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Facility Safety Inspection Checklist

This document contains a facility safety inspection checklist with over 100 individual safety items across various categories like administrative procedures, emergency response, housekeeping, electrical hazards, machinery safety, chemical safety and personal protective equipment. The checklist is intended to help inspectors evaluate and document whether proper safety controls are in place at the facility.

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Facility Safety Inspection Checklist

This document contains a facility safety inspection checklist with over 100 individual safety items across various categories like administrative procedures, emergency response, housekeeping, electrical hazards, machinery safety, chemical safety and personal protective equipment. The checklist is intended to help inspectors evaluate and document whether proper safety controls are in place at the facility.

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FACILITY SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Company: Inspection Completed By:

Location: Date:

Satisfactory Comments/Actions
Administrative:
1. Written safety rules/safe job procedures in place Y N N/A
2. OSHA log updated/safety posters displayed Y N N/A
3. Management Safety Policy in place Y N N/A
4. All planned safety activities performed (meetings, inspections, training) Y N N/A
5. Effective new employee safety orinetation Y N N/A
Life Safety Issues/Housekeeping:
1. Walkways maintained, aisles defined, uncluttered Y N N/A
2. Emergency exits clearly identified, adequate number Y N N/A
3. Egress routes marked and accessible Y N N/A
4. Unapproved doors clearly marked "NOT AN EXIT" Y N N/A
5. Stairs/aisleways free from material storage and debris Y N N/A
Emergency Medical:
1. Emergency contact information posted Y N N/A
2. First aid responders available for each shift Y N N/A
3. Bloodborne pathogens exposure potential adequately addressed Y N N/A
4. First aid supplies adequate and available Y N N/A
5. Transportation available for injured workers/plan in place Y N N/A
Slip/Trip/Fall Hazards:
1. Portable ladders equipped with non-slip feet. Metal ladders marked "Do Not
Use Around Electrical Equipment" Y N N/A
2. Stairways in good repair with handrails, treads and risers in proper proportion
and non-slip Y N N/A
3. Elevated areas have guardrails and toe boards Y N N/A
4. Work areas, aisleways, storage areas are orderly Y N N/A
5. Illumination adequate for normal conditions, emergency lighting in place Y N N/A
6. External walking, parking, break areas free of hazards, well maintained Y N N/A
7. Warning signs posted for wet floors or spills Y N N/A
8. Anti-slip mats and flooring used where appropriate Y N N/A

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FACILITY SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Satisfactory Comments/Actions

Hand Tools:
1. Power tools properly grounded/have safety power switch Y N N/A
2. Defective tools are removed from service Y N N/A
3. Proper guards are provided, tools electrically grounded or double insulated Y N N/A
4. There is a preventive maintenance/inspection program Y N N/A
5. Employees are trained in the safe use of hand tools Y N N/A
Fire Safety:
1. Portable fire extinguishers of proper type are mounted properly, accessible, and
inspected Y N N/A
2. Approved safety containers are used for flammable liquids Y N N/A
3. Bonding and grounding used with storage of flammable materials Y N N/A
4. Combustible debris disposed of regularly Y N N/A
5. Sprinkler system functional/inspected/documented Y N N/A
6. Smoke/heat detectors functional and inspected Y N N/A
7. Minimum 18" clearance below sprinkler heads Y N N/A
8. Sprinkler valves locked open Y N N/A
Electrical Hazards:
1. Machinery and equipment are grounded Y N N/A
2. 36" clearance is maintained in front of all electrical panels Y N N/A
3. Electrical panels clearly marked Y N N/A
4. Outlets, switches and boxes have covers Y N N/A
5. Permanent wiring in place -- no extension cords Y N N/A
6. Exposure of overhead electrical lines controlled Y N N/A
7. Emergency stops and critical electrical controls are identified Y N N/A
8. Appropriate electrical systems designed for hazardous locations have been
installed in spray booths and flammable liquid storage rooms Y N N/A

Mobile Equipment:
1. Observed operating at safe speeds Y N N/A
2. Observed safe loading and unloading practices Y N N/A
3. Equipped with back-up alarms Y N N/A
4. Operators qualified/trained Y N N/A
5. Equipment inspected regularly Y N N/A
6. Seat belt worn by operator Y N N/A
7. Mirrors installed at blind spots Y N N/A

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Satisfactory Comments/Actions

Mechanical and Manual Material Handling and Storage:


1. Hoist chains, cables and slings are inspected regularly and documented Y N N/A
2. Storage piles are stable and secured from falling or collapse Y N N/A
3. Load limits are posted for all floors above ground level Y N N/A
4. Load limits are displayed on all hoists Y N N/A
5. Manual handling aids available and used Y N N/A
6. Weight limits set for manual lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling Y N N/A
7. Workers trained in proper lifting techniques/ergonomics Y N N/A
Machinery:
1. Lockout/tagout program in place, locks available, employees trained Y N N/A
2. Hazardous areas painted bright colors Y N N/A
3. Guards are provided for "point-of-operation" of machinery Y N N/A
4. Clothing and hair restrictions in place to prevent entanglement in machinery Y N N/A
5. Power transmission guards are in place Y N N/A
6. Noise exposures adequately addressed Y N N/A
7. Warnings displayed in obvious locations Y N N/A
8. Compressed air systems have pressure reduced to 30 PSI and are not used for
cleaning clothing Y N N/A
9. Air hoses provided with safety latch to prevent accidental disconnect Y N N/A
10. Welding equipment in good condition Y N N/A
11. Compressed gas cylinders are secured to prevent falling Y N N/A
12. Overhead hazards from equipment, conveyors and process pipes are guarded
below 7 ft. from floor Y N N/A

Chemicals:
1. Hazardous material containers labeled Y N N/A
2. MSDS available Y N N/A
3. Hazard Communication Training program in place Y N N/A
4. Smoking and eating prohibited in work areas where chemicals are used Y N N/A
5. Eyewash/emergency shower available and functiounal Y N N/A
Personal Protective Equipment:
1. PPE assessment performed -- PPE requirements in place Y N N/A
2. Employees trained in the use and maintenance of PPE -- training documented Y N N/A
3. Hard hat areas designated and enforced Y N N/A
4. Hearing protecting utilized in required areas Y N N/A
5. Face/eye protection in place where needed Y N N/A
6. Safety foot protection required where appropriate Y N N/A
7. Protective clothing, gloves, aprons, boots, face shields and goggles are used
when handling hazardous materials Y N N/A
8. Approved respiratory protection equipment available and fit tested Y N N/A
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