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Ensure that walkways and stairs are adequately lit and free of obstructions and entanglements that may cause someone to trip. 20% of slips and trips occur in low light conditions. Keep flashlights handy as even the most familiar path can be treacherous during a power outage.
Gabbs - Premier Magnesia
03/04/2025
ScaleHouse
Ensure that walkways and stairs are adequately lit and free of obstructions and entanglements that may cause someone to trip. 20% of slips and trips occur in low light conditions. Keep flashlights handy as even the most familiar path can be treacherous during a power outage.
Procedure Max Score: 128
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Responsible Manager/Supervisor for Follow-up:
Stairs, Walkways, and Roadways
Are designated walkways kept clear of debris and equipment?
Are designated storage areas clearly marked?
Are floor areas below electrical panels/safety equipment marked with a safety yellow border 36"x 30"?
Are floor areas below electrical panels and safety equipment kept clear for ready access?
Are all roadways clear of debris?
Are all required traffic signs and traffic markers clearly visible and in place?
Color Coding Requirements
Are machinery guards painted yellow?
Are stationary fire extinguisher locations red?
Lighting
Are windows clean and free from obstructions to ensure maximum light penetration?
Are faulty lights being replaced? No more than 10% of "Lights Out".
Are all lighting fixtures secure and lenses and/or bulbs clear of dust and debris?
Are lighting levels adequate?
Are light fixtures guarded to prevent shock or burn to employees?
Machine Guarding
Are all machine guards in place and properly secure?
Are all machine guards adequate for protecting personnel?
Are all points of machine operation with exposure to employee injury properly guarded?
Compressed Gas Cylinders
Are empty and full cylinders stored separately?
Are empty cylinders clearly marked as such?
Are cylinders stored adequate distances from heat sources?
Are oxygen cylinders stored a minimum of 20 feet away from flammable gas cylinders?
Are the gauges on the regulators legible and in good working order?
Are the cylinders properly secured?
Does each cylinder have a current inspection tag or stamp?
Is there signage for cylinders in area?
Hand Tools
Are hand tools in proper working order?
Are tools clean/properly stored and organized?
Are handles of hammers and striking tools free of cracks and breaks and are faces smooth and clean?
Are the handles of shovels, hoes, and similar tools made of wood or fiberglass?
Do hand power tools have manufacturer guards in place and are automatic guards functional?
Changing Rooms, Lockers, and Lunchrooms
Are restrooms cleaned and stocked with supplies?
Are hygiene policies understood and implemented?
Are lunch rooms clean, including refrigerators, microwaves, and other appliances?
Housekeeping
Is the area free of debris such as rags, cans, hoses, tools, etc.?
Are floors clean and clear of build-up?
Is the area free of parts and materials, or are they stored properly?
Are hoses rolled up and slings and ladders stored properly?
Are trash can/dumpster lids in place and being closed?
Mobile Equipment
Are all pre-operation inspections being completed on each shift prior to equipment being used?
Are the vehicle's brakes set and wheels chocked?
Is the cab/bed/tool boxes of the vehicle clean and free of trash, and parts, tools organized?
Fire Prevention Systems and Equipment
Is there any accumulation of flammable materials?
Do the personnel in the area understand their role in an emergency involving fire?
Are all exits and access points to the fire escapes and fire fighting equipment clear of obstructions?
Are all fire extinguishers' monthly inspections current and initialed?
Are fire extinguishers mounted correctly
Miscellaneous
Are all signs clean and legible?
Are eyewash and shower stations adequate and expiration tags legible?
Are window and siding in tact and in good repair?
Electrical Systems
Is all electrical equipment appropriately guarded and labeled?
Are principle power switches labeled to show which units they control?
Are all extension cords three prong grounding type and in good condition?
Are all outlet and junction covers properly affixed in place?
Are all electrical panel doors properly closed and secure?
Are temporary power supply cords properly stored after use?
Are Combustibles being stored on electrical panels?
Operator Controls
Is the White board being updated and hazards being tracked?
Are the operators filling out their AIS's or work permits correctly?
Are the operators using the track card and understanding its purpose?
Are operators wearing the correct PPE for their area?
Are the operators doing and filling out the Pre-Op inspections correctly?
Have the operators been tasked trained and have a 5000-23 for the equipment they use?
Are fire cabinets being kept up on and all items labeled?
Does the operator have a way to communicate hazards? (e.g. radio, hand held radio)
Are first aid cabinets being properly stocked
Source: Gabbs - Premier Magnesia (Community Member)