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  • Weekly Safety and Health Checklist Dorm

Centers are required to conduct and document weekly/ monthly inspections. Results of the inspection are recorded below. In the event a deficiency is identified that cannot be corrected , the Safety Officer will submit a maintenance Work-Order. Completed checklists must be returned to the Center Safety Officer, based on center policies. The General Safety and Health Checklist applies and should be attached to this checklist

  • Safety Officer/Officers completing the inspection?

General Requirements

  • All student's door and any door on an egress corridor must close and positive latch on its own. No door can be held open by any devices that will not release the door when the fire alarm is activated.

  • All entrances/ exit doors to egress hallways are fully operational and bear the appropriate fire rating. Frame and door should have a fire rating tag. No holes or breakage in the door.

  • All fire egress maps include:<br>(A) Primary and secondary escape routes.<br>(B) " You are Here " marking.<br>(C) Location of pull stations and fire extinguishers along primary and secondary escape routes.

  • All panic bars are in good condition and operational.

  • All exit lights are in good condition and operational.

  • All emergency lights are in good condition and operational.

  • CO2 detectors are present and operational

  • All ceiling tile are in place and and do not have a hole or crack greater than 1/8th".

  • All electrical panels have a 3 foot entry way to panel. All panel doors close and lock.

  • Permanent electrical circuits are utilized rather than extension cords.

  • Area is free of ceiling tiles that are missing from the floor or wall.

  • Walking surfaces are free of tears, bumps, sags in the carpet, or other tripping hazards.

  • Area is free of broken/cracked glass in doors or windows.

  • Materials are safely stacked and not within 18" vertically or 36" horizontally or a sprinkler head.

  • Lighting is free of missing lens cover on ceiling /overhead study lights.

  • Area is free of cracks in the sidewalk in excess of 1/4"

  • Dryer vents are clean.

  • Walking surfaces are free of water/liquids.

  • All egress light fixtures are operational.

  • All exterior light fixtures are operational. (Security)

  • Cleaning materials are safely stored,not in student rooms, or left unattended in public areas.

  • All flammable and hazardous materials as properly stored. When not in use. (Flammable and hazardous materials cabinets are closed at all times)

  • All flammable and hazardous cabinets are vented to outside.

  • All janitor, elevator, and mechanical room doors are closed and locked.

  • All GFCI receptacles are operational.

  • Electrical panels are labeled appropriately.

  • Electrical panel knockouts are in place.

  • Grinders (portable and stationary) have guards in place

  • SDS's openly available to all employees.

  • Light bulbs protected from breakage.

  • Foot protection worn as required (steel toed or slip resistant closed toe)

  • Area is free of evidence of vermin.

  • Date of inspection

  • Signature of inspector

  • Center Director

  • Safety Committee Members present for the Inspection

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