(O) Satisfactory
(X) Requires Action
Location / Condition / Comments

HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICE INSPECTION

Name of Unit:Bldg Number: / Date:
Inspected by:Name SLER ______
Name OHSR ______ / (O) Satisfactory
(X) Requires Action
Location / Condition / Comments
  1. Bulletin Boards and Signs

  1. Are they clean and readable?

  1. Is the material changed frequently?

  1. Floors

  1. Is there loose material, debris, worn carpeting?

  1. Are the floors slippery, oily or wet?

  1. Stairways and Aisles

  1. Are they clear and unblocked?

  1. Are stairways well lighted?

  1. Are handrails, handholds in place?

  1. Are the aisles kept clear of materials?

  1. Are main aisles allowing a minimum clear width of 110 cm (43,3’’)?

  1. Equipment

  1. Is the office furniture design safe?

  1. Are chairs worn or improperly designed?

  1. Are there sharp edges on desks and cabinets?

  1. Is computer equipmentergonomically adapted to users? (Design of desk, keyboard elevation, chair adjustment, display terminal)

  1. Is the equipment over crowded?

  1. Are step ladders safe, and well maintained?

  1. Emergency Equipment

  1. Is fire control equipment regularly tested and certified?

  1. Is fire control equipment appropriate for the type of fire it must control?

  1. Is emergency lighting in place and regularly tested?

  1. Building - Check following structures to ensure safety:

  1. Do buildings conform to standards with respect to use, occupancy, building services, and plumbing facilities?

  1. Are materials stored safely?

  1. Are entrance accesses in good condition?

  1. Are the accessesto parking lot, ground surface and lighting in good condition?

  1. Air Handling System (Ventilation)

  1. What is the date of last technical inspection?

  1. Are there any sources of contamination (asbestos, microorganisms, dust and fumes) accumulating?

  1. Is relative humidity (R.H) within standard range?Optimum summertime temperature 23–26°C at 50% R.H. Wintertime temperature20–23.5°C at 50% R.H. The winter and summer zones overlap in the 23–23.5°C range.

  1. Dangerous Substances

  1. Have all employees completed WHMIS introduction training?

  1. Is there an up-to-date inventory of WHMIS controlled products?

  1. If yes, are the products properly labelled?

  1. If yes, is there a corresponding material safety data sheet (MSDS) for each product? (less than 3 years old)

  1. If yes, are workers trained in how to use these products safely?

  1. Sanitation

  1. Are washrooms areas clean?

  1. Are the lunchroom, refrigerator and microwave kept clean?

  1. Is the workplace kept clean?

  1. Are garbage containers kept clean?

  1. Are there any presence of insects of rodents?

  1. Security

  1. Do entry and exit procedures provide workers personal security at night?

  1. Are employees aware of the Fire Safety Plan directive?

  1. Are emergency (evacuation, fire, bomb threat, hostile person) procedures in place?

  1. Lighting

  1. Lighting (insufficient, too bright, presence of glare)

  1. Are lamp reflectors clean?

  1. Any dark areas?

  1. Any light diffusers missing?

  1. Are stairways well lighted?

  1. Material Storage

  1. Are materials neatly and safely piled?

  1. Is a stepladder or stool available to reach materials on higher shelves?

  1. Are storage shelves overloaded or beyond their rated capacity?

  1. Are large and heavy objects stored on lower shelves?

  1. Are passageways and work areas clear of obstructions?

  1. General

  1. Are extension cords used extensively?

  1. Are electrical or telephone cords exposed in areas where employees walk?

  1. Is electrical wiring properly concealed?

  1. Does any equipment have sharp metal projections?

  1. Are wall and ceiling fixtures fastened securely?

  1. Are paper and waste properly disposed of?

  1. Are desk and file drawers kept closed when not in use?

  1. Are office accessories in secure places?

  1. Are materials stacked on desks or cabinets?

  1. Are file cabinet drawers overloaded?

  1. Are file cabinets loaded with the heaviest items in the bottom drawers?

  1. Are filing stools or wastebaskets placed where they might be tripping hazards?

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