General Industry Safety Walk - 1910 - 3/20/23 update

• Client / Site

• Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Additional staff attending

General Work Areas

• Are work areas clean and free of debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are OSHA, Fed and State posters in a prominent location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Emergency Phone numbers posted where they can be readily found??

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety and warnings posted where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a First Aid kit available, adequately stocked and inspected monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the OSHA 300A form posted between 2/1 and 4/30?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trash cans emptied daily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate toilet and washing facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is potable water provided for drinking, washing, and cooking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water outlets that are not suitable for drinking clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toilet and hand washing areas clean and sanitary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting appropriate for the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Medical Services/First Aid

• Has annual training been conducted on the Site Specific Bloodborne Pathogen Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do Residential life staff, Custodial, First Aiders and/or Security work in this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Residential life staff, Custodial, First Aiders and/or Security been trained for elevated risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records of Hep shot series or waivers of delination complete for all employees identified. (Residential life staff, Custodial, First Aiders and/or Security been trained for elevated risk)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is blood borne waste disposed of correctly? ( per the plan)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sharps containers supplied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is one employee in each work area qualified to give first aid if medical aid is not nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are medical professionals readily available for advice and consultation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash and quick drench showers available if corrosives are being used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they marked and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stations inspected monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the eyewash fluid changed every 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire protection

• Are fire suppression systems inspections current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Fire alarm system tested annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the local fire dept aquatinted with the work area and facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are interior standpipes and valves inspected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire doors maintained and inspected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are automatic sprinkler system control valves inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do sprinkler risers have a 3 ft buffer zone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do sprinkler heads have 18” clearance above stored materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire extinguishers of the proper type, appropriate number and in readily accessible locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all Fire extinguishers have current inspections, both monthly and annual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all extinguishers have a 3 ft buffer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Extingushers inspected Annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Extingushers inspected monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exit routes

• Are all exit routes that are subject to blackout protected by emergency lights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the emergency lights work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors, passageways, or stairways that are neither exits nor accessible to exits appropriately marked as “Not an Exit” or with an indication of its actual use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where exit doors to the exterior are not visible, are exit routes marked with exit signs or exit signs with arrows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Walkways

• Are aisles and passageways kept clear and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pits and floor openings covered or guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are standard guardrails provided when the walkway surface is elevated more than 48 inches above any adjacent floor or ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways properly marked with sufficient aisle clearance provided for motorized or mechanical handling equipment operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Floor and wall openings

• Does this location have Floor or Wall openings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor and wall openings protected with covers, grating or guard rails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs and Stairways

• Are standard stair rails or handrails on all stairways with four or more risers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairways at least 22 inches wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do stair landing platforms extend not less than 30 inches in the direction of travel, and extend 22 inches in width at every 12 feet or less of vertical rise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step risers on stairs of a uniform height from top to bottom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails located 30" to 34" off the stair tead and capable of withstanding a load of 200 pounds applied within 2 inches of the top edge and are midrails present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevated Surfaces

• Are signs posted showing the surface load capacity of shelving or other elevated storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surfaces that are elevated more than 48 inches above the floor or ground provided with standard guardrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are elevated surfaces that expose people or machinery to falling objects provided with standard, 4-inch (nominal) toeboards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are employees trained to inspected ladders visually before use and verified safe to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are annual ladder inspections documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where are the records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders with broken or missing steps, rungs, or cleats; broken side rails; or faulty equipment removed from service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When in use, do ladders extend at least 3 feet above an elevated surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the manufacturer’s load limit and warning stickers easy to read on each ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are metal ladders marked with easy-to-read signs cautioning against using them around electrical power sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rungs of ladders uniformly spaced at 12 inches, center to center?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Is PPE used on-site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are approved safety glasses worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye injuries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn where there hazardous liquids, a danger of flying particles or corrosive materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hard hats provided and worn where danger of falling objects exists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is foot protection required as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hand protection required as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection required as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Respiratory Protection

• Are respirators used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a written respiratory protection procedure for the selection and use of respirators where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirator users trained annually and instructed in the correct usage and limitations of the respirators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirator users given annual fit tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirators regularly inspected, cleaned, sanitized, and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirators stored in a convenient, clean, and sanitary location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is voluntary respirator use governed through 1910.134 Appendix D?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If used more than 30 days per year, are respirator users given periodic medical evaluations to determine their ability to wear respirators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding, Cutting, Brazing

• Does Welding, cutting or brazing take place in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are only authorized and trained personnel permitted to use welding, cutting, or brazing equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot-work permits required in areas not designed for regular hot work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are arc-welding cables intact with no damaged insulation or exposed conductors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are only approved apparatus (torches, regulators, pressure-reducing valves, acetylene generators, manifolds) used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation in place where welding or cutting is conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate respiratory protection provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is required PPE used properly and inspected periodically? Hoods, googles, gloves, aprons ... etc...

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressors and Compressed Air

• Are compressors or compressed air used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all compressors equipped with pressure relief valves and pressure gauges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressor safety devices inspected annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all belt drive systems totally enclosed (guarded)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed air nozzles either operated at 30 pounds per square inch (psi) system pressure or equipped with pressure-reducing tips that reduce the pressure to less than 30 psi?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed air receivers periodically drained of moisture and oil?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gas Cylinders

• Are compressed gas cylinders used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valve protectors or caps always placed on cylinders and tightened when cylinders are not in use or connected for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored or transported in a manner to prevent them from creating a hazard by slipping, falling, or rolling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fuel gas and oxygen cylinders stored a minimum of 20 feet apart or separated by a one-hour firewall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inspections dates current on cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lockout Tagout

• Are all employees trained to identify lock out (LOTO) system that maybe used by other employees even if they don't conduct LOTO them selves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is LOTO needed by workers in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hazardous energy sources required to be de-energized, disengaged, blocked, or locked out during cleaning, servicing, adjusting, operations setup, or as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lockout/tagout procedures performed by authorized employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are authorized employees provided individually keyed safety locks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are equipment-specific lockout/tagout procedures in place for all machines or processes that involve multiple energy sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it required that only the authorized employee exposed to the hazard place or remove the safety lock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is an emergency lock-removal procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are means established to identify all authorized employees who are working on locked-out equipment by their locks or accompanying tags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Are Confined Spaces located in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are confined spaces identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are confined spaces entered by employes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are confined space permits used when employees enter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is air testing conducted before and during entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is meter calibration current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rescuers or retrieval equipment ready for rapid use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Team location and name

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flammable and Combustible Materials

• Are Flammable or combustible materials used or stored in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are approved containers and tanks used for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable liquids kept in closed containers when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does paint spraying take place in this work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the paint spraying ventilation system minimum average air velocity of 100 fpm over the open face of the booth and explosion proof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all wiring in painting and mixing area Class I, group D?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous chemicals exposure and Haz Comm

• Is there a written Hazard Communication Program that meets the OSHA standard and addresses safety data sheets (SDSs), chemical container labeling, employee training, and other elements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical present in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in Site Specific safe use of hazardous chemicals and materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees use appropriate PPE and equipment to handle chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals labeled ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SDSs available for all chemicals in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can Employees in the work area access the SDS's?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a master chemical list available for chemicals per 1910.1200?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained on who to contact to report a chemical spill?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable and toxic chemicals kept in closed containers when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spills addressed with appropriate PPE, cleanup materials or containment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Training provided to employees who address spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable and toxic chemicals kept in closed containers when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable and toxic chemicals kept in closed containers when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are there any open boxes or damaged electrical components in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees use electrical tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical tools and equipment double-insulated or grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all three wire cords have a ground prong?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords or power stripes used in the work place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords permanently mounted, do they pass through doors, windows, rugs, ceiling or other openings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power stripes "daisy chained" together?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees conduct electrical repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is work conducted in compliance with OSHA Standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC) by a certified electrian?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Are there areas in the workplace where continuous noise levels exceed 85 dBA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has this been documented through sound level meter readings or dosimetry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are reading documented and records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where are the records stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an ongoing Hearing Conservation Program to monitor noise levels, provide audiometric testing, and educate employees in safe levels of noise exposures, effects of noise on their health, and the use of personal protective equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Identification of Piping Systems

• Are piping system that carry hazardous materials or compressed air marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lines heated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When pipelines are heated by electricity, steam, or other external source, are suitable warning signs or tags placed at unions, valves, or other serviceable parts of the system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Handling

• Are Jack stands or other supporting equipment used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they inspected annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are slings, straps, chains or ropes used for lifting material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the annually inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hoists or overhead cranes used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the rated load of each hoist legibly marked and visible to the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hooks with safety latches or other arrangements used when hoisting materials so that slings or load attachments will not accidentally slip off the hoist hooks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do hoists and overhead cranes receive annual inspections, and frequent inspections in writing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stops provided at the safe limits of travel for hoists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they tested daily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelves in the work area secured to prevent tipping or falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trucks and trailers secured from movement during loading and unloading operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are industrial trucks used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators in the work area trained every three years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are industrial trucks inspected in writing before each shift of use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hoists and Auxiliary Equipment

• Does the work area utilize hoists, cranes, Jack stands or other lifting or supporting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Hoists/Cranes inspected and certified Annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hoist / Crane safety stops tested each day unit is used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Jack Stands or other supporting equipment inspected annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the rated load of each hoist legibly marked and visible to the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators trained oneach unit they operate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Spraying Operations

• Is Spraying conducted in the work Area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation assured before spray operations are started?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is mechanical ventilation provided when spraying operations are done within enclosed areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When mechanical ventilation is provided during spraying operations, does it properly vent contaminated air?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the spray area at least 20 feet from flames, sparks, operating electrical motors, and other ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If sprayed product is flammable or combustibe, is all lighting equipment used class 1 division 1 rated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spray booths constructed of metal, masonry, or other substantial, noncombustible material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are no-smoking signs posted in spray areas, paint rooms, paint booths, and paint storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is approved respiratory equipment provided and used during spraying operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand Tools and Equipment

• Are Jacks or jack stands used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the inspected annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hand Tools and Equipment used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools and equipment maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety glasses, face shields, or other appropriate protective equipment used while using hand tools or equipment that might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable Power Tools and Equipment

• Are portable heaters used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they designed to shut off if tipped over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they located within 12 inches of combustable materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fans used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fan blades protected with a guard having openings no larger than 1/2 inch, when operating within 7 feet of the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Power tools used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are grinders, saws, and similar equipment provided with appropriate safety guards and are they used as recommended by the manufacturer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable electric tools and extension cords inspected regularly with the results documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rotating or moving parts of equipment guarded to prevent physical contact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cord-connected, electrically operated tools and equipment effectively grounded or of the approved double insulated type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are effective guards in place over belts, pulleys, chains, and sprockets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are provisions made to prevent machines from automatically starting when power is restored after a power failure or shutdown?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the power shut-off switch within reach of the operator’s position at each machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Abrasive Wheel Equipment - Grinders

• Are Grinders or abrasive wheel equipment used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work rests installed and kept adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the adjustable tongue on the top side of the grinder used and kept adjusted to within 1/4 inch of the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do side guards cover the spindle, nut, and flange and 75 percent of the wheel diameter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are face shields and safety glasses worn when grinding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Before new abrasive wheels are mounted, are they visually inspected and ring tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is cleanliness maintained around grinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Power-Actuated Tools

• Are Power-Actuated tools used in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees who operate powder-actuated tools trained in their use, and do they carry a valid operator card?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each powder-actuated tool stored in its own locked container when not being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do powder-actuated tool operators have and use appropriate personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety goggles, safety shoes, and ear protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machine Guarding

• Are machines used in the work area that require guarding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all moving chains, sprockets, power shafts, gears, and flywheels within 7 feet of the floor properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are methods provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine areas from hazards created at the point of operation and from nip points, rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machine guards secure and arranged so they do not pose a hazard when in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are revolving drums, barrels, and containers guarded by an enclosure that is interlocked with the drive mechanism, so that they don’t revolve unless the guard enclosures are in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A