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General Housekeeping & Bulletin Board Posting

  • All personnel exits accessible and unobstructed?

  • Oily rags kept in approved metal container and emptied daily? Waste properly disposed?

  • Are stairways and aisles clear, well lit, and unobstructed?

  • Are floors free of loose materials, debris, holes, protruding nails, worn carpeting?

  • Is the office clutter free, and organized adequately?

  • Are outside waste receptacles at least 25 feet from buildings?

  • Are extension cords used extensively? Are they exposed in areas where employees walk?

  • Are desk and file drawers kept closed when not in use?

  • Are there stepladders or stepstools to get to materials on higher shelves?

  • Are required postings properly displayed on bulletin board for all employees to view? (Worker's Comp, Insurance Regulations, Wage and hour info., and all other state regulations)

Smoking Regulations

  • No smoking areas prominently posted with "No Smoking" signs?

  • Designated smoking areas are free of combustibles?

  • Designated smoking areas have properly sized receptacles?

Fire Extinguisher

  • Fire extinguisher properly located and accessible?

  • Is safety pin missing?

  • Is hose or nozzle cracked?

  • All extinguishers properly charged and tagged with date of recharge?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Is required PPE provided, maintained, and used properly?

  • Are employees trained on how to properly don and doff PPE?

  • Does PPE meet requirement? Is it reliable?

  • Do employees use PPE whenever it is needed?

  • Are employees trained on how to properly use PPE?

Emergency Exits

  • Are emergency exit doors unobstructed and easily open and close?

  • ADA doors functioning properly?

  • Is fire and security alarm in place, operating, maintained, and tested regularly?

  • Are stair treads slip-resistant?

  • Are stair treads in good condition (not worn down)?

  • Are hand rails on the stairs properly installed and fastened?

  • Is stair way lit properly?

  • Are all emergency exits open? Are emergency exits clearly marked and visible (lit properly)?

Exterior Inspection

  • Are all sidewalks in good condition? No trip hazards?

  • All sand bags are removed, if not needed on the sidewalks and parking areas?

  • Exterior windows and doors are properly maintained?

  • Is entry way accessible and in no need of improvements/repairs?

Building Inspection

  • Are washrooms and food preparation areas clean?

  • Are all emergency exits open? Are emergency exits clearly marked and visible (lit properly)?

  • No unauthorized appliances (heater)?

  • Bathrooms inspected frequently for slippery floors?

  • Annual elevator inspection certificate available for review?

  • Are stair treads slip-resistant?

  • Are stair treads in good condition (not worn down)?

  • Are hand rails on the stairs properly installed and fastened?

  • Is stair way lit properly?

  • Is floor space free of potential slip or trip hazard?

  • Are evacuation procedures posted?

  • Does this department have evacuation procedures in place?

Machine Guarding

  • Are all machines guarded to protect operators from potential hazards?

  • Are point of operation guards in place on all operating equipment?

Storage and Flammable Liquids

  • Is there any spray bottles with chemicals that are not labeled?

  • Flammable and combustible liquids, including aerosols & bulk drums, removed from storage areas and kept in UL- Listed cabinets?

  • Does facility have SDS sheets (Safety Data Sheets) available and accessible to all employees?

  • Are the NFPA-704 labels (National Fire Protection Association) displayed on chemicals?

  • Is chemical stock maintained at leas 18 inches below the ceiling sprinkler heads?

  • Is chemical stock maintained at least 6 inches below in rack sprinkler heads?

  • Are dispensing drums equipped with approved hand operated pumps or check valves?

Medical & First Aid

  • Do all employees know on the job injury procedures?

  • Are any employees trained in first aid and CPR?

  • Are approved first aid supplies readily available?

  • Are supplies replenished as they are used?

  • Are there any items in the first aid kit that are expired?

  • Is there an AED unit in the facility?

  • Is the AED unit in working condition?

  • Are safety meetings held in the department?

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  • Alberto R. Oliveros Risk Management Coordinator

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