GENERAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Administrative: OK Action Corrective Action Comments
Needed Taken
Material Handling:
A. Employees trained in proper lifting
methods
B. Equipment provided for heavy or
awkward loads
. Materials stored to prevent overreaching
Housekeeping:
A. Walkways clear of obstructions
B. Employees clean up as they go
Floors:
A. Walking and working surfaces kept clear
B. Spilled materials cleaned up
immediately
C. Holes in floor repaired or covered
Machinery and Equipment:
A. Moving parts guarded
B. Kept in safe operating condition
C. Operated and inspected per mfg.
instructions
Hand Tools:
A. Always inspected before using
B. Only used for intended purpose
C. Damaged tools repaired or replaced
promptly
Stairs:
A. Lighting adequate
B. Non slip surface
C. Handrails secure
Ladders:
A. Proper type for intended use
B. Maintained in good condition
C. Proper ladders used instead of chairs,
boxes, etc.
First Aid:
A. Fully stocked first aid kit
B. Emergency telephone numbers posted
C. At least one person trained in first aid
Emergency Action Plan:
A. Written; covers fire and other
emergencies
B. Communicated to all employees
C. Employees designated and trained to
implement plan.
Fire Protection:
A. Fire fighting equipment is serviced and
accessible
B. Employees instructed in use of fire
fighting equipment
C. Employees instructed in fire protection
procedures
Egress:
A. Exits clearly marked
B. Exits accessible
C. Exit doors unlocked
Electrical:
A. All equipment either grounded or double
insulated
B. Extension cords in good repair
C. At least 30” clearance around control
panels
Personal Protective Equipment:
A. Proper equipment in use where needed
B. Properly maintained and stored
C. Employees trained in proper usage
Health Hazards:
A. Hazard communication program in
place.
B. Hazardous materials stored and used
properly
C. Warning and identification signs clearly
posted
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Conducted by: Date:
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