Safety Self-Checklist

Safety Self-Checklist

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Safety Self‐Checklist FAQ ......................................................................................................... 1

The Keys to Becoming a Safety‐First Organization ................................................................... 2

The Culture of Safety ............................................................................................................... 4

Self‐Inspection Checklist ........................................................................................................ 18

s:safety\safety self-checklist\project planning Updated: 4/11/13

Safety Self-Checklist A value added resource for Chamber members Who is this for?

• Chamber members. Who will find this information useful?

• People newly assigned to safety and don’t know where to start. • People who have a program in place and want to make sure you’re moving in the

right direction. • People who have an established safety program and are interested in self-checking

what they already have.

The keys to becoming a safety first organization

What does it take to provide the safest working conditions for your employees, protect the environment and act as advocates for worker health and safety?

LUCK? Some would say it’s better to be lucky than good. Not when it involves our way of life and the future of our employees and families. It’s better to be good!

How does an organization demonstrate its commitment to the health and safety of its employees? The bottom line is not as easy for any company to accomplish. The fact is, there are no magic bullets and it takes team effort from your entire organization.

Commitment

Company owner, Board of Directors, CEO, President, Vice President, COO, whatever the structure in your organization this is where it all begins. This is where the commitment must be demonstrated. If your goal is to hang a plaque on the wall of fame ‐‐ guess what. This is not demonstrating commitment. Having a safe working environment often comes without making national or local headlines. The fame comes in the form of no lost time, zero accidents, low experience modification rate and no workers compensation claims. It’s engrained in the culture of your organization, the safe lifestyles of employees at work and home and it’s found in the bottom line.

Safety is not just a priority – since priorities can change daily, working safely is part of your culture and your behavior each day, because that will not change. Yes, safety does start with the commitment of management, but it certainly must go full circle to all employees. You don’t just talk about safety but you live it.

Communication, culture, training and education programs are key elements

The communication of the safety message is needed. A letter from the leader of the organization to employees that pledges and emphasizes the importance of safety to the company.

A zero injury philosophy – Set the standards. Getting hurt at work is not part of the job! All injuries and occupational illnesses are preventable.

Safety has priority over quality and production. What is the message you are sending? Maintain a world class EHS management system. Establish written safety guidelines and operating procedures.

Employee safety orientation – Any structure built starts with a solid foundation. Weak foundations lead to cracks and future failures.

Employee safety committees, risk assessment teams – These groups are part of your foundation building. There needs to be representation from multiple levels of the company. Your folks doing the job know the hazards. Provide extended education and training to your safety team.

Employees are empowered to correct safety issues at your company. Employees are quicker to report safety issues or concerns. There will be employee buy‐in of safety programs.

Safety audits/inspections – A tool to identify nonconformance’s that need correction. Empower your safety committee to issue corrective actions.

An emergency action plan – Created for crisis situations and practice procedures. Job hazard and safety analysis ‐ Identify risk, ergonomics and severity of injury involved with a job. The ounce of prevention is worth much more than the pound of cure.

Plan and budget for specific safety improvements, risk assessments and risk reduction. o Plan at strategic engineering and project management levels. All operating exposures

can be reasonably safe guarded. Require incoming equipment be EHS approved. All injuries are reviewed and investigated. Work towards finding the root cause. Pay close attention to employees with frequent injuries.

Your organization uses safety measurement systems. Incident tracking, OSHA logs, etc. Safety is integrated into your organization’s lean management system. Require OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses for supervisors and management teams. Training is not an expense but an investment. Along with financial commitment will be personal commitment.

Daily tool box meetings – safety is the first topic Annual safety training for all employees. Work with your workers compensation carrier. Have them provide you with safety programs. Get more for your money.

Send the company safety message to contractors, visitors and customers. Let them know you’re concerned for the welfare of your employees and families in the community.

Maintain an open door policy. Eliminate the fear of retribution for speaking up. Establish a behavior based safety program. Provide focused programs on healthy lifestyles. Employee wellness, prevention, nutrition, fitness and care.

Providing that direct line of sight to the executive team and to the CEO of the company helps support the top‐down approach. Everyone in your company is involved with safety. Reward them with an organization that will set the standard for safety in your community and be the envy of your peers in the industry. Let that be your fame.

The Chamber Safety Council of Manitowoc County

BackgroundStopping injuries is going to require extraordinary activities. You can’t continue to do the same thing.

Doing more of the same things that didn’t work before needs to be rethought

“How's that working for you”

Management will need to model the leadership they want. They will need to lead the improvement.

We have to help people be successful.

The Breakdown

High injury rates most commonly occur when there is inconsistent enforcement and communication of expectations and/or“The Message” between the supervisor and employees.

This breakdown can result from the following:

Site safety is not providing management the information and guidance they need to lead and manage.Supervisors do not consistently enforce expectations because:a) They are not doing what their boss is asking them to do; b) Their boss is not consistently sending the correct message; orc) Their boss’s boss is not consistently sending the correct message and it trickles down.

Cause of Injuries:High injury rates = EE perception = culture = leadershipARTSeverity = regulatory complianceSCIENCE

Safety performance is a direct reflection of top management commitment:Insufficient commitment or willingness to step up to the plate.“I agree that would help, but…….”

Not working on the right things which can contribute to an organizational perception that management is not committed.

The Breakdown

Actions Available

Perform an injury analysis

While high injury rates are normally culturally related (verses severity whichis reflective of regulatory compliance), identifying trends allowing to focus on specific actionable items which can be designed to affect culture.

Example: Whether we follow PPE requirements is culture. We can focus efforts to change theperception that PPE rules don’t have to be followed.

Determine where the breakdown is occurring. If not site safety, determinewhere the breakdown is in the line of management.

Actions AvailableSafety to meet weekly with the GM 1‐on‐1. This will assure that their ideas will be supported before they are presented to the rest of management. Provides clarity to direction.

Management:“All Hands on Deck” meeting. Stop the facility so your safety leaders can reinforcethe need to address risk and work safely. Require everyone to identify and fix at least 1 risk in their area of work.

Give them specifics:Meeting with EE or supervisors with high injury rates to discuss performance and expectations.Regular monitoring on site plan. Initial review may include moving risk reduction or cultural initiatives earlier in the year.Frequent review of SCAR’s list (HUGE for culture). Don’t forget work orders.Participation in incident investigations.Attend toolbox meetings as opportunity to talk to EE and provide coaching to supervisors on how to improve effectiveness.

Spend time with a top manager at another facility that has made goodImprovements to compare notes and strategies.

Middle management with high injury rates:Upper management communicates expectations and develop action plan for improvement.

Supervisors of departments with high injury rates:Meet with the GM daily to discuss what they are doing for the day and precautions they are going to take. Review what they accomplished yesterday including hazards addressed.Implement a scorecard type system if you don’t have one already.Utilize “The Message” tool.Focus limited resources in these areas. “make a dent” vs “brush all depts”

In addition to safety personnel, 5S and other resources can be focused here.

Frequent Flyers (EE’s with numerous injuries)Daily meeting with their supervisor to discuss the task they are performing and review what they are going to do to avoid injury.Find out what their issues are. What can we do?Have “the discussion”: concern they are going to have a significant injury; perhaps they are not cut out for this line of work.

Actions Available

Eliminate PPE rules which are not black and white.This will make it easier for employees to comply with and for supervision to enforce these policies.Can’t expect supervisors to spend their entire day debating if PPE was warranted while performing a specific task.

Other PPE Initiatives:Results of unscheduled PPE audits added to scorecard.Schedule a time each day when supervisors are to focus specifically on PPE. Top Mgt to go out and assure this is being done.

Improve housekeeping.

Improve case management:Immediate notification to management to increase urgency.Traditional case management tactics.Drug testing following incident.

Actions Available

Assure risk are being reported and feedback is being provided during toolbox meetings.

Implement interactive observations (BBS) to identify risk or reinforce safe work practices.

If an issue is seen multiple times, ask the suprv, “Why don’t you see what I am seeing?”Increase frequency of interactive observations to departments where injuries are higher.

Increase EE involvement through committees, inspections, etc.

Workstation clean‐up at the end of each shift.

Bring in a motivational speaker for EE’s and/or a leadership speaker/coach for management.

Actions Available

Improve training process for new/transferred employees. Develop a checklistand/or implement a buddy system.

Get manufacturing engineers more directly involved in the safety program and define specific responsibilities.

Have leadership focus on the commitment of the next level down by asking:What safety initiatives are you working on today?What is your biggest safety issue?What are you doing about it?

Identify opportunities for eliminating “silent consent” and clarifying “themessage” which are two important factors in creating an unsafe work culture.

Hold focus meetings with Supervisors regarding safety and reinforce “the message” with them.

Review Individual Performance Goals with all levels of management inoperations.

Actions Available

Supervisors have the most difficult job in our company. But that doesn’t meanwe reduce our expectation. We need to help them understand the expectations and find ways to support their success.

Ask them. Consider all their tasks and expectations.

We can’t improve safety without supervision.We don’t have to also have to do safety. It has always been part of the job. We just haven’t always communicated expectations or held individuals accountable.

Supervisors

Unknowingly Establishing an UNSAFE Culture

How do we talk ourselves into unsafe behavior/conditions

80-90% of the injuries are a result of ‘unsafe acts’…

…i.e. human error and behavior related acts

I don’t have time

Its what I was told to do

Its ONLY temporary

The Uphill Battle –Why Don’t People Like To Talk About Safety?

ConfrontationalAfraid to look stupid…..don’t know the answerShy“Not my job” or “Not my area”Not perfect yourself

Final ThoughtsEmployees will give you what you ask for. If they think

production is most important, they will give you production at all cost.

If you are not willing to implement extraordinary measures to improve safety, you don’t have the will to

improve.


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Safety Self-Checklist Topics Administration Record keeping General Safety/Environmental Personal Protective Equipment Ergonomics Electrical Safety Material Handling and Storage Elevated Surfaces and Fall Protection Confined Spaces Sanitizing Equipment and Clothing Spraying Operations Transporting Employees and Materials Retail

Sound Lock out / Tag out Blood borne Pathogens Respiratory Protection Industrial Powered Vehicles Compressed Air & Gas Compressors Cranes & Hoisting, Material Handling Equipment Hand and Portable Powered Tools /Other Hand held Equipment Control of Harmful Substances by Ventilation Ladders Tire Inflation Accountability, Culture & Planning

Hazard Communication Program Hazardous Chemical Exposure Fire Protection Exit Routes / Means of Egress Flammable and Combustible Materials Fueling Welding, Cutting and Brazing Abrasive Wheel Grinders Stairs and Stairways Walking & Work Surfaces Identification of Piping Systems Powder-Actuated Tools Machine Guarding

Administration YES NO N/A Comments Does the company promote an attitude of safety awareness; make it part of your company's culture, and get management on board?

Is one person clearly responsible for the overall activities of the safety and health program?

Has the company provided designated safety personnel and managers additional safety training?

Is there an established safety committee or team? Do you have a safety committee or group made up of management and labor representatives that meets regularly and reports in writing on its activities?

Has the safety committee or team been provided with additional safety training?

Do you have a working procedure for handling in‐house employee complaints regarding safety and health?

Does the company communicate safety on a regular basis? (Bulletin boards, Briefing, etc.)

Are there procedures, job instructions and precautions to prevent accidents/incidents?

Are you keeping your employees advised of the successful effort and accomplishments you and/or your safety committee have made in assuring they will have a workplace that is safe and healthful?

Have employees received a workplace safety manual including mission statement, rules and safe work practices?

Does the company have an incident/accident investigation procedure? Are emergency numbers posted where they can be found easily? Is the OSHA workplace posting displayed? Has the company had a focus on safety training for employees? Record Keeping YES NO N/A Comments Are OSHA 300/301 logs maintained as required? Are medical records and exposure records maintained as required? Are training records maintained in accordance with OSHA requirements? Are employee records being maintained for the required time frames? Are operating permits up to date? Are procedures in place to maintain records and logs? a. Safety inspections b. Safety meeting minutes c. Accident/Incident investigations d. Emergency response drills Is the summary of Occupational Illnesses posted?


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Have arrangements been made to maintain required records for the legal period of time for each specific type record? (Some records must be maintained for at least 40 years.)

Are operating permits and records up‐to‐date for such items as elevators, air pressure tanks, liquefied petroleum gas tanks, etc.?

Accountability, Culture & Planning YES NO N/A Comments Has a vision statement describing their desired program been established? Has a safety plan been developed for the year identifying actions, responsible party and due dates for each action? (Some actions are based on analysis of previous injuries.) Has money needed to execute the plan been budgeted or planned?

Do members of management have individual safety goals included in their annual performance review?

Are metrics/dashboards developed and provide management actionable information?

Are scorecards developed and used to track the completion of safety expectations by front line supervisors?

Does a process exist to track issues identified during group meetings, inspections, incident investigations, etc.?

Does management review the metrics, site plan status and other relevant safety data at least monthly?

Do employees receive regular communication on the status of issues to be fixed (closed loop communication) and the status of the site safety plan?

Do individual recognition programs exist that are based on employee involvement?

Are group recognition programs defined and not based solely on injury rates? Are opportunities for employee involvement well known and utilized by the workforce. (e.g. inspections, committees, JSA development, etc)?

Are positive reinforcements used to get “safe” work practices repeated? Is the discipline process followed when employees do not follow the described work practices or rules? Has HR has issued discipline?

Are employees trained in hazard recognition skills? Is the process for training new and transferred employees documented and followed?

Are near‐misses reported more frequently than injuries occur? General Safety/Environmental YES NO N/A Comments Is operator safety equipment available and being used? Is there an emergency shower and eye wash station? Is inspection up to date? Is recycling adhered to? Are safety warnings legible? Is emergency lighting in place and working? Is first aid, CPR and AED training provided? Is there an employee notification system in place for warning of severe weather? Have severe weather shelters been identified? Are regular inspections of the facility conducted to identify and correct hazards such as poor lighting, unsafe storage and ergonomic standards?

Are toilets and washing facilities provided? Is there a first aid kit appropriate for the facility? Are all work areas adequately illuminated? Are all work sites clean, sanitary, and orderly? Are pits and door openings covered or otherwise guarded? Is combustible scrap, debris and waste stored safely and removed from the worksite promptly?

Is there good ventilation? Is adequate makeup air provided to areas where exhaust systems are operating? Is combustible dust cleaned up with a vacuum system to prevent the dust going into suspension?

Has a combustible dust assessment been completed? Are water outlets not suitable for drinking clearly identified?


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Sound YES NO N/A Comments Are there areas in the workplace where continuous noise levels exceed 85dBA? Is there an ongoing preventive health program to educate employees in: safe levels of noise; exposure; effects of noise on their health; and the use of personal protection?

Have work areas where noise levels make voice communication between employees difficult been identified and posted?

Are noise levels being measured using a sound level meter or an octave band analyzer and records being kept?

Have engineering controls been used to reduce excessive noise levels? Where engineering controls are determined to not be feasible, are administrative controls (i.e. worker rotation) being used to minimize individual employee exposure to noise?

Is approved hearing protective equipment (noise attenuating devices) available to every employee working in noisy areas?

Have you tried isolating noisy machinery from the rest of your operation?

If you use ear protectors, are employees properly fitted and instructed in their use?

Are employees in high noise areas given periodic audiometric testing to ensure that you have an effective hearing protection system?

Lock out / Tag out YES NO N/A Comments Is there a Lock out / Tag out policy? Are all employees trained in the LO/TO policy? Are there machine specific LO/TO procedures? Are “authorized” employees annually trained? Are equipment control valve handles provided with a means of lock out? Blood Borne Pathogens Does the company have a BBP policy? Have employees been trained in BBP? Is waste discarded according to applicable laws and regulations? (bio Hazard containers)?

Hazard Communication Program YES NO N/A Comments Does the company have a Haz‐Com Policy and is it reviewed annually? Are employees trained in Haz‐Com Policy and are they aware of chemicals in workplace?

Is the training documented? Is the training conducted by a competent person? Is retraining required whenever there is a change in job assignments? Are MSDS information “Employee Right to Know” available? Is spill response equipment in proper area? Is oil/chemical containment area clear? Are warning signs in place and legible? Are employees aware of spill prevention plan? Are all bottles/containers clearly labeled? Hazardous Chemical Exposure YES NO N/A Comments Are employees trained in the safe handling practices or hazardous chemicals such as acids, caustics, etc.?

Are employees aware of the potential hazards involving various chemicals stored or used in the workplace such as acids, bases, caustics, epoxies, phenols, etc.?

Is employee exposure to chemicals kept within acceptable levels? Are eye wash fountains and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are handled?

Are all containers, such as vats, storage tanks, etc., labeled as to their contents, e.g., "CAUSTICS"?

Are all employees required to use personal protective clothing and equipment when handling chemicals (gloves, eye protection, respirators, etc.)?

Are flammable or toxic chemicals kept in closed containers when not in use? Are chemical piping systems clearly marked as to their content?


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When corrosive liquids are frequently handled in open containers or drawn from storage vessels or pipe lines, are adequate means readily available for neutralizing or disposing of spills or overflows properly and safely?

Have standard operating procedures been established and are they being followed when cleaning up chemical spills?

Where needed for emergency use, are respirators stored in a convenient, clean, and sanitary location?

Are respirators intended for emergency use adequate for the various uses for which they may be needed?

Are employees prohibited from eating in areas where hazardous chemicals are present?

Is personal protective equipment provided, used and maintained whenever necessary?

Are there written standard operating procedures for the selection and use of respirators where needed?

If you have a respirator protection program, are your employees instructed on the correct usage and limitations of the respirators? Are the respirators NIOSH approved for this particular application? Are they regularly inspected and cleaned, sanitized and maintained?

If hazardous substances are used in your processes, do you have a medical or biological monitoring system in operation?

Are you familiar with the threshold limit values or permissible exposure Limits of airborne contaminants and physical agents used in your workplace?

Have control procedures been instituted for hazardous materials where appropriate, such as respirators, ventilation systems, handling practices, etc.?

Whenever possible are hazardous substances handled in a properly designed and exhausted booths or similar locations?

Do you use general dilution or local exhaust ventilation systems to control vapors, gases, fumes, smoke, solvents or mists which may be generated in your workplace?

Is ventilation equipment provided for removal of contaminants from such operation as: Production grinding, buffing, spray, painting, and/or vapor degreasing, and is it operating properly?

Do employees complain about dizziness, headaches, nausea, irritation, or other factors or discomfort when they use solvents or other chemicals?

Is there a dermatitis problem? Do employees complain about dryness, irritation, or sensitization of the skin?

Have you considered the use of an industrial hygienist or environmental health specialist to evaluate your operation?

If internal combustion engines are used, is carbon monoxide kept within acceptable levels?

Are materials which give off toxic asphyxiates, suffocating or anesthetic fumes, stored in remote or isolated locations when not in use?

Personal Protective Equipment YES NO N/A Comments Is eye protection /glasses/ side shields required and provided? Are approved safety glasses being worn at all times where required? Are protective gloves, aprons, shields or other means provided? Are hard hats provided and worn were danger of falling objects exists? Are hard hats inspected periodically for damage to the shell and suspension system?

Is appropriate foot protection provided as required? Are approved respirators’ provided for regular and emergency use? Have the users of respirators been medically tested for fit? Is PPE maintained in a sanitary condition and ready to use? Is hearing protection required when noise levels exceed 85db? Are adequate work procedures and PPE provided and used when cleaning up spills or other hazardous materials or liquids?

Are employees trained in use, limitations, and maintenance, storage and inspection requirements of PPE?

Respiratory Protection YES NO N/A Comments Are procedures established for selecting respirators? Have fit testing procedures been written and reviewed annually?


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Are there routine use procedures and emergency respirator use procedures? Are procedures and schedules documented for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and maintaining respirators?

Are there procedures for ensuring adequate air quality for supplied air respirators?

Is training conducted in respiratory hazards? Is training conducted in proper use and maintenance of respirators? Are there procedures for ensuring that workers who voluntarily wear respirators (excluding filtering face pieces) comply with the medical evaluation, and cleaning, storing and maintenance requirements of the standard?

Has a designated program administrator who is qualified to administer the program been identified?

Are written programs updated as necessary to account for changes in the workplace affecting respirator use?

Does the employer provided equipment, training, and medical evaluations at no cost to employees?

Are respiratory hazards in your workplace identified and evaluated? Are respirators NIOSH certified, and used under the conditions of certification? Are respirators selected based on the workplace hazards evaluated and workplace and user factors affecting respirator performance and reliability?

Have employees been evaluated to determine their ability to wear a respirator prior to being fit tested for or wearing a respirator for the first time in your workplace?

Has a physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) been identified to perform the medical evaluations?

Are written recommendations obtained from the healthcare provider regarding each employee’s ability to wear a respirator, and is the employee given a copy of these recommendations?

Are employees who are medically unable to wear a negative pressure respirator provided with a powered air‐purifying respirator (PAPR) if they are found by the healthcare provider be medically able to use a PAPR?

Fire Protection YES NO N/A Comments Does the company have a fire alarm system? Posted Evacuation Plan? Were employees trained in the Evacuation Policy? Are portable fire extinguishers checked monthly? Are employees provided with fire extinguisher training? Is fire equipment available and charged? Are drills practiced annually? If you have outside private fire hydrants, are they flushed at least once a year and on a routine preventive maintenance schedule?

Are fire extinguishers mounted in readily accessible locations? Are extinguishers free from obstructions or blockage? Are sprinkler heads protected from possible damage? Is material stored a safe distance from sprinkler heads (18 inches)? Are fire extinguishers selected and provided for the types of materials in areas where they are to be used? *Class A Ordinary combustible material fires *Class B Flammable liquid, gas or grease fires Class *C Energized‐electrical equipment fires.

Is the required annual fire sprinkler system inspection up to date and have you taken out the city permit for the inspection?

Exit Routes / Means of Egress YES NO N/A Comments Are exits marked and illuminated by reliable light sources? Are doors, passageways or stairways, that are neither exits nor access to exits and which could be mistaken for exits, appropriately marked "NOT AN EXIT," "TO BASEMENT, "STOREROOM," etc.?

Are exits clear and unobstructed? Are there no locked exits? Where panic hardware is installed on exit door, will it allow the door to open with 15 pounds or less force in the direction of the exit traffic?

Do all exit doors open from the inside without the use of a key, tool or any special knowledge?


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Are frameless glass doors, glass exit doors, storm doors, etc. fully tempered and do they meet safety requirements for human impact?

Is “EXIT” sign lettering at least 5 inches high with ½ inch wide stroke? Are at least two means of egress provided from elevated platforms, pits or rooms where the absence of a second exit would increase the risk of injury from hot, poisonous, corrosive, suffocating, flammable, or explosive substances?

Are there sufficient exits to permit prompt escape in case of emergency? Where ramps are used as part of required exiting from a building, is the ramp slope limited to 1 ft. vertical and 12 ft. horizontal?

Ergonomics YES NO N/A Comments Is there an ergonomic program? Has ergonomic training been provided to employees? Are all affected employees informed of job related ergonomic hazards? Are jobs monitored to ensure a continued use of proper work practices? Are engineering controls the preferred method to reduce hazards? Are employees educated about safe lifting? Are regular inspections of the facility conducted to identify and correct hazards related to ergonomics?

Have adjustable workstations been installed to reduce strain? Has an ergonomic assessment committee (EAC) been established? Are supervisors aware of proper work techniques to improve ergonomics? Industrial Powered Vehicles YES NO N/A Comments Are only trained personnel allowed to operate industrial trucks? Are employees trained and re‐certified every 36 months and are training records maintained?

Are required lift truck rules posted and enforced? Does each forklift have a warning horn, whistle, gong, or other device which can be clearly heard above the normal noise in the areas where operated?

Are operators driving at prescribe speed limit? Are operators wearing seatbelts? Will the forklift's parking brakes effectively prevent the vehicle from moving when unattended?

Are industrial trucks with internal combustion engine, operated in buildings or enclosed areas, carefully checked to ensure such operations do not cause harmful concentration of dangerous gases or fumes?

Is directional lighting provided on each industrial truck that operates in an area with less than 2 foot candles per square foot of general lighting?

Are brakes on each industrial truck capable of bringing the vehicle to a complete and safe stop when fully loaded?

Are drive motors shut off and brakes applied when any motorized hand and hand rider truck control grip is released?

Walking & Work Surfaces YES NO N/A Comments Are safety lines/tape in good condition? Is area free from oil/chemical spills? Are aisles and passageways kept clear? Are aisles and walkways marked as appropriate? Are wet surfaces covered with non‐slip materials? Are holes in the floor, sidewalk or other walking surface repaired properly, covered or otherwise made safe?

Is there safe clearance for walking in aisles where motorized or mechanical handling equipment is operating?

Are materials or equipment stored in such a way that sharp projectiles will not interfere with the walkway?

Are spilled materials cleaned up immediately? Are changes of direction or elevations readily identifiable? Are aisles or walkways that pass near moving or operating machinery, welding operations or similar operations arranged so employees will not be subjected to potential hazards?

Is adequate headroom provided for the entire length of any aisle or walkway? Are standard guardrails provided wherever aisle or walkway surfaces are elevated more than 30 inches above any adjacent floor or the ground?


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Are bridges proved over conveyors and similar hazards? Electrical Safety YES NO N/A Comments Are there covers for switches and outlets? Are there doors on panel boxes? Is there proper labeling – NFPA 70E compliance? Do authorized employees have electrical / arc flash safety training? Are employees prohibited from working alone on energized lines or equipment over 600 volts?

Are areas with high voltage identified? Do circuit breakers have 3 feet of clearance? When electrical equipment or lines are to be serviced, maintained or adjusted, are necessary switches open, locked‐out and tagged whenever possible?

Are ground‐fault circuit interrupters installed on each temporary 15 or 20 ampere 120 volt AC circuit at locations where construction, demolition, modifications, alterations or excavations are being performed?

Are all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labeled to indicate their use or equipment served?

Are extension & fixture cords free from damage and do they have a grounding conductor?

Do electrical installations in hazardous dust or vapor areas meet the National Electrical Code (NEC) for hazardous locations?

Are all flexible cords and cables free of splices and taps? Are cord, cable and raceway connections intact and secure? Are locations of electrical power line and cable (overheads, underground, under floor, other side of walls. Etc.) determined before digging, drilling or similar work is begun?

Do you specify compliance with OSHA as a requirement for all contract electrical work?

Has a 70e one‐line diagram been completed and equipment labeled? Is an Arc flash kit w/ insulated tools in good condition? Are 70e arc flash gloves inspected every six months and verified in good condition?

Compressed Air & Gas YES NO N/A Comments Are valve protectors always placed on cylinders when the cylinders are not in use or connected for use?

Are cylinders stored or transported in a manner to prevent them from creating a hazard by tipping, falling or rolling?

Are cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained? Are fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders separated by distance,(20 feet required) fire resistant barriers, etc. while in storage? And will not be damaged by passing or falling objects or tampered with by unauthorized persons?

Are compressed gas cylinders regularly examined for expired hydro test dates, signs of defects, deep rusting or leaking?

Are cylinders kept away from heat sources? Are cylinders stored at least 20 feet away from highly combustible materials? Are cylinders maintained with current hydro inspection dates? Material Handling and Storage YES NO N/A Comments Is all material properly tagged and within boundaries? Is material storage & stacking not leaning/tipping? Are all containers free from damage? Are containers safely stacked / no blind corners? Are material racks not damaged? Are material racks secured to prevent tipping? Are material racks labeled with load capacity? Are there no missing nuts/bolts from storage racks? Are dock boards (bridge plates) used when loading or unloading operations are taking place between vehicles and docks?

Are trucks and trailers secured from movement during loading and unloading operations?


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Are dock plates and loading ramps constructed and maintained with sufficient strength to support imposed loading?

Are hand trucks maintained in safe operating condition? Are chutes equipped with sideboards of sufficient height to prevent the materials being handled from falling off?

Are chutes and gravity roller sections firmly placed or secured to prevent displacement?

At the delivery end of the rollers or chutes, are provisions made to braid the movement of the handled materials?

Are pallets usually inspected before being loaded or moved? Are hooks with safety latches or other arrangements used when hoisting materials so that slings or load attachments won't accidentally slip off the hoist hooks?

Are securing chains, ropes, chokers or slings adequate for the job to be performed?

When hoisting material or equipment, are provisions made to assure no one will be passing under the suspended loads?

Cranes & Hoisting, Material Handling Equipment YES NO N/A Comments Are daily inspections done prior to use? Are only authorized / trained personal allowed to operate equipment? Are training records maintained for authorized operating personnel? Are hoist and load bearing structures load tested an annually certified? Are slings & chains inspected for kinks tears or other damage prior to use? Is each overhead electric hoist equipped with a limit device to stop the hook travel at its highest and lowest point of safe travel?

Will each hoist automatically stop and hold any load up to 125 percent of its rated load if its actuating force is removed?

Is the rated load of each hoist legibly marked and visible to the operator? Are controls of the hoist plainly marked to indicate their direction of travel or motion?

Are close‐fitting guards or other suitable devices installed on hoist to assure hoist ropes will be maintained in the sheave grooves?

Are all hoist chains ropes of sufficient length to handle the full range of movement of the application while still maintaining two full wraps on the drum at all times?

Are all pelican hooks equipped with spring loaded safety clips to prevent accidental load release?

Hand and Portable Powered Tools /Other Hand held Equipment YES NO N/A Comments Are all cord‐connected, electrically‐operated tools and equipment effectively grounded or of the approved double insulated type?

Are grinders, saws and similar equipment provided with appropriate safety guards?

Are flexible cords and cables free of splices or taps? Are all tools and equipment (both company and employee‐owned) used by employees at their workplace in good condition?

Are broken or fractured handles on hammers, axes and similar equipment replaced promptly?

Are worn or bent wrenches replaced regularly? Are employees made aware of the hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools?

Are appropriate safety glasses, face shields, etc. used while using hand tools or equipment which might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage?

Are jacks checked periodically to assure they are in good operating condition? Are ground‐fault circuit interrupters provided on all temporary electrical 15 and 20 ampere circuits, used during periods of construction?

Are pneumatic and hydraulic hoses on power‐operated tools checked regularly for deterioration or damage?

Are radial arm saws so arranged that the cutting head will gently return to the back of the table when released?

Are effective guards in place over belts, pulleys, chains, sprockets, on equipment such as concrete mixers, air compressors, etc.?

Are saws used for ripping equipped with anti‐kickback devices and spreaders?


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Are radial arm saws so arranged that the cutting head will gently return to the back of the table when released?

Elevated Surfaces and Fall Protection YES NO N/A Comments Is a fall hazard control policy in place? Is fall protection equipment available? Are surfaces elevated more than 4ft above the floor or ground provided with standard guardrails?

Are all elevated surfaces (beneath which people or machinery could be exposed to flying objects) provided with standard 4‐inch toe boards?

Is material on elevated surfaces piled, stacked or racked in a manner to prevent it from tipping, falling, collapsing, rolling or spreading?

Are signs posted, when appropriate, showing the elevated surface load capacity? Is required headroom provided where necessary? Is material on elevated surfaces piled, stacked or racked in a manner to prevent it from tipping, falling, collapsing, rolling or spreading?

Are dock boards or bridge plates used when transferring materials between docks and trucks or rail cars?

Confined Spaces YES NO N/A Comments Does company have a confined space policy? Are employees trained on the policy? Are confined spaces clearly marked (Do not enter or permit required)? Is proper PPE provided for confined space work? Are confined spaces thoroughly emptied and rinsed of corrosive or hazardous substances before entry?

Are lines to a confined space containing hazardous materials locked and tag out before entry?

Are appropriate atmospheric test done on all levels prior to confined space entry? Is the atmosphere in a confined space frequently or continuously monitored during work?

Is adequate illumination provided in confined spaces? Are assigned attendants outside of the confined spaces? Are attendants properly trained and equipped to handle an emergency? Is approved respiratory equipment required if the atmosphere inside the confined space cannot be made acceptable?

Is portable equipment used inside confined spaces either grounded or insulated or equipped with ground fault circuit interrupter protection?

Are hot work permits required before welding and other oxygen‐consuming equipment is used?

Ladders YES NO N/A Comments Are ladders inspected and maintained in good condition? Are non slip feet provided? Are ladder rungs and steps free from grease and oil? Is it prohibited to place ladders on boxes, barrels or other unstable bases to provide extra height?

Are ladders with broken, missing steps, rungs or cleats, broken side rails or faulty equipment removed from service?

Are employees instructed not to use the top two steps? When in use do ladders extend at least three feet above the elevated surface? Are metal ladders legibly marked with signs cautioning against using them around electrical power sources?

Are employees prohibited from using ladders as guys, braces, skids, gin poles, or for other than their intended purposes?

Are employees instructed to only adjust extension ladders while standing at a base (not while standing on the ladder or from a position above the ladder)?

Are metal ladders inspected for damage? Are the rungs of ladders uniformly spaced at 12 inches, center to center? Flammable and Combustible Materials YES NO N/A Comments Are bulk drums of flammable liquids grounded and bonded to containers during dispensing?


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Are combustible scrap, debris and waste materials (oily rags, etc.) stored in covered metal receptacles and removed from the worksite promptly?

Do storage rooms have explosion‐proof lights and adequate ventilation? Are all solvent wastes, and flammable liquids kept in fire‐resistant, covered containers until they are removed from the worksite?

Are approved containers and tanks used for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids?

Are flammables liquids kept in closed containers when not in use? Are “No Smoking” signs posted on liquefied petroleum gas tanks and in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used?

Are storage tanks adequately vented to prevent the development of excessive vacuum or pressure?

Fueling YES NO N/A Comments Is it prohibited to fuel an internal combustion engine with a flammable liquid while the engine is running?

Is it prohibited to handle or transfer gasoline in open containers? Are open lights, open flames, or sparking, or arcing equipment prohibited near fueling or transfer of fuel operations?

Is smoking prohibited in the vicinity of fueling operations? Are fueling operators prohibited in building or other enclosed areas that are not specifically ventilated for this purpose?

Are fuel tank caps replaced and secured before starting engine is running? In fueling operations, is there always metal contact between the container and the fuel tank?

Where fueling or transfer of fuel is done through a gravity flow system, are the nozzles of the self‐closing type?

Welding, Cutting and Brazing YES NO N/A Comments Are only authorized and trained personnel permitted to use welding, cutting or brazing equipment?

Are precautions taken to prevent mixture of oxygen with flammable gases, except at the burner in a torch?

Are only approved apparatus (torches, regulators, pressure‐reducing valves, acetylene generators, manifolds) used?

Are cylinders kept away from heat sources? Are hot work permits required? Is there adequate ventilation where welding or cutting is conducted? When working in confined spaces are environmental monitoring test made and means provided for quick egress in case of emergency?

Is it prohibited to use cylinders as rollers or supports? Does each operator have a copy of the appropriate operating instructions and are they directed to follow them?

Are compressed gas cylinders regularly examined for obvious signs of defects, deep rusting, or leakage?

Is care used in handling and storage of cylinders, safety valves, relief valves, etc., to prevent damage?

Are the cylinders kept away from elevators, stairs, or gangways? Are empty cylinders appropriately marked and their valves closed? Are signs reading: DANGER‐NO SMOKING, MATCHES, OR OPEN LIGHTS, or the equivalent, posted?

Are cylinders, cylinder valves, couplings, regulators, hoses, and apparatus kept free of oily or greasy substances?

Is care taken not to drop or strike cylinders? Unless secured on special trucks, are regulators removed and valve‐protection caps put in place before moving cylinders?

Do cylinders without fixed and wheels have keys, handles, or non‐adjustable wrenches on stem valves when in service?

Are liquefied gases stored and shipped valve‐end up with valve covers in place? Are provisions made to never crack a fuel‐gas cylinder valve near sources of ignition?

Before a regulator is removed, is the valve closed and gas released from the regulator?


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Is red used to identify the acetylene (and other fuel‐gas) hose, green for oxygen hose, and black for inert gas and air hose?

Are pressure‐reducing regulators used only for the gas and pressures for which they are intended?

Is open circuit (No Load) voltage of arc welding and cutting machines as low as possible and not in excess of the recommended limits?

Under wet conditions, are automatic controls for reducing no load voltage used? Is grounding of the machine frame and safety ground connections of portable machines checked periodically?

Are electrodes removed from the holders when not in use? Is it required that electric power to the welder be shut off when no one is in attendance?

Is suitable fire extinguishing equipment available for immediate use? Is the welder forbidden to coil or loop welding electrode cable around his body? Are wet machines thoroughly dried and tested before being used? Are work and electrode lead cables frequently inspected for wear and damage, and replaced when needed?

Do means for connecting cable lengths have adequate insulation? When the object to be welded cannot be moved and fire hazards cannot be removed, are shields used to confine heat, sparks, and slag?

Are fire watchers assigned when welding or cutting is performed in locations where a serious fire might develop?

Are combustible floors kept wet, covered by damp sand, or protected by fire‐resistant shields?

When floors are wetted down, are personnel protected from possible electrical shock?

When welding on metal walls, are precautions taken to protect combustibles on the other side?

Before hot work is begun, are used drums, barrels, tanks, and other containers so thoroughly cleaned that no substances remain that could explode, ignite, or produce toxic vapors?

Is it required that eye protection helmets, hand shields and goggles meet appropriate standards?

Are employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting or brazing operations protected with personal protective equipment and clothing?

Is a check made for adequate ventilation in and where welding or cutting is performed?

When working in confined places, are environmental monitoring tests taken and means provided for quick removal of welders in case of an emergency?

Compressors YES NO N/A Comments Are all compressors equipped with pressure relief valves and pressure gauges? Are compressor intakes installed and equipped to ensure only clean uncontaminated air enters?

Are air filters installed and regularly inspected? Before repair work is done on the pressure system is all pressure bled off and the system locked out?

Are signs posted warning of the automatic starting feature of compressors? Are all drive belt systems totally enclosed? Is it strictly prohibited to direct compressed air towards a person? Are safety devices in place used at couplings of high pressure hose lines where a connection failure could create a hazard?

Is every air receiver provided with a drain pipe and a valve at the lowest point for removal of accumulated oil and water?

Are the air nozzle tips the required pressure reduction type? Are inlets of air receivers and piping systems free of accumulated oil and debris? Abrasive Wheel Grinders YES NO N/A Comments Is the work rest used and kept adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the wheel? Is the adjustable tongue on the top side of the grinder used and kept adjusted to within 1/4 inch of the wheel?

Do side guards cover the spindle, nut, and flange and 75 percent of the wheel diameter?

Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted?


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Are goggles or face shields always worn when grinding? Does each grinder have an individual on/off control switch? Are fixed or permanently mounted grinders connected to their electrical supply system with metallic conduit or other permanent wiring methods?

Is each grinder effectively grounded? Before new abrasive wheels are mounted, are they visually inspected and ring tested?

Are splash guards mounted on grinders that use coolant to prevent the coolant from reaching the employee?

Is the maximum RPM rating on each abrasive wheel compatible with the RPM rating of the grinder?

Are dust collectors and powered exhausts provided on grinders used in operations that produce large amounts of dust?

Is cleanliness maintained around grinders? Sanitizing Equipment and Clothing YES NO N/A Comments Is personal protective clothing or equipment that employees are required to wear or use, of a type capable of easily being cleaned and disinfected?

Are employees prohibited from interchanging personal protective clothing or equipment, unless it has been properly cleaned?

Are machines and equipment, which process, handle or apply materials that could be injurious to employees, cleaned and/or decontaminated before being overhauled or placed in storage?

Are employees prohibited from smoking or eating in any area where contaminates that could be injurious if ingested are present?

When employees are required to change from street clothing into protective clothing, is a clean change room with separate storage facility for street and protective clothing provided?

Are employees required to shower and wash their hair as soon as possible after a known contact has occurred with a carcinogen?

When equipment, materials, or other items are taken into or removed from a carcinogen regulated area, is it done in a manner that will contaminate non‐regulated areas or the external environment?

Spraying Operations YES NO N/A Comments Is adequate ventilation assured before spray operation are started? Is mechanical ventilation provided when spraying operations is done in enclosed areas?

When mechanical ventilation is provided during spraying operations, is it so arranged that it will not circulate the contaminated air?

Is the spray area free of hot surfaces? Is the spray area at least 20 feet from flames, sparks, operating electrical motors and other ignition sources?

Is approved respiratory equipment provided and used when appropriate during spraying operations?

Do solvents used for cleaning have a flash point to 100 degrees F or more? Are fire control sprinkler heads kept clean? Are "NO SMOKING" signs posted in spray areas, paint rooms, paint booths, and paint storage areas?

Is the spray area kept clean of combustible residue? Are spray booths constructed of metal, masonry, or other substantial noncombustible material?

Are spray booth floors and baffles noncombustible and easily cleaned? Is infrared drying apparatus kept out of the spray area during spraying operations?

Is the spray booth completely ventilated before using the drying apparatus? Is the electric drying apparatus properly grounded? Are lighting fixtures for spray booths located outside of the booth and the interior lighted through sealed clear panels?

Are the electric motors for exhaust fans placed outside booths or ducts? Are belts and pulleys inside the booth fully enclosed? Do ducts have access doors to allow cleaning? Do all drying spaces have adequate ventilation?


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Stairs and Stairways YES NO N/A Comments Are standard stair rails or handrails on all stairways having four or more risers? Are all stairways at least 22 inches wide? Do stairs have landing platforms not less than 30 inches in the direction of travel and extend 22 inches in width at every 12 feet or less of vertical rise?

Do stairs angle no more than 50 and no less than 30 degrees? Are stairs or hollow‐pan type treads and landings filled to the top edge of the pan with solid material?

Are step risers on stairs and stairways designed or provided with a surface that renders them slip resistant?

Are stairway handrails located between 30 and 34 inches above the leading edge of stair treads?

Do stairway handrails have at least 3 inches of clearance between the handrails and the wall or surface they are mounted on?

Where doors or gates open directly on a stairway, is there a platform provided so the swing of the door does not reduce the width of the platform to less than 21 inches?

Are stairway handrails capable of withstanding a load of 200 pounds, applied within 2 inches of the top edge, in any downward or outward direction?

Where stairs or stairways exit directly into any area where vehicles may be operated, are adequate barriers and warnings provided to prevent employees stepping into the path of traffic?

Do stairway landings have a dimension measured in the direction of travel, at least equal to the width of the stairway?

Is the vertical distance between stairway landings limited to 12 feet or less? Tire Inflation YES NO N/A Comments Where tires are mounted and/or inflated on drop center wheels is a safe practice procedure posted and enforced?

Where tires are mounted and/or inflated on wheels with split rims and/or retainer rings, is a safe practice procedure posted and enforced?

Does each tire inflation hose have a clip‐on chuck with at least 24 inches of hose between the chuck and an in‐line hand valve and gauge?

Does the tire inflation control valve automatically shut off the air flow when the valve is released?

Is a tire restraining device such as a cage, rack or other effective means used while inflating tires mounted on split rims, or rims using retainer rings?

Are employees strictly forbidden from taking a position directly over or in front of a tire while it's being inflated?

Transporting Employees and Materials YES NO N/A Comments Do employees who operate vehicles on public thoroughfares have valid operator's licenses?

When seven or more employees are regularly transported in a van, bus or truck, is the operator's license appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven?

Is each van, bus or truck used regularly to transport employees, equipped with an adequate number of seats?

When employees are transported by truck, are provisions provided to prevent their falling from the vehicle?

Are vehicles used to transport employees equipped with lamps, brakes, horns, mirrors, windshields and turn signals in good repair?

Are transport vehicles provided with handrails, steps, stirrups, or similar devices, so placed and arranged that employees can safely mount and dismount?

Are employee transport vehicles equipped at all times with at least two reflective type flares?

Is a full charged fire extinguisher, in good condition, with at least 4 B:C rating maintained in each employee transport vehicle?

When cutting tools or tools with sharp edges are carried in passenger compartments of employee transport vehicles, are they placed in closed boxes or containers which are secured in place?

Are employees prohibited from riding on top of any load which can shift, topple, or otherwise become unstable?

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Are employers who operate powder‐actuated tools trained in their use and carry a valid operator’s card?

Is each powder‐actuated tool stored in its own locked container when not being used?

Is a sign at least 7 inches by 10 inches with bold face type reading "POWDER‐ACTUATED TOOL IN USE" conspicuously posted when the tool is being used?

Are powder‐actuated tools left unloaded until they are actually ready to be used? Are powder‐actuated tools inspected for obstructions or defects each day before use?

Do powder‐actuated tool operators have and use appropriate personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety goggles, safety shoes and ear protectors?

Identification of Piping Systems YES NO N/A Comments When hazardous substances are transported through above ground piping, is piping identified?

When non‐portable water is piped through a facility, are outlets or taps posted to alert employees that it is unsafe and not to be used for drinking, washing or other personal use?

When pipelines are identified by color painted bands or tapes are the bands or tapes located at reasonable intervals and at each outlet, valve or connection?

When pipelines are identified by color, is the color code posted at all locations where confusion could introduce hazards to employees?

When contents of pipelines are identified by name or abbreviation, is the information readily visible on the pipe near each valve or outlet?

When tags identify pipelines carrying hazardous substances, are tags constructed of durable materials, clearly and permanently distinguishable, and are tags installed at each valve or outlet?

When pipelines are heated by electricity, steam, or other external sources are suitable warning signs or tags placed at unions, valves or other serviceable parts of the system?

When color painting identifies pipelines, are all visible parts of the line so identified?

Control of Harmful Substances by Ventilation YES NO N/A Comments Is the volume and velocity of air in each exhaust system sufficient to gather the dust, fumes, mist, vapors or gases to be controlled and convey them to a suitable point of disposal?

Are exhaust inlets, ducts and plenums design, constructed and supported to prevent collapse or failure of any part of the system?

Are cleanout ports or doors provided at intervals not to exceed 12 feet in all horizontal runs of exhaust ducts?

Where two or more different types of operations are being controlled through the same exhaust systems, will the combination of substances being controlled constitute a fire, explosion or chemical reaction hazard in the duct?

Is adequate makeup air provided to areas where exhaust systems are operating? Are source points for makeup air located so that only clean, fresh air, free of contaminants will enter the work environment?

Where two or more ventilation systems are servicing a work area, is their operation such that one will not offset the function of the other?

Machine Guarding YES NO N/A Comments Is there a training program to instruct employees on safe methods of machine operation?

Is there adequate supervision to ensure that employees are following safe machine operating procedures?

Is there a regular program of safety inspections of machinery and equipment? Is all machinery and equipment kept clean? Is sufficient clearance provided around and between machines to allow for safe operations, servicing, material handling and waste removal?

Is equipment securely placed and anchored when necessary to prevent tipping or other movement that could result in personal injury?

Is the power shut off switch (E‐Stop) within reach of the operator position on each machine and brightly colored or placarded?


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Can electric power to each machine be locked‐out for maintenance, repair or security?

Are non‐current‐carrying metal parts of electrically operated machines bonded and grounded?

Are foot operated switches guarded or arranged to prevent accidental actuation by personal or falling objects?

Are manually operated valves and switches controlling the operation of equipment and machines clearly identified and readily accessible?

Are all pulleys and belts within 7 feet of the floor or working level properly guarded?

Are all moving chains and gears properly guarded? Are methods provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine areas from hazards created at the point of operation, nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks?

Are machinery guards secure and arranged so they do not offer a hazard when in use?

If special hand tools are used for placing and removing material, do they protect the operators hands?

Are revolving drums, barrels and containers guarded by an enclosure that is inter‐locked with the drive mechanism, so that revolution cannot occur unless the guard enclosures are in place?

Do arbors and mandrels have firm and secure bearings and are they free from play?

Are provisions made to prevent machines from automatically starting when power is restored after a power failure or shutdown?

Are machines constructed so as to be free from excessive vibration when the largest sized tool is mounted and run at full speed?

If machinery is cleaned with compressed air, is air pressure controlled and personal protective equipment or other safeguards utilized to protect operators and other workers from eye and body injury?

Are fans provided with full guards or screens having openings 1/2 inch or less when operating within 7 feet of the floor?

Retail YES NO N/A Comments Is back door locked from outside entrance, but allowing egress? Is back door not used as employee entrance? Are all access doors with peep holes and request for entry required? Is staff not working alone? Is panic button installed and in good location; tested pre‐shift? Is emergency phone system posted and drills done? Is video surveillance in place and working? Is there very visible video surveillance signage? Are there well lighted front and rear, and parking areas? Is a police audit done annually for advice on security measures? Are there no unattended rolling racks or carts on sales floor? Is there no material handling equipment on sales floor? Is the Emergency shutoff equipment checked prior to opening on any applicable equipment?

Are display items fully secure and will not tip over or create hazard? Are displays changed during non‐operating hours? Are fixtures, displays, shelves, etc checked prior to opening for damage or hazard?

Are display hooks not used where they create a poking hazard? Are sign holders and toppers secured? Are there no empty fixtures on floor? Do fixtures used have items moved to the end to increase visibility/merchandise pulled to ends of fixtures arms?

Is adequate clearance maintained between racks and aisles, and means of egress assured?

Are fire alarms and devices checked prior to opening? Are trip and slip hazards addressed prior to opening? Are drying floor mats utilized at all entry points and any other areas where wet floors are possible?


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Is a “Zero slip” policy enforced requiring full parameter marking and blocking for clean‐up of spills; spill procedures implemented immediately?

Are electrical installations sound? Are fixtures properly filled and in no case unattended, empty, or bare while on the selling floor during operational hours?

Prior to opening and throughout the operational hours, are aisle ways checked for trash, paper, plastic and other debris to be picked up immediately?

Are furniture and other items being displayed secure with electrical cords wrapped and placed with appliances applicable to prevent pull down?

Are fixtures and displays set such as to not create an “attractive nuisance” or climbing hazard to children?

Are any chipped or cracked glass items removed and put in designated container off the floor?

Are tablecloths and other similar items not draped such that they create a hazard for pulling, or trip and slip on floor surfaces?

Is merchandise distributed on fixtures evenly to prevent tip over? Are fixtures secured to prevent tip over? Is facility work done during non‐operational hours and all tools, materials, etc kept in controlled area, barricaded and marked?

Is merchandise placed on displays near the corners to increase visibility of corners?

Are edges of floor displays marked with highlighter? Are mannequins and other display props securely placed to prevent tip over? Are hazardous items (knives, other sharp items, etc) kept in main display booth and out of open display?

Are elevator and escalator entrances and exit paths maintained and marked; current posted inspection?

Retail ‐ADA accessibility assured: YES NO N/A Comments Are displays placed in aisle to allow minimum aisle width of 4½ feet (54 inches)? Are aisles between tables (when used within aisles) allowing spacing of 3 feet between tables?

Are round tables spaced at least 3 feet apart and maintain the main aisle width of 4½ feet?

The information contained herein is provided as a public service. All critical information should be independently verified. The Chamber makes no representation or guarantee as to the correctness or suitability of the information provided or of any linked information. The information and/or

services provided may change at any time without notice.

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Safety Self-Checklist