Use and modify this checklist to assist you and your teams during workplace safety inspections. Make sure any deficiencies are documented on the checklist.
Location Inspected: ____________________________________________________
Inspection Done By: __________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________________________________
| Yes | No | Comments | |
| Housekeeping and General | |||
| Required safety materials posted, accessible, up-to-date. | |||
| Floor surfaces free of water, oil or other fluids. | |||
| Floor surfaces even – i.e. no loose tiles, rugs, or torn carpet. | |||
| Walkways/doorways clear of boxes, extension cords, and litter. | |||
| Stairways kept clear of boxes, equipment and other obstacles. | |||
| Work areas, walkways and stairs well lit. | |||
| Work stations tidy and well-maintained. | |||
| First Aid, Emergency Equipment, and Signs | |||
| Emergency equipment – i.e. eyewashes, showers, fire extinguishers – clear, inspections up-to-date, good working order. | |||
| First Aid Kits – easily accessible, clearly identified. | |||
| First Aid Kit contents – stocked, contents not past expiration. | |||
| Emergency procedures clearly displayed – including evacuation route for every floor. | |||
| Emergency exits and aisles unobstructed. | |||
| All exits clearly marked and free from obstruction. | |||
| Signs and arrows indicating the direction to exits. | |||
| Location of fire alarms/firefighting equipment clearly marked. | |||
| Materials Handling | |||
| Regularly used items in easy reach. | |||
| Enough area around machines and equipment for easy and safe access by people and vehicles. | |||
| Material handling aids available and in good condition. | |||
| Storage | |||
| Items placed neatly and securely on shelves. | |||
| Heavy items stored below shoulder height. | |||
| Items on high shelves easily reached, ladder available. | |||
| Electrical | |||
| Extension cords secured and in good condition (no exposed wires or bent prongs). | |||
| Portable hand tools grounded or double insulated; cord in good condition. | |||
| Machines properly grounded. | |||
| Clear access to electrical panels and no combustible material stored within restricted area around panels. | |||
| Machines and Tools | |||
| Guarding and safety devices in place. | |||
| Start/Stop switches clearly marked and easy to reach. | |||
| Safe operating procedures available. | |||
| Lockout procedures available. | |||
| No defective tools in use or in area. | |||
| Manufacturers’ manuals available for all tools and machinery. | |||
| Chemicals and Hazardous Substances | |||
| Hazardous substances are properly labelled, stored and disposed of properly – i.e. lids on chemical containers, oily rags in metal bins and not in regular trash. | |||
| Safety Data Sheets are available and easily accessible. | |||
| WHMIS or HAZCOM training: safe use and storage of hazardous substances and chemicals – ask worker questions to determine knowledge or need for training. | |||
| Flammable products properly stored – i.e. flammable storage cabinets, capped, labeled. | |||
| Flammable products within permissible quantities. | |||
| Personal Protective Equipment | |||
| PPE is available and observed being worn correctly. | |||
| PPE is properly stored and cared for – ask workers questions about care and storage to determine knowledge or need for training. | |||
| Security | |||
| Emergency numbers easily available – internal and external. | |||
| Visitor/contractor rules in place. | |||
| Lone worker safety procedures in place. | |||
| Safe money handling procedures in place. | |||
| Other | |||
800-ICW-SAFETY (800.429.7233)
SAFETYOnDemand@icwgroup.com
