Hotel safety checklist
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Bar |
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Is the bar service area clear of debris and readily accessible to employees? |
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Are kegs and other heavy items stored such that a minimal amount of bending or stooping is required to handle them? |
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Is any broken glass or dishwear present? |
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Are non-slip mats or other slip resistant floor materials in use behind the bar? |
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Are glasses and bottles stored securely such that they are unlikely to fall or break accidentally? |
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Bloodborne pathogens |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Is a bloodborne pathogen plan in place? |
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Are all employees trained on the blood borne pathogen plan? |
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Is regulated waste discarded according to applicable laws and regulations? |
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Are medically approved first-aid kit and sharps containers adequately supplied? |
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Walk-In coolers/freezers |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Is the cooler sufficiently lit for safe work? |
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Does the door to the cooler open freely from the inside without key or special knowledge? |
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Is the area around the door to the cooler free of debris or obstruction |
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Are floors inside the cooler clean and dry? |
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Is shelving within the cooler properly secured? |
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Are shelves in the cooler overloaded? |
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Dining areas |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Is sufficient spacing between tables provided so that employees and customers can easily move about the dining area? |
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Are floors clear of debris and moisture? |
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Are floor coverings in good condition, free of slip or trip hazards? |
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Are all chairs, booths and other seating surfaces in good condition, without bent or broken legs or damaged seats? |
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Are exits clearly marked? |
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Distracted driving |
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Action required |
Date completed |
Are vehicle GPS systems designed to not accept input while the vehicle is in gear? |
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Are rules in place and enforced to prevent drivers from making or receiving phone calls or text messages while driving? |
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If driver communication is absolutely necessary, are hands-free devices provided? |
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Are drivers trained to suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions? |
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Are drivers trained to not take notes or look up numbers while driving? |
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Driver qualification |
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N/A |
Action required |
Date completed |
Do personnel files contain up to date copies of all driver's licenses |
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Are current Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) on file for each driver? |
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Does each driver have the proper license for any vehicle they may operate? |
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Are clear standards provided to each driver regarding consequences to moving violations, regardless of whether they take place in the course of employment? |
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Electrical safety |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or have double insulation? |
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Do all extension cords have a grounding conductor? |
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Are multiple plug adapters in use? |
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Are ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) properly installed on any temporary 15 or 20 amp, 120V, AC circuit in construction, demolition or renovation areas? |
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Are temporary circuits protected by suitable disconnection switches? |
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Are there any exposed wiring or cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation? |
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Are any spliced or tapped cords or cables present? |
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Are all cord, cable and raceway connections intact and secure? |
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Are any metal ladders being used in areas where the ladder, or the person using the ladder, could come in contact with energized parts of equipment, fixtures or circuit conductors? |
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Are all disconnecting switches and breakers labeled to indicate their use? |
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Is sufficient access and working space provided around all electrical equipment? |
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Are unused openings (including conduit knockouts) in electrical enclosures and fittings protected with appropriate covers, plugs or plates? |
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Are electrical enclosures, such as switches, receptacles, junction boxes, etc., provided with tight-fitting covers or plates? |
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Elevators |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Are inspection certificates up to date and available for inspection? |
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Do elevators provide sufficient space for moving passengers, equipment or cargo between floors? |
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Exit routes |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Are all exit routes marked as such and illuminated? |
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Are doors, passageways or stairways that do not lead to exits properly marked as "NOT AN EXIT" or with an indication of its actual use? |
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Are all exits free from obstruction? |
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Do all exit doors open from the inside without the use of a key, tool or any special knowledge? |
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Are all emergency lights in proper working condition? |
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Fire protection |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Is the fire suppression system inspection up to date? |
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Have fire alarm systems been tested in the past year? |
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Have interior standpipes and valves been inspected in the past year? |
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Are fire extinguishers provided in adequate number and type and are they readily accessible at all times? |
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Guest rooms |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Is sufficient space available between furniture for employees to move and perform their duties? |
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Are floor surfaces clear of debris and clean? |
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Are all doors free of obstruction? |
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Hand tools |
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Action required |
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Are all tools in good working condition? |
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Do any hand tools, such as chisels, punches, etc. show signs of mushroomed heads? |
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Do any hammers, axes or similar equipment have broken or fractured handles? |
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Are any wrenches worn or bent? |
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Do all filed have appropriate handles? |
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Are all floor jacks in good operating condition? |
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Are tool handles wedged tightly in the heads of all tools? |
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Are all tool cutting edges sharp so that the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping? |
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Are tools that are not in use stored in dry, secure locations? |
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Hazard communications/chemical handling |
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N/A |
Action required |
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Are eyewash fountains and safety showers provided and in working order where corrosive chemicals are handled? |
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Are chemical containers labeled properly? |
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Is proper PPE available when necessary to handle chemicals? |
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Are flammable and toxic chemicals properly stored in closed containers when not in use? |
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Are chemical piping systems clearly marked as to content? |
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Are adequate means readily available for containing spills or overflows properly and safely? |
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Are hazardous substances handled only in properly designed and exhausted locations? |
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Is there a list of hazardous substances that are used in your workplace? |
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Is the written hazard communication plan up to date? |
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Are all Material Safety Data Sheets up to date and readily available? |
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Are all containers of hazardous substances labeled properly with the product identity and any applicable hazard warnings? |
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Is the master list of chemicals used up to date? |
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Housekeeping |
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N/A |
Action required |
Completion date |
Is a first aid kit available and adequately stocked? |
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Are all exits clearly marked, unlocked and free of obstruction? |
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Are work areas properly illuminated? |
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Are spray painting operations, if present, done in spray rooms or booths equipped with proper exhaust systems? |
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Are noise levels in work areas within acceptable levels? |
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Are caution labels and signs used to warn of hazardous substances and biohazards? |
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Are grinders, saws and other machines that produce respirable dust vented to an industrial collector or central exhaust system? |
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Are water outlets not suitable for drinking clearly identified as such? |
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Is there safe clearance for equipment through all aisles and doorways? |
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Are aisles properly marked and kept clear? |
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Are hand trucks maintained in safe operating condition? |
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Are shelves secured and constructed to withstand the maximum designated storage weight? |
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Are shelves secured to prevent tipping or falling? |
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Are floors free of clutter that might cause slips, trips and falls? |
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Are signs used to identify slippery floors when wet or during clean-up? |
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Do stairs have handrails that are in good condition? |
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Janitorial equipment |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Do wheels on janitorial carts function properly, with free and easy motion in all directions? |
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Are cleaning supplies kept in properly marked bottles and containers? |
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Are janitors/custodial staff provided with proper personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, aprons, etc.)? |
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Are all electrical cords, e.g., vacuums, buffers, extension cords, etc. in good condition and free of damage? |
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Kitchen |
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N/A |
Action required |
Completion date |
Are knives properly stored to prevent accidental laceration? |
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Are all knives properly sharpened and clean? |
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Is appropriate protective equipment provided for employees? |
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Are nonslip mats present on floor surfaces that may become wet? |
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Are working surfaces (tables, counters, etc) at a comfortable height for workers? |
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Is sufficient working space available for all prep work, cooking and cleaning? |
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Are all floor drains clear of debris? |
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Is all kitchen machinery in good working order with manufacturer recommended guards in place? |
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Are warning signs posted near any potentially hazardous equipment? |
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Are floors clear of debris and moisture? |
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Are aprons and protective gloves available to protect against burns and scalds? |
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Are cooktops free of excess grease or other buildup? |
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Are flammable materials stored safely away from ignition sources? |
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Are aerosols stored safety away from ignition sources? |
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Ladders |
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N/A |
Action required |
Completion date |
Are non-slip feet intact on each ladder? |
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Are ladder rungs and steps free from grease and oil? |
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Do any ladders have broken or missing steps, rungs, or cleats, broken side rails, or other faulty equipment? |
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Are metal ladders legibly marked with signs cautioning against using them around electrical power sources? |
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Are rungs of ladders uniformly spaced at 12", center to center? |
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Laundry |
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N/A |
Action required |
Completion date |
Are cleaning supplies kept in properly marked bottles and containers? |
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Is sufficient space provided around all machinery to allow easy movement and operation? |
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Are means provided to alleviate overexertion by employees lifting large quantities of laundry? (such as carts or dollies) |
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Are hazard and caution signs posted as appropriate? |
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Is access to laundry facilities effectively restricted to relevant personnel? |
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Lock out/tag out |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Are all equipment control valve handles provided with a means of lockout? |
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Do appropriate employees have individually keyed safety locks? |
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Are all machines being service properly locked out to prevent accidental usage? |
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Machine guarding |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Is all machinery and equipment clean and properly maintained? |
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Is sufficient clearance provided around and between machines to allow for safe operations, servicing, material handling and waste removal? |
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Is equipment and machinery securely placed and anchored, when necessary, to prevent tipping or other movement that could result in personal injury? |
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Is the power shut-off switch within reach of the operator's position at each machine? |
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Can electric power to each machine be locked-out for maintenance, repair or security? |
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Are non current carrying metal parts of electrically operated machines bonded and grounded? |
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Are foot-operated switches guarded or arranged to prevent accidental actuation by personnel or falling objects? |
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Are manually operated valves and switches controlling the oepration of equipment and machines clearly identified and readily accessible? |
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Are all emergency stop buttons brightly colored or placarded? |
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Are all pulleys and belts that are within 7' of the floor or working level properly guarded? |
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Are methods provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine areas from hazards created at the point of operation, nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and spakes? |
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Are machinery guards secure and arranged so they do not offer a hazard when in use? |
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Are revolving drums, barrels and containers guarded by an enclosure that is interlocked with the drive mechanism so that revolution cannot occur unless the guard enclosures are in place? |
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Are provisions made to prevent machines from automatically starting when power is restured after a power failure or shutdown? |
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Are fan blades protected with a guard having openings no larger that 1/2" when operating within 7' of the floor? |
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Are lint traps and guards in place on all dryers? |
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Material handling |
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N/A |
Action required |
Completion date |
Do employees carry loads in excess of 50 lbs by hand? |
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Are mechanical means provided to carry heavy or awkward loads safely? |
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Are aisles and pathways clear of debris and clearly marked? |
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Office |
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N/A |
Action required |
Completion date |
Are all aisles, passageways and doorways clean and clear of obstruction? |
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Are chairs, benches and other seating surfaces clean, in good condition and lacking undue signs of wear or fatigue? |
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Are adjustable chairs provided for employees that spend significant time seated? |
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Is sufficient lighting provided in all work areas? |
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Are monitors positioned comfortably, with employee eye level near the top of each screen? |
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Are cords arranged such that they do not cause a tripping hazard to employees? |
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Are office supplies stored such that they are easily accessible without undue employee strain? |
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Are floor coverings in good condition, free of slip or trip hazards? |
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Parking/Sidewalks |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Are paved surfaces smooth and free of large cracks or unevenness? |
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Are all surfaces free of ice and snow? |
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Are parking spaces clearly marked and sufficiently sized? |
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Are outdoor areas sufficiently lit at night? |
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Power tools |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or have double insulation? |
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Are grinders, saws and similar equipment provided with appropriate, properly installed safety guards? |
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Are inspection dates marked on all power tools and cords? |
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Do portable circular saws have guards above and below the base shoe? |
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Are any circular saw guards wedged up in a fashion that leaves the lower portion of the blade unguarded? |
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Are rotating or moving parts of equipment guarded to prevent physical contact? |
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Are effective guards in place over belts, pulley, chains and sprockets? |
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Do portable fans have guards or screens with openings of 1/2" or less? |
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Do pneumatic or hydraulic hoses on power-operated tools show signs of deterioration or damage? |
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Are tools needing repair tagged with a "Do Not Use" sign? |
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Do employees avoid wearing loose clothes, jewelry or gloves that can get caught in machinery? |
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Are all electrical cords intact (not frayed)? |
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Do all electrical cords have intact grounding prongs? |
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Personal protective equipment |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn where there is a danger of flying particles or corrosive materials? |
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Are approved safety glasses worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye injuries? |
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Are protective gloves, aprons, shields or other means provided where employees could be cut or where there is reasonably anticipated exposure to; corrosive liquids, chemicals, blood or other potentially dangerous materials? |
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Is appropriate foot protection provided? |
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Is PPE maintained in a sanitary condition and ready for use? |
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Is hearing protection required when noise levels exceed 85 dBa? |
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Are adequate work procedures and PPE provided and used when cleaning up spilled toxic or hazardous materials or liquids? |
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Are appropriate hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, powderless gloves, or other similar alternatives readily available? |
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Recordkeeping |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Are OSHA 300/300A logs maintained? |
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Are employee medical and exposure records maintained as required? |
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Are training records maintained? |
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Are employee records maintained? |
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Are all operating permits and records up-to date? |
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Are current Motor Vehicle Records available for all employee drivers? |
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Are records kept of all safety inspections? |
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Are records kept of safety meetings? |
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Are records kept of accident investigations? |
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Are records kept of any emergency response drills? |
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Restroom |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Are toilet and sink surfaces clean? |
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Are adequate provision made for hand-washing (hot water, soap, towels or hand-dryers) |
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Are floor surfaces clean and dry? |
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Is a record of cleaning and resupply dates/times clearly displayed? |
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Roof Access |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Is roof access limited by use of locks, keypads or other security device? |
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Are parapets at roof edges of sufficient height (42" above walking level) to prevent falls? |
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If not, are means in place to install guardrails or temporary barriers to protect employees from falls? |
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Are surfaces clear of debris and safe for walking? |
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Is fall protection available for any workers performing work within six feet of open roof edges? |
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Are roof edges clearly marked? |
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On pitched roofs, is fall protection available for all workers? |
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Stairways |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Are stairways clearly marked? |
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Are stairwells well lit? |
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Are stairwells clean and free of debris? |
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Are handrails secure and in good repair? |
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Are stairwell exit doors unlocked as appropriate? |
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Storage areas |
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N/A |
Action required |
Completion date |
Are shelves secured and constructed to withstand the maximum deisgnated storage weight? |
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Are shelves secured to prevent tipping or falling? |
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Vehicle |
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N/A |
Action required |
Completion date |
Are fuel tank caps in place and secure? |
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Are an adequate number of functional seat belts present in each vehicle? |
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Are all lamps, brakes, horns, mirrors, windshields and turn signals in working condition? |
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Are transport vehicles provided with handrails, steps, stirrups or similar devicees so placed and arranged that employees can safely mount or dismount the vehicle? |
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Is a fully charged fire extinguisher available on each vehicle? |
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Are employees trained on proper use of any vehicles thay may be required to operate? |
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Are employee drivers' licenses and insurance information on file? |
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Are employees required to wear seat belts at all times while operating motor vehicles? |
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Workplace postings |
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Action required |
Completion date |
Are OSHA and state required posters prominently displayed? |
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Are safety/warning signs properly posted where appropriate? |
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Are emergency phone numbers posted prominently? |
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Is a first aid kit available and adequately stocked? |
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Are emergency evacuation routes identified and prominently posted? |
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Pool/Spa/Sauna |
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N/A |
Action Required |
Completion Date |
Is access to the pool/spa/sauna area restricted to authorized users? |
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Are outdoor pools and spas enclosed by a secured fence? |
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Are all gates in enclosure fences self-closing/latching? |
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Are pool covers completely removed prior to pool usage? |
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Are pools and spas free of debris? |
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Are pool/spa chemicals stored securely in a locked room/building? |
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Is water chemistry (pH, water hardness, etc) checked regularly? |
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In all saunas, are thermometers (in both °F and °C) clearly visible to all occupants? |
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In all saunas, is a clock with an easibly observable minute hand clearly visible to all occupants? |
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In all saunas and spas, is a timer in place to limit the duration of exposure to all occupants? |
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Are a life ring and a reaching pole readily accessible near pools? |
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Are drains and drain covers in pools and spas designed to minimize the risk of bather injury due to suction? |
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Are pool decks properly marked with warnings against running, horseplay and diving where appropriate? |
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Are stairs and ladders used to enter and exit the pool secure and free of damage or corrosion? |
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Are all electrical outlets near the pool, spa or sauna properly grounded and equipped with GFCI circuits? |
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Is proper personal protective equipment provided for workers adding chemicals to the pool? Particularly gloves and eye protection for those handling muriatic/hydrochloric acid |
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Are pool, spa and sauna heaters properly bonded and ventilated to prevent electrical shorts and buildup of dangerous gases? |
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Are all warning signs provided by the pool manufacturer/builder/installer properly posted and visible to parties potentially at risk of injury? |
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Are saunas equipped with a full length transparent door? |
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*Markel Specialty is a business division of Markel Service, Incorporated, the underwriting manager for the Markel affiliated insurance companies.
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