Ergonomic Safety Checklist

• Client / Site

• Date and Time of Inspection

  Date

• Inspected by

• Location
  Address

General Information

• Number of Employees

• Description of work to be performed

• Take a photo of the work area

  Media

Ergonomic

• Have all staff conducted the ELMO Workplace Health and Safety Awareness (EGSC) that includes information on safe working postures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff knowledgeable about ergonomics and ways to mitigate ergonomic risks in the workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff aware that they need to report ergonomic symptoms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rotation or rest breaks used to reduce time in awkward postures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does work scheduling minimize excessive overtime that causes fatigue?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough staff to do individual workloads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the work be performed without twisting or overly bending the lower back?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff protected against eyestrain or glare in the process of doing their job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are neck and shoulders relaxed when performing tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff comfortable without experiencing any pressure points on any part of their body (wrists, forearms, back of thighs)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pieces of furniture or equipment adjusted, positioned, and arranged to minimize strain on all parts of the body?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pieces of furniture or equipment in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workstations set up adequately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Surfaces for Walking and Working

• Are working and walking surfaces clean and dry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are working surfaces unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walking surfaces even?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Materials Handling

• Do materials have handles to help carry loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there carts, trollies, or other aids readily available for moving materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all materials delivered as close as possible to where they will be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all materials stored at waist height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all loads labeled with their weight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Seating

• Are the seats well-designed, easy to adjust, and comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff have to lean forward to see/do their work when working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion

• Recommendations

• Overall Assessment

  Pass

  Fail

• Full Name and Signature

  Sign