Facility Inspection Checklist

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FACILITY SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST


ENSURE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS NOTED FOR EACH HAZARD IDENTIFIED

Inspection Date: _____________________________________


Inspector: _________________________________________
Facility: ___________________________________________ YES NO

1. Are good housekeeping practices maintained with all areas clean and orderly?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Are the floors of facilities free of badly broken and raised concrete, slippery spots,
small curbs and free of tripping hazards or improperly stored items?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Are materials, products, tools and supplies properly and safely stored in their
designated areas and in a neat and stable manner?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Are ladders free of defects and in good physical condition?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Are machines and equipment in safe operating condition with the necessary guards
in place and adjusted as required?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Are all hand tools in good condition, free of slippery oils, grease, etc., and are the
right tools for the job being used?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Are all required grounds provided on electrical equipment and extension cords,
and are they free of frays, cuts or other damage?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Are electrical receptacles, control and switch panels in good condition, all
openings covered, and all switches labeled indicating their function?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
9. Are all lights operable and adequate for all working locations?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Are all flammable liquids in approved containers, labeled and stored in
approved locker or other authorized location?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
11. Are first aid kits provided and adequately stocked?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
12. Are fire extinguishers charged, properly mounted, with a current inspection date?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
13. Are emergency exit signs present where required and functioning properly?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
14. Are all containers labeled to properly identify their contents?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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LOCATION: ____________________________________________
INSPECTED BY: _________________________________________
INSPECTION DATE: _______________________________________
SATISFACTORY
INSPECTION GUIDES YES NO RECOMMENDATIONS*
HOUSEKEEPING - Are aisles & working areas clean & free from obvious
hazards. Are materials, products, tools and supplies properly and safely
stored in their designated areas and in a neat and stable manner?

AISLES & FLOORS - Are floors, aisles, halls, and stairways properly lighted,
clear of loose objects, extension cords, etc.? Free from badly broken and
raised tile or concrete? Are floors clean, dry, and free from slip or trip
hazards?

MEANS OF EXIT - Are exits unobstructed and exterior doors unlocked? Are exit
signs present where required, readily visible and properly illuminated? Are
doors that could be mistaken for exits clearly marked "No Exit"?

FIRE - Are fire extinguishers available, hung, charged, accessible, and


location marked? Are annual and monthly inspections up to date? Are employ-
ees trained in use of extinguishers? Are employees trained in emergency
preparedness?

MEDICAL & FIRST AID - Are first aid supplies available and adequate and
none expired? Are emergency numbers posted?

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - Is all electrical equipment grounded? Are electrical


cords and plugs in good condition? Are extension cords out of the way and
not used for permanent wiring? Are electrical receptacles, control and switch
panels in good condition, all opening covered, and all switches labeled
indicating their function?

FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT - Are desks, chairs, file cabinets etc. in good
condition? Are lower file cabinet drawers used for heavier loads? Is using
furniture as stepping stools or ladders prohibited?

SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT - Are machines and equipment in safe operating


condition with the necessary guards in place to protect operators from
hazard?

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Is chemical storage adequate? Are all chemical


containers labeled to properly identify their contents? Are material safety data
sheets available for all chemicals?

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - Are eyewash systems accessible and


operational? Is PPE (gloves, safety glasses, etc.) available and properly worn?

* Ensure corrective action and completion date is noted for each hazard identified.

For more information and articles click here to visit the NFIB Texas workers’ compensation page.

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