Protect your workers with the right equipment


Site Inspections = Worker Protection

Workplace safety inspections using site
specific checklists help keep workers safe byEquipment, tools and power cords should be
identifying and correcting potential injuryexamined to insure good operating condition
causing hazards. Although the frequency ofwith protective guards and coverings in
inspections may vary each shift, daily,place. Defective items should be tagged and
quarterly or annually depending on the typetaken  out  of  service.
or degree of workplace hazards, all
observations, identified hazards, andElectric panels should be checked to have 36"
corrective  actions  must  be  documented.clearance in front. The inspection should
also assure that chemicals are properly
What should general inspections include? Anstored  in  compatible  classes.
inspection should note housekeeping practices
such as items and debris on floors orWhenever or wherever personal protective
walkways. Areas under desks and tables shouldequipment is required, notices of hazards and
allow proper ergonomic seating and access forrequirements should be clearly posted in
emergency protection. Stored items should beaffected areas. And, the personal protective
properly stacked on shelving units firmlyequipment required should be readily
attached to walls with heavier items onavailable, clean, and in good condition.
bottom shelves and lighter items on top. TopRestricted areas should also be marked as
shelf items require 18" clearance from firesuch.
sprinkler systems and unsecured stacked floor
items  should  not  exceed  72"  in  height.Emergency exits and eyewash stations should
be clearly identifiable from any point in the
Site inspections should check that floorwork area and clear from debris or other
surfaces are clean and free of slip hazards.access impediments. Doors that are not exits
Wet surfaces should be covered with non-slipshould be labeled to avoid confusion. And,
materials and any holes in floors, sidewalks,fire doors should not be propped open. The
carpets or other walking surfaces should beinspection should include annual fire alarm
repaired, covered or marked as a hazard.and sprinkler system testing with monthly
Extension cords should be used onlytesting of fire extinguisher for charge and
temporarily and not cross walkways withoutannually checking for recharge. And, first
hazard notification signs. Additional poweraid kits should be periodically inspected to
outlets should be installed if extensionassure supplies have been replenished or
cords are necessary on a permanent basis orreplaced.
there  are  "daisy  chained"  power  strips.



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