HOFFMAN’S EXTERMINATING OFFICE SAFETY CHECKLIST

• Branch:

• Inspection Date:

  Date

• Building/Rooms covered on this checklist:

ENTRANCES & EXITS

• Are entrances and exits to and from work areas free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps & ramps in a state of good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WALKWAYS, FLOORS & STAIRS

• Are stairs and walkways kept clear of boxes, equipment, cables and other obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors clear of slip and trip hazards, e.g., extension cords, torn carpet, uneven surfaces, cracks, holes, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free of any spilled or slippery substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways are in good repair with handrails and non-slip tread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways are not being used for storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairway steps are uniform in size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIGHTING, VENTILATION & TEMPERATURE

• Does the lighting in the work area allow staff to see their work easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all light fittings in good working order? No flickering lights, etc. & all fixtures LED?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is temperature maintained at an approved, energy efficient level? 67-69 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ventilation ducts kept clean and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL continued

• Are all cords, plugs and sockets in good condition, i.e., not frayed, exposed, cracked, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical items in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have switches and circuits/circuit breakers been identified and are they in working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are battery chargers marked and well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are GFCI outlets within 6 feet of a water source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to electrical panels or electrical room unobstructed (at least 36”)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outlets overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords are not in lieu of fixed wiring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect battery back-ups and cords for Computers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A maximum of one power strip per electrical receptacle is used? (no daisy chains- several devices together in a linear series.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personal appliances such as space heaters or coffee makers compliant with the buildings electrical circuit system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All space heaters must be approved by company standards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EQUIPMENT

• Is office equipment in safe working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there procedures to report faulty equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a step stool or ladder available to minimize the use of chairs for reaching high objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

• Can emergency signals and alarms be clearly heard & tested on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exit & lights clearly marked, easy to open and functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been an evacuation drill in the last 12 months & evacuation drills reviewed and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers easily identified, marked, tagged and located & been inspected on annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entrances and exits to and from work areas free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoke detectors operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are CO2 & smoke detectors in place & operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRST AID

• Are first aid kits clearly labeled, maintained, stocked & accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations readily available and easily accessible to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SECURITY

• Are security doors operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DESKS/WORKSTATIONS

• Is the height of desks appropriate for the main tasks performed, e.g,. keyboarding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items in constant use within easy reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are desks, chairs in safe condition and are caster, rungs, and legs sturdy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Desk, File Cabinets working properly & not top heavy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MAINTENANCE (outside and inside)

• MAINTENANCE (outside and inside)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors, locks in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ceiling tiles intact, undamaged and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no signs of weather damage or mold growth in the facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all windows unbroken and free from any type of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the outside lights in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the exterior of the building present any safety concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the parking lot area free of any safety concern? (i.e. overgrown landscaping, uneven pavement, traffic hazards) & clearly marked for handicap parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Accident/Incidents been reported & reviewed in Paylocity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the outside lights in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the exterior of the building present any safety concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CHEMICAL SAFETY

• All chemicals stored in proper containers, sealed & properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do procedures exist for the safe use and disposal of hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees know where & how to access the safety data sheets available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SAFE LIFTING

• Have workers been trained on, and are they using, safe lifTing techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees avoiding heavy loads (splitting into smaller loads or asking for help)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When lifting, do employees bend their knees to take pressure off their backs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAINING

• Are new employees provided safety training during employee orientation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is job-specific training held for employees on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is training provided on the safe use of common equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all personnel familiar with the emergency evacuation plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all training documentation current and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all personnel been trained in work-alone procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have personnel been trained in the use of personal protective equipment (gloves, respirators, hearing protection, safety glasses, lab coats, hard hats) and is PPE provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STORAGE AREAS

• Are materials stored in bins whenever possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sufficient storage provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored between mid-thigh and shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe means of accessing high shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage equipment in good condition and not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is stored material secured to prevent shifting/falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas free from trash?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelf units properly attached to walls and are cabinets/cupboards stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are racks and pallets in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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