Ergonomic Safety Checklist - duplicate

• Site conducted

  Select

• Site

• Date and Time of Inspection

  Date

• Auditor

Ergonomic

• Are all workers trained on safe working postures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all workers trained on safe lifting techniques, uses, and carrying devices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• REFERENCE: This is a sample training on safe lifting techniques.
  

  

• Are all workers knowledgeable about ergonomics policies and procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers feel free 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

• Are there enough workers to do individual workloads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all workers instructed to get someone’s help when lifting heavy materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees 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 workers 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 workstations set up properly?

  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 trolley's, or other aids readily available for moving materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site clear enough to permit the use of trolley's?

  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

Tools and Equipment

• Are all tools sharp and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools light weight and well balanced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there minimal vibration when using tools and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all tools have right handle design?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there anti-fatigue matting to be used when a worker is required to stand all day?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Seating

• Do workers have to lean forward to see/do their work when working on heavy equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the vibration minimal on the seating of any heavy equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion

• Recommendations

• Overall Assessment

  Pass

  Fail

• Full Name and Signature of the Auditor.

  Sign