Monthly Workplace Inspection Checklist

Are there sufficient exits for quick escape in the event of a fire?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are exit doors free from any items, locks and fastens that could restrict escape?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are routes, signs, and doors clearly marked?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are sprinkler control valves easy to reach and locked open or monitored?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Do sprinkler heads have proper clearance from material (at least 45 cm or 18 in)?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are portable fire extinguishers readily available?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are fire extinguishers inspected monthly?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are fire doors in good repair and free from obstruction?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are fire alarms in good working order?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are surfaces free from slip hazards (water, ice, snow, oil, grease)?

• Yes

• No

• N/a

Are surfaces free from trip hazards (electrical, cords, tools, torn carpet, uneven or surfaces)?

• Yes

• No

• N/a

Are floors free from protruding objects?

• Yes

• No

• N/a

Are ladders in good condition?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are ladders properly positioned and secured when in use?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are ladders properly positioned and secured when in use?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are defective ladders tagged to indicate that they are not to be used?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are cages on permanent ladders in good condition?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are portable ladders stored properly?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are all walking and working areas clearly lit?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are all lights in good operating conditions?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are protective lenses in good condition light fixtures clean?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are windows clean?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are emergency lights checked once a month?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are all guards and safety devices in place (guards for moving parts, interlocks, on access doors)?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Do emergency stop buttons work properly? Are they labeled and easy to reach?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are danger or warning signs clearly posted on equipment?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are all colleague LOTO locks and devices clearly labeled?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are all electrical wires free of damage or fayed wires?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are tools and equipment in good condition?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are guards in place on tools and free from damage?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are electrical cords on tools in good condition (no electrical tape)?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Is defective equipment tagged appropriately?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are load limits of hoist clearly labeled and maintained?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are tool rests for bench grinders set at no more than 4 mm (1/8")

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are racks and and shelves in good condition and labeled with the load capacity?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are shelves and racks properly secured?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are materials stored securely on shelves?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are materials properly labeled?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are stairs, stairwells, and landings kept clear and unobstructed?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are stairways adequately lit?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are stairs, steps, and treads, in good condition and have non-slip surfaces?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Is a hand rail provided and in good condition?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are all propane cylinders stored outside, and properly secured in the cage?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are all propane tanks stored in the proper orentation?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Do propane storage areas have no smoking signs and orentation signage?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are daily forklift inspections completed and records maintained?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are all forklift safety devices operational?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Are daily/weekly/monthly housekeeping inspections being completed as required?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

For grain handling locations, are priority areas (with in 35 ft of bucket elevators, indoor grain grinding or drying equipment) free of dust over 1/16th inch?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

Did blowdown occur within past 30-days? If yes, completed permit available for review?

• Yes

• No

• N/A