“Understanding the nature of the work and worksite conditions are a critical element of protecting temporary workers and ensuring their safety,” said Janet Van Liere, member services coordinator for the Brookline, MA-based Alternative Staffing Alliance. To assist its members – staffing agencies – the alliance provides sample health and safety inspection checklists to help assess customers’ worksites.
From "Safety for temporary workers" in the July 2014 issue of Safety+Health magazine http://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/10604
“Understanding the nature of the work and worksite conditions are a critical element of protecting temporary workers and ensuring their safety,” said Janet Van Liere, member services coordinator for the Brookline, MA-based Alternative Staffing Alliance. To assist its members – staffing agencies – the alliance provides sample health and safety inspection checklists to help assess customers’ worksites.
From "Safety for temporary workers" in the July 2014 issue of Safety+Health magazine http://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/10604
“Understanding the nature of the work and worksite conditions are a critical element of protecting temporary workers and ensuring their safety,” said Janet Van Liere, member services coordinator for the Brookline, MA-based Alternative Staffing Alliance. To assist its members – staffing agencies – the alliance provides sample health and safety inspection checklists to help assess customers’ worksites.
From "Safety for temporary workers" in the July 2014 issue of Safety+Health magazine http://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/10604
A - SAFETY PERFORMANCE COMMENTS Experience Modification Factor?
OSHA 300 Logs Available?
# Of Injuries/Illnesses?
Types of Accidents?
Any identified loss trends?
Any Dept. with excessive injuries?
Job Class Code for Employees?
B - ACCIDENT/INJURY MANAGEMENT COMMENTS Procedures for Reporting Accidents/Injuries?
Medical Facility Used?
First Aid Capabilities on Premises?
Accident Investigated for Root Cause? View form.
Contact Person for Injury Follow-up?
Can You Accommodate Modified Duty?
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C SAFETY PROGRAM Yes No N/A Safety Manual/Employee Handbook? Written Safety Policy Written Safety Rules Employees receive specific listing of safety rules? Safety Orientation? By who? Scheduled Refresher Safety Training? Bi-lingual supervisors? Hazardous Communication Program Written Program Available? List of Chemicals? MSDS Available? Chemical Containers Clearly Labeled? Training Program? Machine Guarding & Lock Out Tag Out Points of Operation/Moving Parts Guarded? Transmission Apparatus/Pinch Points Guarded? Machine Safeguarded Reviewed with Employee(s)? Written Lock Out Tag Out Program? Designated and Affected Employees Trained? Operating Controls Clearly Labeled? Emergency Stop Available? Environmental Exposures Air Quality Concerns (dust, spray paint, etc.)? Noise Exposure > 85 dBA? Employees in High Noise Area Given Baseline (Upon Placement) & Annual Audiometric Testing?
Hot/Cold Temperatures/Wet Environment? Industrial Trucks (i.e. Forklifts) Designated Operators? Operators Certified? Regular Operator Safety Training? Frequency of Training? Truck Trailers Wheels Chocked & Secured to Dock Observe Safe Industrial Truck Operation? Employee Placement Near High Industrial Truck Traffic? Hoists and Auxiliary Equipment Designated Operators? Operator Training? Controls Plainly Marked for Direction of Travel? Ropes, Slings, Hooks in Good Condition? Fire Safety Emergency Evacuation Program? Emergency Evacuation Training for Employees? Emergency Drills Conducted? 3
C SAFETY PROGRAM Continued Yes No N/A Exits Marked with Illuminated Signs? Paths to Exits Free of Obstructions Sufficient Number of Exits Available? Electrical Wiring Deficiencies? Accessible Fire Extinguishers? Employee Fire Extinguisher Training? NO SMOKING Signs & Enforced? Safe Welding Practices? Hand Tools and Equipment Tools in Good Condition? Tools & Equipment Regularly Inspected? Grinders, Saws & Portable Tools Properly Guarded Rotating/Moving Parts Adequately Guarded? Openings & Elevated Work Surfaces Guardrails & Perimeter Protection for Platforms, Balconies and Floor Openings?
Stairs Slip Resistant? Stair Handrails? Stairways Well Lit? Housekeeping Aisles Clear and Well Marked? Water, Oil or Other Liquids on Floor? Ice & Snow Removal for Sidewalks & Lots? Adequate Lighting? Wet Surfaces Slip Resistant?
D - ERGONOMIC INFORMATION COMMENTS: How are ergonomic concerns assessed and corrected? Repetitive Hand/Wrist/Arm Movement Required? Repetitious 2000 hand movements/hour continuous Excessive Reaching, Pulling? Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Motions for Extended Time?
Standing for Extended Period of Time Excessive or Extreme Vibration? Weight Lifted or Carried / frequency of? Up to 10 Pounds? 11 to 25 Pounds? 26 to 50 Pounds? If > 50 Pounds, # of Pounds? Lifting Objects Between Knuckle & Shoulder Height? Lifting Devices Available & Used?
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E - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Required? Provided? Enforced? Designated PPE areas appropriately marked? Yes No Goggles/Face Shield Yes No Yes No Yes No Safety Glasses Yes No Yes No Yes No Gloves/Aprons Yes No Yes No Yes No Hard Hats Yes No Yes No Yes No Foot Protection Yes No Yes No Yes No Respirators Yes No Yes No Yes No Hearing Protection Yes No Yes No Yes No
F - MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS: Dedicated supervisor for area where EE's will work? Number of Client Employees? Number of Staffing Service Employees Used? Number Requested of Our Staffing Agency? Reason for Utilizing Our Services?
Hiring Temp to Perm placement? Hiring day labor work positions? Time Keeping (Punch Card/Swipe Card, etc.)
What Entrance to be Used By Staffing Employees?
Designated Smoking Areas? Lunch Room Provided? Lockers/Safe Storage of Personal Items? Work at heights? Explain
Will employee operate machines? Explain
Will employee assist machine operators? Explain
Will employee drive any vehicles (auto/truck)? Explain
Will the EE be operating any power machinery/tools? Is there a procedure to identify, evaluate, and correct workplace hazards?
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G - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES INITIAL SAFETY TRAINING? CLIENT STAFFING AGENCY Specific hands on safety training for job hazards? Yes No N/A Specific hands on safety training for new job hazards? Yes No N/A General Safety Policy, Rules & Procedures? Yes No N/A Hazardous Communication? Yes No N/A Machine Guarding? Yes No N/A Lock Out/Tag Out? Yes No N/A Emergency Evacuation? Yes No N/A Fire Safety? Yes No N/A PPE? Yes No N/A Hearing Conservation? Yes No N/A Bloodborne Pathogens? Yes No N/A Electrical? Yes No N/A Hoists & Slings? Yes No N/A Hand Tools Inspection? Yes No N/A Housekeeping? Yes No N/A Safe Lifting Techniques? Yes No N/A