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  • SUI and Affiliated Companies Office Safety Template

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Layout

  • Floor free of obstructions

  • Are adequate storage areas provided

  • Are all areas clean, tidy, and well kept

  • Is there adequate space for employees to access their workstations

Environment

  • Temperature is between 68 and 72 degrees F.

  • Lighting is adequate

  • Are lights all working correctly (free from flickering)

  • Are blinds provided to protect against sunlight and glare

  • Is building free from water damage? (no ceiling tile damage)

Emergency procedures

  • Exit signs in place and illuminated

  • First aid facilities available and stocked

  • Escape routes and emergency doors clear

  • Is there proper egress in order to facilitate timely evacuation in an emergency

  • Are all workers aware of the first aid locations

  • Names of first aid trained employees displayed and up to date and posted at the employee information center

  • Emergency action plan on site and up to date

  • Date of last fire drill

  • Portable fire extinguishers provided and maintained

  • List the names of the emergency coordinators below

  • Are the mustering locations clearly marked for employees to gather during emergency evacuations

General facilities

  • Washing facilities clean and functional

  • Are stairs and storage rooms well lit

  • Walls, windows, and doors in good condition

  • Are all required Employee Right-to-Know posters properly displayed

  • Are Workers Compensation information booklets available

  • Are the preferred providers locations displayed

Security

  • Are building entry doors properly secured

  • Is the building and/or area free of concern regarding threats/security issues

  • Is the parking area free of concern? Lighting, reports of vehicle damage etc.

Material handling

  • Are heavy objects stored below shoulder height

  • Are hand carts available to move heavy items? Boxes of paper, delivery items, etc.

  • Storage areas designed to minimize heavy lifting

Electrical

  • Are portable heaters in use

  • Are the minimum clearance requirements for space heaters compliant? (3')

  • Are all outlets covers in place?

  • Are electrical cords in good condition

  • Surge protectors are not daisy chained together? (Overloading hazard)

  • Is the IT room free from clutter

  • Are the minimum clearance requirements for electrical panels compliant? (3')

  • Emergency lighting present

Break Room

  • Is break area clean and orderly? (free of dishes, overflowing trash, etc.)

Slips, Trips, and Falls

  • Are there wet floor warning signs available

  • Are all transition strips fasted securely

  • Are the floor mats in good condition and laying flat to reduce tripping hazards

  • Are walking paths free of concern? Snow removal, low hanging branches etc.

Condition of Office Furniture

  • Is all furniture that is in use, in safe and usable condition?

  • Are file cabinet doors left in the closed position

  • Are areas under desks free and clear of obstruction?

Corrective Actions: List any concerns below not addressed above

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