Special Resources » Checklists & Audits: Safety - Hazards
Checklists and audits for individual safety hazards, such as lock-out / tag-out, PPE, forklift safety, playgrounds, machine guarding, etc.
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Accident/Illness Reporting and Recording Procedures & Forms ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[18903]
Sample procedures and forms in use by a US government agency
[18903] Sample procedures and forms in use by a US government agency
Agriculture Safety » Ag Safety Materials
Agriculture safety bulletins, training materials, and other technical resources
Agriculture safety bulletins, training materials, and other technical resources
Agricultural Health & Safety Checklist [22609]
Helps you identify those aspects of your operation that can be hazardous
Helps you identify those aspects of your operation that can be hazardous
Safety/Operations for the Grain, Milling, Feed & Seed Industries [6272]
Series of articles provide safety information
Series of articles provide safety information
Agriculture Safety » Agriculture Safety Plans
Sample safety programs for farms and the agricultural community
Sample safety programs for farms and the agricultural community
CAL-OSHA Model Injury & Illness Prevention Program for Intermittent Agriculture [8133]
Full text of a model safety program for agricultural workers
Full text of a model safety program for agricultural workers
Agriculture Safety » Farm Machinery Safety
Farm equipment safety, tractor safety, ROPS, baler safety, etc.
Farm equipment safety, tractor safety, ROPS, baler safety, etc.
Compliance Resource Center [11414]
News and series of compliance resources for environmental safety & health
News and series of compliance resources for environmental safety & health
Aviation Incident/Accident Response Guide [3745]
Guidance on the steps to take following an aircraft accident
Guidance on the steps to take following an aircraft accident
Biological Safety » Bloodborne Pathogens
Sample bloodborne pathogen plans, BBP program controls and policies, reference m
Sample bloodborne pathogen plans, BBP program controls and policies, reference m
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan Checklist [25969]
A self-audit checklist to determine if BBP plan meets OSHA standards
[25969] A self-audit checklist to determine if BBP plan meets OSHA standards
Chemical Safety » Asbestos Safety
Asbestos control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources, etc.
Asbestos control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources, etc.
Asbestos Safety Checklist [18885]
Sample asbestos safety checklist and standard operating procedures
[18885] Sample asbestos safety checklist and standard operating procedures
Compressed Gas Safety Checklist [18894]
Checklists for compressed gas safety, hydrogen safety, cylinder inspections
[18894] Checklists for compressed gas safety, hydrogen safety, cylinder inspections
Lead Exposure from Torch Cutting [28971]
A checklist to recognize and control lead hazards from torch cutting
A checklist to recognize and control lead hazards from torch cutting
Chemical Safety » Poison Prevention
Poison control advice regarding preventing chemical poisoning, plant poisoning
Poison control advice regarding preventing chemical poisoning, plant poisoning
Construction Safety » Contractor Safety Manual
Sample construction safety programs, rules, policies, checklists, SOPs
Sample construction safety programs, rules, policies, checklists, SOPs
Excavation Guidelines Checklist [2758]
25 yes/no question checklist - chart on maximum allowable slopes
[2758] 25 yes/no question checklist - chart on maximum allowable slopes
General Trenching Operations Checklists [31743]
Includes trenching safety information to support the checklists
[31743] Includes trenching safety information to support the checklists
Trenching And Excavation Operations Checklist [18886]
Sample trenching safety checklist and standard operating procedures
[18886] Sample trenching safety checklist and standard operating procedures
Construction Jobsite Loss Control Survey [26060]
Checklist of safety items that should be observed at construction job sites
Checklist of safety items that should be observed at construction job sites
Construction Jobsite Safety Checklist [26174]
3 page form for conducting job site safety inspections
[26174] 3 page form for conducting job site safety inspections
Residential Wood Framing Jobsite Safety Requirements [26069]
Safety audit for the residential wood framing industry
[26069] Safety audit for the residential wood framing industry
Construction Safety » Work Zone Safety
Best practices for minimizing delay & enhancing safety in highway construction
Best practices for minimizing delay & enhancing safety in highway construction
Highway Work Zone Safety Pocket Guide & Checklist [24750]
Use this checklist to analyze highway work zone safety
Use this checklist to analyze highway work zone safety
Environmental Safety » EPA Enforcement
EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements, ALJ decisions, etc.
EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements, ALJ decisions, etc.
RCRA Self-Assessment Tools [26519]
Checklists and audit protocols to help organizations determine their compliance with RCRA.
Checklists and audit protocols to help organizations determine their compliance with RCRA.
Crane Operation Daily Checklist [26407]
The following applicable items shall be checked daily, other items may apply
The following applicable items shall be checked daily, other items may apply
Cranes, Hoists And Slings Checklist [18907]
Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of cranes, hoist and lsings
[18907] Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of cranes, hoist and lsings
Overhead Hoist Inspection [31931]
Inspection checklists for hand chain-operated hoists and for electric or air-powered hoists
Inspection checklists for hand chain-operated hoists and for electric or air-powered hoists
Equipment Safety » Equipment Safety
Safety materials on industrial robots, woodworking machinery, machine shops, etc
Safety materials on industrial robots, woodworking machinery, machine shops, etc
Daily Checklists for Powered Industrial Trucks [11187]
15 checklists for specific types of industrial trucks
15 checklists for specific types of industrial trucks
Forklift Safety Guide [31779]
Also includes a sample forklift safety program, training outline and checklists
[31779] Also includes a sample forklift safety program, training outline and checklists
Sample Daily Checklists for Powered Industrial Trucks [28964]
Intended to assist in providing training on OSHA's powered industrial truck operator standards
Intended to assist in providing training on OSHA's powered industrial truck operator standards
Safety Checklist for Mobile Ladder Stands [3166]
Designed for controlling falls from mobile ladder stands
Designed for controlling falls from mobile ladder stands
Equipment Safety » Lockout/Tagout
Equipment electrical safety, lockout/tagout programs, preventing electrical shoc
Equipment electrical safety, lockout/tagout programs, preventing electrical shoc
Control of Hazardous Energy Sources Checklist [18889]
Sample lockout/tagout checklist and safety rules
[18889] Sample lockout/tagout checklist and safety rules
Lockout / Tagout Technical Reference Manual [3170]
Full text of a technical reference manual on lockout / tagout safety
Full text of a technical reference manual on lockout / tagout safety
A Guide to Guarding Mechanical Power Transmission Parts [16343]
Also includes a general guarding checklist
Also includes a general guarding checklist
Equipment Safety » OSHA Electrical
OSHA technical resources on electrical, including lock-out/tag-out
OSHA technical resources on electrical, including lock-out/tag-out
Machine Guarding Checklist [1092]
OSHA's machine guarding checklist assists in compliance with safeguarding standards
OSHA's machine guarding checklist assists in compliance with safeguarding standards
Hand and Power Tool Safety Checklist [18904]
Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of hand and power tools
[18904] Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of hand and power tools
Hot Work Permit Template and Checklist [18879]
Sample hot work permit template, safety checklist and procedures
[18879] Sample hot work permit template, safety checklist and procedures
Ergonomic Tape Evaluation [18826]
Checklist of information to be obtained that will accompany the video
Checklist of information to be obtained that will accompany the video
What Emergency Personnel Should Know - Boiler/Water Heater Safety [10529]
Safety checklist for emergency personnel
Safety checklist for emergency personnel
Fire Safety » Electrical Safety
Lock Out/Tag Out Programs and technical reference materials on electrical safety
Lock Out/Tag Out Programs and technical reference materials on electrical safety
Electrical Safety Checklist [23125]
Use this tool to assist with the electrical safety evaluation process
Use this tool to assist with the electrical safety evaluation process
Safe Electrical Work Practices Checklist [18888]
Sample checklists and safety rules for electrical safety
[18888] Sample checklists and safety rules for electrical safety
Fire Extinguisher Checklist [16099]
Checklist that can be used to analyze adequate fire extinguisher protection
Checklist that can be used to analyze adequate fire extinguisher protection
Commercial Kitchen Hood Work Sheet/ Check List ![[doc]](graphics/file_doc.gif){kind=small}
[25720] Created to assist with compliance to building codes in Seattle, WA (pdf)
Sample Fire Safety Plan Materials [23804]
Includes a checklist, policies and procedures for fire drills, fire extinguisher placement and more
Includes a checklist, policies and procedures for fire drills, fire extinguisher placement and more
Battery Charging and Storage Operations Checklist [18900]
These systems may include lead acid batteries, lithium chloride batteries, and other similar devices
[18900] These systems may include lead acid batteries, lithium chloride batteries, and other similar devices
Flammable & Combustible Liquid Storage Checklist [18901]
Sample checklist and safety rules for safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids
[18901] Sample checklist and safety rules for safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids
Automatic Sprinklers Submission Checklist [22186]
Checklist provides a basic guide for evaluating the sprinkler system in your building
[22186] Checklist provides a basic guide for evaluating the sprinkler system in your building
FM Approval Requirements for ESFR Sprinkler Installation [277]
Approval standard for Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinklers
[277] Approval standard for Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinklers
Window Safety Checklist [18556]
Checklist outlines the potential risks of window falls and their prevention
Checklist outlines the potential risks of window falls and their prevention
Driver Fatigue Prevention [26175]
Know the warning signs and how to prevent fatigure related vehicle accidents
[26175] Know the warning signs and how to prevent fatigure related vehicle accidents
Fleet Safety » Vehicle Inspections
Procedures for inspecting trucks, buses, cargo tanks, etc. Pre-trip inspections.
Procedures for inspecting trucks, buses, cargo tanks, etc. Pre-trip inspections.
Motor Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Inspection & Snomobile Pre-Trip Checklists [18883]
Sample checklists and safety rules for motor vehicle safety, snomobiles and snowcats
[18883] Sample checklists and safety rules for motor vehicle safety, snomobiles and snowcats
Health Care Safety » Hospital Safety
Sample worker safety programs & guidance on pollution elimination in hospitals
Sample worker safety programs & guidance on pollution elimination in hospitals
Hospital Walk-Around Inspection Checklist [18827]
What to look for when conducting an inspection of a hospital
What to look for when conducting an inspection of a hospital
Insurance Loss Control » Construction Insurance
Risk management and insurance related issues in the construction industry
Risk management and insurance related issues in the construction industry
Fire Safety Construction Requirements [19406] Full text of a safety policy & procedure that can be used when renovating existing structures
Laboratory Safety » Activation-Closure
Procedures to follow when designing, activating, moving or closing laboratories
Procedures to follow when designing, activating, moving or closing laboratories
Hazardous Material Close Out Procedures [16832]
Policy For Termination of Laboratory use of Hazardous Materials - plus, checklist
Policy For Termination of Laboratory use of Hazardous Materials - plus, checklist
Bloodborne Pathogens and the Lab [2902]
Basic fact sheet provides an overview of BBP hazards for laboratory workers
Basic fact sheet provides an overview of BBP hazards for laboratory workers
Laboratory Safety » Lab Checklists
Safety inspection checklists, audit forms and procedures designed for laboratory
Safety inspection checklists, audit forms and procedures designed for laboratory
Laboratory Safety Checklist for Supervisors [29896]
For supervisors to use to perform a safety inspection of their laboratories
[29896] For supervisors to use to perform a safety inspection of their laboratories
Medical Center Lab Safety Checklist [25454]
Safety and hazard assessment checklist for research laboratories
[25454] Safety and hazard assessment checklist for research laboratories
Research Laboratory Radiation Audit [25143]
Example of a point scheme audit of research labs in the control of radiation hazards
Example of a point scheme audit of research labs in the control of radiation hazards
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Renter Orientation Checklist [26626] Designed for PWC rental agents to use in highlighting PWC safety issue when renting the watercraft
Vessel Safety Checklist [26624]
Checklist to assist with a bow-to-stern safety inspection of your boat
Checklist to assist with a bow-to-stern safety inspection of your boat
AWO Responsible Carrier Program & Audit Checklists [20743]
Tools by which companies and auditors verify their compliance with the RCP
Tools by which companies and auditors verify their compliance with the RCP
Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry [20745]
Safety materials, audits, checklists, best practices, etc.
Safety materials, audits, checklists, best practices, etc.
Physical Hazards » Hearing Conservation
Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.
Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.
A Quick Checklist for Monitoring Your OHC Program [6664]
Series of yes / no questions on occupational hearing conservation programs
Series of yes / no questions on occupational hearing conservation programs
Hearing Conservation Checklist [18896]
Sample Format for Audiometric Test Records & Hearing Conservation Program Checklist
[18896] Sample Format for Audiometric Test Records & Hearing Conservation Program Checklist
OSHA Hearing Conservation Standard Checklist [26433]
Checklist for 1910.95 hearing conservation program documentation requirements
Checklist for 1910.95 hearing conservation program documentation requirements
Physical Hazards » Slips and Falls
Technical safety materials on falls from walking and working surfaces
Technical safety materials on falls from walking and working surfaces
U.S. Fall Prevention Programs for Seniors [2070]
Selected Programs Using Home Assessment and Modification
Selected Programs Using Home Assessment and Modification
Walking - Working Surfaces Checklist [18899]
Walking - Working Surfaces Checklist also includes ladders and scaffolds
[18899] Walking - Working Surfaces Checklist also includes ladders and scaffolds
Walking and Working Surfaces Safety SOPs [27063]
Covers barricades, exits, walkways, guardrails and more
Covers barricades, exits, walkways, guardrails and more
Walking-Working Surfaces Checklist [23116]
Use this worksheet to inspect your facility for compliance
Use this worksheet to inspect your facility for compliance
Physical Hazards » Thermal Comfort
TLV's for heat and cold exposure, thermal stress, thermal comfort guidelines
TLV's for heat and cold exposure, thermal stress, thermal comfort guidelines
Canada: TLVs for Heat and Cold Exposure [18887]
Canadian health and safety regulations with respect to thermal conditions in the workplace
Canadian health and safety regulations with respect to thermal conditions in the workplace
Physical Hazards » Violence in Workplace
Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplace
Guidelines, statistics, resources for preventing violence in the workplace
Canada: How to Conduct a Risk Assessment on Workplace Violence [11074]
A risk assessment checklist for violence in the workplace
A risk assessment checklist for violence in the workplace
Healthcare Workers: Guidelines for Workplace Violence Prevention Programs [21809]
Guidelines for institutional and comunity settings includes workplace violence checklist
[21809] Guidelines for institutional and comunity settings includes workplace violence checklist
PPE Programs » PPE Safety Programs
Sample PPE safety programs, checklists, tutorials, technical briefs
Sample PPE safety programs, checklists, tutorials, technical briefs
Personal Protective Equipment [8366]
Basics on PPE equipment and creating an effective PPE program - plus PPE program checklist
Basics on PPE equipment and creating an effective PPE program - plus PPE program checklist
PPE Assessment Form [26468]
Sample form that can be used to evaluate what personal protective equipment a worker may require (pdf)
[26468] Sample form that can be used to evaluate what personal protective equipment a worker may require (pdf)
Sample PPE Inspection Checklists [18825]
What to look for when inspecting clothing, gloves and fully encapsulating suits
What to look for when inspecting clothing, gloves and fully encapsulating suits
PPE Programs » Protective Clothing
PPE guidance on chemical protective clothing, safety shoes, hard hats, etc
PPE guidance on chemical protective clothing, safety shoes, hard hats, etc
Laser Operations Checklist [18906]
Sample checklist and safety rules for laser operations - covers Class 1, 2, and 3a lasers
[18906] Sample checklist and safety rules for laser operations - covers Class 1, 2, and 3a lasers
Lasers in Health Care [8371]
Hazards of lasers used in health care settings, plus laser safety checklist
Hazards of lasers used in health care settings, plus laser safety checklist
Radiation Safety » Workplace Radiation
Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more
Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more
Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Checklist [18902]
Sample checklist and safety rules for ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
[18902] Sample checklist and safety rules for ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
Recreation Safety » Art Safety
Health and safety for art classes, theaters, schools, and entertainment industry
Health and safety for art classes, theaters, schools, and entertainment industry
Child Care Safety Checklists for Parents and Child Care Providers [12671]
CPSC child care safety checklists
CPSC child care safety checklists
Guide to the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas [7902]
Answers to frequently asked questions on the Board’s accessibility guidelines for play areas
[7902] Answers to frequently asked questions on the Board’s accessibility guidelines for play areas
Inventory, Audit and Inspection in Playground Safety [10565]
A layered approach to playground safety
[10565] A layered approach to playground safety
Playground Checklist [11745]
Checklist can be used to evaluate the general safety of your local playground
Checklist can be used to evaluate the general safety of your local playground
Public Playground Equipment Checklist [29130]
Can be used to evaluate the general safety of public playgrounds
Can be used to evaluate the general safety of public playgrounds
Recreational & Sports Safety Publications [2048]
Large number of documents, handbooks, checklists, etc. on playground and sports safety
Large number of documents, handbooks, checklists, etc. on playground and sports safety
Sample Playground Equipment Inspection Checklist [19571]
Checklist for safety equipment and location hazards
Checklist for safety equipment and location hazards
Bleacher Inspections [19621]
The following guidelines form the basis for safe bleacher use and operation
The following guidelines form the basis for safe bleacher use and operation
Recreation Safety Materials [32149]
Includes a series of recreation safety checklists and a series of sports and recreation safety briefs
Includes a series of recreation safety checklists and a series of sports and recreation safety briefs
Respiratory Safety » Confined Space Program
Technical resources related to confined space requirements
Technical resources related to confined space requirements
Confined-Space Pre-entry Checklist [27067]
Checklist must be filled out whenever workers enter a permit required space
[27067] Checklist must be filled out whenever workers enter a permit required space
Sample Confined Space Entry Program Materials [23807]
Includes a checklist, training materials and other resources.
Includes a checklist, training materials and other resources.
Bird Droppings & Excrement Removal Checklist [29371]
A health safety checklist when encountering and removing bird droppings and excrement
[29371] A health safety checklist when encountering and removing bird droppings and excrement
Respiratory Safety » Indoor Air Quality
IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more
IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more
Indoor Air Quality Checklist [18898]
Common indoor contaminants TLVs and Indoor Air Quality Checklist
[18898] Common indoor contaminants TLVs and Indoor Air Quality Checklist
Respiratory Protection Checklist & Program [18895]
Sample respiratory protection program and checklist, respirator medical evaluation questionnaire
[18895] Sample respiratory protection program and checklist, respirator medical evaluation questionnaire
Respiratory Protection Training [10437]
Materials on compliance with OSHA's respiratory protection standard
Materials on compliance with OSHA's respiratory protection standard
Emergency Response Agreements Checklist [18909]
Checklist currently in use by the US National Weather Service
[18909] Checklist currently in use by the US National Weather Service
Campus Dormitory Fire Safety Inspection Checklist [14556]
The following items are to be checked during fire safety inspections
The following items are to be checked during fire safety inspections
Fire Protection Checklist [27871]
Guidelines for hazard evaluation procedures related to fire safety
Guidelines for hazard evaluation procedures related to fire safety
ID-Idaho Fire Inspection Form for Daycare Centers [23675]
Download a fire safety inspection form for daycare centers
Download a fire safety inspection form for daycare centers
ILO Workplace Fire Protection Checklist [9540]
Management tool to implement fire protection in the workplace
Management tool to implement fire protection in the workplace
KS-Kansas Buildings Fire Safety Handbook [34053] inspection checklist criteria for all buildings & criteria specific to schools, childcare, jails, lodging facilities etc
Safety Forms » Inspection Forms
Safety self-inspections, self-evaluation checklists, yes/no questions
Safety self-inspections, self-evaluation checklists, yes/no questions
ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities [25242]
Hotels, motels, inns and other places of lodging must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Hotels, motels, inns and other places of lodging must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Canada: Safety Inspection Checklists & Guidance [16999]
General information and checklists about conducting worksite safety inspections
General information and checklists about conducting worksite safety inspections
Checklist for Sharps Injury Prevention [25381]
Intended to help your facility comply with OSHA standards related to bloodborne pathogens (pdf)
[25381] Intended to help your facility comply with OSHA standards related to bloodborne pathogens (pdf)
Construction Checklist for Jobsite Self Inspection [25046]
A series of questions that persons working in construction should answer during a self-inspection
A series of questions that persons working in construction should answer during a self-inspection
Construction Jobsite Safety Inspection Checklist [25913]
To be used to inspect job sites for safety compliance
[25913] To be used to inspect job sites for safety compliance
Construction Site with Railroad Tracks Checklist [20617]
On-trak safety track crew job briefing checklist
On-trak safety track crew job briefing checklist
Electrical Residential Safety Checklist [26886]
Checklist to make certain your residence is electrically safe
Checklist to make certain your residence is electrically safe
Electrical Workplace Safety Checklist [26887]
Checklist to make certain your workplace is electrically safe
Checklist to make certain your workplace is electrically safe
General Industry Self Inspection Checklist [25047]
Useful to assist in determining minimum requirements for safe and healthful workplace condition
Useful to assist in determining minimum requirements for safe and healthful workplace condition
General Industry Self-Inspection Checklist [25945]
A 20 page checklist that covers general industry safety
[25945] A 20 page checklist that covers general industry safety
Hazard Assessment Checklist [20703]
Used to see if employees need to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Used to see if employees need to use personal protective equipment (PPE)