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Audit Identification and Inspector Details

Audit date and time

Record the exact date and time the audit is being conducted.

Inspector name and job title

Full name and title of the person conducting this audit.

Facility / service bay location

Identify the specific facility name, address, or bay number being audited.

Shift being audited

Select the shift during which this audit is taking place.

Used Oil Filter Hot-Drain Compliance

All used oil filters on the drain rack have been hot-drained for a minimum of 12 hours critical (required)

Confirm that no filter on the rack has been placed there less than 12 hours ago without a time tag. Filters drained fewer than 12 hours are non-compliant per EPA 40 CFR 279.10(b)(2).

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Each filter on the drain rack is tagged or logged with the date and time it was placed for draining critical (required)

A time-stamp tag, log sheet, or equivalent tracking method must be present to verify the 12-hour drain period for each filter.

Yes No N/A

Number of filters currently on the drain rack

Count and record the total number of used oil filters currently on the drain rack.

Filters are positioned apex (threaded end) down to allow complete oil drainage critical (required)

Filters must be oriented with the threaded end pointing downward so residual oil drains fully into the collection pan or drum.

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No filters are stored in plastic bags, sealed containers, or other enclosures that would prevent drainage critical (required)

Enclosing filters before the 12-hour drain period is complete prevents proper drainage and creates a fire and spill hazard.

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Drain Rack Condition and Setup

Drain rack is structurally sound with no bent, broken, or missing support members

Inspect all rack uprights, shelves, and cross-members. A damaged rack can tip and spill oil-laden filters, creating a fire and slip hazard.

Yes No N/A

Drip pan / collection tray beneath the drain rack is present and free of cracks or holes critical (required)

The collection tray must be intact and capable of containing all draining oil without leaking to the floor.

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Drip pan oil level — pan is less than 75% full and has not overflowed critical (required)

An overfull drip pan is a spill and fire hazard. Drain or transfer collected oil to the used oil drum before the pan reaches 75% capacity.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Drain rack area is free of ignition sources (open flames, sparks, hot work) within 10 feet critical (required)

Used oil is a combustible liquid. NFPA 1 requires separation from ignition sources. Flag any welding, grinding, or open-flame equipment within the exclusion zone.

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Drain rack area floor is clean and free of oil puddles or slip hazards

Oil on the floor creates slip/fall and fire hazards. Any spill must be cleaned up immediately per facility spill response procedures.

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Used Oil Drum Condition and Labeling

Used oil drum is clearly labeled 'USED OIL' on all visible sides critical (required)

EPA 40 CFR 279.22 requires used oil storage containers to be labeled 'Used Oil'. Labels must be legible and not obscured.

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Drum fill level (estimated percentage full)

Estimate the current fill level of the primary used oil drum. Schedule pickup when drum reaches 80% capacity.

Drum bung/lid is closed and sealed when not actively receiving oil critical (required)

Open drums release VOCs, create fire hazards, and may allow rainwater intrusion. Drums must be closed except during active filling.

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Drum shows no visible leaks, bulging, rust-through, or structural damage critical (required)

Inspect the drum body, seams, and bottom for corrosion, dents, or active leaks. A compromised drum must be overpacked or transferred immediately.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Drum is stored within secondary containment capable of holding 110% of drum volume critical (required)

Secondary containment (berm, pallet, or containment unit) must be present and intact per EPA spill prevention best practices and NFPA 1.

Yes No N/A

Date drum was placed in service

Record the date the current drum was placed into service to support pickup scheduling and manifest tracking.

Disposal Records and Regulatory Documentation

Used oil pickup/disposal manifest or receipt from licensed hauler is on file for the most recent pickup critical (required)

A signed manifest or receipt from a licensed used oil transporter must be retained for a minimum of 3 years per EPA 40 CFR 279.46.

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Date of most recent used oil pickup

Record the date of the last licensed hauler pickup for audit trail purposes.

Filter drain log is current and entries are complete for all filters processed in the last 30 days

The drain log must show filter quantity, date/time placed on rack, and date/time removed for disposal for each batch.

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Next scheduled used oil pickup date is confirmed with licensed hauler

Record the confirmed date of the next scheduled pickup to ensure drums do not exceed capacity before collection.

Spill kit is stocked and accessible within 25 feet of the used oil drum storage area critical (required)

An oil-absorbent spill kit (pads, booms, and disposal bags) must be immediately accessible. Verify contents are not depleted from prior use.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Used Oil Filter Drain and Drum Audit

Audit Identification and Inspector Details

Used Oil Filter Hot-Drain Compliance

Drain Rack Condition and Setup

Used Oil Drum Condition and Labeling

Disposal Records and Regulatory Documentation

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