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  • Monthly Inspection - Workplace hazard inspection checklist

  • Time of Inspection:

  • Date of Inspection:

Offices

Legal:

  • Is a copy of the last JHSC inspection posted?

  • Is a copy of the H&S Policy posted

  • Is a copy of the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy posted?

  • Is Form 82 posted? (1, 2, 3, 4 Poster) (Ontario only)

  • Is the OHSA Poster (What's in it for you?) posted? (Ontario only)

  • Is the Emergency Action Plan posted?

  • Is the most recent version of the OHSA and Regulations posted?

  • Is the Health and Safety at Work Poster present? (Ontario only)

  • Is a copy of the First Aid regulation present?

  • Is a First Aid Kit present?

  • Are First Aid certificates posted? (updated every three years)

  • Is the MSDS QR code posted and working?

  • Are names and work locations of JHSC members posted?

Walking Surfaces:

  • Are the walkways free of obstacles?

  • Are the floors in good condition?

  • Is the area free of slip/ trip hazards?

  • Are warnings posted when the floors are wet?

  • Are the walking and working surfaces clearly illuminated?

  • Is the area organized and clean?

  • Are brooms/ shovels hung up?

Fire Prevention:

  • Are extinguishers available and accessible?

  • Are the extinguishers full?

  • Are the extinguishers damaged?

  • Are the extinguisher tags dated monthly?

  • Are electric cords/outlets in good condition?

  • Are electrical outlets overloaded?

  • Are cords anchored or covered?

  • Are the emergency exits clear of obstruction?

  • Are the emergency exit signs lit?

Furniture/Office Equipments:

  • Are furniture/ Office Equipment in good condition?

  • Is it secure from tipping?

  • Is it free of sharp edges/corners?

  • Is defective equipment properly identified

  • Are unnecessary items removed

  • Are drawers closed when not in use

Environment:

  • Are light levels adequate

  • Is air quality adequate

  • Is temperature and humidity adequate

  • Are noise levels appropriate

  • Are hazardous materials properly labeled

  • Are hazardous materials stored properly

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory

Racking:

  • Are racks used in the area?

  • Is the load capacity posted?

  • Are the racks anchored to the floor?

  • Are there any visible damages?

Exterior:

  • Are grounds acceptable, grass cut, no trash, outdoor storage is neat

  • Are grounds properly sanded/Salted

  • Is the area clean and free of trash?

  • Is the outdoor storage clean?

  • Is there adequate lighting?

  • Are parking lots in good working conditions and free of potholes?

  • Are there designated smoking areas, and are they properly identified?

Associates

  • Did you speak with 3 associates in the area to ask about any safety concerns they may have?

  • Did any concerns get brought forward?

  • What concerns were brought forward?

Packing Area:

Legal:

  • Is a copy of the last inspection posted?

  • Is a copy of the H&S Policy posted

  • Is a copy of the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy posted?

  • Is Form 82 posted? (1, 2, 3, 4 Poster) (Ontario only)

  • Is the OHSA Poster (What's in it for you?)posted? (Ontario only)

  • Is the Emergency Action Plan posted?

  • Is the most current version of the OHSA and Regulations posted?

  • Is the Health and Safety at Work Poster present? (Ontario only)

  • Is a copy of the First Aid regulation present?

  • Is a First Aid Kit present?

  • Are First Aid certificates posted?(updated every three years)

  • Is the MSDS QR code posted and working?

  • Are names and work locations of JHSC members posted?

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Is PPE available?

  • Is PPE being worn properly and consistently?

Walking Surfaces:

  • Are the walkways free of obstacles?

  • Are the floors in good condition?

  • Is the area free of slip/ trip hazards? (no mushrooms/compost on the floor)

  • Are warnings posted when the floors are wet?

  • Are the walking and working surfaces clearly illuminated?

  • Is the area organized and clean?

  • Are brooms/ shovels hung up and off the floor?

Fire Prevention:

  • Are extinguishers available and accessible?

  • Are the extinguishers full?

  • Are the extinguishers damaged?

  • Are the extinguisher tags dated monthly?

  • Are electric cords/outlets in good condition?

  • Are electrical outlets overloaded?

  • Are cords anchored or covered?

  • Are the emergency exits clear of obstruction?

  • Are the emergency exit signs lit?

Environment:

  • Are light levels adequate

  • Is the air quality adequate. (Free of Amonia and H2S)

  • Is temperature and humidity adequate

  • Are noise levels appropriate and controlled?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory

  • Are chemicals and other hazardous materials labelled and stored properly?

Ladders/ Step Stools:

  • Are ladders and step stools stored properly

  • Are they unpainted and in servicable condition

  • Are safety feet in servicable condition

  • Are ladders in good condition and with labels on?

  • Are ladders and step stools properly positioned, tied off at top

Racking:

  • Are racks used in the area?

  • Is the load capacity posted?

  • Are the racks anchored to the floor?

  • Are there any visible damages?

Safe Guarding:

  • Are guards in proper general condition, no evidence of damage

  • Are pinch points, in-running nip points, and points of operations guarded

  • Are fixed guards secured in position

  • Are interlock guards operative

  • Are operating controls guarded against inadvertent start-up?

  • Are daily inspections completed and any issues noted? (lines and machinery)

Exterior:

  • Are grounds acceptable, grass cut, no trash, outdoor storage is neat

  • Are grounds properly sanded/Salted

  • Is the area clean and free of trash?

  • Is the outdoor storage clean?

  • Is there adequate lighting?

  • Are parking lots in good working conditions and free of potholes?

  • Are there designated smoking areas, and are they properly identified?

Mobile Equipment: (Lift Truck/ Scissor Lift/ Tractors/Power Jack/ Tugger):

  • Please specify the equipment number in comments

  • Is the equipment operated by qualified operator only?

  • Are there any extensive damages?

  • Have the operator completes their inspection?

  • Is the capacity plate legible?

Associates

  • Did you speak with 3 associates in the area to ask about any safety concerns they may have?

  • Did any concerns get brought forward?

  • What concerns were brought forward?

Wharf/ Tunnels

Legal:

  • Is a copy of the last inspection posted?

  • Is a copy of the H&S Policy posted

  • Is a copy of the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy posted?

  • Is Form 82 posted? (1, 2, 3, 4 Poster) (Ontario only)

  • Is the OHSA Poster (What's in it for you?)posted? (Ontario only)

  • Is the Emergency Action Plan posted?

  • Is the most recent version of the OHSA and Regulations posted?

  • Is the Health and Safety at Work Poster present? (Ontario only)

  • Is a copy of the First Aid regulation present?

  • Is a First Aid Kit present?

  • Are First Aid certificates posted?(updated every three years)

  • Is the MSDS QR code posted and working?

  • Are names and work locations of JHSC members posted?

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Is PPE available?

  • Is PPE being worn properly and consistently?

Ladders/ Step Stools:

  • Are ladders and step stools stored properly

  • Are they unpainted and in servicable condition

  • Are safety feet in servicable condition

  • Are ladders in good condition and with labels on?

  • Are ladders and step stools properly positioned, tied off at top

Walking Surfaces:

  • Are the walkways free of obstacles?

  • Are the floors in good condition?

  • Is the area free of slip/ trip hazards? (no mushrooms/compost on the floor)

  • Are warnings posted when the floors are wet?

  • Are the walking and working surfaces clearly illuminated?

  • Is the area organized and clean?

  • Are brooms/ shovels hung up and off the floor?

Fire Prevention:

  • Are extinguishers available and accessible?

  • Are the extinguishers full?

  • Are the extinguisher tags dated monthly?

  • Are electric cords/outlets in good condition?

  • Are electrical outlets overloaded?

  • Are cords anchored or covered?

  • Are the emergency exits clear of obstruction?

  • Are the emergency exit signs lit?

Environment:

  • Are light levels adequate

  • Is the air quality adequate. (Free of Amonia and H2S)

  • Is temperature and humidity adequate

  • Are noise levels appropriate and controlled?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory

  • Are chemicals and other hazardous materials labelled and stored properly?

Bales:

  • Are bales stacked properly?

  • Is pedestrian traffic cordoned off

  • Are signs clear and visible?

  • Are associates wearing high visibility clothing?

Racking:

  • Are racks used in the area?

  • Is the load capacity posted?

  • Are the racks anchored to the floor?

  • Are there any visible damages?

Safe Guarding:

  • Are guards in proper general condition, no evidence of damage

  • Are pinch points, in-running nip points, and points of operations guarded

  • Are fixed guards secured in position

  • Are interlock guards operative

  • Are operating controls guarded against inadvertent start-up?

  • Are daily inspections completed and any issues noted?

Exterior:

  • Are grounds acceptable, grass cut, no trash, outdoor storage is neat

  • Are grounds properly sanded/Salted

  • Is the area clean and free of trash?

  • Is the outdoor storage clean?

  • Is there adequate lighting?

  • Are parking lots in good working conditions and free of potholes?

  • Are there designated smoking areas, and are they properly identified?

Mobile Equipment: (Lift Truck/ Scissor Lift/ Tractors/Loaders)

  • Please specify the equipment number in comments

  • Is the equipment operated by qualified operator only?

  • Are there any extensive damages?

  • Have the operators completed their inspection?

  • Is the capacity plate legible?

Associates

  • Did you speak with 3 associates in the area to ask about any safety concerns they may have?

  • Did any concerns get brought forward?

  • What concerns were brought forward?

Harvest

Legal:

  • Is a copy of the last inspection posted?

  • Is a copy of the H&S Policy posted

  • Is a copy of the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy posted?

  • Is Form 82 posted? (1, 2, 3, 4 Poster) (Ontario only)

  • Is the OHSA Poster (What's in it for you?)posted? (Ontario only)

  • Is the Emergency Action Plan posted?

  • Is the most recent version of the OHSA and Regulations posted?

  • Is the Health and Safety at Work Poster present? (Ontario only)

  • Is a copy of the First Aid regulation present?

  • Is a First Aid Kit present?

  • Are First Aid certificates posted?(updated every three years)

  • Is the MSDS QR code posted and working?

  • Are names and work locations of JHSC members posted?

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Is PPE available?

  • Is PPE being worn properly and consistently?

Ladders/ Step Stools:

  • Are ladders and step stools stored properly

  • Are they unpainted and in servicable condition

  • Are safety feet in servicable condition

  • Are ladders in good condition and with labels on?

  • Are ladders and step stools properly positioned, tied off at top

Trolley:

  • Are trolleys in servicable condition with no visual signs of damage??

  • Are belts and lanyards being used correctly? (Essex County only)

  • Are belts and lanyards in good working condition? (Essex County only)

  • Are rails and guards in place and secured on trolleys? (BC and Alberta only)

  • Are locking pins in position where required?

  • Are hooks and cross brace support in good working condition?

  • Are wheels in good condition? (No frays or chips)

  • Are cables in good condition? (BC and Alberta only)

  • Rails free of corrosion and breaks

  • Stoppers in place and in good condition?

  • Platforms are free of breaks and bends?

Walking Surfaces:

  • Are the walkways free of obstacles?

  • Are the floors in good condition?

  • Is the area free of slip/ trip hazards? (no mushrooms/compost on the floor)

  • Are warnings posted when the floors are wet?

  • Are the walking and working surfaces clearly illuminated?

  • Is the area organized and clean?

  • Are brooms, shovels, hoses, and cords hung up and off the floor?

Fire Prevention:

  • Are extinguishers available and accessible?

  • Are the extinguishers full?

  • Are the extinguishers damaged?

  • Are the extinguisher tags dated monthly?

  • Are electric cords/outlets in good condition?

  • Are electrical outlets overloaded?

  • Are cords anchored or covered?

  • Are the emergency exits clear of obstructed?

  • Are the emergency exit signs lit?

Environment:

  • Are light levels adequate

  • Is the air quality adequate. (Free of Amonia and H2S)

  • Is temperature and humidity adequate

  • Are noise levels appropriate and controlled?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory

  • Are chemicals and other hazardous materials labelled and stored properly?

Racking:

  • Are racks used in the area?

  • Is the load capacity posted?

  • Are the racks anchored to the floor?

  • Are there any visible damages?

Safe Guarding:

  • Are guards in proper general condition, no evidence of damage

  • Are pinch points, in-running nip points, and points of operations guarded

  • Are fixed guards secured in position

  • Are interlock guards operative

  • Are operating controls guarded against inadvertent start-up?

  • Are daily inspections completed and any issues noted?

Exterior:

  • Are grounds acceptable, grass cut, no trash, outdoor storage is neat

  • Are grounds properly sanded/Salted

  • Is the area clean and free of trash?

  • Is the outdoor storage clean?

  • Is there adequate lighting?

  • Are parking lots in good working conditions and free of potholes?

  • Are there designated smoking areas, and are they properly identified?

Mobile Equipment: (Lift Truck/ Scissor Lift/Power Jack/ Tugger)

  • Please specify the equipment number in comments

  • Is the equipment operated by qualified operator only?

  • Are there any extensive damages?

  • Have the operator completed their inspection?

  • Is the capacity plate legible?

Associates

  • Did you speak with 3 associates in the area to ask about any safety concerns they may have?

  • Did any concerns get brought forward?

  • What concerns were brought forward?

Lunchrooms

Legal:

  • Is a copy of the last inspection posted?

  • Is a copy of the H&S Policy posted

  • Is a copy of the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy posted?

  • Is Form 82 posted? (1, 2, 3, 4 Poster) (Ontario only)

  • Is the OHSA Poster (What's in it for you?)posted? (Ontario only)

  • Is the Emergency Action Plan posted?

  • Is the most recent version of the OHSA and Regulations posted?

  • Is the Health and Safety at Work Poster present? (Ontario only)

  • Is a copy of the First Aid regulation present?

  • Is a First Aid Kit present?

  • Are First Aid certificates posted?(updated every three years)

  • Is the MSDS QR code posted and working?

  • Are names and work locations of JHSC members posted?

Walking Surfaces:

  • Are the walkways free of obstacles?

  • Are the floors in good condition?

  • Is the area free of slip/ trip hazards? (no mushrooms/compost on the floor)

  • Are warnings posted when the floors are wet?

  • Are the walking and working surfaces clearly illuminated?

  • Is the area organized and clean?

  • Are brooms, shovels, hoses, and cords hung up and off the floor?

Fire Prevention:

  • Are extinguishers available and accessible?

  • Are the extinguishers full?

  • Are the extinguishers damaged?

  • Are the extinguisher tags dated monthly?

  • Are electric cords/outlets in good condition?

  • Are electrical outlets overloaded?

  • Are cords anchored or covered?

  • Are the emergency exits clear of obstructed?

  • Are the emergency exit signs lit?

Environment:

  • Are light levels adequate

  • Is the air quality adequate. (Free of Amonia and H2S)

  • Is temperature and humidity adequate

  • Are noise levels appropriate and controlled?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory

  • Are chemicals and other hazardous materials labelled and stored properly?

Maintenance Front and Back Maintenance Shops

Legal:

  • Is a copy of the last inspection posted?

  • Is a copy of the H&S Policy posted

  • Is a copy of the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy posted?

  • Is Form 82 posted? (1, 2, 3, 4 Poster) (Ontario only)

  • Is the OHSA Poster (What's in it for you?)posted? (Ontario only)

  • Is the Emergency Action Plan posted?

  • Is the most recent version of the OHSA and Regulations posted?

  • Is the Health and Safety at Work Poster present? (Ontario only)

  • Is a copy of the First Aid regulation present?

  • Is a First Aid Kit present?

  • Are First Aid certificates posted? (updated every three years)

  • Is the MSDS QR code posted and working?

  • Are names and work locations of JHSC members posted?

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Is PPE available?

  • Is PPE being worn properly and consistently?

Walking Surfaces:

  • Are the walkways free of obstacles?

  • Are the floors in good condition?

  • Is the area free of slip/ trip hazards? (no mushrooms/compost on the floor)

  • Are warnings posted when the floors are wet?

  • Are the walking and working surfaces clearly illuminated?

  • Is the area organized and clean?

  • Are brooms, shovels, hoses, and cords hung up and off the floor?

Fire Prevention:

  • Are extinguishers available and accessible?

  • Are the extinguishers full?

  • Are the extinguishers damaged?

  • Are the extinguisher tags dated monthly?

  • Are electric cords/outlets in good condition?

  • Are electrical outlets overloaded?

  • Are cords anchored or covered?

  • Are the fire exits clear of obstructed?

  • Are the fire exit signs lit?

Fire Prevention:

  • Are light levels adequate

  • Is air quality adequate

  • Is temperature and humidity adequate

  • Is noise level appropriate and controlled?

  • Are hazardous materials properly labeled

  • Are hazardous materials stored properly

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory

  • Are separate containers provided for oily rags, smoking materials, dusts, flammable scrap, chemical wastes, etc

  • Are chemicals and paint stored properly

  • Are all containers, bottles properly labeled and identified

  • Are all containers properly closed and no open containers present in the area?

Racking:

  • Are racks used in the area?

  • Is the load capacity posted?

  • Are the racks anchored to the floor?

  • Are there any visible damages?

Ladders/ Step Stools:

  • Are ladders and step stools stored properly

  • Are they unpainted and in servicable condition

  • Are safety feet in servicable condition

  • Are ladders in good condition and with labels on?

  • Are ladders and step stools properly positioned, tied off at top

Safe Guarding:

  • Are guards in proper general condition, no evidence of damage

  • Are pinch points, in-running nip points, and points of operations guarded

  • Are fixed guards secured in position

  • Are interlock guards operative

  • Are operating controls guarded against inadvertent start-up?

  • Are daily inspections completed and any issues noted?

Exterior:

  • Are grounds acceptable, grass cut, no trash, outdoor storage is neat

  • Are highways being warned?

  • Are grounds properly sanded/Salted

  • Is the area clean and free of trash?

  • Is the outdoor storage clean?

  • Is there adequate lighting?

  • Are parking lots in good working conditions and free of potholes?

  • Are there designated smoking areas, and are they properly identified?

Mobile Equipment: (Lift Truck/ Scissor Lift/ Tractors/Power Jack/Tugger)

  • Please specify the equipment number in comments

  • Is the equipment operated by qualified operator only?

  • Are there any extensive damages?

  • Have the operator completed their inspection?

  • Is the capacity plate legible?

Associates

  • Did you speak with 3 associates in the area to ask about any safety concerns they may have?

  • Did any concerns get brought forward?

  • What concerns were brought forward?

Distribution

Legal:

  • Is a copy of the last inspection posted?

  • Is a copy of the H&S Policy posted

  • Is a copy of the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy posted?

  • Is Form 82 posted? (1, 2, 3, 4 Poster) (Ontario only)

  • Is the OHSA Poster (What's in it for you?)posted? (Ontario only)

  • Is the Emergency Action Plan posted?

  • Is the most recent version of the OHSA and Regulations posted?

  • Is the Health and Safety at Work Poster present? (Ontario only)

  • Is a copy of the First Aid regulation present?

  • Is a First Aid Kit present?

  • Are First Aid certificates posted?(updated every three years)

  • Is the MSDS QR code posted and working?

  • Are names and work locations of JHSC members posted?

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Is PPE available?

  • Is PPE being worn properly and consistently?

Walking Surfaces:

  • Are the walkways free of obstacles?

  • Are the floors in good condition?

  • Is the area free of slip/ trip hazards? (no mushrooms/compost on the floor)

  • Are warnings posted when the floors are wet?

  • Are the walking and working surfaces clearly illuminated?

  • Is the area organized and clean?

  • Are brooms, shovels, hoses, and cords hung up and off the floor?

Fire Prevention:

  • Are extinguishers available and accessible?

  • Are the extinguishers full?

  • Are the extinguisher tags dated monthly?

  • Are electric cords/outlets in good condition?

  • Are electrical outlets overloaded?

  • Are cords anchored or covered?

  • Are the emergency exits clear of obstructed?

  • Are the emergency exit signs lit?

Environment:

  • Are light levels adequate

  • Is the air quality adequate. (Free of Amonia and H2S)

  • Is temperature and humidity adequate

  • Are noise levels appropriate and controlled?

  • Is housekeeping satisfactory

  • Are chemicals and other hazardous materials labelled and stored properly?

Ladders/ Step Stools:

  • Are ladders and step stools stored properly

  • Are they unpainted and in servicable condition

  • Are safety feet in servicable condition

  • Are ladders in good condition and with labels on?

  • Are ladders and step stools properly positioned, tied off at top

Racking:

  • Are racks used in the area?

  • Is the load capacity posted?

  • Are the racks anchored to the floor?

  • Are there any visible damages?

Safe Guarding:

  • Are guards in proper general condition, no evidence of damage

  • Are pinch points, in-running nip points, and points of operations guarded

  • Are fixed guards secured in position

  • Are interlock guards operative

  • Are operating controls guarded against inadvertent start-up?

  • Are daily inspections completed and any issues noted?

Exterior:

  • Are grounds acceptable, grass cut, no trash, outdoor storage is neat

  • Are grounds properly sanded/Salted

  • Is the area clean and free of trash?

  • Is the outdoor storage clean?

  • Is there adequate lighting?

  • Are parking lots in good working conditions and free of potholes?

  • Are there designated smoking areas, and are they properly identified?

Mobile Equipment:(Lift Truck/ Scissor Lift/Power Jack/Tugger)

  • Please specify the equipment number in comments

  • Is the equipment operated by qualified operator only?

  • Are there any extensive damages?

  • Has the operator completed their inspection?

  • Is the capacity plate legible?

Associates

  • Did you speak with 3 associates in the area to ask about any safety concerns they may have?

  • Did any concerns get brought forward?

  • What concerns were brought forward?

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