WORKPLACE INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS ...

WORKPLACE INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS

Standard OHS Workplace Inspection Checklist

Western

Review Date:

Inspection Site:

Inspection Team:

Walking Surfaces

Walkways free of obstacles

Cords anchored or covered

Floor coverings in good condition

No slip/trip hazards present

Warnings posted when floors are wet

Furniture/Office Equipment

In good mechanical condition

Properly assembled

Properly adjusted

Secure from tipping

Free from sharp edges/corners

Dangerous parts properly guarded

Emergency switches accessible (Only

access to Fire Extinguishers checked)

Preventative maintenance program

established for equipment & tools

Loose clothing/jewelry/ID badges

secured

Appropriate for work being done

Defective equipment properly identified

Unnecessary items removed

Employees instructed on safe/proper use

Next Review:

Contacts:

Fire Prevention

Extinguishers available and accessible

Extinguishers/hose cabinets dated

monthly

Pull stations accessible

Electric cords/outlets in good condition

Electrical outlets not overloaded

Fire exits clear of obstruction

Fire door closed

Fire exit signs lit

Security

Visitors have safety rules

First Aid

First aid kit available at First Aid Station

in main photocopy room

First aid kit checked monthly

WSIB poster 82 beside kit

Certificates of first aiders current &

posted

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Electrical cords at workstation secured

Bookcase/Shelves/Cabinets

Secured from tipping

In good condition

Drawers/doors closed when not in use

One drawer of filing cabinet open at a

time

Material safely stored/stacked/piled

Heavier or commonly accessed items

between knuckle and shoulder height

Step stools available, if required

Environment

Light levels adequate

Air quality adequate

Temperature and humidity adequate

People dressed appropriately for season

Air/temperature units unobstructed

Noise levels appropriate

Hazardous materials properly labeled

Hazardous materials properly stored

Unexpired Material Safety Data Sheets

are available

Housekeeping satisfactory

No construction hazards present

Disabled

Required accommodations provided

Accommodations provided are functional

Equipment/clothing provided where

required (Including safety kits and cellular

phones)

Equipment/clothing used where required

Equipment/clothing in good condition

Employees trained in usage

Are areas appropriately signed

Do employees have/wear proper PPE

when they visit other workplaces

Posted information

OH&S Act and Regulations

OH&S Policy

Floor warden/ first aider name

Joint Health and Safety Committee

meeting minutes

Early & Safe return to work program

Training

Employees aware of emergency

procedures

Employees aware of security procedures

Employees provided information and

instruction to protect their Health and

Safety

Staff Training up-to-date

Procedures

Proper use of ergonomic equipment

Procedures for manual materials handling

in/around inspection area

Other Unsafe Acts/Conditions

Contactor infractions (e.g. safe use of

ladder)

Randomly ask employees about ¡°near

misses¡±

Inspector¡¯s Signature______________________________

Date__________

Sent to:

? Worker

? Supervisor/Manager

? Dean or Chair

? JOHSC

? Other

?

Corrective Action (who, what, when)

Communication and Follow-up

Major

Moderate

Description and

Location of Hazard

Minor

Corrective Measures

The Inspection Team (indicated on Page 1) is responsible for follow-up and for ensuring this form is signed below when

all corrective actions have been completed, and, copies of this form have been forwarded to those indicated above.

Inspector¡¯s Signature______________________________

Date__________

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