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Safety Inspection Checklist

Administrative:

  • 1) Written safety rules / safe job procedures in place

  • 2) OSHA log updated / safety posters displayed

  • 3) Management Safety Policy in place

  • 4) All planned safety activities performed (meetings, inspections, training)

  • 5) Effective new employee safety orientation

  • 6) Are TN Department of Labor Wage and Hour and OSH Notice posters posted?

  • 7) HAZCOM binder up to date?

  • 8) Hearing Communication Binder Up to date?

  • 9) Bloodborne Pathogen Binder up to date?

  • 10) Lock out Tag out Binder up to date?

  • Respiratory Binder up to date?

  • Forklift/Crane Binders up to date?

Life Safety Issues / housekeeping:

  • 1) Walkways maintained, aisles defined, uncluttered

  • 2) Emergency exits clearly identified, adequate number

  • 3) Egress routes marked and accessible

  • 4) Unapproved doors clearly marked as "NOT AN EXIT"

  • 5) Stairs / aisleways free from material storage and debris

Emergency Medical:

  • 1) Emergency contact information posted

  • 2) First aid responders available on each shift

  • 3) Bloodborne pathogens exposure potential adequately addressed

  • 4) First aid supplies adequate and available

  • 5) Transportation available for injured workers / plan in place

  • 6) Are AED's marked and inspected monthly and marked on inspection tag?

Slip / Trip / Fall Hazards:

  • 1) Portable ladders equipped with non-slip feet. Metal ladders marked as "DO NOT USE AROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT".

  • 2) Stairways in good repair with handrails, treads, and risers in proper proportion and non-slip.

  • 3) Elevated areas have guardrails and toe boards

  • 4) Work areas, aisleways, storage areas are orderly

  • 5) Illumination adequate for normal conditions, emergency lighting in place.

  • 6) External walking, parking, break areas free from hazards, well maintained.

  • 7) Warning signs posted for wet floors or spills

  • 8) Anti slip mats and flooring used where appropriate

  • 9) Are spill kits available?

Hand Tools:

  • 1) Power tools properly grounded / have safety power switches

  • 2) Defective tools are removed from service

  • 3) Proper guards are provided, tools electrically grounded or double insulated

  • 4) There is a preventative maintenance / inspection program

  • 5) Employees are trained in the safe use of hand tools

  • 6) Are all electric cords properly protected from frays or cut damage?

Fire Safety:

  • 1) Portable fire extinguishers of proper type are mounted properly, accessible, and inspected.

  • 2) Approved safety containers are used for flammable liquids

  • 3) Bonding and grounding used with the storage of flammable materials.

  • 4) Combustible debris disposed of regularly

  • 5) Sprinkler system functional / inspected / documented

  • 6) Smoke / heat detectors functional and inspected

  • 7) Minimum 18" clearance below sprinkler heads

  • 8) Sprinkler valves locked open

  • Annual Fire drill last done?

Electrical Hazards:

  • 1) Machinery and equipment are grounded

  • 2) 36" clearance is maintained in front of all electrical panels

  • 3) Electrical panels clearly marked

  • 4) Outlets, switches, and boxes have covers

  • 5) Permanent wiring in place, no extension cords

  • 6) Exposure of overhead electrical lines controlled

  • 7) Emergency stops and critical electrical controls are identified

  • 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

  • 1) Observed operating at a safe speed

  • 2) Observed safe loading and unloading practices

  • 3) Equipped with back-up alarms

  • 4) Operators certified / trained

  • 5) Equipment inspected daily

  • 6) Seat belt worn by operators

  • 7) Are personnel observed to be using the horn when entering/exiting the building and going around corners?

  • 8) Are personnel observed wearing hardhats when operating crane(s)?

Mechanical and Manual Material Handling and Storage:

  • 1) Hoist chains, cables, and slings are inspected regularly and documented

  • 2) Storage piles are stable and secured from falling or collapse

  • 3) Load limits are posted on all floors above ground level

  • 4) Load limits are displayed on all hoists

  • 5) Manual handling aids are available and used

  • 6) Weight limits set for manual lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling

  • 7) Workers trained in proper lifting techniques / ergonomics

Machinery:

  • 1) Lockout / tagout program in place, locks available, and employees trained.

  • 2) Hazardous areas painted bright colors

  • 3) Guards are provided for "point-of-operation" of machinery

  • 4) Clothing and hair restrictions in place to prevent entanglement in machinery

  • 5) Power transmission guards in place

  • 6) Noise exposure adequately addressed

  • 7) Warning displayed in obvious locations

  • 8) Compressed air systems have pressure reduced to 30 PSI and are not used to clean clothing.

  • 9) Air hoses provided with safety latch to prevent accidental disconnect

  • 10) Welding equipment in good condition

  • 11) Compressed gas cylinders are secured to prevent falling

  • 12) Overhead hazards from equipment, conveyors, and process pipes area guarded below 7' from floor

Chemicals:

  • 1) Hazardous material containers labeled

  • 2) MSDS/SDS sheets available

  • 3) Hazardous Communication Training program in place

  • 4) Smoking, drinking, and eating prohibited in work areas where chemicals are used.

  • 5) Eyewash / Emergency showers available and functional

  • 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?

  • 7) Find 2 random chemicals and do an audit on. Check to see if SDS is in SDS book/on Ipads.

  • 8) If chemical(s) found is/are NOT in original container, is secondary container properly labeled?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  • 1) PPE assessment performed - PPE requirements in place

  • 2) Employees trained in the use and maintenance of PPE - training documented

  • 3) Hard hat areas designated and enforced

  • 4) Hearing protection utilized in required areas

  • 5) Face / eye protection in place where needed

  • 6) Safety foot protection required where appropriate

  • 7) Protective clothing, gloves, aprons, boots, face shields, and goggles are used when handling hazardous material

  • 8) Approved respiratory protective equipment available and fit tested

  • 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.

  • Employee Name #1

  • Q1: Where is the SDS book located?

  • Q2: What chemicals are you exposed to on the daily?

  • Q3: Do you know where your nearest Fire Extinguisher is?

  • Q4: Do you know where the nearest AED is?

  • 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.

  • Employee Name #2

  • Q1: Where is the SDS book located?

  • Q2: What chemicals are you exposed to on the daily?

  • Q3: Do you know where your nearest Fire Extinguisher is?

  • Q4: Do you know where the nearest AED is?

  • 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.

  • Employee Name #3

  • Q1: Where is the SDS book located?

  • Q2: What chemicals are you exposed to on the daily?

  • Q3: Do you know where your nearest Fire Extinguisher is?

  • Q4: Do you know where the nearest AED is?

  • 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.

  • Employee Name #4

  • Q1: Where is the SDS book located?

  • Q2: What chemicals are you exposed to on the daily?

  • Q3: Do you know where your nearest Fire Extinguisher is?

  • Q4: Do you know where the nearest AED is?

  • 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.

  • Employee Name #5

  • Q1: Where is the SDS book located?

  • Q2: What chemicals are you exposed to on the daily?

  • Q3: Do you know where your nearest Fire Extinguisher is?

  • Q4: Do you know where the nearest AED is?

  • Q5 Do you know who is CPR/First Aid Certified in the factory?

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