OFFICE SAFETY CHECKLIST - 2022

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

GENERAL OFFICE SAFETY (OBO/OPS/ SHEM)

• Are aisles, doorways and corners free for obstructions to permit visibility and movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting in work areas and walkways adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all equipment and supplies in their proper places?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paper cutters and similar tools or devices, equipped with guarding and other required safety attachments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is housekeeping adequately maintained, trash removal, proper sanitary cleaning of restrooms and kitchenette, handwashing supplies properly refilled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SHEM posters prominently displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRIP/FALL HAZARDS

• Is the floor surface level and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The floor is not wet or slippery?<br>a) A warning sign is available in case of spills?<br>b) Cleanup supplies are readily available?<br>c) Non-slip mats are in entryways if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are carpets secured to floor and free of worn or frayed seams?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are equipment or supplies stored so they don’t protrude into walkways.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cords or cables causing a trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are permanent use cords covered by runners when crossing walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a step stool or ladder available to prevent the use of chairs for reaching high objects? Have employees been trained on the use of ladders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all file cabinet drawers kept retracted when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are carts, dollies, etc. available for use in transporting heavy objects and boxes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL

• Are 10 mA GFCI outlets installed within6 feet of a water source and in the exterior?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to electrical panels unobstructed (at least 36")?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outlets overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords are not used in lieu of fixed wiring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A maximum of 1 power strip per electrical receptacle is used? (No daisy chains)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cords and plugs are in good condition? ( not taped, spliced or missing ground prongs)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical receptacles in good working condition? No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical equipment and all Portable power tools in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical closets and panels free of storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are transformers on non-combustible surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are space heaters authorized? Are they equipped with an over heat sensor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MAINTENANCE (Interior)

• Are doors and locks in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ceiling tiles intact, us damaged and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During repairs/construction in an occupied space, are properly barricading, with signage used to prevent worker hazard exposure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do ventilation supply diffusers and returns appear tone functional? Is the airflow adequate and in the proper direction (outward of the Consular area)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MAINTENANCE (exterior)

• When using grounds non-electric grounds equipment, are spill kits available for use, to prevent soil and ground water contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During repairs/construction on grounds, are areas properly barricaded, with signage used to prevent unauthorized exposure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs of water 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

• Is appropriate PPE available for workers, per required task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outside lights in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors and locks in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

BASIC LIFE SAFETY

• Is there adequate walking and egress clearance?<br> a) 44" for corridors and stairways<br> b) 36" for aisles<br> c) 32" for doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are corridors and egress ways clear of obstructions and exits unlocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency passageways, (means of egress) NOT routed through high hazard area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8 Are there stairs or surfaces that require handrails or railings installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9 Are handrails installed where there are 3 or more steps or in ramps? Are handrails in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10 Are railings installed to avoid falls? re railings in good condition?

  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, both run and rise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit signs illuminated and visible? Is the Emergency Evacuation Route & Action Plan posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit doors closed and not propped open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguishers in place, easily accessible, clear of obstructions and operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers recently serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguisher no more than 1200 mm max height & base not lower that 100 mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers mounted so that the travel distance from employees to any extinguisher is 75 feet or less? (Installed in corridors)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire alarm system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is There an obvious damage to sprinklers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

• Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

SIGNATURE

• Auditor's signature

  Sign

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  Date