MEI Safety Checklist for Facilities

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Emergency Evacuation & Emergency Exits

• Are all exits and paths to/from exits free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do emergency lights work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors that could be mistaken for a way of exit marked “Not an Exit” or with the name of the room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can all exits be opened from the inside without a key?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all emergency alarms work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are extension cords only for temporary use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power cords free of splices, taps, and damaged insulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of electrical Daisy Chains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all extension cords have ground pins in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are live electrical parts on tools, equipment, building wiring, and electrical panels enclosed to prevent contact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do circuits become overloaded? <br>If so, list why below.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are breaker boxes clear and can they be accessed when needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machines that have moisture (e.g.: refrigerators, air conditioners) or used outdoors or in industrial settings grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do electrical cords and equipment used at wet locations have waterproof covers or seals to keep moisture out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

housekeeping

• Are toilets and washing facilities clean and stocked with supplies (soap, towels, and toilet paper)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scrap materials stored safely to prevent tripping, fire or pest hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spills cleaned up promptly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there effective drainage for wet areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If you have nonpotable or not-fit-for-drinking water outlets, are they marked as such?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

walking Surfaces/Stairways

• Are aisles and passageways kept clear of tripping hazards (cords, pipes, hoses etc.) and at least 28” wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor free of holes, projections, or depressions that could cause trips, or let material fall on workers below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are covers on holes or large openings in floors secure and capable of supporting the maximum load safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors still able to hold the intended load safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select "Yes" if Employees ARE NOT expected to work from heights? If they are, select No, and list fall protection provided.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there at least 7’ of head room in all aisles and on all stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guardrails in place on the open sides of all walking surfaces 4’ or more above an adjacent surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guardrails 36” – 42” high and capable of withstanding 200 LB of force in any direction against the top rail?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toeboards to catch debris installed on guardrails where people may work or walk on the surface below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stair tread surfaces non-slip, not excessively worn, and free of stored materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways protected from or clearly visible to vehicle or forklift traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guardrails installed on stairways with four or more risers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Is there sufficient lighting in work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary lights protected from accidental breakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are parking areas equipped with sufficient security lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical

• Do all chemical boxes, bottles, bags, tanks, etc. have a label that has the chemical name and appropriate hazard warning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MSDS has been read and understood for all chemicals that are used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Combination door locks under your area of responsibility are working correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select Yes if there ARE NO Jobs for which you feel a hazard assessment should be conducted. (i.e. for new Machines, tools, processes, Jobs)<br> If No is selected is please list Jobs for which you feel a hazard assessment should be conducted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the furnished PPE fit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE appropriate for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees wear the PPE when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety glasses worn where there is a potential for flying particles or objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are goggles or face shield worn where there is a danger of corrosive material splash?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safety-toed footwear worn where there is a potential for heavy objects to roll or fall on the feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a hard hat worn where there is a potential for being struck by a falling or flying object?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ear plugs or ear muffs available and used in areas where it is necessary to raise your voice to be heard by a co-worker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gloves, aprons, or shields worn when there is a danger of cuts or chemical contact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders in good condition with tight joints between steps and rails, no missing parts, or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are defective ladders removed from service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rungs and steps free of grease and oil?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees have both hands free when they are climbing up the ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees use a longer ladder rather than use the top step of a stepladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees use a single or extension ladder rather than lean stepladder against a wall to climb?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders raised at least 3’ above an upper level if the employee will climb onto that level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders used at a 4 to 1 angle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees using non-metallic ladders when working around electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage

• Are materials stored in a way that does not create a hazard (protected from slipping or collapse)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas kept free of tripping and fire hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelves capable of holding the intended load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees have a safe way to stock and unstock the shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select Yes if Employees DO NOT have to get on the shelves to get stock. <br>If they do, select No and list fall protection they are using.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage racks tightly assembled and free of sagging from overload or damage by vehicle traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand trucks, carts, or hoists available and used for routine lifting or carrying tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe Machine and Tool Operation

• Select Yes if there are no New Machines or Tools in area. <br>Select No if there are New Machines or Tools in the area and list them.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are Employees trained in the safe use of all machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees have the required PPE to use while operating of all machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are moving parts of machines such as belts, pulleys, gears, cutters guarded to prevent accidental contact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the safeguards adjusted properly before use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select Yes if there ARE NO electrical hazards.<br>If No, list Hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area around all machines clear of any tripping or slipping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient clearance around all machines for safe operations, material handling, and service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the power shut-off within easy reach of the operator’s work station for all machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees ARE NOT wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the machinery?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All work practices have been observed and are safe.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees get help when they need it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees who may be around machines kept safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any machines that require lockout/Tagout procedures have one and are employees trained in their use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is Maintenance perfomed on Machines and records of maintenance kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sprinkler Systems

• Is there a minimum 18” clearance below sprinkler heads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevator Checks to be done Quarterly

• Phase One
  1. Outside panel on first floor, use key on red key ring
  2. Turn key off
  3. Door opens and elevator stays on 1st floor
  4. Turn key on
  Phase Two
  1. Turn outer key to ON position
  2. Turn in-car key to ON position
  3. Press and hold door close button
  4. Got to 2nd floor
  5. Press and hold door open position
  6. Turn key to hold. Car stays on 2nd floor with door open
  7. Turn key off
  8. Car returns to 1st floor
  9. Turn outer key OFF
  Or quick test
  1. Outer key to ON
  2. Inside key to ON
  3. Outer key to OFF
  4. Inside key to OFF

Eye Wash and Shower

• Plumbed Eye wash and Shower Tested twice weekly, until dirty water issue is resolved. Joe will Test on Friday's Chris earlier in the week.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plumbed Eye Wash Station Test:
  1. Remove protective caps and run water for approximately 1 minute.
  2. Confirm access to stations is unobstructed.
  3. When test is completed, sign initials and date on inspection card attached to each unit.
  4. Report any trouble with stations to the SHAPP/Facility Chair.
  Emergency shower test:
  1. Access emergency shower test bucket and funnel from Clean Room Service Aisle.
  2. Confirm access to stations is unobstructed.
  3. Assemble test unit and position to catch water.
  4. Run water by using pull chains and also foot peddles to begin water flow.
  5. When test is completed, sign initials and date on inspection card attached to each unit.
  6. Discard all test water in sink outside clean room main entry (outside Cage Area).
  7. Return test equipment to Clean Room Service Aisle.
  8. Report any trouble with showers to the SHAPP/Facility Chair.

EMERGENCY LIGHT INSPECTION TEST

• Checked. Testing stick located in Shipping/Receiving.

ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGN INSPECTION & TESTING:

• Viewed all signs to confirm if all bulbs are illuminated.

• First Floor:
  • Mt Stewart
  • ARTD Lab Door to AMS
  • Outside Shop
  • ARTD Lab Hall by S&R
  • Outside CMM Room
  • South Emergency Exit Hallway near South stairs
  Second Floor:
  • Reception
  • North stairs
  • South stairs
  • Outside Dining Room
  • Inside Dining Room
  • AMS South
  • AMS main entry
  • Inside Mt. Denali
  

EXTERNAL BUILDING, LOT, AND PERIMETER INSPECTION:

• Parking lots: North, East, South, West (clear of debris, new cracks)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Irrigation water run-off: SW , NW (no excessive pooling of water found?)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Building exterior: North, East, South, West (visual inspection) No Issues found?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Landscaping: North, East, South, West (no damaged or dead items)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Transformer Access Room (no unauthorized items, etc present)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire Alarm Control (electrical/phone) Room (lights out, clear of debris). All ok?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air Compressor Room (lights are not out and clear of debris)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Dumpster Area (clear of debris)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• All intercoms working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locks maintained in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

• Please list anything that should be added to this checklist.