OSHA Office Safety Checklist

• Client / Site

• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

General Inspection

• Are all work areas clean, sanitized, and in order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ventilation adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles and passages free of stored material that may present trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tile floors in places like kitchens and bathrooms free of water and slippery substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are carpets and throw rugs free of tears or trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails provided on all fixed stairways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are treads provided with anit-slip surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step ladders provided for reaching overhead storage and are materials securely stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are file drawers kept closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are passenger and freight elevators inspected annually and are the inspection certificates available for online review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pits and floor openings covered or otherwise guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are standard guardrails provided wherever aisle or walkway surfaces are elevated more than 48 inches above any adjacent floor or ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all furniture safe and free from damages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are objects covering heating and air conditioning vents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees advised of proper lifting techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workstations configured to prevent common problems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chair height allows employees' feet to rest flat on the ground with thighs parallel to the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Top of a computer screen is at or slightly below eye level, the keyboard is at elbow height.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mechanical aids and equipment, such as lifting devices, carts, dollies provided where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees surveyed annually on their ergonomic concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are established emergency phone numbers posted where they can be readily found in case of emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained on emergency procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Systems

• Are all cord and cable connections intact and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical outlets free of overloads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fixed wiring used instead of flexible/extension cords?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the area around electrical panels and breakers free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are high-voltage electrical service rooms kept locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cords routed such that they are free of sharp objects and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical cords grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cords in good condition (free of splices, frays, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical appliances approved (UL)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electric fans provided with guards of not over one-half inch, preventing finger exposures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are space heaters UL listed and equipped with shutoffs that activate if the heater tips over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are space heaters located away from combustibles and properly ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In electrical rooms, are all electrical raceways and enclosures securely fastened in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are clamps or other securing means provided on flexible cords or cables at plugs, receptacles, tools, equipment, etc., and is the cord jacket securely held in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sufficient access and working space provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operations and maintenance? (This space is 3 feet for less than 600 volts, 4 feet for more than 600 volts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Storage

• Are storage racks and shelves capable of supporting the intended load and materials stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage racks secured from failing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are office equipment stored in a stable manner, not capable of falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Completion

• Full Name and Signature of the Inspector

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