Office Safety Inspection

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting in work area 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

• Is there adequate walking and egress clearance? <br>A. 44 inches for corridors and stairways. <br>B. 36 inches for aisles. <br>C. 32 inches for doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is housing being adequately maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SDS available for office and housekeeping chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SHEM posters prominently displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 user 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

ELECTRICAL

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are 10 mA GFCI outlets w/in 6 feet of water source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outlets overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A minimum of one power strip per electrical receptacle is used? (no daisy chains)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical receptacles are in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical equipment in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical closets free of storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personal appliances such as space heater or coffee makers compliant with the buildings electrical circuit system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are transformers on non-combustible surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are space heaters equipped with an overheat sensor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MAINTENANCE (outside and inside)

• Are doors and locks in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ceiling tiles intact, undamaged, and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no 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

• Do ventilation supply diffusers and returns appear to be functional? Is the airflow adequate and in the proper direction (outward for the consular area)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outside lights in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the exterior of the building present no safety concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the parking lot area free of any safety concerns? (I.e uneven pavement, broken sidewalls, traffic hazards)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OFFICE ARGONOMICS

• Are computer lights in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are computer workstations equipped with keyboard trays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employee know how to adjust their chairs and keyboard trays?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any chairs appear to be too large or too small for the users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any employees appear to be leaning forward, bending or looking to the side to see monitor or documents on desktop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chairs, keyboards trays and monitors aligned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do windows have window coverings to control outdoor light levels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any employees reported discomfort from using their workstation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BASIC LIFE SAFETY (OBO/OPS/FIR)

• Are exits signs illuminated and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are corridors and egress ways free from obstructions and exit unlocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access to exit doesn’t require travel through high hazard area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways are in good condition repair with handrails and non-slip tread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways are not being used for storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways steps are uniform in size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency evacuation route and action plan posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit doors closed and not propped open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any obvious damage to the sprinklers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRIP/FALL HAZARDS

• Yes

  No

  N/A