Companies with an effective safety program use a
safety inspection form in regular inspections to ensure safe conditions, to make sure there are no hazards, and to be certain employees are working carefully to avoid accidents and injuries. In short, a safety inspection form allows inspectors to make sure all the bases are covered.
What Should Be Included on a Safety Inspection Form?
Here are just a few examples of areas that are covered on a typical safety inspection form. From this list you can develop more detailed individual checklists and add items according to your organization's needs:
- Floors: What is the condition of the floors? Is there a danger of slips, trips, and falls?
- Aisles: Are they well marked and free of obstructions?
- Stairs: Are they in good condition, with sturdy railings? Are they free of obstructions?
- Lighting: Is there suitable illumination for employees to work safely and without eyestrain?
- Exits: Are exits clearly marked and free of obstructions?
Putting Safety Inspection Forms to Work
The company's safety inspection team will use the safety inspection form to conduct safety audits at regularly scheduled intervals. They will classify the hazards they identify according to severity, noting their findings on the inspection form. Then using the safety inspection form, the team will write up a report of their findings, along with recommendations for remedies, and distribute the report to the appropriate personnel in the company.
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The Safety Library has more helpful OSHA safety inspection forms like these:
OSHA Form 300A
Safety inspection form
Hazard communication inspection form