CHES Safety Walk-Thru Inspection

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Medical Services and First Aid

• Are emergency phone numbers posted?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fully supplied first aid kits easily accessible to each work area, periodically inspected and replenished as needed?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an eye-wash station or sink available for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body in areas where corrosive liquids or materials are handled?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

• Are fire doors and shutters in good operating condition?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors and shutters unobstructed and protected against obstructions, including their counterweights?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire door and shutter fusible links in place?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are automatic sprinkler system water control valves, air and water pressure checked periodically as required?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is proper clearance maintained below sprinkler heads?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing

• If hazards or the likelihood of hazards are found, are employers selecting appropriate and properly fitted PPE suitable for protection from these hazards and ensuring that affected employees use it?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn where there is any danger of flying particles or corrosive materials?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are approved safety glasses required to be worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye injuries such as punctures, abrasions, contusions, or burns?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are protective gloves, aprons, shields, or other means provided and required where employees could be cut or where there is reasonably anticipated exposure to corrosive liquids, chemicals, blood, or other potentially infectious materials? See the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030(b), for the definition of "other potentially infectious materials."<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hard hats required, provided and worn where danger of falling objects exists?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate foot protection required where there is the risk of foot injuries from hot, corrosive, or poisonous substances, falling objects, crushing, or penetrating actions?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are approved respirators provided when needed? (See 29 CFR 1910.134 for detailed information on respirators or check OSHA's website).<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all PPE maintained in a sanitary condition and ready for use?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are food or beverages consumed only in areas where there is no exposure to toxic material, blood, or other potentially infectious materials?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is protection against the effects of occupational noise provided when sound levels exceed those of the OSHA Noise standard?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Work Environment

• Are all worksites clean, sanitary and orderly?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work surfaces kept dry and appropriate means taken to assure the surfaces are slip-resistant?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is combustible scrap, debris and waste stored safely and removed from the worksite promptly?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the minimum number of toilets and washing facilities provided and maintained in a clean and sanitary fashion?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all work areas adequately illuminated?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pits and floor openings covered or otherwise guarded?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Walkways

• Are aisles and passageways kept clear and marked as appropriate?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are holes in the floor, sidewalk, or other walking surface repaired properly, covered, or otherwise made safe?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there safe clearance for walking in aisles where motorized or mechanical handling equipment is operating?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials or equipment stored in such a way that sharp projections will not interfere with the walkway?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are standard guardrails provided wherever aisle or walkway surfaces are elevated more than 30 inches (76.20 centimeters) above any adjacent floor or the ground?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs and Stairways

• Do standard stair rails or handrails on all stairways have at least four risers?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step risers on stairs uniform from top to bottom?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps slip-resistant?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairway handrails located between 30 inches (76.20 centimeters) and 34 inches (86.36 centimeters) above the leading edge of stair treads?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevated Surfaces

• Are signs posted, when appropriate, showing the elevated surface load capacity?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all elevated surfaces beneath which people or machinery could be exposed to falling objects provided with standard 4-inch (10.16centimeter) toeboards?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a permanent means of access and egress provided to elevated storage and work surfaces?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is material on elevated surfaces piled, stacked, or racked in a manner to prevent it from tipping, falling, collapsing, rolling, or spreading?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exiting or Egress-Evacuation

• Are all exits marked with an exit sign and illuminated by a reliable light source?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the directions to exits, when not immediately apparent, marked with visible signs?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors, passageways or stairways that are neither exits nor access to exits, but could be mistaken for exits, appropriately marked "NOT AN EXIT," "TO BASEMENT," "STOREROOM," etc.?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exits kept free of obstructions?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable Ladders

• Are all ladders maintained in good condition, joints between steps and side rails tight, all hardware and fittings securely attached, and moveable parts operating freely without binding or undue play?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non-slip safety feet provided on each metal or rung ladder, and are ladder rungs and steps free of grease and oil?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees prohibited from placing a ladder in front of doors opening toward the ladder unless the door is blocked open, locked, or guarded?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When portable rung ladders are used to gain access to elevated platforms, roofs, etc., does the ladder always extend at least 3 feet (0.9144 meters) above the elevated surface?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable metal ladders legibly marked with signs reading "CAUTION - Do Not Use Around Electrical Equipment" or equivalent wording?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders inspected for damage?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand Tools and Equipment

• Are all tools and equipment (both company and employee-owned) used at the workplace in good condition?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand tools, such as chisels, punches, etc., which develop mushroomed heads during use, reconditioned or replaced as necessary?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are broken or fractured handles on hammers, axes and similar equipment replaced promptly?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are worn or bent wrenches replaced?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees aware of hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate safety glasses, face shields, etc., used while using hand tools or equipment that might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tool cutting edges kept sharp so the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools stored in a dry, secure location where they cannot be tampered with?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable (Power Operated) Tools and Equipment

• Are grinders, saws and similar equipment provided with appropriate safety guards?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power tools used with proper shields, guards, or attachments, as recommended by the manufacturer?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cord-connected, electrically operated tools and equipment effectively grounded or of the approved double insulated type?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are effective guards in place over belts, pulleys, chains and sprockets on equipment such as concrete mixers, air compressors, etc.?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hoisting equipment available and used for lifting heavy objects, and are hoist ratings and characteristics appropriate for the task?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pneumatic and hydraulic hoses on powder-operated tools checked regularly for deterioration or damage?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Abrasive Wheel Equipment Grinders

• Is the work rest used and kept adjusted to within 1/8 inch (0.3175 centimeter) of the wheel?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the adjustable tongue on the top side of the grinder used and kept adjusted to within 1/4 inch (0.6350 centimeters) of the wheel?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are goggles or face shields always worn when grinding?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the maximum revolutions per minute (rpm) rating of each abrasive wheel compatible with the rpm rating of the grinder motor?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fixed or permanently mounted grinders connected to their electrical supply system with metallic conduit or other permanent wiring method?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does each grinder have an individual on and off control switch?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each electrically operated grinder effectively grounded?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are new abrasive wheels visually inspected and ring tested before they are mounted?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is cleanliness maintained around grinders?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machine Guarding

• Is all machinery and equipment kept clean and properly maintained?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sufficient clearance provided around and between machines to allow for safe operations, set up and servicing, material handling and waste removal?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment and machinery securely placed and anchored to prevent tipping or other movement that could result in personal injury?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a power shut-off switch within reach of the operator's position at each machine?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can electric power to each machine be locked out for maintenance, repair, or security?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all moving chains and gears properly guarded?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are methods provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards created at the point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machine guards secure and arranged so they do not cause a hazard while in use?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fan blades protected with a guard having openings no larger than l/2 inch (1.2700 centimeters) when operating within 7 feet (2.1336 meters) of the floor?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding, Cutting, Brazing

• Are compressed gas cylinders regularly examined for obvious signs of defects, deep rusting, or leakage?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is care used in handling and storage of cylinders, safety valves, relief valves, etc., to prevent damage?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders kept away from sources of heat and elevators, stairs, or gangways?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are empty cylinders appropriately marked and their valves closed?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders, cylinder valves, couplings, regulators, hoses and apparatuses kept free of oily or greasy substances?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regulators removed and valve-protection caps put in place before moving cylinders, unless they are secured on special trucks?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained never to crack a fuel gas cylinder valve near sources of ignition?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable fire extinguishing equipment available for immediate use?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire watchers assigned when welding or cutting is performed in locations where a serious fire might develop?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do eye protection, helmets, hand shields and goggles meet appropriate standards?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations protected with PPE and clothing?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gas Cylinders

• Are cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the type of gas?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders stored in areas protected from external heat sources such as flame impingement, intense radiant heat, electric arcs, or high-temperature lines?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders located or stored in areas where they will not be damaged by passing or falling objects or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored or transported in a manner to prevent them from creating a hazard by tipping, falling, or rolling?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders containing liquefied fuel gas stored or transported in a position so that the safety relief device is always in direct contact with the vapor space in the cylinder?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hoist and Auxiliary Equipment

• Is the rated load of each hoist legibly marked and visible to the operator?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the controls of hoists plainly marked to indicate the direction of travel or motion?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees prohibited from using chains or rope slings that are kinked or twisted and prohibited from using the hoist rope or chain wrapped around the load as a substitute for a sling?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Industrial Trucks-Forklift

• Is directional lighting provided on each industrial truck that operates in an area with less than 2 foot candles per square foot of general lighting?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does each industrial truck have a warning horn, whistle, gong, or other device that can be clearly heard above normal noise in the areas where it is operated?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the parking brake of the industrial truck prevent the vehicle from moving when unattended?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are industrial trucks that operate where flammable gases, vapors, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers may be present approved for such locations?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe distances maintained from the edges of elevated ramps and platforms?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees prohibited from standing or passing under elevated portions of trucks, whether loaded or empty?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators prohibited from driving up to anyone standing in front of a fixed object?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are arms and legs kept inside the running lines of the truck?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loads handled only within the rated capacity of the truck?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trucks in need of repair removed from service immediately?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental Controls

• Are all work areas properly illuminated?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting installed, tested, and operable in areas that require illumination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area ventilation system appropriate for the work performed?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If forklifts and other vehicles are used in buildings or other enclosed areas, are the carbon monoxide levels kept below maximum acceptable concentration?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been a determination that noise levels in the facilities are within acceptable levels?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are restrooms and washrooms kept clean and sanitary?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flammable and Combustible Materials

• Are combustible scrap, debris and waste materials (oily rags, etc.) stored in covered metal receptacles and promptly removed from the worksite?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is proper storage practiced to minimize the risk of fire, including spontaneous combustion?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are approved containers and tanks used to store and handle flammable and combustible liquids?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all connections on drums and combustible liquid piping, vapor and liquid tight?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flammable liquids kept in closed containers when not in use (e.g., parts cleaning tanks, pans, etc.)?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bulk drums of flammable liquids grounded and bonded to containers during dispensing?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have explosion-proof lights and mechanical or gravity ventilation?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.9 Are "NO SMOKING" signs posted on liquefied petroleum gas tanks and in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used or stored?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are liquefied petroleum storage tanks guarded to prevent damage from vehicles?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all solvent wastes and flammable liquids kept in fire-resistant, covered containers until they are removed from the worksite?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders separated by distance and fire-resistant barriers while in storage?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers selected and provided for the types of materials in the areas where they are to be used?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Class A - Ordinary combustible material fires.

• Class B - Flammable liquid, gas or grease fires.

• Class C - Energized-electrical equipment fires.

• Are appropriate fire extinguishers mounted within 75 feet (22.86 meters) of outside areas containing flammable liquids and within 10 feet (3.048 meters) of any inside storage area for such materials?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers free from obstructions or blockage?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all extinguishers serviced, maintained and tagged at intervals not to exceed one year?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all extinguishers fully charged and in their designated places?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety cans used for dispensing flammable or combustible liquids at the point of use?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Chemical Exposure

• Are eye-wash fountains and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are handled?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees required to use personal protective clothing and equipment when handling chemicals (gloves, eye protection, respirators, etc.)?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable or toxic chemicals kept in closed containers when not in use?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirators stored in a convenient, clean and sanitary location, and are they adequate for emergencies?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees prohibited from eating in areas where hazardous chemicals are present?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances Communication

• Is there a list of hazardous substances used in your workplace and an MSDS readily available for each hazardous substance used?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each container for a hazardous substance (i.e., vats, bottles, storage tanks, etc.) labeled with product identity and a hazard warning (communication of the specific health hazards and physical hazards)?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or of the double insulated type?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners, polishers, vending machines, etc., grounded?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do extension cords have a grounding conductor?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are multiple plug adaptors prohibited?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or replaced promptly?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flexible cords and cables free of splices or taps?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are clamps or other securing means provided on flexible cords or cables at plugs, receptacles, tools, equipment, etc., and is the cord jacket securely held in place?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In wet or damp locations, are electrical tools and equipment appropriate for the use or location or otherwise protected?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labeled to indicate their use or equipment served?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or enclosures?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sufficient access and working space provided and maintained around all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operations and maintenance?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all unused openings (including conduit knockouts) in electrical enclosures and fittings closed with appropriate covers, plugs, or plates?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles, junction boxes, etc., provided with tight-fitting covers or plates?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Have work areas where noise levels make voice communication between employees difficult been identified and posted?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is approved hearing protective equipment (noise attenuating devices) available to every employee working in noisy areas?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Materials Handling

• Is there safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisleways permanently marked and kept clear to allow unhindered passage?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are motorized vehicles and mechanized equipment inspected daily or prior to use?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles shut off and brakes set prior to loading or unloading?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dock boards (bridge plates) used when loading or unloading operations are taking place between vehicles and docks?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trucks and trailers secured from movement during loading and unloading operations?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dock plates and loading ramps constructed and maintained with sufficient strength to support imposed loading?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Safety Observations

• Safety Issue:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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  Yes

  No

  N/A

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  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Issue:<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Issue:<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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