OSHA Checklist Safety Inspection Checklist OnlineNW Safety CommitteenQuarterly Walkthrough OSHA - Safety Inspection ChecklistDepartment/Division* Date MM slash DD slash YYYY Location:* Inspector:* Occupational Safety & Health ProgramsDo you have a written Safety & Health program?* Yes No Written File Location update if incorrectIs your department safety policy defined in writing and communicated to all employees?* Yes No When does communication occur? update if incorrectIs there a person clearly responsible for safety and health activities?* Yes No - Our Safety Committee is reponsible Person currently responsible? update if incorrectDo you have a Safety Committee made up of supervisors and workers that meets regularly and reports its activities in writing?* Yes No Do you have an in-house procedures for handling employee safety and health complaints?* Yes - Report issues to Supervisor No Do you provide safety and health training to employees and keep lesson outlines and records of that training?* Yes No Record Location? update if incorrectAre periodic workplace inspections conducted and are reports maintained that include recommended and corrective actions taken?* Yes No Record Location? update if incorrectIs the the required "Safety & Health Protection on the Job" poster displayed in a prominent location where all employees are likely to see it?* Yes - Upstairs Break Room No Do you record all occupational injuries or illnesses on the OSHA's Form no 300 as they occur?* Yes No Injury/Illness Record Location? update if incorrectIs OSHA's Form No. 300A summary posted during the months of February through April each year?* Yes - In HR Office No Do you keep all "Report of Industrial Injuries and Illnesses (ISWC-1) forms on hand for all claims and is corrective action taken?* Yes - kept by HR No Have you retained all OSHA records for the past 5 years?* Yes No Are "Exit", "No Smoking", "Room Capacity", "Floor Load" and other signs posted as required?* Yes No Are operating permits and records up-to-date for elevators, air pressure tanks, and liquefied petroleum gas tanks etc?* Yes No N/A Additional RemarksGeneral Work EnvironmentAre work areas properly illuminated?* Yes No Is the ventilation systems appropriated for the work performed?* Yes No Are restrooms and washrooms kept clean and sanitary?* Yes No Is portable water provided for drinking and washing?* Yes No Are outlets for water not suitable for drinking clearly identified?* Yes No N/A Where heat stress is a problem, do all fixed work areas have air conditioning?* Yes No Is the work area clean and orderly?* Yes No Are floors kept clean and dry or have you taken appropriate measures to make floors slip resistant?* Yes No Are floors free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, etc.?* Yes No Where: Are permanent aisles and passageways clearly marked?* Yes No Are aisles and passageways kept clear?* Yes No Are pits and floor openings covered or guarded?* Yes No Where: update if incorrectIs combustible trash removed from the worksite daily?* Yes No Are spilled materials or liquids cleaned up immediately?* Yes No Is there safe clearance in aisles where motorized or mechanical handling equipment travel?* Yes No N/A Are floor openings guarded by covers or guardrails on all sides?* Yes No N/A Do skylights have screens or fixed railings that would prevent someone on the roof from falling through?* Yes No N/A Are open pits and trap doors guarded?* Yes No Are grates or similar type covers over floor openings such as floor drains, designed so that foot traffic or rolling equipment are not affected by grate spacing?* Yes No Are open-sided floors, platforms and runways having a drop of more than 4 feet guarded by a standard railing or toe board?* Yes No Are standard stair rails or handrails on all stairways having four or more risers?* Yes No Are all stairways at least 22 inches wide?* Yes No Do stairs have at least a 6 1/2 foot overhead clearance?* Yes No Are step risers on stairs uniform from top to bottom?* Yes No Are steps on stairs and stairways designed or provided with a slip resistant surface?* Yes No Are stairway handrails located between 30 and 34 inches above the leading edge of stair treads?* Yes No Are stairway handrails capable of withstanding a load of 200 pounds, applied in any directions?* Yes No Is the vertical distance between stairway landings limited to 12 feet or less?* Yes No Are stairways adequately illuminated?* Yes No Are signs posted showing the elevated surface load capacity?* Yes No N/A Do elevated work areas have a permanent means of access and egress?* Yes No Are materials on elevated surfaces piled, stacked or racked in a manner to prevent tipping, falling, collapsing, rolling or spreading?* Yes No Are all exits marked with an exit sign and illuminated by a reliable light source?* Yes No Are exit routes clearly marked?* Yes No Are doors, passageways or stairways that are neither exits nor access to exits, appropriately marked "NOT AN EXIT" or "STOREROOM" etc.?* Yes No Are all exits kept free of obstructions?* Yes No Are there sufficient exits to permit prompt escape in case of emergency?* Yes No Do exit doors open in the direction of exit travel?* Yes No Are doors that swing in both directions provided with viewing panels in each door?* Yes No N/A Are Exits and Exit routes equipped with emergency lighting?* Yes No N/A *Per fire marshall - do not need emergency lighting - See small business with most of people being employees not customersAdditional RemarksPersonal Protective EquipmentIs personal protective equipment (PPE) provided, used and maintained when required?* Yes No Are protective goggles, face shields or glasses used where there is a danger of flying particles or corrosive materials splash?* Yes No Are protective gloves, aprons, shields or other means provided and used to prevent cuts and corrosive liquid or chemical splash injuries?* Yes No N/A Are hard hats provided and warn where there is a danger of falling objects?* Yes No Are employees trained in the selection, use and maintenance of PPE and protective clothing?* Yes No Is appropriate foot protection provided and used where there is a risk of foot injuries from hot, corrosive substances or falling objects or crushing or penetrating actions?* Yes No Is hearing protection provided and use when noise levels exceed HIOSH noise standards?* Yes No Is respiratory protection provided and used when required?* Yes No N/A Do you have a written respiratory protection program?* Yes No N/A Do you have written procedures for the selection, use and maintenance of respirators?* Yes No N/A Are employees instructed and trained in the limitations, proper use and care of respirators used?* Yes No N/A Are respirators cleaned, disinfected and inspected after every use?* Yes No N/A Is the proper respirator used for the hazard present?* Yes No N/A Are Respirators stored in a convenient, clean and sanitary location?* Yes No N/A Are emergency use respirators inspected monthly and are records of monthly inspections kept?* Yes No N/A Are users of negative pressure respirators fit tested?* Yes No N/A Are respirator users given periodic physical examinations?* Yes No N/A ADDITIONAL REMARKSElectrical SafetyDo you specify compliance with HIOSH Standards for all electrical work contacted out to private entities?* Yes No N/A Are employees instructed to make preliminary inspections and tests to determine what conditions exist before starting electrical work??* Yes No N/A When electrical equipment or lines are serviced, maintained or adjusted, are necessary switches opened, locked-out when possible and tagged?* Yes No N/A Are all portable electrical tools and equipment either grounded or double insulated?* Yes No Are all electrical appliance such as refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, vending machines, etc. grounded?* Yes No Do extension cords have a grounding conductor?* Yes No Are ground-fault circuit interrupters used at locations where construction, demolition, modifications, alteration or excavation operations are being performed?* Yes No At the junction with permanent wiring, do suitable disconnecting switches or plug connectors protect all temporary circuits?* Yes No N/A Do you repair or replace wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation promptly?* Yes No Are flexible cords and cables free of splices?* Yes No Are clamps or other securing means provided on flexible cords or cables at plugs, receptacles, tools, equipment, etc., and is the cord jacket securely held in place?* Yes No In wet or damp locations, are electrical tools and equipment appropriate for use?* Yes No Do you establish the location of electrical power lines and cables (overhead, underground, other side of walls, etc) before digging, drilling, demolition or other similar work begins?* Yes No Do you prohibit the use of metal ladders in areas where the ladder or person using the ladder could come in contact with energized parts of equipment or circuit conductors?* Yes No Are all disconnectiong switches and circuit breakers labeled to indicate their use or the equipment they serve?* Yes No Do you disconnect electrical circuits before replacing fuses?* Yes No Do all wiring systems include provisions for grounding metal parts of electrical raceways, equipment and enclosures?* Yes No N/A Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded by approved cabinets or enclosures against accidental contact?* Yes No Do you maintain sufficient access and working space around all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance?* Yes No Are all unused openings (including conduit knockouts) in electrical enclosures and fittings closed with appropriate covers plugs or plates?* Yes No Are electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles, junction boxes, etc, provided with tight fitting covers or plates?* Yes No Are Employees who regularly work on or around energized electrical equipment or lines instructed in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?* Yes - see details below No Last CPR Training Session? update if incorrectAre employees prohibited from working alone on energized lines or equipment?* Yes No Additional RemarksVisual Display Terminals & Computers Do you have dimmer than normal lighting at the workstation?* Yes No Do you have glare or reflections on the screen?* Yes No Is light directed away from the operator's eye?* Yes No Are special screen filters required to minimize glare?* Yes No Does the operator or the screen face a window?* Yes No Note: update if incorrectDo nearby surfaces such as walls or ceilings reflect glare?* Yes No Are brightness and contrast controls used to adjust screen display?* Yes No Do operators take breaks, do other tasks or focus on distant objects?* Yes - Advised to do so No Does the workstation have a swivel terminal and detachable keyboard?* Yes No Is the screen 12 to 18 inches from the operator's face?* Yes No Is the top of the screen and document holder lower than Eye level?* Yes No Is the keyboard set for easy reach with hand an d forearm straight and parallel to the floor and upper arm at right angle with the floor?* Yes No Is the chair sturdy and comfortable with multiple seating positions?* Yes No Does the chair have an adjustable backrest to support the lower back?* Yes No Can the chair height be adjusted so the operator's feet rest on the floor or footrest?* Yes No Does the operator sit with back against the chair, shoulders straight and feet on the floor?* Yes No Is there space for paperwork on top of the work surface?* Yes No Does operator take breaks every 2 hours away from the screen?* Yes - Advised to do so No Is the work area free of distracting noice?* Yes No Is the computer work alternated with other tasks?* Yes - Advised to do so No Do operators perform muscle-loosening exercises?* Yes - Advised to do so No Are operator's wrists kept straight when working?* Yes - Advised to do so No Do operators wear heavy jewelry on wrists?* Yes No Are occasional breaks taken to stretch and shake out wrists?* Yes No Do operators complain of pain, numbness or swelling in hands?* Yes No Additional RemarksFire SafetyDo Storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have explosion proof lights and mechanical or gravity ventilation?* Yes No N/A Are firm separators placed between containers of combustibles or flammables when stacked one upon another, to insure support and stability?* Yes No Are fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders separated by 20 ft or by fire resistant barriers 5 feet in height during storage?* Yes No N/A Is liquefied petroleum gas stored, handled and used in accordance with safe practices and standards?* Yes No Are liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks guard to prevent damage from vehicles?* Yes No Are "NO SMOKING" signs posted on liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks?* Yes No In warehouse if anywhereAre "NO SMOKING" signs posted in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used or stored?* Yes No Are "NO SMOKING" rules inforced in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used or stored?* Yes No Are all solvents and flammable wastes kept in fire resistant covered containers and promptly removed from the worksite?* Yes No N/A Are approved containers used for storage and dispensing flammable or combustible liquids?* Yes No Additional RemarksMedical Services & First AidIs there a hospital, clinic or infirmary nearby?* Yes No Are emergency phone numbers conspicuously posted?* Yes No Where required, are employees trained and certified in first aid?* Yes No Last Partial Group Certification? update if incorrectAre City approved first aid kits accessible in each work area and are they periodically inspected for required components?* Yes No Are first aid kits replenished as supplies are used?* Yes No Are employees trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as necessary?* Yes No Last Partial Group Certification? update if incorrectDo employees know what to do in case of an emergency?* Yes - covered at time of hire No Are emergency showers and eyewashes available where corrosive liquids or materials are handled?* Yes No Are employee medical records and records of employee exposure to hazardous substances up-to-date and maintained for the period of time required by law?* Yes No N/A Additional RemarksPortable Ladder SafetyAre all ladders maintained in good condition?* Yes No Is each ladder equipped with non-slip safety feet?* Yes No Are ladder rungs and steps free of grease and oil?* Yes No Are ladders prohibited from being placed on unstable bases (such as boxes, barrels, truck beds, etc) to gain added height?* Yes No Do employees face the ladder and use both hands when climbing and descending the ladder?* Yes No Are unserviceable ladders discarded?* Yes No Do ladders extend at least 3 feet above the landing?* Yes No Are rungs of ladders uniformly spaced at 12 inches?* Yes No Do employees stand on the top step of ladders?* Yes No Are portable metal ladders marked with signs reading "CAUTION - DO NOT USE AROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT"?* Yes No Additonal RemarksTransporting Employees & MaterialsDo employees who operate City vehicles have valid driver licenses (Type 3, 4, or Commercial Drivers License - CDL)?* Yes No When more than 15 employees are transported in a van, bus or truck, is the operator's CDL appropriate for the vehicle operated?* Yes No N/A Is each van, bus or truck used to transport employees equipped with adequate number of seats?* Yes No When employees are transported by truck are provisions made to prevent their falling from the vehicle?* Yes No N/A Are vehicles used to transport employees equipped with handrails, steps or similar devices so that employees can enter and leave the vehicle safely ?* Yes No Are vehicles equipped with lamps, brakes, horns, mirrors, windshields and turn signals in good operating condition?* Yes No Are transport vehicles equipped with at least two reflective type flares?* Yes No N/A Is a fully charged and serviceable fire extinguisher at least 4 B:C rating maintained in each transport vehicle?* Yes No When cutting tools or tools with sharp edges are carried in passenger compartments of employee transport vehicles are they placed in closed boxes or containers secured in place?* Yes No Are employees prohibited from riding on top of any load that can shift topple or otherwise become unstable?* Yes No Is there a driver improvement program for commercial drivers and are records kept on training received by each driver?* Yes No N/A Additional RemarksMotor Vehicle Service & Repair OperationsIs there a published "Safe Operating Procedure" for Tire repairs and is it enforced?* Yes No N/A Does each tire inflation hose have a clip-on chuck and in-line valve and gauge?* Yes No Does the tire inflation control valve automatically shut off the airflow when the valve is released?* Yes No Is a tire restraining device such as a cage rack or other effective means used while inflating tires mounted on split rims or rims using retainer rings?* Yes No N/A Are employees strictly forbidden from taking a position directly over or in front of a tire while it is being inflated?* Yes No N/A Is eye protection, acid resistant gloves and apron provided and used when measuring specific gravity or servicing batteries?* Yes No Are quick drenching shower and eye wash facilities immediately available and serviceable?* Yes No Are spark producing devices and smoking prohibited in the area?* Yes No Additional remarks