Employee Safety Inspection Checklist
DEPT: DATE: TEAM LEAD:Should be able to answer yes (where applicable) to the following:
Topic YES NO N/A NotesWALKING/WORKING SURFACES:
Floors clean and dryNo Protruding storage/clutterNo trip hazards (elec. cords, debris)Rags/trash disposed of dailyFurniture safe & in good conditionStairs safe (secure rails, treads)Safe Ladders (safety feet, inspected, tightrungs).
ELECTRICAL:
All disconnects/breakers are labeled36" access clearance around circuit breakerpanelsNo exposed live partsGround pins on plugsExtension cords inspected, no damage.No extension cords used in place of fixedwiringGFCI's in use in wet areas (bathrooms, nearsinks)Inspection program for power toolsCovers in place on receptacles, boxes,switchesElectrical hand tools grounded or doubleinsulatedElectrical cords across walkways protectedEquipment UL listedLockout/Tagout program in place whererequired
MACHINE GUARDING:
Barrier guards on moving machinery partsPoint-of-operation & pinch points guardedFan blades guarded (< 1/2" opening)Fixed machinery anchored to preventmovementLower portion of blades guardedBelts/pulleys enclosedRotating shafts guardedBench grinders (1/8" toolrest,1/4" tongueguard)Band saw blades guarded above guiderollersRadial Arm Saw- blade guard, head autoreturn, doesn't extend past end of tableSafety zones around shop equipmentAbrasive wheels given "ring-test"Shop equipment have lockable disconnectLockout/Tag-out used for equipmentOn/Off switch accessible w/o reaching across