Date:Inspected By:

Department: Materials Management / Comments and Specific Location if needed / Initial if OK
1. Fire Prevention
Are staff aware of where extinguishers, hose cabinet, pull station alarms and fire blankets are?
Are staff aware of evacuation procedures in the event of a fire?
Are fire extinguishers maintained and tagged?
Do staff know how to correctly operate a fire extinguisher?
Are fire doors clear?
Are fire and disaster plans available to workers?
Are all emergency exits marked appropriately?
Are all emergency lighting units working and well maintained?
2. Storage
Are heavy items stored in the safe lift zone?
Are stored chemicals tightly sealed?
Are proper tools for opening crates/boxes provided and used?
Are storage racks/shelves free of sharp areas, burrs or slivers?
Are materials stored clear of lighting fixtures?
Are supplies stored in such a way so as not to fall?
3. General Housekeeping
Are all areas tidy and uncluttered?
Are spills wiped up immediately?
Is flooring in good repair?
Are all ventilation vents clean and in good order?
4. Waste Disposal
Is broken glass and metal being disposed of appropriately?
Is the garbage emptied routinely?
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Are staff aware of when PPE is required?
Is PPE readily available?
goggles, respiratory protection, hand protection
Is PPE being used?

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Health & Safety Inspection Checklist

Department: Materials Management / Comments and Specific Location if needed / Initial if OK
6. Equipment
Is the equipment in good repair and grounded?
Are extension cords kept to minimum?
Are all powered mobile units following a pre-shift checklist?
Are staff instructed in the safe operation of equipment?
Are maintenance procedures in place for the repair of equipment?
Are safe ladders/step stools available and used for reaching shelved items?
7. Safe Work Procedures
Are safe work procedures available for all hazardous functions?
Do staff follow them?
Is a copy of the current OH&S regulations available?
Do staff enter isolation units? If yes do they have proper training in Infection Control Routine Practices?
8. Lifting
Are correct lifting procedures used?
Are staff aware of ways to prevent repetitive motion injuries?
Are lifting devices available, maintained and used properly?
Have all staff received Object Moving instruction?
9. Ergonomics
Have staff been instructed in hazards and warning signs of Musculoskeletal Injuries identified in this department?
Is the department flow appropriate to the tasks?
Do employees stand for long periods? If yes, is footwear or other anti-fatigue matting available?
Are chairs appropriate for the task?
Are computer stations properly set up for staff manning the station?
Do staff know the protocol of getting ergonomic reviews done?
10. WHMIS
Are employees instructed in safe use of hazardous chemicals?
Are all products correctly labeled?
Are material safety data sheets (MSDSs) available in the areas where the chemical is used?
Do staff follow the instructions for safe use?

August 2008

Health & Safety Inspection Checklist

Department: Materials Management / Comments and Specific Location if needed / Initial if OK
11. Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Do appropriate staff have TDG training?
Are TDG certificates and completed shipping documents readily available for inspection?
12. First Aid
Are eyewash stations and emergency showers readily available, if required?
Are staff trained in the use, maintenance and storage of eyewash stations?
When was the last time the eyewash station and emergency shower tested?
Are first aid kits available and full?
Is their location clearly marked?
13. Working Alone/ Security
Do staff work alone? Are appropriate controls put in place for their protection?
Are security measures adequate to protect staff from violent clients or family members?
Do staff use the buddy system to exit the building during night hours?
14. Violence/ harassment
Are appropriate policies, training and procedures in place to protect employees against workplace violence/harassment?
15. Lighting
Is lighting in all storage rooms and hallways adequate and properly maintained?
Is emergency lighting available, if necessary?
16. Noise
Are noise levels elevated in this area?
If yes, has sound level testing been done during work hours?
Has appropriate hazard identification and controls been put in place where necessary?
PPE, signage

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