Office Safety Checklist

• Survey Date

  Date

• Building/Rooms Covered on this Checklist

• Prepared by

INSTRUCTIONS

• *During the survey of the designated area, complete the checklist below. Check N/A if the item does not apply."

A. Basic Life Safety

• 1a. Are exit signs illuminated and visible?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 1b. Are corridors and exits free from obstructions and unlocked?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 1c. Access to exit doesn't require travel through high hazard area?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 1d. Stairway steps are uniform in size?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 1e. Is the Emergency Evacuation Route & Action Plan posted?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 1f. Are exit doors closed and not propped open?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 1g. Is there obvious damage to sprinklers?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 1h. Are fire extinguishers easily accessible, checked monthly and operational?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 1i. Are fire extinguishers mounted so that the travel distance from employees to any extinguisher is 75 feet or less?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

2. General Office Safety

• 2a. Are aisles, doorways and corners free of obstructions to permit visibility and movement?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 2b. Lighting in work areas and walkways adequate?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 2c. Are chairs in safe condition and are casters, rungs and legs sturdy?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 2d. Are all equipment and supplies in their proper places?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 2e. Is there adequate walking and egress clearance? <br> a. 44" for corridors <br> b. 36" for aisles <br> c. 32" for doors

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 2f. Are carts, dollies, etc. available for use in transporting heavy objects and boxes?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 2g. Is housekeeping being adequately maintained?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 2h. Are SDS available for office and housekeeping chemicals?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 2i. Are OSHA posters prominently displayed?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

3. Trip/Fall Hazards

• 3a. Is the floor surface level and undamaged?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 3b. 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

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 3c. Are carpeted areas clean, carpets secured to floor and free of worn or frayed seams?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 3d. Is any equipment or supplies protruding into walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 3e. Are there cords or cables causing a trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 3f. Are permanent use cords covered by runners when crossing walkways?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 3g. Is a step stool or ladder available to minimize the use of chairs for reaching high objects?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

4. Electrical

• 4a. Are GFCI outlets within 6 feet of a water source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 4b. Is access to electrical panels or electrical room unobstructed? (at least 36")

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 4c. Are outlets overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 4d. Extension cords are not used in lieu of fixed wiring?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correction Completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4e. A maximum of one power strip per electrical receptacle is used? <br> (no daisy chains)

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 4f. Electrical cords and plugs are in good condition? <br> (i.e., not frayed, taped, spliced, or missing ground prongs)

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 4g. Electrical receptacles are in good working condition?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 4h. All electrical equipment in good working condition?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 4i. Are electrical closets free of storage?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 4j. Are personal appliances such as space heaters or coffee makers compliant with the buildings electrical circuit system?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 4k. Are space heaters equipped with a multi-directional tip-over switch?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 4l. Are space heaters equipped with an overheat switch?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

5. Maintenance (outside & inside)

• 5a. Are doors and locks in good working order?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 5b. Are ceiling tiles intact, undamaged and in place?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 5c. Are there signs of weather damage or mold growth in the facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 5d. Are all windows unbroken and free from any type of damage?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 5e. Do air conditioning vents and ducts appear to be clean upon visual inspection?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 5f. Are outside lights in good working order?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 5g. Does the exterior of the building present no safety concerns?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• 5h. Is the parking lot area free of any safety concerns? <br> (i.e. overgrown landscaping, uneven pavement, traffic hazards)

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Corrective Action Taken

• Correction Completed

  YES

  NO

  N/A

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