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  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

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  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

A) Parking Lots

  • 1) Are lot surfaces free of tripping hazards and paved surfaces unbroken?

  • 2) Is lighting adequate?

  • 3) Are sidewalks in good condition and free of tripping situations?

  • 4) Are traffic patterns clearly identified?

  • 5) Are the bumper blocks highlighted with contrasting colors?

B) Front Drive and Hotel Entrance

  • 1) Is the driveway area in good condition and free of trip/slip situations?

  • 2) Are the fire access lanes to the hotel kept free of parked vehicles?

  • 3) Are curbs or other types of elevations clearly identified?

  • 4) Are solid and glass doors clearly identified and adjusted to prevent slamming?

  • 5) Are signs and awnings in good condition and well secured?

C) Front Desk

  • 1) Are safety deposit boxes and drop safes physically secured?

  • 2) Is emergency lighting operational over the desk area and PBX in the event of power failure?

  • 3) Is the door leading to the front desk or rear office area locked during evening hours and/or when staff is limited?

  • 4) Is the door equipped with a viewing device?

  • 5) Are the security cameras at PBX consistently monitored?

  • 6) Have ergonomic concerns been addressed?

D) Hotel Lobby Area

  • 1) Is carpet area free of snags, tears or wrinkles?

  • 2) Is floor in good condition and treated with non-slip floor polish or other slip prevention means?

  • 3) Is area free of obstructions that could cause injury from slips, trips or falls?

  • 4) Are such things as ash urns and displays kept out of general traffic patterns?

  • 5) Outside approach: are the surfaces unbroken and non-slip? Are rain mats in place where needed?

E) Public Areas/Rest Rooms

  • 1) Are floors free of slips/trips/falls?

  • 2) Are fire exits clearly marked and fire exit directional signs in working order?

  • 3) Are fire extinguishers visible, fully charged and requlary inspected?

  • 4) Are changes in floor elevations clearly identified?

  • 5) Are gutters and down spouts provided as needed with discharge away from the sidewalks?

  • 6) Are the following rest room items in order: No slip surface? No broken mirror or glass? Adequate lighting? Housekeeping?

F) Banquet and Meeting Rooms

  • 1) Are fire exits clearly marked and fire exit directional signs in working order?

  • 2) Are fire exits kept free of obstructions such as tables and chairs?

  • 3) Are fire extinguishers visible, fully charged and regularly inspected?

  • 4) Is carpet area free of snags, tears or wrinkles?

  • 5) Are electrical cords covered to prevent slip/trip/fall hazards?

  • 6) Are chairs, tables and risers inspected prior to set up and use?

  • 7) Are risers and staging set up against walls or with railings to prevent guests from falling off the back?

  • 8) Are service doors identified for In and Out direction?

  • 9) Are chairs stacked no more than 10 high?

G) Restaurant/Lounge

  • 1) Are floors cleaned on a regular schedule during operating hours?

  • 2) Are entrances free of obstructions?

  • 3) Is area adequately illuminated?

  • 4) Are chairs/tables inspected regularly to ensure steadiness?

  • 5) Are fire exits clearly marked and signs illuminated?

  • 6) Are bus areas kept clean and in good order?

  • 7) Are glasses stored away from ice bins?

  • 8) Are child seats and high chairs secure and steady?

  • 9) Are serves instructed to warn guests about hot plates?

  • 10) Are instructional posters displayed about choking hazards and first aid?

H) Guest Floors

  • 1) Are floors in good condition and free of slip/trip/fall hazards?

  • 2) Are fire exits clearly marked and fire exit directional signs in working order?

  • 3) Are fire exit stairwells free of obstructions and well lighted?

  • 4) Do fire exit doors open freely and are door closing devices working properly?

  • 5) Are fire extinguishers fully charged, inspected regularly and location clearly marked?

I) Guest Rooms

  • 1) Do door locks operate as they should?

  • 2) Do self-closing doors latch properly?

  • 3) Are the innkeepers statutes displayed in a conspicuous location?

  • 4) Are electrical cords in good condition and not taped, spliced or frayed?

  • 5) Is bathtub slip resistant and equipped with grab bars?

  • 6) Is hot water between 115 and 125 degrees?

  • 7) Are smoke alarms operational?

  • 8) Is room carpet/floor in good condition and free of slip/trip/fall hazards?

  • 9) Is guest room furniture sturdy and free of sharp edges, splinters or protrusions?

  • 10) Are connecting doors equipped with two locking devices?

  • 11) Are balcony doors equipped with two locking devices and warning decals on glass?

  • 12) Are evacuation diagrams posted?

  • 13) Are beds on casters for easy movement by housekeepers?

  • 14) Are fire-detection and alarm systems which will alert sleeping guests in the event of a fire provided?

  • 15) Are hearing impaired alarms provided?

  • 16) Are restricted access doors kept locked?

J) Swimming Pool

  • 1) Are pool rules conspicuously posted?

  • 2) Is pool area secured when closed?

  • 3) Is the pool and/or hot tub depth marked on the top edge and side of the pool along with posted NO Diving signage?

  • 4) Is the pool water checked and recorded daily for chemicals?

  • 5) Is the pool deck cleaned often and free of slip/trip/fall hazards?

  • 6) Is required life safety equipment visible and within reach?

  • 7) Are the deep and shallow portions of the pool separated by a visible barrier?

  • 8) Is there a telephone available and emergency number posted poolside?

  • 9) Are GFCI's operational on all pool electrical outlets and equipment?

  • 10) Are pool chemicals stored in a secured area away from guests?

  • 11) Is access to the pool controlled with childproof latches and self closing gate?

  • 12) If a hot tub is present, is water temp limited to 102 degrees F and are daily checks logged?

K) Exercise Room

  • 1) Is the floor surface free of slip/trip/fall hazards?

  • 2) Is equipment free of defects that could potentially cause injury to guests?

  • 3) Are Out of Order signs available for equipment that needs repair?

  • 4) Does equipment have instructions for use posted near or on each piece of equipment?

  • 5) Is area secured when closed?

  • 6) Are rules posed for equipment and a phone provided for emergency use?

  • 7) Is hold harmless language posted in the room?

L) Elevators

  • 1) Do cars level properly?

  • 2) Are cars provided with car-door leading edge protection?

  • 3) Is lighting adequate in cars?

  • 4) Is emergency car lighting provided and functional?

  • 5) Are alarm bells functioning?

  • 6) Are emergency phones provided and functional?

  • 7) Are inspection certificates available and current?

  • 8) Do employees know the location for escalator emergency stops?

  • 9) Are employees informed to prevent unescorted small children from riding escalators?

  • 10) Are precautionary signs used and permanently affixed to escalators?

M) Emergency/Fire/Medical

  • 1) Are all MOD's trained in response for the most probable emergencies?

  • 2) Are emergency phone numbers current and displayed at the front desk and PBX?

  • 3) Are monthly fire drills held on every shift and is the fire department invited to attend?

  • 4) Is the emergency generator tested and documented on a monthly basis?

  • 5) Is emergency lighting tested and documented on a monthly basis?

  • 6) Is panic hardware present and operative on all posted exits?

  • 7) Are stairways and exit paths properly marked and unobstructed?

  • 8) Are stairway doors kept closed on all floors?

  • 9) Are MSDS's readily available for all chemicals on site?

  • 10) Are emergency eyewash stations provided within 25 feet or 15 seconds within corrosive chemical environments?

  • 11) Are first aid supplies available in all departments and are monthly inspections conducted and documented?

  • 12) Is there at least one first aid provider present during each shift?

N) Security

  • 1) Is guest key par system in effect for properties without electronic locks?

  • 2) Are perimeter fire exits locked from the outside to prevent unauthorized entry?

  • 3) Are employees instructed to alert management to the existence of suspicious persons, situations or activity?

  • 4) Are guests made aware that safe deposit boxes are available by Innkeepers Statute postings or other means?

  • 5) Are guest requesting additional room keys after check-in required to show identification?

  • 6) Is the property and grounds toured a minimum of twice per shift?

  • 7) Are all mechanical, electrical, telephone and boiler room doors locked at all times?

  • 8) Are spare room keys, pass keys and master keys secured when not in use in accordance with the corporate key control program?

O) Stairs and Service Areas

  • 1) Are stairs equipped with handrails?

  • 2) Are stairs and ramps adequately lighted?

  • 3) Are doors leading to service areas identifiable to guests?

  • 4) Are stair treads firm, level, clean and not excessively worn or slippery?

  • 5) Are stair landings free of objects and slip/trip/fall hazards?

  • 6) Are bubble mirrors provided where needed?

P) Kitchen Areas

  • 1) Is area adequately illuminated?

  • 2) Are light fixtures protected with covers?

  • 3) Is floor in good condition without loose, chipped or broken tiles?

  • 4) Is there an ongoing floor cleaning program during operating hours?

  • 5) Is area in good order free of slip/trip/fall hazards?

  • 6) Are electrical panels unobstructed, clearly marked and kept closed?

  • 7) Are hood systems, filters and ranges cleaned daily?

  • 8) Are hood fire extinguishing systems inspected every 6 months and documented on inspection tag?

  • 9) Are manual fire extinguishing controls accessible?

  • 10) Are all equipment electrical cords in good condition?

  • 11) Are employees wearing low-heeled, slip resistant footwear?

  • 12) Are walk-in refrigerators kept below 40 degrees F and freezers kept at 0 degrees F?

  • 13) Do emergency door release handles work on walk-ins?

  • 14) Are floors clean and free of grease build-up, defects, obstructions, water and food?

  • 15) Are floor drains in working order and covered?

  • 16) Is compression equipment properly guarded with safety interlock mechanisms in place and functioning?

  • 17) Are choppers/grinders properly guarded and functioning?

  • 18) Is adequate protection provided for deep fat fryers including ventilation, automatic extinguishing equipment and shut -off?

  • 19) Are the fryer and stove separated by a fire proof barrier or distance?

  • 20) Are electrical outlet circuits equipped with GFCI's?

  • 21) Is hazardous material equipment inspected and records maintained?

  • 22) Are cut resistant gloves used during cleaning of slicer and/chopper?

  • 23) Are meat grinders operated only when feed tray and tamper are in use?

  • 24) Are knives kept sharp and properly stored?

  • 25) Are belts, pulleys, fans and rotating shafts guarded?

  • 26) Do electric light bulbs in food preparation areas have globe enclosures?

  • 27) Is glass stored away from food preparation areas?

  • 28) Are metal or plastic ice scoops provided and stored outside of bin?

  • 29) Are kitchen exhaust fans on rooftops checked and cleaned on a regular basis?

  • 30) Is raw and cooked food stored properly in refrigerators?

Q) Dishwashing Area

  • 1) Are walkways free of obstructions and congestion?

  • 2) Are floor mats placed in wet areas and in front of wash stations and are they in good condition?

  • 3) Do garbage disposals have rubber guards that prevent flatware from entering the disposal?

  • 4) Can switch on disposal be accidentally activated?

  • 5) Are workers equipped with aprons and gloves?

  • 6) Is there a separate receptacle provided for broken glass?

R) Housekeeping/Laundry

  • 1) Are all spills and leaks repaired to prevent water build-up on floors?

  • 2) Do safety interlocks work on all washers and laundry equipment?

  • 3) Are all covers and guards in place?

  • 4) Are fire extinguishers visible and fully charged?

  • 5) Are lint traps cleaned daily and screens kept clean?

  • 6) Are special fire safety procedures in place for cleaning and storing kitchen rags?

  • 7) Are chemicals properly labeled and stored?

  • 8) Are gloves and goggles available for use when handling chemicals?

  • 9) Are dryer belts properly guarded?

  • 10) Are folder and ironer pinch points properly guarded with emergency stop devices in place?

  • 11) Are hot rollers and surfaces protected to prevent burns?

  • 12) Is gas fired equipment properly vented to the outside?

  • 13) Are laundry bins provided with pop-up spring loaded bottoms to avoid back injuries from excessive reaching?

S) Storage Areas

  • 1) Are areas adequately illuminated?

  • 2) Are areas secured when no one is present?

  • 3) Are floors free of slip/trip/fall hazards?

  • 4) Are shelves sturdy with no evidence of weakening?

  • 5) Are heavy and frequently used items stored between knee and shoulder height?

  • 6) Is storage kept at least 18 inches below sprinkler heads?

  • 7) Are fire exits and aisles free of obstruction?

T) Maintenance/Engineering

  • 1) Are pinch points on equipment guarded?

  • 2) Is rotating equipment properly guarded and PPE available when in use?

  • 3) Are maintenance log files kept current?

  • 4) Is storage arranged to avoid clutter and provide sufficient room to work?

  • 5) Is shop neat and clean with good housekeeping?

  • 6) Are compressed gas cylinders stored properly?

  • 7) Are welding hoods and goggles used properly?

  • 8) Is cutting and welding permit system in use to ensure fire safety precautions are met?

  • 9) Are grinders equipped with tool rests and adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the grinding wheel?

  • 10) Is proper PPE available for all work when required?

  • 11) Are compressed air blow-down nozzles low pressure type?

  • 12) Is there a policy preventing compressed air being use to remove dirt and debris from employees?

  • 13) Are safety guards in place on all power saws?

  • 14) Are electrical lock-out/tag-out procedures in place?

  • 15) Are flammables properly stored and labeled?

  • 16) Are safety cans used for storage of low flash point liquids such as gasoline?

U) MSDS, Labeled Containers, PPE

  • 1) Are chemical containers labeled?

  • 2) Are MSDS's available to all employees 24/7?

  • 3) Are MSDS binders organized and complete?

  • 4) Is PPE available, stored properly and in good condition?

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