabinet where
they put and maintain the protective equipment.
At TIPCO, they inspect the harness and safety belts used to assure that they work well and
will not cause any danger to the workers. With that, their PPE is graded to be better than the
minimal standard (4) as an average with a total score of 29 out of 40.
K. Ladders
The ladders from different departments were all in good conditions
provided that they are safe to use at specific heights. Faulty ladders are
change in no time, once it is discarded. In addition, standard guardrails are
also provided on elevated platforms and every stairway. And with that, a
weekly inspection was done on checking every ladders and guardrails that
will be used for elevated heights to make sure everything is in proper
condition and is safe to use in case of emergencies. Together, a perfect score
of 20 out of 20 was given for this section.
L. Forklifts
The Forklifts are well inspected and are all in good working condition
whereas, defective forklifts are taken out of service and was tagged DO NOT
USE and all operating rules are clearly posted around the area of operation.
Also, seatbelts were also checked to make sure that they are in a good
working condition and is available to every worker to ensure their safety in
driving the Forklifts provided that only authorized workers are only allowed to
drive the forklifts around the area with a maximum speed of 10kph. And with
that, a weekly inspection was done on checking every forklift together with
its accessories including the seatbelt that will be used for every operation to
make sure everything is in proper condition and is safe to use anytime.
Together, a perfect score of 25 out of 25 was given for this section.