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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Fire Prevention
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Evacuation plan displayed and understood by all employees?
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Evacuation procedures discussed regularly? (>2 times a year)
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Extinguishers in place and clearly marked?
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Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 12 monthly punch mark on tabs.)
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Are drills conducted annually?
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Exit doors easily opened from inside?
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Exits clear of obstructions?
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Fire alarm system functioning correctly?
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Sprinkler system inspected and in good condition?
General Lighting
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Good natural lighting?
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Reflected light from walls & ceilings not causing glare to employees?
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Light fittings clean and in good condition?
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Emergency exit lighting operable?
Building Safety
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Floor surfaces even and uncluttered?
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Entry and walkways kept clear?
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Walkways adequately and clearly marked?
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Intersections kept clear of boxes etc?
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Stair and risers kept clear?
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Are liquid spills removed quickly?
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Are railings in good condition?
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Are fall preventive measures in place and used where gaps occur in railings?
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Furniture in sound condition?
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Loading area clean and tidy?
Work Benches
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Clear of rubbish?
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Tools not in use kept in safe place?
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No damaged hand tools in use?
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Damaged power tools removed from use?
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Work height correct for the type of work and the employee?
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Sharp edges protected?
Rubbish Removal
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Bins located at suitable points around site?
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Bins emptied regularly?
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Oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?
Storage Design and Use
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Materials stored in racks and bins wherever possible?
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Storage designed to minimise lifting problems?
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Floors around racking clear of rubbish?
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General condition of racks and pallets?
Machines
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Are they kept clean?
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Are the floors around the machines kept clean?
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Guards operational and in good condition?
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Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?
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Adequate work space?
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Is lighting adequate?
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Noise levels controlled?
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No bending or stooping required?
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Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?
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Is the training recorded?
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Do operators comply with the training?
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Are lockout procedures implemented and followed?
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Are gas bottles secured?
Electrical Safety
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Safety switches installed?
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Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?
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Broken plugs, sockets or switches?
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Walkways clear of cords and hoses?
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Cords inspected for damage?
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Portable power tools in good condition?
Chemical Safety
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Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals?
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All containers labelled correctly?
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Workers trained in the use of hazardous substances?
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If required is PPE available?
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Is adequate ventilation provided?
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Are eye washes and showers easily accessed?
Ladders
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Are all ladders Industrial strength? (Non Household rated, check label.)
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Are ladders in good condition?
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If used for electrical work are they non conductive? (Wood or fibre glass.)
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Used according to instructions?
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For extension ladders are ropes, pulleys and treads in a good state of repair?
First Aid Facilities
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Cabinets clearly labelled?
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Is there easy access to cabinets?
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Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?
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Are emergency numbers displayed?
Office Hazards
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Condition of chairs? (Five star bases.)
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Chair/stool height adjusted properly?
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Desks in good condition? (No damage.)
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Screen Based Equipment adjusted to slightly lower than eye level and position to reduce glare from windows etc?
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Tasks designed to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome? (Breaks included.)
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Stable non-slip floor coverings in good condition?
Employee Training
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Is safety training conducted with employees at least monthly?
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List training topics covered recently:
Manager Training
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Manager training takes place at least quarterly?
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Training includes something like motivation, incident prevention, listening skills, disciple and more.
Written Programs (In place and Functional)
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Respirator
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HAZCOM/GHS
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Lockout/Tagout
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Machine Guarding
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Forklift
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Ergonomics
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Emergency Procedures
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Injury and Illness Prevention Program
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Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Behavior Observations
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Proper lifting and use of body mechanics?
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Ladder Usage
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Moving at safe speed?
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PPE Usage?
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Body Placement
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Eyes on task
Sign Off
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On site representatives
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Chuck Vancura Director of Loss Control Leavitt Group Insurance Services