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Office Safety Inspection Checklist

This checklist addresses responsibilities and possible safety hazards which may be present in an administrative work location.
MaintainX
07/21/2022

Office Safety Inspection Checklist

This checklist addresses responsibilities and possible safety hazards which may be present in an administrative work location.

    Inspection Location

    Agency

    Address

    Organization

    Housekeeping

    Floor and aisles are free of litter and spilled liquids (water, pens, paper, etc.)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Aisles are free of cords, boxes, chairs and other tripping hazards

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Desks or file drawers are closed when not in use and only one drawer is used at a time

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ergonomics

    All office equipment is being used correctly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Employees are properly positioned at their desk and maintain good neutral posture

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Employees are using their workstation efficiently and avoiding stretching or reaching for objects placed far away

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrical

    Electrical devices have manager approval

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All extension cords are in good condition and are not frayed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Extension cords are not being used as permanent wiring

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Evacuation/Fire

    All aisles are at least 36 inches wide

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    . Doors are labeled as exits

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exit signs are installed and lit from an internal or external source

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Doors are not locked to prevent exit from the building

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire doors are not propped open

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    An evacuation plan is posted

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire extinguishers and pull stations are in the locations noted on the evacuation plan

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire extinguishers are identified with signs and not blocked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire extinguishers appear to be in good condition and have been inspected

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other Inspection Items

    All areas are well lit and lights are functioning properly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Office equipment is kept at least 18 inches from electrical cabinets

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    There are no observable drips or water damage

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Flooring is in good condition and the carpets are not ripped and tiles are not broken or uneven

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Employees are refraining from unsafe behaviors (standing on chairs, etc.)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Warning signs are posted near hazards (wet floors, repair work, etc.)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

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