SASOHI Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Commander's Name

• Unit

• Paper cutters have finger guards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Elevated storage areas have load limits calculated by an engineer and signs are posted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fluorescent lights are secured with holders or covers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no tripping hazards in walkways. (Cables or cords across walkways, items left sitting in walkways, loose boards, or protruding nails, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OSH Protection form - formerly (DD Form 2272) posted on employee bulletin boards. In 2017 REPLACED by DODI 66066.01

  Yes

  No

  N/A

File Cabinets

• File drawers are not left open when not in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• File cabinets are arranged so that opened drawers do not protrude into walkways.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• File drawers are opened one at a time, to avoid tip over.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage cabinets and closets have heaviest items on lower or middle shelves. Items are stored in a stable manner to prevent tipping or falling.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Leaks

• Water pipes and fixtures are free of leaks or drips

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Batteries are in tightly sealed containers if stored in the same refrigerator with food.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consumption of food and beverages is allowed only in areas where there will be no exposure to toxic substances or contaminates.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand washing facilities are located near all latrines. Facilities must include soap, water, and towels OR waterless hand sanitizer.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work areas are adequately illuminated. (Direct questions regarding illumination, to MEDDAC, Preventive Medicine, Industrial Hygiene, 6-0064.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ergonomics

• The unit has appointed an individual who has (or will) attend the MEDDAC Office Ergonomics class.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good ergonomics principles are practiced by employees. (Check for persons who appear to be sitting in awkward positions at computers, whose feet do not sit comfortably on the floor when seated, and whose computer monitors are positioned at an angle that could cause neck pain or eyestrain from light glare on the screen, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel who use computers or keyboards for long periods have had ergonomics assessments performed, a file copy is on hand.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no furnishings and decorations of highly flammable or explosive composition in the facility.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoking areas are properly designated and disposal facilities are provided for smokers’ refuse. There are no signs of unauthorized smoking.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention

• Fire extinguishers are properly mounted, located, and identified to employees.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Building fire extinguishers are the property of the Fire and Emergency Services Div., do not remove or relocate except for firefighting or maintenance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are not blocked or obstructed, preventing access.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are properly charged.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke detectors are free of obstructions. Direct questions regarding smoke detectors, to the Fire and Emergency Services at 6-0886. NEVER test a smoke detector or fire alarm system.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm pull stations are free of obstructions. Direct questions regarding fire alarm systems to the Fire and Emergency Services at 6-0886. NEVER test a fire alarm system.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammables and combustibles (oil, paint, solvent, grease, cleaning products, gasoline, etc.) are properly stored in approved flammable storage cabinets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable storage cabinets are properly marked “Flammable – Keep Fire Away”.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable storage cabinets are not located near an exit door or in the pathway leading to an exit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An appropriately rated fire extinguisher is located in the vicinity flammable storage cabinets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Coffee makers are not connected to an external timer. Hot plates are not permitted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clothes dryers are properly vented (ducts are properly connected, have no holes, are not crimped, and no length exceeds 4 feet.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 911 Emergency phone numbers (Fire Department, Ambulance, etc.) are posted on all telephones. Building number/name and street address is posted on or near all phones.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Items are not stored within 18 inches of fire suppression system sprinkler heads.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no furnishings and decorations of highly flammable or explosive composition in the facility.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• All electrical equipment, including buffers, floor fans, refrigerators, and other equipment, is equipped with plugs with grounding prongs, unless they were manufactured with only two prongs/wires.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical cords on equipment are free of cracks, breaks, fraying, exposed wiring, or other obvious hazards. Flexible cords and cables are free of splices and tape. Plugs are in good condition, not loose and not missing the faceplate.Prongs are not loose or bent.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cords are not routed under carpets, rugs, or heavy objects, or through walls, doors, ceilings, or storage cabinets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment on/off switches are fully operational and free of defects.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords are not being used in place of permanent wiring. (They are considered to be permanent wiring if attached to the building in a manner that requires a tool to remove them, e.g. if the outlet box portion is nailed to the wall or floor, etc.).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords are not used with high-amperage or heat producing equipment, i.e., refrigerators, microwave ovens, space heaters, coffee pots. (many surge protectors are actually just extension cords with an on/off switch). Check UL info.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of extension cords on a permanent basis is not permitted. Exception: proper extension cords (correct amperage rating, in good condition) may be used for items of equipment that are only operated occasionally, for short periods of time, or for equipment that uses a small amount of amperage (computer equipment).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical outlets, including multi-outlet extension cords, are not overloaded or connected in series. Extension cords cannot be connected in a series, “daisy chained”.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The rating of the extension cord is appropriate for the total electrical load it will carry.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Homemade extension cords are not permitted. Only UL approved cords are authorized.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Computer equipment is plugged into surge protector strips. Damaged or unserviceable strips will be removed from service immediately upon discovery.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Circuit Breaker Box

• Circuit breaker boxes do not have exposed wires or missing knockouts.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Circuit breaker boxes are easily accessible, not blocked by other items and are not difficult to open (e.g., taped shut, locked, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Circuit breaker boxes have clearly legible directories inside listing which items/circuits are controlled by each breaker.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical conduits are not broken or loose, exposing the wiring.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical outlet faceplates are not missing, broken or loose.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical outlets (receptacles) are not missing, broken or loose.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light switch covers are not missing, broken or loose.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light switches are not missing, broken, or loose.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior light fixture boxes are properly enclosed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All light fixtures (if designed to be equipped with a globe or cover) are properly equipped. Bare light bulbs will be a minimum of 18” away from combustibles.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washing machines are properly grounded, either with a ground prong on the plug or with a properly-connected ground wire.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fixtures in showers are properly covered with approved globes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outlets in wet or damp areas (e.g., bathrooms, kitchens, janitorial closets, outdoors, etc.) are equipped with ground- fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). The GFCI may be either a part of the outlet or a part of the circuit breaker.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All-weather outdoor electrical receptacles are free of cracks or breaks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Walkways, Aisles, Floors, Exits, and Stairs

• Floors, aisles, doorways, and passageways are clean, dry, level, free of debris, obstructions, protruding nails, splinters, holes, and loose boards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shower floors and similar wet-surface areas are covered with non-slip material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors that swing in both directions and that are located between rooms where there is frequent traffic have eye-level viewing panels in each door.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit access and exits are readily accessible at all times.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All exit signs are readily visible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exit passageways are adequately illuminated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The directions to exits, when not immediately apparent, are marked with visible directional signs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors leading from areas housing 100 or more occupants are equipped with panic hardware.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors and other passageways that are not exits, but that may be mistaken for exits, are appropriately marked (e.g., “NOT AN EXIT,” “TO THE BASEMENT,” “STOREROOM,” ETC

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit routes are free of obstructions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit routes do not pass through kitchens, storerooms, rest rooms, closets, or similar spaces that could be subject to locking.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All doors that are passed through to reach an exit, or the path to an exit (egress route), are free to access, with no possibility of a person being locked inside.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors open outward, are easily opened, are not locked or fastened when the building is occupied, and are fully operational (without sticking, e.g.). If exit doors are locked, they must be easily unlocked from the inside without the use of a key or specific knowledge or effort.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• NOTE: Deadbolts on exit doors are specifically prohibited.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors are not propped or tied in the open position while the building is occupied.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where exit doors open to a change in elevation of 12 inches or more, stairs or ramps are provided to negotiate the difference.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor elevations on both sides of an exit door do not vary by more than ½ inch.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor elevations are maintained on both sides of the doorway for a distance not less than the width of the widest door in the exit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairways

• Stairways are properly illuminated. Emergency lighting units are fully operational.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways or steps having 4 or more risers (steps) have standard stair rails or handrails.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The open sides of all exposed stairways and platforms have standard railings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairway handrails secure and are located between 30 and 34 inches above the leading edge of stair treads. Handrails have at least 3 inches of clearance between the handrails and the wall or surface on which they are mounted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All stairways are at least 22 inches wide, in good condition, and are slip resistant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs have at least a 7-foot overhead clearance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairway platforms are at least 30 inches long.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs and steps are uniform in height (riser) and depth (tread).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If stairs are carpeted, the carpeting is well secured and the steps are clearly defined.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is no storage in stairwells.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Raised Workplaces

• Platforms and balconies more than 4 feet above the floor are protected with standard guardrails. (Stairs to these areas must have rails.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When people or machinery could be exposed to falling objects from overhead platforms, lofts, or balconies, those overhead areas must be guarded with standard 4-inch toe boards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aisle or walkway surfaces more than 30 inches above any adjacent floor or the ground have standard guardrails.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sidewalks are level and free of cracks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tree limbs are trimmed to a height of not less than 7 feet above sidewalks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

• Chemicals in administrative work areas are limited to common household cleaners, i.e., pine oil cleaner, window cleaner, white board cleaner, floor wax, copy machine toner, and similar substances.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers chemicals are properly labeled. The label must clearly identify the contents. Original containers have a consumer warning label, listing the hazards and preventive measures associated with the product. If chemicals are transferred to different containers (such as portable spray bottles), those containers are labeled with the same information.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees using chemicals must follow the instructions on the containers, including any recommended precautions and use of any items of PPE (for example, rubber gloves, safety goggles, etc.).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals are not stored with or near food or in areas where food is prepared or consumed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel using chemicals wash their hands after each use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are readily available for all chemicals used in the work area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders, Tools, and Misc

• Defective ladders are removed from service, tagged, and set aside for repair or destruction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders have non-slip safety feet.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels/casters have positive wheel and/or swivel locks, to prevent movement.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder rungs and steps are free of grease and oil.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A ladder cannot be placed in front of any door that opens toward it, unless the door is blocked open, locked, or guarded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are placed on stable footing; not on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases, to gain additional height.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The top step of an ordinary stepladder is not used as a step.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When a portable rung ladder is used to gain access to an elevated platform, a roof, or other elevated area, the ladder must always extend at least 3 feet above the elevated surface.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When portable rung or cleat type ladder is used, the base is placed in a manner that will prevent slipping such a slashing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel do not adjust extension ladders except while standing at the base (not while standing on the ladder or from a position above the ladder).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable metal ladders are marked with signs warning to not use them around electrical equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Metal ladders are not used in areas where the ladder or the person using it could come into contact with energized parts of equipment, fixtures, or circuit conductors or into contact with electrical lines.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tools

• Hand tools are in good working condition, tips of screwdrivers are not worn, handles are in good repair and free of splinters, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wrenches are not rounded off and are free of grease and oil.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drill bits are not broken or dull.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handles of rakes and shovels are free of splinters, cracks, breaks, and not painted over or taped.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chainsaws are properly maintained, chains sharpened, Power tools have proper guards; safety features are functional, free of defects.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, eyewear, hearing protection, footwear, etc.) is fully serviceable and in ample supply for unit needs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MECHANICAL ROOMS, BUILDING EXTERIOR AND GROUNDS

• Only DPW locks are placed on mechanical room doors, (unit should not have access), signs are posted, doors are properly secured and in good repair.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical room stairwells are free of unit storage, i.e., fuel cans, stockpiles of wood, lockers, lawn mowers, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is no erosion of the soil or walkways.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Downspouts, drain pipes, etc. are secured to the structure.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lawn mowers, gas cans, etc. are stored only in approved storage facilities, signs are properly posted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle parking is not blocking entrance or exit to any building, fire lanes are properly maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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