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Safe Environment General Inspection Checklist

Inspections should be an essential for any organization, regardless of their field of business. These inspections have several specific functions that include: Identifying already existing or potentially hazardous conditions.
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07/21/2022

Safe Environment General Inspection Checklist

Inspections should be an essential for any organization, regardless of their field of business. These inspections have several specific functions that include: Identifying already existing or potentially hazardous conditions.

    Bulletin boards and signs

    Are they clean and readable?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the material changed frequently?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are current joint health and safety committee (JHSC) minutes and inspection records posted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Floors

    Is there loose material, debris, worn carpeting?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the floors slippery, oily or wet?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Stairways and aisles

    Are they clear and unblocked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are stairways well lighted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the aisles marked and visible?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Equipment

    Are guards, screens and sound-dampening devices in place and effective?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the chairs worn or badly designed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there sharp edges on desks and cabinets?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there problems with poor ergonomics (keyboard elevation, chair/workstation adjustment)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are ladders safe, well maintained and properly affixed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are regular maintenance logs kept and reviewed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are pre-operating checklists performed where necessary?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency equipment

    Is all fire control equipment regularly tested?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is fire control equipment appropriate for the type of fire it must control?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is emergency lighting in place and regularly tested?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building

    Are swinging doors under control?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are floor and wall openings barricaded?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are ladders, stairways and ramps without hindrance?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are guardrails in place?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all materials stored safely?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Air handling system

    Check with maintenance department and/or ask occupants if indoor air quality complaints have been reported?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are filters on vent hoods clean?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Were new partitions installed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there strong odors?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the air particularly stale?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are staff complaining of regular headaches and sleepiness?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does ventilation control dusts, fumes, and vapors?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are passageways and work areas clean of obstructions?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Dangerous substances

    Are material safety data sheets posted, available and up to date?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do signs clearly identify chemical storage areas?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all chemicals properly labeled?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are eyewash bottles and eyewash fountains available and cleaned and maintained?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is personal protective equipment readily available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are chemicals stored properly?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all compressed gas cylinders secured?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Have safer substitutes been requested for all dangerous products?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the hazardous substance inventory current and available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there proper grounding?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Sanitation

    Are washrooms and food preparation/eating areas clean?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are measures in place to prevent the spread of disease?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do workers have facilities to wash before handling food, etc.?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Security

    Do entry and exit procedures provide personal security at night?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are emergency (evacuation, fire, and bomb threat) procedures in place?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lighting

    Are lamp reflectors clean?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are bulbs missing/broken?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are any areas dark?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the level of light adequate for safe and comfortable performance of work?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does lighting produce glare on work surfaces, VDT screens and keyboards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the emergency lighting adequate and regularly tested?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Materials handling and storage

    Are materials stored neatly and safely piled?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are mirrors, warning lights and signs in place?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are passageways and work areas clean of obstructions?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do vehicles have clearly marked and unobstructed paths throughout the workplace?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there safe clearance for all equipment through aisles and doors?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is stored material stable and secure?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are storage areas free from tripping hazards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are only trained operators allowed to operate forklifts?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is charging of electric batteries performed only in designated areas?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are dock boards (bridge plates) used when loading or unloading from dock to truck?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are specifications posted for maximum loads which are approved for shelving, floors and roofs?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are racks and platforms loaded only within the limits of their capacity?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are shelving and racks secured?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are chain hoists, ropes and slings adequate for the loads and marked accordingly?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are slings inspected daily before use?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are pallets and skids the correct type and inspected?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do personnel use proper lifting techniques?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the size and condition of containers hazardous to workers

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are elevators, hoists, etc., properly used with appropriate signals and directional warning signs?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    General

    Are extension cords used extensively?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are electrical or telephone cords exposed in areas where employees walk?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are machines properly guarded?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is electrical wiring properly concealed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does any equipment have sharp metal projections?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are wall and ceiling fixtures fastened securely?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are paper and wastes properly disposed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are desk and file drawers kept closed when not in use?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are office accessories in secure places?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are materials stacked on desks or cabinets?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are file cabinet drawers overloaded?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are filing stools or wastebaskets placed where they might be tripping hazards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Training

    Is training provided for each person newly assigned to a job?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does initial training include a thorough review of hazards and accidents associated with the job?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is adequate instruction in the use of personal protective equipment provided?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is training for the use of emergency equipment provided?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are workers knowledgeable in the “right to refuse” procedures?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Weather

    Are resources – drinking water and lined gloves, for example – available to deal with very hot or very cold conditions?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are work surfaces and grip surfaces safe when wet?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Work process

    Do hazard signs and tags inform employees?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Have all trucks, forklifts and other equipment been inspected and maintained?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are lockout procedures followed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is ventilation equipment working effectively?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are fume and dust collection hoods properly adjusted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are written procedures available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire emergency procedures

    Is there a clear fire response plan posted for each work area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do all workers know the plan?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are drills held regularly?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are fire extinguishers chosen for the type of fire most likely in that area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there enough extinguishers present to do the job?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are extinguisher locations conspicuously marked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are extinguishers properly mounted and easily accessible?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all extinguishers fully charged and operable?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are special purpose extinguishers clearly marked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is proper protective equipment available where necessary?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is PPE inspected regularly?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Means of exit

    Are there enough exits to allow prompt escape?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do employees have easy access to exits?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are exits unlocked to allow egress?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are exits clearly marked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are exits and exit routes equipped with emergency lighting?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Warehouse and shipping

    Are dock platforms, bumpers, stairs and steps in good condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are light fixtures in good condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all work areas clean and free of debris?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are stored materials properly stacked and spaced?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are tools kept in their proper place?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there metal containers for oily rags and for rubbish?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are floors free of oil spillage or leakage?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is absorbent material available for immediate clean up of spills and leaks?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are pedestrian traffic areas clearly marked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are racks secured?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Loading/unloading docks

    Are steps, railings and retractable ramps on raised platforms in good repair?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the lighting in the area adequate?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are walking surfaces in good condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Machine guards

    Are all dangerous machine parts adequately guarded?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do machine guards meet standards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are lockout procedures followed when performing maintenance with guards removed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrical

    Are all machines properly grounded?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are portable hand tools grounded or double insulated?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are junction boxes closed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are extension cords out of the aisles where they cannot be abused by heavy traffic?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are extension cords being used as permanent wiring?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are extension cords plugged into exterior cords?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Tools and machinery

    Do power tools conform to standards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are defective tools tagged and removed from service as part of a regular maintenance program?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are tools and machinery used so as to avoid electrical hazards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is proper training given in the safe use of tools and machinery?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are manufacturers’ manuals kept for all tools and equipment?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Confined spaces

    Are entry and exit procedures available and adequate?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are emergency and rescue procedures in place (e.g., trained safety watchers)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Housekeeping

    Is the work area clean and orderly?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are floors free from protruding nails, splinters, holes and loose boards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are aisles and passageways kept clear of obstructions?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are permanent aisles and passageways clearly marked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are covers of guardrails in place around open pits, tanks and ditches?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Floor and wall openings

    Does a railing guard ladder-ways and door openings?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do temporary floor openings have standard railings or someone constantly on guard?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Elevating devices

    Are capacities posted on equipment?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are they regularly inspected, tested and maintained?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Sound level/noise

    Are warning signs posted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is hearing protection available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Temporary work structure

    Are temporary work structures used only when it is not reasonably practicable to use permanent ones?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are excavations properly shored, free of large objects (rocks, etc.) at the edges?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Employee facilities

    Are facilities kept clean and sanitary?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are facilities in good repair?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are eating facilities provided away from toxic chemicals?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    First aid

    Are there employees trained as first-aid practitioners on each shift worked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are first-aid supplies available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are first-aid supplies replenished as they are used?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the names and work locations of the first-aid attendants posted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Personal protective equipment

    Is required equipment provided?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does equipment fit properly and is it maintained?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is PPE used only when it is not reasonable to eliminate or control the hazardous substances or process?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are warning signs prominently displayed in all hazard areas?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
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