Central Plant and Mechanical Room Safety Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Walkways, Floors and Wall Openings

• Are aisles and passageways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are holes in floors and walkways covered and made safe for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored so they do not project into the walkway?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walking surfaces kept clean and dry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas properly illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guardrails used where walkways are four feet above flooring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor openings guarded on all sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are grates and covers of sufficient strength for foot and motor traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do stairs of four or more risers have handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do steps or stairs have a slip resistant surface or edge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails 30 34 inches above the leading edge of the surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work areas clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Are approved safety glasses/goggles used in work areas as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Supervisor enforce the use of Personal Protective Equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs posted warning of potential for eye injury where flying particles can be present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gloves, aprons, shields, or other means provided for protection against cuts, corrosives, and chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hard hats provided and used when needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are required safety shoes used while at work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical protection available when working around or with electricity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection provided for high noise areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is damaged PPE replaced in a timely manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE stored and kept clean when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid and infection control kits readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

• Are fire alarms inspected annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors and shutters operational and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sprinkler systems checked and records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable fire extinguishers checked and tagged at least annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire evacuations and emergency procedures current, posted and are employees aware of procedures to follow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees instructed in the use of fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers needing service removed from the work area and stored for recharging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairwells clear and free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are voice speaker systems and phones inspected monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevated Surfaces

• Is material on elevated surfaces stored in a safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are platform areas guarded with rails and a four inch toe board for protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a means of access and egress provided to elevated surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exits and Means of Egress

• Are all exit doors unlocked, accessible and free of obstruction while the building is occupied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exits marked with a sign and illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the directions to exits marked with proper signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are letters on exit signs at least six inches high and ¾ inch wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all rungs and supports tight, without bends, twists or broken pieces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non-slip safety feet provided on all extension ladders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees prohibited from using ladders that are broken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do portable rung ladders extend 3 feet above the landing surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tools and Power Equipment

• Are all tools in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tool handles free from taped repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees prohibited from using chipped or cracked tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hammers and screwdrivers checked for damage and chipped surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do power tools have proper safety guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all belts, pulleys, chains and sprockets guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fans guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are goggles and face shields used and warnings posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is GFCI used on temporary circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is GFCI used where water or moisture is present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand grinders used with the proper guards in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tool rest on bench grinders adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do side guards cover nut, spindle and 75% of the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bench and pedestal grinders securely mounted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools, equipment and materials properly stored when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Air Compressors and Compressed Air

• Are maintenance records kept and up-to-date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressors equipped with relief valves and pressure gauges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warnings posted for the automatic starting feature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the belt drive system guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed air receivers periodically drained of moisture and oil?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding, Cutting and Brazing

• Is care used in handling and storage of compressed gas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the area have proper ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are empty cylinders identified and stored away from full tanks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinder storage areas properly identified with signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders kept away from heat sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are welding electrodes removed from holders when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire protection readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is proper PPE available and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lockout/Tagout

• Are all employees trained in lockout/tagout?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical enclosures properly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees provided with proper lockout equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees required to keep personal control of keys?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all machines capable of lockout/tagout?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Permit Required Confined Spaces

• Are permit required confined spaces properly identified and marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rescuers trained in CPR and first aid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in permit confined space entry procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the proper PPE available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are permit spaces checked with gas detection meters before entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the proper rescue equipment available for permit spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are attendants used to assist and watch for hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flammable and Combustible Substances

• Are proper containers with labels used for storage of flammable liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas properly illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drums grounded during the transfer of materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas properly ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are No Smoking and Danger signs posted, regardless of the site smoking policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers available with 75 feet of outside and 10 feet of inside storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers charged, tagged, mounted and identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate lockers or containers used for storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Occupational Noise

• Have employees been trained in the proper use of hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees use hearing protection in high noise areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hearing Protection Required signs posted at entry areas with noise levels of 85 dBA or greater?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees given a choice of hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazard Communication

• Are asbestos-containing materials identified to prevent disturbance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in the safe handling of chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SDS accessible to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are proper labels used on containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is proper PPE available for employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an SDS available for all chemicals used in the work place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eyewash and drenching shower stations provided within at least 75 feet of the use of corrosive chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eating and drinking prohibited in hazardous chemical use and storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are identified asbestos-containing materials in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are all boxes, plugs, switches and fittings properly covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment properly grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cords with exposed wiring, damaged insulation, frays, or taped splices removed from service or repaired?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all switches and circuits breakers identified as to their use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all energized parts guarded against accidental contact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords prohibited from being used as permanent wiring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical panels marked DANGER – HIGH VOLTAGE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A