Program audits go beyond routine inspections to evaluate whether your EHS compliance programs are comprehensive, current, and properly implemented. While inspections check physical conditions in the field, program audits review documentation, procedures, training records, and overall program management against regulatory requirements. Below you will find free, downloadable audit checklists for the most common EHS program audits. Each checklist page includes an overview of the program requirements, the regulations and standards that apply, what to evaluate and the expected findings, and a free Word document checklist you can download and customize for your organization.
SPCC Plan
SPCC plan adequacy, secondary containment, oil handling procedures, and facility diagram review per EPA 40 CFR 112. Free downloadable checklist.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
Generator status verification, accumulation compliance, manifesting, disposal records, and training per RCRA 40 CFR 262/265. Free downloadable checklist.
Stormwater/SWPPP
SWPPP plan adequacy, BMP effectiveness, monitoring compliance, and permit requirements per NPDES and Clean Water Act. Free downloadable checklist.
NSPS OOOOa/OOOOb
Comprehensive audit of EPA NSPS Subpart OOOOa and OOOOb compliance for oil and gas facilities — LDAR programs, fugitive emissions monitoring, storage vessels, pneumatic controllers, compressors, well completions, control devices, and CEDRI reporting. Free downloadable checklist.
Subpart W (GHG Reporting)
Audit of EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program for petroleum and natural gas systems — emission source identification, calculation methodologies, monitoring, data quality, e-GGRT annual reporting, and recordkeeping under 40 CFR 98 Subpart W.
EPCRA / Tier II Reporting
Audit of Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act compliance — LEPC notification, emergency release reporting, SDS submission, Tier II annual chemical inventory reporting, and TRI reporting under EPCRA Sections 302-313.
Colorado Reg 7 (Oil & Gas)
Audit of Colorado Air Quality Regulation 7 compliance for oil and gas operations — LDAR inspections, storage tank STEM plans, pneumatic controllers, compressor emissions, GHG intensity verification, annual emissions inventory reporting, and air monitoring requirements.
New Mexico OGRP
Audit of New Mexico’s dual-agency oil and gas regulatory program — NMED Ozone Precursor Rule (20.2.50 NMAC) for VOC/NOx emissions and EMNRD Methane Waste Rule (19.15.27 NMAC) for gas capture and venting/flaring prohibitions in the Permian and San Juan basins.
ISO 14001 EMS
Clause-by-clause ISO 14001:2015 EMS internal audit covering context of the organization, leadership, planning, support, operational controls, performance evaluation, and continual improvement. Free downloadable checklist.
MSGP Industrial Stormwater
MSGP compliance evaluation covering SWPPP adequacy, benchmark and indicator monitoring, visual assessments, Additional Implementation Measures, inspections, annual reporting, and sector-specific requirements. Free downloadable checklist.
Lockout/Tagout Program
Energy control program adequacy, machine-specific procedures, annual periodic inspections, and training compliance per OSHA 1910.147. Free downloadable checklist.
Hazard Communication
Written program review, SDS accessibility, GHS-compliant labeling, chemical inventory, and employee training per OSHA 1910.1200. Free downloadable checklist.
Respiratory Protection
Written program, medical evaluations, fit testing, respirator selection, training, and maintenance per OSHA 1910.134. Free downloadable checklist.
Emergency Action Plan
Written plan review, evacuation procedures, alarm systems, emergency roles, assembly areas, and training per OSHA 1910.38. Free downloadable checklist.
PSM/RMP Compliance
Comprehensive triennial audit of all 14 PSM elements under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA RMP under 40 CFR 68 — process safety information, PHA, operating procedures, training, mechanical integrity, MOC, incident investigation, emergency planning, and compliance audits.
Pipeline Safety (49 CFR 192/195)
Audit of PHMSA pipeline safety programs under 49 CFR 192 (gas) and 195 (hazardous liquid) — integrity management, operator qualification, damage prevention, emergency response, public awareness, drug/alcohol testing, and annual reporting.
NORM/TENORM Compliance
Audit of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM/TENORM) compliance for oil and gas operations — radiation surveys, worker exposure controls, waste characterization, equipment labeling, disposal requirements, decontamination, and ALARA programs under applicable state regulations.
OSHA Recordkeeping
OSHA 300/300A/301 log accuracy, injury classification, electronic ITA submission, posting requirements, and record retention per 29 CFR 1904. Free downloadable checklist.
Confined Space Entry
Permit-required confined space program evaluation covering space identification, entry permits, atmospheric testing, rescue provisions, and annual program review per 29 CFR 1910.146. Free downloadable checklist.
Fall Protection
Fall protection program evaluation covering hazard assessments, written fall protection plans, competent person designation, equipment inspection, training, and rescue planning per 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M and 1910 Subpart D. Free downloadable checklist.
ISO 45001 OH&S
Clause-by-clause ISO 45001:2018 OH&S internal audit covering context, leadership, worker participation, hazard identification, risk assessment, operational controls, emergency preparedness, performance evaluation, and continual improvement. Free downloadable checklist.
Fire Prevention Plan
Fire prevention program evaluation covering OSHA 1910.39 fire prevention plans, fire hazard assessments, ignition source controls, hot work permits, fire protection systems, housekeeping, and employee training. Free downloadable checklist.
Hearing Conservation
Hearing conservation program evaluation covering noise exposure monitoring, audiometric testing program, hearing protector selection and use, employee training, standard threshold shift management, and recordkeeping per 29 CFR 1910.95. Free downloadable checklist.
Management of Change
Management of change program evaluation covering MOC procedures, change identification, hazard evaluation, authorization controls, documentation, pre-startup safety review, employee notification, and training per OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA RMP. Free downloadable checklist.
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Compliance Calendar
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Training
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