Safety Walk Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Work Areas

• Is safety signage, labelling in good condition and not missing? (Examples: Pinch Point, Electrical Hazard, Fire Extinguishers, Eye Wash Stations, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are communication postings current or in date? (Example: OSHA Log, Safety Communication Boards, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are pallets, packing materials, waste stored safely in the right place? (Example: No higher than 25 pallets in a stack, pallets not overhanging racking, pallets not leaning against the wall)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is lighting adequate (Ask two employees)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who did you ask?

• Who did you ask?

• Are racks, storage shelves in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is the area clear of slip, trip, and fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is there adequate space, aisles, work space (36-42 inch aisles maintained clear)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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First Aid Facilities

• Is there at least one fully equipped first aid box available nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are first aid supplies within their expiration date drugs, eyewash bottles)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are eyewash stations within expiration date and not leaking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Do workers know who is qualified persons to render first aid (ask one employee)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who did you ask?

Machine, Equipment, Ladders

• Are employees using machines safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Does equipment/ machinery appear safe and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are safeguards provided for all hazardous moving parts? (i.e., catch points, snag points protected?) Take a picture of all safeguards provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Abrasive wheel grinder guide

  

• Abrasive wheel grinders - is tongue guard at 1/4” & tool rest at 1/8” (use guide)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are portable/fixed ladders/stairs in good condition, labeled, properly stowed? (secured to support in an upright position, rubber feet attached, tightly constructed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Electrical Safety

• Are wires or wire connections free of damage and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Do all electrical panels have at least 36" unobstructed clearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• All power strips & extension cords free of “Daisy Chaining”?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• No more than one power strip plugged into the outlet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are all switchboxes, panels and sockets provided with suitable cover (knockouts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• No flexible drop cords running through unprotected holes or lacking strain relief?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are extension cords free of damage and being used properly? (temp. Only 90 days max, ask someone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is LOTO being used when working on equipment? (Observe or ask an employee)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Personal Ergonomics, training and PPE

• Are the employees practicing good ergonomics? (Observe)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• If lifting aides are available are they being used? (Observe, ask)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are the employees using proper PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Have employees been properly trained on the use of PPE? (Ask an employee)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is all PPE in good condition and maintained? (Example: are respirators stored properly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is the proper PPE available when needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are respirator cartridges within the effective use dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are employees trained in lifting and other manual handling techniques (ask employee)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are office staff trained on proper computer workstation design (VDT’s) (ask one employee)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Do the employees seem sufficiently focused on their job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Emergency Exits, Fire and Safety Equipment

• Are all emergency exits free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are all emergency exits clearly marked with illuminated or self-illuminated signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are fire extinguishers accessible within 75 feet and locations marked (on floor and above)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Have employees been instructed in the evacuation procedures (Ask employee)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is the proper fire and safety equipment available and inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are fire pull stations free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Handling Hazardous/Non-Hazardous Materials

• Are all containers including secondary containers properly labeled and stored? (i.e., closed) - Provide photos

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are all containers free of damage such as bulging and rusting, crusting, evident leakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are containers stored away from incompatible materials/ chemicals by means of a separate spill pallet or another form of containment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is there a spill kit available in the area where hazardous/non-hazardous material stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are SAA (Satellite Accumulation Area) & HWSA (Hazardous Waste Storage Area) being inspected? (Wiscasset only)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is suitable PPE available for handling hazardous/non-hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Do employees know what to do if there is a spill (ask an employee)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Have employees been trained on the hazards of the materials (ask an employee)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are Safety Data Sheet (SDS) readily available for reference if needed (ask an employee for the location)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are all materials/chemicals within their expiration dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Building exterior

• Is night time lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are loading dock areas free of trash and debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are all hydraulic lines on compactor in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are all emergency exits free of obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are walkways, entrances and stairways clear of snow/ice in winter months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are all areas salted or sanded during winter months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are there no visible dangers present during winter months? (ice build- up overhead slip hazards, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• No unsecured/unlocked “attractive nuisances” that others can access, i.e., ladders, hazardous or flammable materials, etc.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Quality (Speak to area employees to answer quality questions)

• Is there a cross-training plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are product specifications known?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are proper non-conformance handling procedures being practiced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are procedures periodically reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is A3 problem solving taking place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is non-conforming material being segregated from conforming material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are materials identified and is the location accurate on the label?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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