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Building Safety Inspection Checklist

Use this checklist to understand the current situation of the building/property. You can also predict any problems in advance, therefore avoid any future hazards or accidents.
MaintainX
07/21/2022

Building Safety Inspection Checklist

Use this checklist to understand the current situation of the building/property. You can also predict any problems in advance, therefore avoid any future hazards or accidents.

    Building/Department(s):

    Date:

    Inspectors:

    Building Coordinator:

    General-All Areas

    Are all ceiling tiles in place and in good condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    . Is all furniture in good/stable condition and properly adjusted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are wall-mounted book cases free of excessive material on top and and not overloaded? (Chemicals & heavy items should not be stored above head height (6 feet)).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all walking or working surfaces free of tipping/slipping hazards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are emergency phone numbers and procedures posted at or near telephones?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all fans equipped with a blade guard with openings no greater paper, plastic, etc.)? than ½ inch?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is consumption of food, beverage, etc., prohibited where required?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    General – Shops

    Are machine and belt guards in place and in good condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is pedestal machinery securely anchored to the floor?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is equipment properly maintained and adjusted to prevent personal injury and equipment damage?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are compressed air nozzles at the correct pressure of 30 psi or less?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is all piping appropriately identified as to contents/direction of flow?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are hot pipes and surfaces guarded against contact and clearly 2. Are protective valve caps in place when cylinder is not in use? marked “HOT”?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are areas requiring use of protective equipment (e.g., Eye Protection 4. Are only chemically compatible cylinders stored together? Required, etc.) adequately posted with warning signs and enforced?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is damaged/malfunctioning equipment tagged “OUT OF SERVICE”?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exits/Corridors

    Are all corridors unobstructed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all exit doors unobstructed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are exit signs posted and properly illuminated to clearly indicate 2. Is the required personal protective equipment worn? exits?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all exit doors able to be opened from the inside without special knowledge/keys?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are exit doors free of slide bolts or locks?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrical

    Is there at least three (3) feet clearance in front of electrical panels/breaker boxes?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are electric hand tools properly grounded/double insulated?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the area free of extension cords?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is all electrical equipment plugged directly into wall outlets?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all cords/plugs free from damage or deterioration?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are switches and circuit breakers properly identified as to the J. Railing/Elevated Work Areas service they are in and to what they control?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    . Are circuit breaker panels free of combustible materials?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are covers plates in place on junction boxes to eliminate exposed wiring?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are “WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE” signs installed on high voltage 3. Are standard guardrails provided on elevated platforms? enclosures for systems rated 600V or over?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is all electrical, including light fixtures, protected from physical damage by enclosure/guards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency Equipment

    . Is emergency equipment (alarm pull boxes, eyewashes, showers, 1. Are portable ladders in good repair and safe to use? etc.) accessible and not blocked by equipment?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are emergency eyewashes provided in the required chemical areas?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are emergency showers provided in the required chemical areas?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is all emergency equipment in good condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    . Are spill kits accessible and fully stocked per list?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Storage – Genera

    Is good housekeeping practiced in work area (Is it free of debris, 3. Are load limits clearly posted in the area? combustibles, obstructions? Are aisles maintained?)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is storage adequately supported/stable to avoid tipping/falling?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there at least two (2) feet clearance between stacked materials and ceiling light?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Storage – Fire Protection

    is the storage of combustibles in the work area held to a minimum to avoid a fire hazard?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is clearance of at least 18 inches maintained around fire sprinkler heads?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are flammable/combustible liquids in excess of one day’s operational supply kept in approved flammable materials storage (FMS) cabinets?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all FMS cabinets free of combustible materials (cardboard, 6. Are all fans equipped with a blade guard with openings no greater paper, plastic, etc.)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all flammable containers properly closed/covered to control vapors?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all flammable/combustible containers properly labeled/ identified?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all refrigerators used for storage of flammable/combustible liquids/materials approved and explosion proof?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are flammable/combustible liquids returned to approved flamm- able liquid storage cabinets at the end of the workday?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Storage – Compressed Glass Cylinders

    Are all cylinders properly secured with straps or chains to prevent tipping/falling?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are protective valve caps in place when cylinder is not in use?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are empty and full cylinders stored separately?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are only chemically compatible cylinders stored together?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are cylinder contents adequately labeled and easily seen?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the correct regulator being used for the cylinder service?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are highly toxic gases stored in vented gas cabinets?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Personal Protective Equipment

    . Is the requirement of use of protective equipment enforced?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the required personal protective equipment worn?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    When not in use, is personal protective equipment properly maintain/stored?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    . Is personal protective equipment readily available for all personnel including visitors to the area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is all personal protective equipment free from damage and deterioration?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all employees using respiratory protection properly trained and authorized by EH&S?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is self-contained breathing equipment properly maintained/ inspected?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Railing/Elevated Work Areas

    Are drain openings/pits in the floor or walking surfaces guarded to prevent tripping/slipping?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are toeboards in place on elevated platforms to prevent objects from falling off the platform?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are standard guardrails provided on elevated platforms?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are handrails provided and in good condition on stairways?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there provisions for safe access to elevated machinery/ equipment?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ladders

    Are portable ladders in good repair and safe to use?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are mobile ladder stands in good condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are standard guardrails provided on elevated platforms?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are handrails provided and in good condition on stairways?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Forklifts

    Are defective forklifts taken out of service and tagged “DO NOT USE”?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are forklift inspection forms current and maintained in a file?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are load limits clearly posted in the area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are forklift operating rules clearly posted in the area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all operators trained and authorized?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire Protection

    Are there current welding permits displayed in welding area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all self-closing doors operational?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are walls and floors free of holes/penetrations?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are no smoking regulations clearly posted and being followed in “NO SMOKING” areas?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are fire extinguishers and signs clearly visible?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is access to fire extinguishers clear and unobstructed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all extinguishers in place and properly mounted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all extinguishers properly inspected (monthly) and maintained (annually)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Training

    Have personnel been trained in the use of personal protective equipment?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all employees trained in hazardous substances safety?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Have personnel working in high noise areas been trained in hearing conservation?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Have employees who use respirators been trained, fit tested, and received the required health monitoring examination?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are employees who use self-contained breathing apparatus properly trained and authorized?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Evac Plans

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Computer Rooms

    Are combustibles stored in approved, enclosed metal cabinets?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is combustible waste, e.g., trash containers, cardboard boxes, etc., removed from the room daily or more often as needed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the computer room free of flammable/combustible liquids?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are computer tapes stored in approved, enclosed metal cabinets?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the raised floor free of unsealed cable holes?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the access to fire suppression and alarm systems unobstructed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are floor tile pullers available and mounted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are doors to the peripheral rooms closed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is paper stored in computer room limited to a one day supply?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the room free of repair shop operations?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the room free of soldering irons?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the room free of coffee makers, popcorn machines, electric floor/space heaters, etc.?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are “NO SMOKING” signs posted and being enforced in computer rooms?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Explanation/Comments

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