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SAMPLE SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
NAME OF AGENCY/OFFICE: _____________________________________________________________
Area(s) Inspected: _____________________________Inspected by: _______________________Date:____________
ITEM |
YES |
NO |
CORRECTIVE ACTION – DATE |
1. |
Is there litter or spilled liquid on the floor? |
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2. |
Are floor surfaces chipped: does carpeting show worn spots or holes? |
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3. |
Are warning signs posted near cleaning areas, repair work or redecorating efforts? |
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4. |
Are aisles free of boxes, wastebaskets, chairs, and other obstacles that impede traffic? |
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5. |
Are restrooms kept clean and floors dry? |
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6. |
Do cords present a tripping hazard? |
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7. |
Do cords look frayed? |
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8. |
Are cords draped over hot pipes and/or appliances? |
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9. |
Are flimsy extension cords in use? |
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10. |
Are all appliances connected with three-pronged plugs? |
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11. |
Are electrical outlet boxes or bonnets exposed so that they present a hazard? |
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12. |
Are cover plates for electrical switches or receptacles cracked or broken? |
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13. |
Do employees stand on chairs, desks, boxes, drawers, or other improvised ladders? |
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14. |
Do employees lean way back in chairs with their feet off the floor? |
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15. |
Do employees put tops on cups of coffee or other liquids while carrying them through the office? |
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16. |
Do employees run in the office? |
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17. |
Are stairwells well lit? |
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18. |
Are stairway handrails, treads and/or risers in good condition? |
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19. |
Are stairs free of litter, spills or clutter? |
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20. |
Are desk or file drawers left open? |
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21. |
Are files, lockers, cabinets, and bookcases bolted securely? |
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22. |
Is more than one file drawer open at once? |
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23. |
Are files top-heavy with empty drawers at the bottom and full drawers on top? |
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24. |
Are transparent glass doors marked so they can be seen? |
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25. |
Must employees step up or down to go through a doorway? If so, is a warning sign posted? |
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26. |
Do self-closing doors have too much spring tension? |
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27. |
Is machinery turned off when not in use? |
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28. |
Do employees wear dangling jewelry or clothing, such as a men’s necktie, around machinery? |
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29. |
Are employees using spike files (a piece of metal about four (4) to six (6) inches in length that is attached to a small board and is designed to hold papers, especially receipts)? |
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30. |
Are pencils kept in pencil holders with the points down? |
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31. |
Are paper cutters kept in a safe location with the blade secured in the down or closed position? |
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32. |
Are razor blades or pins kept with paper clips? |
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33. |
Are fire exits clearly marked? |
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34. |
Are fire extinguisher locations marked in such a way that they are visible from a distance? |
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35. |
Are fire extinguisher tags current? |
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36. |
Are fire extinguishers readily available? |
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37. |
Do all employees know the locations of the exits, alarms, and extinguishers? |
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38. |
Are nonflammable fluids used whenever possible? |
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39. |
Are flammable liquids/fluids stored in approved containers? |
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40. |
Are emergency numbers for medical, fire, law enforcement/security and ambulance posted? |
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41. |
Are fire drills conducted frequently? |
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42. |
Do designated smoking areas have ashtrays? |
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43. |
Are combustible materials stored near machinery or heat sources? |
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44. |
Are features of fire protection, such as sprinklers, fire alarms and hoses, kept clean and in good working order? |
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45. |
Are the tags on the features of fire protection current? |
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46. |
Are doors to enclosed stairwells kept closed at all times? |
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47. |
Are company parking lots well lit and clearly marked? |
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48. |
Is medical help readily available? |
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49. |
Are adequate first-aid supplies available? |
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50. |
Are all incidents/accidents properly reported, investigated and documented? |
MISCELLANEOUS: |
51. |
Are Safety Inspections conducted in accordance with the time frame specified in the agency’s loss prevention manual? |
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52. |
Are Safety Meetings conducted in accordance with the time frame specified in the agency’s loss prevention manual? |
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53. |
Are Hazard Control Logs posted throughout the workplace? |
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54. |
Is the Worker’s Compensation Notice of Compliance posted? |
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55. |
Is the safety bulletin board current? |
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56. |
Do agency drivers use safety belts? |
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57. |
Are there items carried over from previous reports? |
OVERALL EVALUATION:
EXCELLENT |
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SATISFACTORY |
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UNSATISFACTORY |