Harper College - General Safety Inspection

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Life Safety Issues/Housekeeping

• Walkways maintained, aisles defined, and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exits clearly identified; at least 2 fire emergency exit signs for each work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors self-closing (not propped open); doors swing out in direction of exit from floor to building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Egress routes marked and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs/aisle ways free from material storage and debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits or exit signs free of decoration, draperies, or other distracting objects which might impair visibility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors that might be mistaken for exits either identified by a sign indicating its actual character or marked "NOT AN EXIT"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit signs illuminated by light source of at least 5-foot candles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Preparedness

• Orange Emergency Procedure brochure posted at all campus phones, classrooms, and hallways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation Personnel list up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Portable fire extinguishers of proper type are mounted properly, accessible, and inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher stored in a case has clear font or label?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At least 18" clearance below sprinkler heads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No evidence of candles or open flame?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area of rescue assistance call box operating properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• AED devices in place and not tampered with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Illumination

• Adequate and working lighting in storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate and properly repaired emergency and explosive proof lighting systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Temporary lighting is properly installed and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting systems adequate and working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards

• Portable ladders equipped with non-slip feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Metal ladders marked - "Do Not Use Around Electrical Equipment"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Elevated areas have guardrails and toe boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work areas, aisle ways, and storage areas are orderly and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Illumination adequate for normal conditions, emergency lighting in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External walking, parking, break areas free of hazards; areas well-maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• "Caution Wet Floor" signs posted for wet floors or spills; signs removed once hazard is eliminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carpet runners in good condition and not bunched up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti-slip mats and flooring used where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Walking/Working Surfaces

• Walkways properly marked and cleared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways clean and dry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Snow and ice properly removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior walkways cleared and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trees, bushes, and grass provide adequate clearness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways and ramps equipped with handrails are easily graspable and in sturdy condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor holes, floor openings, and wall openings guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grating, mats, etc. in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Open-sided floors, platforms, and runways which are 4' or more above ground level are guarded and provided with toe boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surfaces free from visible and open cracks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Hazards

• Machinery and equipment grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outlets, switches, and boxes have covers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No overloaded outlets/circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permanent wiring in place - no extension cords?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal electrical devices in good condition? Heating and cooking devices should only be present in approved areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ceiling tiles properly installed and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arc flash stickers affixed on electrical panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At least 36" clearance in front of all electrical panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevators

• Inspection certificates and capacity plates posted in cars?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Certification and capacity plates have current dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No unauthorized passengers permitted on freight elevators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Elevators level properly at each floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All controls, Emergency Stop, alarms, lights, and systems work properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs indicating "No Smoking" and "Use Stairway in Case of Fire"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Rooms and Closets

• Are materials securely stacked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18" away from sprinkler heads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are passageways in storage rooms or storage areas kept clear of obstructions that could constitute safety hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage rooms and closets free from accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from fire, explosion, or pests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazard Communication: GHS and Chemical Storage

• Are SDS sheets available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SDS sheets up-to-date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct SDS sheets available for the present chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oxygen cylinders and other compressed gases stored away from combustible materials and in an upright position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oxygen cylinders separated from fuel gas cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flammable hazardous waste stored a safe distance from combustibles, open sparks, and electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sanitation

• Waste receptacles provided and emptied on a scheduled basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste receptacles in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• "Do NOT Put Sharps in Any Trash Containers" sign posted on lavatory waste receptacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lavatories kept clean and sanitary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Food Services/dining areas clean and well-maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drinking fountains clean and well-maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vending machine areas clean and free of debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Miscellaneous

• Stocked supply in First Aid kits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stocked supply of ear plugs/hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machine guards in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all tools and equipment maintained in a safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye/face protection provided in areas where employees are exposed to flying objects, particulates, harmful liquids, radiation, or glare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE is use where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency eyewash stations provided in the immediate area where employees or students might be exposed to flying objects, dust/metal particles or harmful liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional Notes/Comments