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  • Facility Name

  • Location

  • Facility Description

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

General Items - Office/Break Areas

  • Required OSHA/State posters displayed?

  • Adequate lighting in all work areas?

  • First aid kits available? Adequately stocked?

  • Material safety data sheets (MSDS) available?

  • Furniture (e.g. Desks, chairs, file cabinets) in good/safe condition?

  • Adequate potable water, hand wash, toilet facilities?

  • Ingress/egress to building/work location adequate? Emergency exits marked?

  • Overhead storage utilized properly?

  • Boxes, shelving units, furniture at least 18" away from sprinkler heads?

  • Carpets free of rips/tears, or bumps? Hardwood/tiles free of slippery surfaces?

  • Restroom facilities clean/sanitary, adequately stocked?

  • Break rooms clean/sanitary to include refrigerator, microwave, stove, counters, tables, etc.?

  • Work/break areas free of rodents, insects?

  • Adequate trash receptacles available, emptied regularly, not left over-filled?

  • Storage areas clean/clear of debris and clutter?

Compressed gas cylinders

  • Oxygen/fuel cylinders separated by 20' or 5' high, one hour fire barrier?

  • Stored upright, secured from tipping? Labeled? Wrenches available?

  • Regulators removed, caps in place when stored?

  • Hoses, torches free from defects? Flash arresters installed? Gauges functioning?

Egress

  • Emergency exit doors clearly marked, functioning properly, and clear of debris, material, or other blocking items?

  • Emergency exit lights in working order, test monthly?

  • Exit routes clearly marked? Non-exit doors marked properly (i.e. storage or electrical rooms)?

  • Workers protected from over-head work?

  • Hallways, stairways maintained free of obstructions or impediments? Adequately illuminated?

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Correct PPE worn when/where required?

  • Adequate spare PPE items on hand?

  • Properly maintained?

Fire & Electrical Hazards, Prevention, and Safety

  • Adequate number of portable fire extinguishers readily accessible? Inspected monthly? Serviced annually? Inspections recorded?

  • Fire alarm system functioning, tested quarterly/annually?

  • Extension cords in good condition, adequate gauge size, inspected?

  • Sprinkler system inspected as required?

  • Electrical outlets adequate (no overloads or unapproved extension cords in use)?

  • Electrical and extension cords in good condition, adequate gauge size, inspected? Not used for permanent power?

  • Electrical panels labeled properly, free of defects or open knock-outs? Have 36" clearance?

  • Electrical closets free of storage items?

Warehouse/Fabrication/Tool Storage Areas

  • Storage shelving/racks adequate in capacity for stored item(s)? Stored items secured from toppling where needed? Sprinkler heads not blocked?

  • Stored items properly labeled or marked? Hazardous, flammable, and combustible items properly stored?

  • Loading docks/ overhead doors functioning properly? Guard chains in place where required?

  • Machinery in good working order? Safe guards in place where required? Emergency shut-off devices in place where required?

  • Floors free of oil, grease, liquid, or other slippery liquids?

  • Leading edges > 6' protected adequately?

  • Aisles/walkways clear of debris, slipping, and tripping hazards?

  • Chemical containers properly labeled? Stored per manufacturer's directions?

  • Forklifts, scissor lifts, man lifts inspected at start of shift? Operated by authorized employees only? Electrical battery units charged in areas clear of flammable or combustible material?

Exterior/Yard Area

  • Hazardous/controlled chemical storage areas inspected daily? Grounds free of hazardous/controlled chemical leaks, spills?

  • Propane storage tank(s) free of defects? Inspected as required? Properly labeled?

  • Walking area(s) free of holes/dips that would cause tripping hazard? Kept clear of ice/snow? Adequately illuminated?

  • Stairs and hand rails in good condition? Kept clear of debris, snow, and ice?

  • Dumpster(s) emptied regularly? Free of hazardous chemicals?

  • Security fencing intact? Security lighting operational?

  • Protected from elements where required?

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