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Safety Inspection Checklist
Administrative:
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1) Written safety rules / safe job procedures in place
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2) OSHA log updated / safety posters displayed
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3) Management Safety Policy in place
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4) All planned safety activities performed (meetings, inspections, training)
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5) Effective new employee safety orientation
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6) Are TN Department of Labor Wage and Hour and OSH Notice posters posted?
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7) HAZCOM binder up to date?
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8) Hearing Communication Binder Up to date?
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9) Bloodborne Pathogen Binder up to date?
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10) Lock out Tag out Binder up to date?
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Respiratory Binder up to date?
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Forklift/Crane Binders up to date?
Life Safety Issues / housekeeping:
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1) Walkways maintained, aisles defined, uncluttered
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2) Emergency exits clearly identified, adequate number
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3) Egress routes marked and accessible
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4) Unapproved doors clearly marked as "NOT AN EXIT"
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5) Stairs / aisleways free from material storage and debris
Emergency Medical:
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1) Emergency contact information posted
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2) First aid responders available on each shift
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3) Bloodborne pathogens exposure potential adequately addressed
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4) First aid supplies adequate and available
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5) Transportation available for injured workers / plan in place
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6) Are AED's marked and inspected monthly and marked on inspection tag?
Slip / Trip / Fall Hazards:
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1) Portable ladders equipped with non-slip feet. Metal ladders marked as "DO NOT USE AROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT".
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2) Stairways in good repair with handrails, treads, and risers in proper proportion and non-slip.
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3) Elevated areas have guardrails and toe boards
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4) Work areas, aisleways, storage areas are orderly
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5) Illumination adequate for normal conditions, emergency lighting in place.
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6) External walking, parking, break areas free from hazards, well maintained.
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7) Warning signs posted for wet floors or spills
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8) Anti slip mats and flooring used where appropriate
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9) Are spill kits available?
Hand Tools:
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1) Power tools properly grounded / have safety power switches
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2) Defective tools are removed from service
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3) Proper guards are provided, tools electrically grounded or double insulated
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4) There is a preventative maintenance / inspection program
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5) Employees are trained in the safe use of hand tools
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6) Are all electric cords properly protected from frays or cut damage?
Fire Safety:
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1) Portable fire extinguishers of proper type are mounted properly, accessible, and inspected.
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2) Approved safety containers are used for flammable liquids
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3) Bonding and grounding used with the storage of flammable materials.
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4) Combustible debris disposed of regularly
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5) Sprinkler system functional / inspected / documented
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6) Smoke / heat detectors functional and inspected
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7) Minimum 18" clearance below sprinkler heads
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8) Sprinkler valves locked open
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Annual Fire drill last done?
Electrical Hazards:
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1) Machinery and equipment are grounded
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2) 36" clearance is maintained in front of all electrical panels
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3) Electrical panels clearly marked
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4) Outlets, switches, and boxes have covers
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5) Permanent wiring in place, no extension cords
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6) Exposure of overhead electrical lines controlled
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7) Emergency stops and critical electrical controls are identified
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8) Appropriate electrical systems designed for hazardous locations have been installed in spray booths and flammable liquid storage rooms
Mobile Equipment: Forklift/Crane/Tractor Safety
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1) Observed operating at a safe speed
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2) Observed safe loading and unloading practices
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3) Equipped with back-up alarms
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4) Operators certified / trained
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5) Equipment inspected daily
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6) Seat belt worn by operators
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7) Are personnel observed to be using the horn when entering/exiting the building and going around corners?
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8) Are personnel observed wearing hardhats when operating crane(s)?
Mechanical and Manual Material Handling and Storage:
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1) Hoist chains, cables, and slings are inspected regularly and documented
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2) Storage piles are stable and secured from falling or collapse
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3) Load limits are posted on all floors above ground level
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4) Load limits are displayed on all hoists
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5) Manual handling aids are available and used
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6) Weight limits set for manual lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
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7) Workers trained in proper lifting techniques / ergonomics
Machinery:
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1) Lockout / tagout program in place, locks available, and employees trained.
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2) Hazardous areas painted bright colors
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3) Guards are provided for "point-of-operation" of machinery
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4) Clothing and hair restrictions in place to prevent entanglement in machinery
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5) Power transmission guards in place
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6) Noise exposure adequately addressed
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7) Warning displayed in obvious locations
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8) Compressed air systems have pressure reduced to 30 PSI and are not used to clean clothing.
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9) Air hoses provided with safety latch to prevent accidental disconnect
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10) Welding equipment in good condition
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11) Compressed gas cylinders are secured to prevent falling
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12) Overhead hazards from equipment, conveyors, and process pipes area guarded below 7' from floor
Chemicals:
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1) Hazardous material containers labeled
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2) MSDS/SDS sheets available
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3) Hazardous Communication Training program in place
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4) Smoking, drinking, and eating prohibited in work areas where chemicals are used.
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5) Eyewash / Emergency showers available and functional
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6) Is each original container for a hazardous substance labeled with product identifier, signal word, hazard statement, and name, address, and phone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party?
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7) Find 2 random chemicals and do an audit on. Check to see if SDS is in SDS book/on Ipads.
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8) If chemical(s) found is/are NOT in original container, is secondary container properly labeled?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
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1) PPE assessment performed - PPE requirements in place
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2) Employees trained in the use and maintenance of PPE - training documented
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3) Hard hat areas designated and enforced
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4) Hearing protection utilized in required areas
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5) Face / eye protection in place where needed
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6) Safety foot protection required where appropriate
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7) Protective clothing, gloves, aprons, boots, face shields, and goggles are used when handling hazardous material
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8) Approved respiratory protective equipment available and fit tested
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9) Personnel that are in Respiratory Protection Program are seen first hand that they are using appropriate respirators/facemasks WHEN required to wear one.
Random Employee Education Screening: For this section ask 5 random employees (all from different departments) and ask the following questions and document their responses.
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Employee Name #1
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Q1: Where is the SDS book located?
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Q2: What chemicals are you exposed to on the daily?
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Q3: Do you know where your nearest Fire Extinguisher is?
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Q4: Do you know where the nearest AED is?
- By main exit door going into the main lobby.
- In the warehouse.
- Don't know.
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Q5 Do you know who is CPR/First Aid Certified in the factory?
Random Employee Education Screening: For this section ask 5 random employees (all from different departments) and ask the following questions and document their responses.
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Employee Name #2
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Q1: Where is the SDS book located?
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Q2: What chemicals are you exposed to on the daily?
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Q3: Do you know where your nearest Fire Extinguisher is?
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Q4: Do you know where the nearest AED is?
- By main exit door going into the main lobby.
- In the warehouse.
- Don't know.
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Q5 Do you know who is CPR/First Aid Certified in the factory?
Random Employee Education Screening: For this section ask 5 random employees (all from different departments) and ask the following questions and document their responses.
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Employee Name #3
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Q1: Where is the SDS book located?
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Q2: What chemicals are you exposed to on the daily?
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Q3: Do you know where your nearest Fire Extinguisher is?
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Q4: Do you know where the nearest AED is?
- By main exit door going into the main lobby.
- In the warehouse.
- Don't know.
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Q5 Do you know who is CPR/First Aid Certified in the factory?
Random Employee Education Screening: For this section ask 5 random employees (all from different departments) and ask the following questions and document their responses.
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Employee Name #4
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Q1: Where is the SDS book located?
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Q2: What chemicals are you exposed to on the daily?
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Q3: Do you know where your nearest Fire Extinguisher is?
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Q4: Do you know where the nearest AED is?
- By main exit door going into the main lobby.
- In the warehouse.
- Don't know.
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Q5 Do you know who is CPR/First Aid Certified in the factory?
Random Employee Education Screening: For this section ask 5 random employees (all from different departments) and ask the following questions and document their responses.
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Employee Name #5
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Q1: Where is the SDS book located?
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Q2: What chemicals are you exposed to on the daily?
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Q3: Do you know where your nearest Fire Extinguisher is?
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Q4: Do you know where the nearest AED is?
- By main exit door going into the main lobby.
- In the warehouse.
- Don't know.
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Q5 Do you know who is CPR/First Aid Certified in the factory?
