Safety Inspection Forms

• Case Paper, Philadelphia PA

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• Prepared by

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• 02/22/2023

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• Workplace Inspection Checklist

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• Entrances and Exits

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• Are entrances and exits to and from work areas free from obstructions?

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• Are exit doors clearly marked?

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• Walkways, Floors and Stairs

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• Are stairs and walkways kept clear of boxes, equipment, cables and other obstacles?

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• Is the tread on stairs in good condition and adequate to minimize slipping?

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• Is the foot space on each stair adequate?

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• Are handrails adequate and in a good state of repair?

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• Are stairs in a good state of repair?

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• Do stairs have anti-slip materials where warranted?

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• Are floors clear of slip and trip hazards, e.g., extension cords, torn carpet, uneven surfaces, cracks, holes, etc.?

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• Are walkways clear of trip hazards such as open drawers, boxes, etc.?

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• Are walkways and stairs wide enough?

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• Are walkways free of oil and grease?

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• Are walkways adequately lit and clearly marked?

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• Do walkways have unobstructed vision at intersections?

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• Storage Facilities

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• Are materials stored in bins whenever possible?

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• Is sufficient storage provided?

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• Are heavy items stored between mid-thigh and shoulder height?

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• Is there a safe means of accessing high shelves?

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• Is storage equipment in good condition and not overloaded?

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• Is stored material secured to prevent shifting/falling?

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• Are storage areas free from rubbish?

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• Are shelf units properly attached to walls and are cabinets/cupboards stable?

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• Are racks and pallets in good condition?

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• Lighting, Ventilation and Temperature

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• Does the lighting in the work area allow staff to see their work easily?

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• Are all light fittings in good working order? No flickering lights, etc.?

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• Are glare and excessive brightness minimized in the work area?

• Is temperature maintained at a comfortable level?

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• Is there adequate ventilation throughout the work area?

• Are all light bulbs, tubes and lighting covers adequately cleaned?

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• Are ventilation ducts kept clean and unobstructed?

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• Is general indoor air quality acceptable for the majority of occupants, i.e., temperature, humidity, air flow, etc.?

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Equipment

• Is equipment clean and working properly?

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• Are photocopiers located away from workstations to reduce noise and exposure to fumes?

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• Is all lifting or moving equipment in good condition?

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• Are fax machines, printers, binders, laminators and other office equipment in good condition?

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• Are procedures for safely operating equipment accessible to staff?

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• Are lockout/tagout procedures used?

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• Are there clear indications when equipment is switched on?

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• Are there procedures to report faulty equipment?

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• Are equipment guards in place?

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• Are noise levels controlled and is hearing protection being used?

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Hazardous Substances

• Are hazardous substances properly labeled?

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• Are hazardous substances properly stored?

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• Do procedures exist for the safe use and disposal of hazardous substances?

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• Are material safety data sheets available for all chemicals?

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• Is there a register of hazardous substances?

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• Are all containers labeled?

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• Are eye wash stations readily available and easily accessible to employees?

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• Electrical

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• Are all cords, plugs and sockets in good condition, i.e., not frayed, exposed, cracked, etc.?

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• Has electrical equipment been inspected, tested and tagged in accordance with company policies and regulations?

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• Are portable power tools in good condition?

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• Are all electrical items in good condition?

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• Have switches and circuits/circuit breakers been identified and are they in working condition?

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• Are battery chargers marked and well ventilated?

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Staff Amenities

• Are staff toilets and bathroom facilities in good condition?

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• Are toilets and bathroom facilities cleaned regularly?

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• Is kitchen equipment in good working order?

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• Are hot water taps appropriately marked?

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• Is kitchen and bathroom rubbish removed regularly?

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• Are surfaces in bathrooms and kitchen areas slip free?

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• Do kitchens contain fire extinguishers that are serviceable and accessible?

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• Are microwaves, refrigerators, etc., cleaned regularly to reduce risks of infection and fire?

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Emergency Procedures

• Can emergency signals and alarms be clearly heard?

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• Are emergency exits clearly marked, easy to open and functional?

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• Are alarms and signals tested on a regular basis?

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• Are emergency exit lights operational?

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• Has there been an evacuation drill in the last 12 months?

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• Are evacuation drills reviewed and documented?

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• Have floor wardens been appointed?

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• Are the names and details of office/floor wardens and emergency procedures displayed?

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• Is an evacuation plan displayed?

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• Are fire extinguishers easily identified and located?

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• Have fire extinguishers been inspected and tagged within the last six months?

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• Emergency Procedures (Continued)

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• Are fire hoses conveniently located in major corridors?

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• Are sprinkler systems and smoke detectors operational?

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• Have re-entry procedures following an evacuation been developed and displayed?

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• Has emergency evacuation training been provided to all employees?

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First Aid

• Have first aid responders’ names been communicated to all employees?

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• Are the names and contact details of first aid responders and locations of first aid kits displayed?

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• Are there adequate numbers of currently-trained first responders in or near work areas?

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• Are first aid kits clearly labeled?

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• Are first aid kits easily accessible?

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• Are first aid kits regularly maintained and stocked?

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• Are emergency telephone numbers clearly displayed?

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• Are storage areas for AED devices communicated to personnel?

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Security

• Are premises secure while employees are at work, e.g., during minimum staff shifts?

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• Are security doors operational?

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• Are there procedures for managing suspicious mail and threats?

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• Have employees been trained in workplace violence procedures?

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Desks/Workstations

• If desks are adjustable, can the adjustments be easily made?

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• Is there enough space on each desk for the work required?

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• Is the height of desks appropriate for the main tasks performed, e.g,. keyboarding?

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• Are items in constant use within easy reach?

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• Are workstations/desks stable and undamaged?

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• Do workstations have adequate storage?

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• Are waste bins emptied regularly?

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• Is there sufficient space around workstations to provide safe access?

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• Desks/Workstations (Continued)

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• Have staff been provided with information on how to optimize their workstation, where applicable? Provide comment:

• Have aids been provided for computer workstations (for example, foot rests and document holders)?

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Personal Computers

• Are monitor screens located approximately an arm’s length away?

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• Are the tops of screens located just below eye level?

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• Can the height and angle of the monitor be adjusted?

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• Are characters displayed on screens legible and stable?

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• Is screen glare minimized?

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• Is the mouse situated in a convenient position so that the user does not have to reach or stretch?

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• Is the mouse easy to move?

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Chairs (Used for working at personal computers)

• Can the height of chairs be adjusted according to the tasks being undertaken?

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• Can the height of back rests be adjusted to provide appropriate lumbar support?

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• Can the angle of the back rests be adjusted so that users are sitting upright when using a personal computer?

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• Can the chairs be moved close to the workstation without being obstructed by arm rests?

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• Are chairs stable and undamaged?

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Training

• Are new employees provided safety training during employee orientation?

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• Is job-specific training held for employees on a regular basis?

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• Is training provided on the safe use of common equipment?

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• Are personnel familiar with applicable material safety data sheets?

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• Are all personnel familiar with the emergency evacuation plan?

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• Is all training documentation current and accessible?

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• Have all personnel been trained in work-alone procedures?

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• Have personnel been trained in the use of personal protective equipment (gloves, respirators, hearing protection, safety glasses, lab coats, hard hats) and is PPE provided where necessary?

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• Safe Lifting

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• Have workers been trained on, and are they using, safe lifting techniques?

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• Are employees avoiding heavy loads (splitting into smaller loads or asking for help)?

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• When lifting, do employees bend their knees to take pressure off their backs?

• Workplace Inspection Committee Action Sheet

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• Response to Identified Inspection Issue

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• Action Required

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• Person Responsible/ Target Completion Date

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• Verified Completion Date/Signature

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