HTC -- HAZARD & EXPOSURE WORKPLACE SURVAY

Information

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Appropriate workplace footwear<br>
Respirator required<br>
Hand protection required
Where food or beverage is consumed on premise, are they consumed in areas free of toxic materials, blood or other potentially infectious materials
Are all PPE maintained in a sanitary condition
When applicable, are PPE available for all associated hazards in the workplace.

Extension cords used for temporary work only
All extension cords are in good working condition. No exposed or frayed cords
Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or enclosures
Electrical panels clearly marked with no exposed openings
Are electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles, and juction boxes, provided with tight fitting covers or plates.
Are extention cords out of aisles where they can be abused by heavy traffic
In wet or damp locations, are electrical tools and equipment appropriate for the use or location or otherwise protected (e.g. through GFCI)
Receptacle wiring system is correct; no open ground, reversed polarity, and hot/ground reversed

Appropriately marked and sufficiently safe clearances for aisles and at loading docs for passageways where mechanical handling equipment is used
Loose/unboxed materials which might fall from a pile are properly stacked by blocking, interlocking or limiting the height of the pile to prevent falling hazards
Bag, containers, bundles, etc. are stored in tiers that are stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure to prevent sliding or collapse
Storage areas are kept free from accumulation of materials that could lead to tripping fire, explosion or pest infestation
Excessive vegetation is removed from building entrances, work or traffic areas to prevent possible trip or fall hazards due to visual obstructions
Covers and/or guardrails are provided to protect personnel from the hazards of stair openings in floors, meter or equipment pits and similar hazards
Personnel use proper lifting techniques
Hoists and other equipment for lifting materials/containers are properly used with adequate safe clearances, no obstructions, appropriate signals and directional warning signs.

Are walking areas clean and orderly
Floors are free from protruding objects, holes or loose boards
Aisles and passageways are kept clear of obstructions
Permanent passageways and aisles are clearly marked
Level of light adequate for safe passage
Are work surfaces kept dry or appropriate steps taken to assure surface areas are slip resistant
Are Emergency exists marked and illumninated by a reliable light source
Doors, passageways, or stairways appropriately marked for Emergency Exits
Emergency Exists free of obstructions
For floor maintneance, is it ensured that the right kind of product is used for the right kind of surface

All hazardous material containers are properly labeled, indicating the chemical's identity, the manufacturer's name and address, and appropriate hazard warnings.
There is an updated list of hazardous chemicals<br>
The facility has a written program covering hazard determination including MSDS, labeling and training.
There is a system to check that each incoming chemical is accompanied by a MSDS.
All employees are trained in the requirements of the hazard communication standard, the chemical hazards to which they are exposed, how to read and understand a MSDS and chemical labels, and on what precautions to take to prevent exposure.
All employee training is documented.
All outside contractors are given a complete list of chemical products, hazards and precautions.
Procedures have been established to maintain and evaluate the effectiveness of the current program.
Employees use proper PPE when handling chemicals
All chemicals are stored according to the manufacturer's recommendations and local or national fire codes.