KCTCS Environmental Health and Safety Office Safety Inspection

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Administrative Requirements

• Is the poster "Safety and Health on the job", and other state required posters, posted in a conspicuous location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the OSHA 300 Log posted February 1 thru April 30?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Medical Services and First Aid

• Where the eyes and body may be exposed to injurious corrosive material, are suitable facilities for emergency drenching and flushing of the eyes and body available within the work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rubber gloves in the first aid kits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any aspirins or medications in the first aid kits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Walking and Working Surfaces

• Are floors clean and dry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If practicable, are dry platforms with proper drainage provided in areas where wet processes are used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles clear of obstructions, such as merchandise and stock for vehicular, as well as pedestrian traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are covers or guard rails provided to prevent persons from falling into drainage ditches, open pits, vats, tanks, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are closed stairways provided with a handrail on at least one side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fixed stairways with a width of 88 inches, or more, provided with a center stair railing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fixed industrial stairways at least 22 inches wide, with a stair railing on all open sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is seven feet verticle clearance maintained above any stair tread

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are load ratings posted on all upper storage areas seven feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Offices, Classrooms and Libraries

• Are these areas kept clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors clean and dry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials in closets securely stacked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate lighting provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you insure that multiple appliance plugs in the receptacle outlets do not overload the circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical appliances and office machines, which may be used in damp or wet locations, protected by ground fault device(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical wiring properly insulated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exposed receptacles and water coolers protected by ground fault devices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all switches in electrical panels identified as to function?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you insure that extension cords are not used as permanent wiring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fans guarded? (Guard openings shall be no larger than one-half inch for fans whose blade periphery is less than seven feet above the floor)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hallways

• Are halls kept clear of obstructions that could constitute a safety hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hall floors maintained in a dry condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage Rooms and Closets

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stacked so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchens and Dining Facilities

• Are floors maintained in a clean dry condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you insure that employees are not permitted to consume food or beverages in toilet rooms or in areas exposed to a toxic material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste food materials placed in approved containers with secure lids, and disposed of regularly? ("Approved containers" as used here means containers that meet the requirements of the OSHA standard. It does not mean they must be approved by a regulatory agency. Secure lids are required unless sanitary conditions can be maintained without use of a cover.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you insure that no foods or beverages are stored in toilet rooms or in areas exposed to a toxic material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all food service operations carried out in accordance with sound hygienic principles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Boilers

• Are boilers periodically inspected by an insurance company or regulatory authority?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inspection certificates up to date and posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Is all electrical equipment installed in a neat and workman like manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment such as fuse boxes, switch boxes, etc., firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all switches and controls identified to their function?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you insure that flexible cords and cables are not used as substitutes for fixed wiring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is floor scrubbing equipment used on wet floors properly grounded at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you insure that entrances to rooms and other guarded locations containing exposed live parts are marked with conspicuous warning signs which forbid entry to unqualified persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all splices, joints, and free ends of conductors covered with insulation equivalent to that of the conductor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sufficient access and working space provided and maintained around exposed live parts of electrical equipment operating at 600 volts or less?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage prohibited in and around electrical equipment operating at 600 volts or less?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exposed live parts of electrical equipment operating at 50 volts or more guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets, enclosures, isolation, suitable partitions, locations or elevation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entrances to rooms and other guarded locations containing exposed live parts over 600 volts marked with conspicuous warning signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are overcurrent devices located away from ignitable materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• With the exception of double insulated and battery powered tools, are all portable hand held electrical powered tools and other required equipment grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the exposed non-current carrying metal parts of cord and plug connected equipment electrically grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ground fault devices (GFCI) provided where required? (Note: These are areas where GFCIs are required: Wet high hazard locations - All 120 volt receptacles located in auto tech, diesel tech, auto body, and all other garage type shop areas - Receptacles located at water coolers - Receptacles located in the kitchen areas and restrooms - Outside receptacles)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection and Means of Egress

• Are exit routes obvious, or marked, and free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do doors swing to accommodate exit traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit ways (egress) a minimum of 28 inches wide or more if necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If exit signs are not visible, are access to exits marked by readily visible signs?

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit signs distinctive in color relative to their background?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lettering on all exit signs at least 6" high and 3/4" wide per stroke or letter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable fire extinguishers maintained in a fully charged and operable condition, and kept in a designated place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the extinguishers the proper type for the expected hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers visually inspected monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable fire extinguishers hydrostatically tested at intervals to meet the requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In the sprinkler system, is there at least one automatic water supply capable of providing water flow for at least 30 minutes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable extinguishers located along normal paths of travel where they are readily accessible and immediately available in the event of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the maximum travel distance between extinguishers, which are rated from 1-A through 6-A, limited to 75 feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers thoroughly examined on a yearly basis and replaced, recharged, or repaired as needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If an extinguisher is removed from the premises to be recharged, is it replaced by a similar one during the recharging process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a durable tag securely attached to the extinuisher to indicate the date of recharging? Is it signed or company stamped by the recharger?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Materials - Handling and Storage

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oxygen cylinders separated from fuel gas cylinders and combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire control devices located in areas where combustable materials are stored or used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable and combustable liquids stored in tanks or closed containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do compressed gas cylinders present a safe visual appearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Occupational Noise and Hearing Conservation

• Are feasible engineering and/or administrative controls utilized to keep noise exposures within allowable limits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is personal protective protection provided in areas where noise levels exceed established permissive exposure levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Handling and Storage

• Are materials securely stacked when stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is good housekeeping maintained in storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

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

  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

• Are goggles worn over corrective lenses for those persons requiring their use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is respiratory protection provided in areas where harmful dust, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors exist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel trained to use respirators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirators regularly cleaned and inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirator canisters labeled or color coded to show the type of hazard for which they are to be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hard hats provided in areas where a falling, flying and limited electrical shock hazards exist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is rubber protective equipment for electrical workers provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you insure that all tools and equipment are kept in safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery, Machine, and Power Transmission Guarding

• Are all ingoing nip points guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all points of operations where employees are exposed to injury properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rip saws equipped with proper hood type guards with spreaders and non-kickback fingers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are band saws guarded down to guide rolls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do hand-fed jointers have automatic guards installed to cover the head of the working side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are abrasive wheels properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work rests on grinders adjusted to 1/8" of the wheel to prevent jamming?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vertical, horizontal, and inclined shafting guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pulleys and belts guarded properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chain drivers and sprockets fully enclosed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are radial arm saws installed and equipped to ensure that the blade does not extend past the forward edge of the table and that the saw automatically returns to the rear of the table when released?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable Power Tools

• Are all tools and equipment including those furnished by the employees maintained in a safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed air nozzles used for cleaning purposes reduced to less than 30 psi?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do portable power circular saws, greater than 2" diameter have a shut off switch that stops when pressure is released?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all portable power tools properly grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welding, Cutting and Brazing

• Are compressed gas cylinders legibly marked to identify their contents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored in a dry, well protected and ventilated area where they will not be knocked over or damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oxygen cylinders separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustable materials by at least 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least five feet high having one-half hour fire resistance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinder valves closed when work is finished?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When electrode holders are not being used, are they placed in such a manner to prevent electrical contact with persons, conducting objects, fuel or compressed gas tanks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate welding booths, shields, or curtains provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are periodic inspection of resistance welders made and records of the inspections maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In confined spaces, are electrodes removed from holders when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire blankets provided in welding shops and other areas where potential for fire and explosion exists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In confined spaces, is adequate ventilation provided to prevent accumulation of toxic materials or possible oxygen deficiency in welding area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flashback protection provided on oxyacetylene equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Paint Spray Booths and Rooms

• Do electrical installations and equipment in paint spray booths comply with the NEC requirements for hazardous locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire control sprinkler heads clean and free from deposits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate ventilation provided at all times when spraying operations are conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirators cleaned and maintained regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you insure that not more than one day's supply of paint is kept in the vicinity of spraying operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the spray area located at least 20 feet from flames, sparks, spark producing electrical motors, or other ignition sources and free from hot surface such as heat lamps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Accident Reporting

• Are all serious accidents promptly reported to the safety office, analyzed, and immediate steps taken to correct their causes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the college follow the proper procedures on accident reporting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Communication

• Does the college have a written hazardous communication program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the college maintain an up to date MSDS file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all secondary containers properly labeled as to contents and safety/health warnings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff and students receive hazardous communication training at the beginning of each term?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Waste (Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator)

• Are all spent solvents, anti-freeze and other liquid hazardous waste properly stored in a clean dry area with correct labeling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hazardous waste properly disposed of in accordance with state and federal standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Oil - Non Regulated Controlled Substance, Division of Solid Waste, State EPA

• Is used oil kept free from solvents, anti-freeze, brake fluid, or any other substance which would be classified as a hazardous waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is used oil stored in drums or tanks with proper containment in a dry area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is used oil picked up by a reputable hauler/recycler?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all used oil drums or tanks labeled "Used Oil Storage"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Certification of Semi-Annual Safety Inspection

• This report is to be made no later than June 1 and November 1 of each calendar year. This report is to be signed and forwarded to the college safety coordinator or other designated personnel. (Please remove this sheet and mail or fax)

• I certify that a complete safety inspection has been conducted at the _______________________________________ college on (date) ____________________. All violations of the KY Occupational Safety and Health Standards are listed in the report, including Federal and State Fire Codes and other pertinent information regarding all safety standards.

• Any Safety/Health Hazards that require assistance from the System Safety Office should be documented and attached to this certification sheet.

• College President, Dean

  Sign

• Person(s) conducting inspection

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• College Safety Coordinator: Please forward this sheet to the System Safety Office.