Compiled template - General Workplace Inspection + OSHA Self Inspection Checklist

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  1. Answer "Yes", "No", "N/A" for the questions below.
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Organisation & Administration

• • Emergency Evacuation Plan displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Incident/Hazard reporting accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• • Is the work area clean and orderly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are the floors clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are walkways clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are covers, guards, rails in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Have bins been emptied regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Appropriate signs are displayed and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Any other things to check in housekeeping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Other

• Other inspection

• Was it checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Slips/Trips/Falls

• • Are floor surfaces clean with no liquid spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are floor surfaces free from damage and uneven surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are mats flat to the floor with no upturned corners or edges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are walkways, stairs, ramps clear of boxes, rubbish or other trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are steps and ramps marked with Hi-Visibility edging

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Heat Exposure

• • Are fire blankets or extinguishers in close range for use if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are workers provided with adequate rest breaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are water drinking facilities available for workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment/Clothing (PPE)

• • Equipment/Clothing is provided and used where applicable i.e. Safety Glasses, hearing Protection, Hi-Vis clothing, Closed toe shoes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Equipment/Clothing is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • PPE signage displayed & in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• • Are First Aid personnel clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are fist aid kits available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are First Aid kit contents adequately stocked and regularly serviced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • First Aid Kits available in trucks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Do all First Aiders hold a Level 2 certification

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Procedures

• • Are workers aware of evacuation processes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Is a site evacuation plan visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are external evacuation points clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Adequate directional signage in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are emergency exits clearly marked and unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are there enough exits for a prompt escape

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are emergency contact numbers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

• • Fire extinguishers are suitable for the most likely type of fire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Fire equipment not obstructed. Clear passage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are there enough extinguishers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Extinguishers are properly mounted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Correct signs above fire extinguishers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are extinguishers regularly tested & serviced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Materials Handling & Storage

• • Are materials/stock stored correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are Storage Areas are free from hazards of Fire, Explosion,Pests

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Personnel are trained in Manual Handling Techniques specific to their task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are correct manual handling techniques being used i.e. Bend at the knees & straight back

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are workers observed using excessive force to perform a task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are workers performing tasks where they are looking up or down

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are desks and chairs in good condition with no visible damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are workers provided with safety foot steps to eliminate over reaching above chest height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are safety foot steps free from damage and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery, Plant & Equipment

• • Is equipment preventative maintenance current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Records of equipment requiring preventative maintenance are current and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are all operators of equipment trained & competent in its use & operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Operating Lights and horn functioning on the forklift

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Start and stop devices are within easy reach

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Noise levels satisfactory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • No prolonged bending/stooping is required for normal operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Adequate space around equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• • Are all electrical leads/appliances tagged & within test period

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Extension leads are in good order with no visible damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are extension leads correctly positioned i.e. not draped across floors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are power points clean and undamaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are power points away from wet areas or taps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Substances (Chemicals)

• • Current material safety data sheets available, current and located at points of use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are all chemical containers clearly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• • Are speed limit signs visible and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are pedestrian walkways clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are vehicle parking and loading bays clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are forklift warning signs clear and visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are pedestrian exit and entry areas clearly marked and visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are employees wearing hi Vis Clothing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Lighting

• • Adequate illumination

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Good light reflection off surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Light fittings clean and in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Windows are clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • No broken windows

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• • Paper recycling bins are located at all workstations (desks) and next to printers and copiers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Recycle bins are emptied regularly and not over filled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Is recycled paper being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are recycling bins provided in Kitchens for plastic and food scraps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are general waste bins emptied regularly and not overfilled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion

• Inspection reviewed by

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• Inspected by

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1.0 Employer Posting

• 1.1 Is the required OSHA Job Safety and Health Protection Poster displayed in a prominent location where all employees are likely to see it?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Are emergency telephone numbers posted where they can be readily found in case of emergency?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Where employees may be exposed to toxic substances or harmful physical agents, has appropriate information concerning employee access to medical and exposure records and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) been posted or otherwise made readily available to affected employees?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 Are signs concerning exit routes, room capacities, floor loading, biohazards, exposures to x-ray, microwave, or other harmful radiation or substances posted where appropriate?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 Is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A) posted during the months of February, March and April?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 Recordkeeping

• 2.1 Are occupational injuries or illnesses, except minor injuries requiring only first aid, recorded as required on the OSHA 300 log?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Are employee medical records and records of employee exposure to hazardous substances or harmful physical agents up-to-date and in compliance with current OSHA standards?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Are employee training records kept and accessible for review by employees, as required by OSHA standards?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 Have arrangements been made to retain records for the time period required for each specific type of record? (Some records must be maintained for at least 40 years.)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 Are operating permits and records up-to-date for items such as elevators, air pressure tanks, liquefied petroleum gas tanks, etc.?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 Safety and Health Program

• 3.1 Do you have an active safety and health program in operation that includes general safety and health program elements as well as the management of hazards specific to your work-site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 Is one person clearly responsible for the safety and health program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Do you have a safety committee or group made up of management and labor representatives that meets regularly and reports in writing on its activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 Do you have a working procedure to handle in-house employee complaints regarding safety and health?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 Are your employees advised of efforts and accomplishments of the safety and health program made to ensure they will have a workplace that is safe and healthful?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6 Have you considered incentives for employees or workgroups who excel in reducing workplace injury/illnesses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 Medical Services and First Aid

• 4.1 Is there a hospital, clinic, or infirmary for medical care near your workplace or is at least one employee on each shift currently qualified to render first aid?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Have all employees who are expected to respond to medical emergencies as part of their job responsibilities received first aid training; had hepatitis B vaccination made available to them; had appropriate training on procedures to protect them from bloodborne pathogens, including universal precautions; and have available and understand how to use appropriate PPE to protect against exposure to bloodborne diseases?*<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 If employees have had an exposure incident involving bloodborne pathogens, was an immediate post-exposure medical evaluation and follow-up provided?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Are medical personnel readily available for advice and consultation on matters of employees' health?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 Are emergency phone numbers posted?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 Have first aid kits and supplies been approved by a physician, indicating that they are adequate for a particular area or operation?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8 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

5.0 Fire Protection

• 5.1 Is your local fire department familiar with your facility, its location and specific hazards?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 If you have a fire alarm system, is it certified as required and tested annually?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 If you have interior standpipes and valves, are they inspected regularly?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 If you have outside private fire hydrants, are they flushed at least once a year and on a routine preventive maintenance schedule?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.9 Is the maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems assigned to responsible persons or to a sprinkler contractor?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10 Are sprinkler heads protected by metal guards if exposed to potential physical damage?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.12 Are portable fire extinguishers provided in adequate number and type and mounted in readily accessible locations?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.13 Are fire extinguishers recharged regularly with this noted on the inspection tag?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.14 Are employees periodically instructed in the use of fire extinguishers and fire protection procedures?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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