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

• 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.
  [This is an example of how you can use iAuditor to include best practice reference images in your templates to assist with inspections]

  

• 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 carts, dollies, or other aids readily available for moving materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site clear enough to permit the use of carts?

  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

• Are there scaffolds, platforms, or other equipment available to reduce the need to work overhead?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are knee pads or cushions available when working at floor level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any equipment that can be used to reduce kneeling?

  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

• Is it possible to use adjustable stools to allow workers to rest?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Seating

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 Inspector

  Sign