Safety Insp Checklist
Safety Insp Checklist
Safety Insp Checklist
Building/Department(s):
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3. Is equipment properly maintained and adjusted to prevent personal 8. Are flammable/combustible liquids returned to approved flamm-
injury and equipment damage? able liquid storage cabinets at the end of the workday?
4. Are compressed air nozzles at the correct pressure of 30 psi or less? H. Storage – Compressed Glass Cylinders
1. Are all cylinders properly secured with straps or chains to
5. Is all piping appropriately identified as to contents/direction of flow?
prevent tipping/falling?
6. Are hot pipes and surfaces guarded against contact and clearly 2. Are protective valve caps in place when cylinder is not in use?
marked “HOT”? 3. Are empty and full cylinders stored separately?
7. Are areas requiring use of protective equipment (e.g., Eye Protection 4. Are only chemically compatible cylinders stored together?
Required, etc.) adequately posted with warning signs and enforced? 5. Are cylinder contents adequately labeled and easily seen?
8. Is damaged/malfunctioning equipment tagged “OUT OF SERVICE”? 6. Is the correct regulator being used for the cylinder service?
1. Is there at least three (3) feet clearance in front of electrical 5. Is all personal protective equipment free from damage and
panels/breaker boxes? deterioration?
2. Are electric hand tools properly grounded/double insulated? 6. Are all employees using respiratory protection properly trained
3. Is the area free of extension cords? and authorized by EH&S?
4. Is all electrical equipment plugged directly into wall outlets? 7. Is self-contained breathing equipment properly maintained/
5. Are all cords/plugs free from damage or deterioration? inspected?
6. Are switches and circuit breakers properly identified as to the J. Railing/Elevated Work Areas
service they are in and to what they control? 1. Are drain openings/pits in the floor or walking surfaces guarded
7. Are circuit breaker panels free of combustible materials? to prevent tripping/slipping?
8. Are covers plates in place on junction boxes to eliminate exposed 2. Are toeboards in place on elevated platforms to prevent objects
wiring? from falling off the platform?
9. Are “WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE” signs installed on high voltage 3. Are standard guardrails provided on elevated platforms?
enclosures for systems rated 600V or over? 4. Are handrails provided and in good condition on stairways?
10. Is all electrical, including light fixtures, protected from physical 5. Are there provisions for safe access to elevated machinery/
damage by enclosure/guards? equipment?
E. Emergency Equipment K. Ladders
1. Is emergency equipment (alarm pull boxes, eyewashes, showers, 1. Are portable ladders in good repair and safe to use?
etc.) accessible and not blocked by equipment? 2. Are mobile ladder stands in good condition?
2. Are emergency eyewashes provided in the required chemical areas? 3. Are standard guardrails provided on elevated platforms?
3. Are emergency showers provided in the required chemical areas? 4. Are handrails provided and in good condition on stairways?