General Workplace Inspection

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Previous inspection

• Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any outstanding actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart D - Walking-Working Surfaces

• Are aisles and passageways clear and marked as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all guard rails and toe boards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all railing in a condition so that it can withstand 200 pounds of top rail pressure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairs and risers kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders in good condition, joints between steps and side rails tight, all hardware and fittings securely attached, and moveable parts operating freely without binding or undue play?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders labeled correctly and are labels legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fixed ladders free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dockboards secured in position and in proper working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart E - Means of Egress

• Exit routes clear of obstructions? (Exit access at least 28 inches wide at all points?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors easily opened from inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting functioning properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart G - Occupational Health and Environmental Control

Hearing Conservation

• Are employees who are included in the program wearing approved hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are at least two forms of hearing protection available to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart H - Hazardous Materials

Compressed Gas Cylinders

• Are compressed gas cylinders stored in areas protected from external heat sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the type of gas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders stored in areas where they will not be damaged by passing or falling objects or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flammable Liquids

• Are only approved containers being used to store and handle flammable liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flammable liquid containers not in use closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits free of flammable liquid storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flammable liquid containers free of leakage and damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage of flammable liquids outside of ink room under 120 gallons in any one area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bulk drums of flammable liquids used for dispensing effectively grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment

Eye and face protection

• Is eye and face protection for liquid chemicals and injurious light radiation readily available to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand Protection

• Is appropriate hand protection for handling of harmful substances readily available to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart J - General Environmental Controls

The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)

• Are all necessary lockout/tagout devices and hardware in their proper place and readily available for authorized employees to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machine specific written procedures being documented by employees when lockout/tagout is used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart K - Medical and First Aid

• Are first aid kits supplied with all necessary materials? (See first aid kit checklist)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bloodborne pathogens kits supplied with all necessary materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all eyewash stations supplied with unexpired eyewash bottles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart L - Fire Protection

• Are fire extinguishers free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inspection tags in place on fire extinguishers to denote periodic inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is proper clearance maintained below sprinkler heads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all oily or paint-soaked rags and waste kept in covered metal waste cans designated for such use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart N - Materials Handling and Storage

Handling Materials - General

• Are materials stored so as not to create a hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored in tiers stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas free of accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are racks free of excessive damage which could cause collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Powered Industrial Trucks

• Are operators from each shift completing the daily safety checklist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are only trained and certified employees operating forklifts without supervision?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trucks in need of repair removed from service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all roll jacks in proper working condition and those that aren't removed from service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Slings

• Are slings free of damage and defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are identification markings affixed and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart O - Machinery and Machine Guarding

• Are all machine guards securely affixed to machines where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machine guards in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards electrically interlocked to machines working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all machines designed for a fixed location securely anchored to prevent walking or moving?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is abrasive wheel machinery equipped with appropriate guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is grinder's work rest and tongue at appropriate distances from wheels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wheels used on grinder free of cracks, damage, or defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all weekly machine guarding inspections been completed for the month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart P - Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment

• Are all portable circular saws equipped with guards above and below the base shoe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate safety guards being used on portable grinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wheels on portable grinder free of cracks, damage, or defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hand tools, both powered and non-powered, in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart Q - Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

• Is all necessary PPE for welding readily available and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is exhaust fan for ventilation of welding area in proper working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart S - Electrical

• Are all unused openings (including conduit knockouts) in electrical enclosures and fittings closed with appropriate covers, plugs, or plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment free of damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of equipment? (Parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical raceways and enclosures securely fastened to surface on which it is mounted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all necessary markings including manufacturer's name, voltage, current, wattage or other ratings marked on equipment and are markings legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all identification labels legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sufficient access and working space provided and maintained around all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operations and maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or enclosures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no broken receptacles, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there no potential overloading of circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all conduit effectively bonded to ensure electrical continuity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable equipment tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No missing grounding prong on extension cords and cord and plug connected equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords used for temporary purposes only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flexible cords and cables free of and not subject to damage, strains, splices, and taps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No power leads across walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings protected from abrasion, and are openings through which conductors enter effectively closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No exposed current-carrying parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE for working on electrical equipment readily available to qualified personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances

Hazard Communication

• All containers labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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