Housekeeping Weekly Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Floors and Other Areas

• Are floors clean and clear of waste?<br>

  Yes

  No

• Are signs posted to warn of wet floors?

  Yes

  No

• Are floors in good condition?

  Yes

  No

• Are there holes, worn or loose planks or carpet sticking up?

  Yes

  No

• Is anti-slip flooring used where spills, moisture or grease are likely?

  Yes

  No

• Are there protruding objects such as steel beams, sharp corners, open cabinet drawers, trailing electrical wires, ropes, slings?

  Yes

  No

• Are personal items, such as clothing and lunch boxes, in assigned lockers or storage areas?

  Yes

  No

• Is the work area congested?

  Yes

  No

• Are floors well-drained?

  Yes

  No

Aisles and Stairways

• Are aisles unobstructed and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

• Are mirrors installed at blind corners?

  Yes

  No

• Are aisles wide enough to accommodate workers and equipment comfortably?

  Yes

  No

• Are safe loading practices used with hand and power trucks, skids, or pallets?

  Yes

  No

• Is the workplace lighting adequate? Are stairs well lit?

  Yes

  No

• Are stairs covered with an anti-slip tread? Are faulty stair treads repaired?

  Yes

  No

Spill Control

• Are all spills wiped up quickly?

  Yes

  No

• Are procedures followed as indicated on the material safety data sheet?

  Yes

  No

• Are spill absorbents used for greasy, oily, flammable or toxic materials?

  Yes

  No

• Are used rags and absorbents disposed of promptly and safely?

  Yes

  No

• Is a spill area surrounded by a barrier to prevent a spill from spreading?

  Yes

  No

Equipment and Machinery Maintenance

• Is equipment in good working order, with all necessary guards or safety features operational or in place?

  Yes

  No

• Is equipment damaged or outdated?

  Yes

  No

• Are tools and machinery inspected regularly for wear or leaks?

  Yes

  No

• Is equipment repaired promptly?

  Yes

  No

• Are drip pans or absorbent materials used if leaks cannot be stopped at the source?

  Yes

  No

• Is a machine that splashes oil fitted with a screen or splash guard?

  Yes

  No

• Are machines and tools cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

• Yes

  No

Waste Disposal

• Are there adequate number of containers?

  Yes

  No

• Are there separate and approved containers for toxic and flammable waste?

  Yes

  No

• Are waste containers located where the waste is produced?

  Yes

  No

• Are waste containers emptied regularly?

  Yes

  No

• Are toxic and flammable waste chemicals handled properly?

  Yes

  No

Storage

• Are storage areas safe and accessible?

  Yes

  No

• Is material stacked securely, blocked or interlocked if possible?

  Yes

  No

• Are materials stored in areas that do not obstruct stairs, fire escapes, exits or firefighting equipment?

  Yes

  No

• Are materials stored in areas that do not interfere with workers or the flow of materials?

  Yes

  No

• Are bins or racks provided where material cannot be piled?

  Yes

  No

• Are all storage areas clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

• Do workers understand material storage and handling procedures?

  Yes

  No

Fire Prevention

• Are fire doors and escape routes clear?

  Yes

  No

• Are combustible and flammable materials present only in the quantities needed for the job at hand?

  Yes

  No

• Are combustible and flammable materials kept in safety cans during use?

  Yes

  No

• Are hazardous materials stored in approved containers and away from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

• Are fire extinguishers inspected and located along commonly travelled routes, and close to possible ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

• Are oily or greasy rags placed in metal containers and disposed of regularly?

  Yes

  No