Abbott Leadership EHS Walk-About Checklist

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• Employee(s) Accompanying Walk-About

Employee Behavior

• Are employee work stations and equipment adjusted to work in a comfortable posture and position?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Workers must be comfortable at the work area (e.g., working at or near elbow height, not bending or over reaching.)

• Ask an employee to give an example of how they would submit a safety suggestion or report a hazard?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Speak with their Supervisor, AV EHS QR Code, via link on AV EHS webpage, submit an LPI, talk with an EHS representative.

• Ask an employee if they participate in the daily stretch exercises and job rotation program?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Operations should be stretching 2x/day (as a group) and
  2x/day (individually); Admin areas should be stretching 2x/day (as a group); Job rotation is defined as changing stations halfway during a shift or working multiple stations with a built-in rotation.

• Are employees complying with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for the area?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safety glasses required in the CER, shops, labs and other areas with hazards. Other types of PPE required may include safety shoes, chemical aprons, gloves, etc.

• Ask an employee what he/she would do if injured or feel pain on the job.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All work-related injuries and pain should be reported to the Lead/Supervisor and Occupational Health as soon as possible.

• Are the cutting tools being used appropriately and are they being stored in a safe manner when not in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safe cutting tools include utility knife with a self-retracting blade, safety blade in holder, and scissors. Sharps should not be left unattended in the work area.

Emergency Preparedness

• Ask an employee the emergency number and when it should be used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency number is 555. It should be used to call for all emergencies.

• Is access to emergency response items unobstructed? (e.g., safety shower, eyewash station, fire extinguisher, emergency exit, electrical panel and circuit breaker).

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• There should be easy access to all emergency response items.

• Ask an employee to point to the emergency exit.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Employee must be able to readily point to the emergency exit.

EHS Practices

• Identify a chemical in the area and ask an employee how they would obtain a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hard Copy - Right to Know Station; Ask their supervisor; Online - at AV homepage – Resources-Safety Data Sheets-Temecula

• Is the area clear of slip, trip and fall hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Housekeeping in the area must eliminate slip, trip and fall hazards.

• Ask an employee to point to an emergency stop (e-stop) at their station, how it works and when it is used.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• An e-stop must be used when a hazard is noticed or in an emergency.

• Are chemical and waste containers labeled and closed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemical/waste containers must have labels on content and hazard (combustible, corrosive, etc) and closed when not in use.

• Are appropriate COVID and health information signage visible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• COVID signage should be up-to-date and health information signs should be current and in good condition.

• Any other EHS concern you observe in the area?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Other facilities, equipment and housekeeping issues identified in area.