WORKPLACE INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS

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1 WORKPLACE INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Standard OHS Workplace Inspection Checklist Review Date: Next Review: Inspection Site: Inspection Team: Contacts: Bookcase/Shelves/Cabinets Secured from tipping In good condition Drawers/doors closed when not in use One drawer of filing cabinet open at a time Material safely stored/stacked/piled Heavier or commonly accessed items between knuckle and shoulder height Step stools available, if required Cleaning Areas Ventilation Storage of cleaning fluids MSDS available for hazardous substances Storage of disposal waste Availability of SOPs Escape routes available General Adequacy of Unit s policies and Adequacy and availability of (SOPs) Protocols sufficient for alerting others to action, e.g. spraying Procedures sufficient for after hours access Procedures sufficient for health and safety of visitors to unit Procedures sufficient for health and safety of engaged contractors Hand Tools Correct types being used Serviceability and condition Adequacy of instruction and training provided for use of tools up to date, readily accessible and enforced Manual Handling (MH)

2 Disabled Required accommodations provided Accommodations provided are functional Emergency Procedures Site emergency plan readily available Warden contact details readily available Emergency response readily available (bomb-threat, chemical, radiation etc) Emergency evacuations/ drills practiced at least once per annum Emergency equipment available and accessible. e.g. eye wash or deluge showers Audibility of sirens and alarm signals Electrical Safety Accessibility of circuit breakers, fuses and main switches for power isolation Equipment Light levels adequate Air quality adequate Temperature and humidity adequate People dressed appropriately for season Air/temperature units unobstructed Noise levels appropriate All manual handling hazards are Risk assessments are carried out for all manual handling risks Appropriate MH equipment is provided Staff are trained to undertake the MH tasks associated with their work Staff use correct manual handling techniques for tasks Repetitive actions are minimized Other Unsafe Acts/Conditions Contractor infractions (e.g. safe use of ladder) Randomly ask employees about near misses Plant/ Machinery Risk assessment documentation readily available for all shop / machinery risks Adequacy of guards Serviceability and condition Stability of machinery Hazard areas clearly defined Adequacy of instruction and training provided for use of machines up to date, readily accessible and enforced Personal Protective Equipment All PPE requirements are expressed in SOPs which are readily available Adequacy, condition and suitability of:

3 Hazardous materials properly labeled Eye protection Hazardous materials properly stored Hearing protection Unexpired Material safety Data Face shields sheets are available Housekeeping satisfactory Gloves No construction hazards present Respirators Safety shoes Protective clothing Furniture/Office Equipment Requirements for PPE enforced In good mechanical condition Properly adjusted Procedures Secure from tipping Proper use of ergonomic equipment Free from sharp edges/corners Proper use of ergonomic equipment Dangerous parts property guarded Procedures for manual materials handling in/around inspection area Emergency switches accessible (Only access to Fire Extinguishers checked) Preventative maintenance program Protective Clothing/Equipment established for equipment & tools (PD 3-4) Loose clothing/jewelry/id badges secured Appropriate for work being done Defective equipment properly Unnecessary items removed Employees instructed on the safe/proper use Appropriate for work being done Defective equipment properly Unnecessary items removed Employees instructed on safe/proper use Electrical cords at workstation secured Fire equipment serviceability Equipment/clothing provided where required (including safety kits and cellular phones) Equipment/clothing used where required Equipment/clothing in good condition Employees trained in usage Are areas appropriately signed Do employees have/wear proper PPE when they visit other workplace Posted Information OH&S Act and Regulations OH&S Policy

4 Fire equipment adequacy Fire equipment accessibility Storage of flammable materials Fire escape facilities and evacuation plans and in place Fire Prevention Extinguishers available & accessible Extinguishers/hose cabinets dated monthly Pull stations accessible Electric cords/outlets in good condition Electrical outlets not overloaded Fire exists clear of obstruction Fire doors closed Fire exit signs lit First Aid First aid kit available at First Aid Station in main photocopy room First aid kit checked monthly WSIB poster 82 beside the kit Certificates of first aiders current & posted Floor Warden/first aider names Join Health & safety Committee meeting minutes Early & safe Return to Work Program Security Employees/visitors have ID badges Visitors have safety rules Training Employees aware of emergency Employees aware of security Employees provided information and instruction to protect their Health and Safety Staff Training up-to-date Walking Surfaces Walking free of obstacles Cords anchored or covered Floor coverings in good condition No slip/trip hazards present Warnings posted when floors are wet Inspector s Signature Date Sent to: Worker Supervisor/Manager Dean or Chair JOHSC Other

5 Minor Moderate Major Corrective Measures Description and Location of Hazard Corrective Action (who, what, when) Communication and Follow-up The Inspection Team (indicated on Page 1) is responsible for follow-up and for ensuring this form is signed below when all corrective actions have been completed, and, copies of this form have been forwarded to those indicated above. Inspector s Signature Date