Electrical Work Safety Checklist

Safety Checklist For Electrical Work

SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR ELECTRICAL
Safety Questionnaire			Yes	No
	Do you specify compliance with OSHA for all contract electrical work?
	Are all employees required to report as soon as practicable any obvious hazard to life or property observed in connection with electrical equipment or lines?
	Are employees instructed to make preliminary inspections and/or appropriate tests to determine what conditions exist before starting work on electrical equipment or lines?
	When electrical equipment or lines are to be serviced, maintained or adjusted, are necessary switches opened, locked-out and tagged whenever possible
	Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or of the double insulated type?
	Are electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners, polishers, and vending machines grounded
	Do extension cords being used have a grounding conductor?
	Are multiple plug adaptors prohibited?
	Are ground-fault circuit interrupters installed on each temporary 15 or 20 ampere, 120 volt AC circuit at locations where construction, demolition, modifications, alterations or excavations are being performed?
	Are all temporary circuits protected by suitable disconnecting switches or plug connectors at the junction with permanent wiring?
	Do you have electrical installations in hazardous dust or vapor areas? If so, do they meet the National Electrical Code (NEC) for hazardous locations?
	Is exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or replaced promptly?
	Are flexible cords and cables free of splices or taps?
	Are clamps or other securing means provided on flexible cords or cables at plugs, receptacles, tools, equipment, etc., and is the cord jacket securely held in place? Are all cord, cable and raceway connections intact and secure?
	In wet or damp locations, are electrical tools and equipment appropriate for the use or location or otherwise protected?
	Is the location of electrical power lines and cables (overhead, underground, under floor, other side of walls) determined before digging, drilling or similar work is begun?
	Is the use of metal ladders prohibited in areas where the ladder or the person using the ladder could come in contact with energized parts of equipment, fixtures or circuit conductors?
	Are all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labeled to indicate their use or equipment served?
	Are disconnecting means always opened before fuses are replaced?
	Do all interior wiring systems include provisions for grounding metal parts of electrical raceways, equipment and enclosures?
	Are all electrical raceways and enclosures securely fastened in place?
	Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or enclosures?
	Is sufficient access and working space provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operations and maintenance?
	Are all unused openings (including conduit knockouts) in electrical enclosures and fittings closed with appropriate covers, plugs or plates?
	Are disconnecting switches for electrical motors in excess of two horsepower, capable of opening the circuit when the motor is in a stalled condition, without exploding? (Switches must be horsepower rated equal to or in excess of the motor hp rating.) Is low voltage protection provided in the control device of motors driving machines or equipment which could cause probable injury from inadvertent starting?
	Is each motor disconnecting switch or circuit breaker located within sight of the motor control device? Is each motor located within
	Is each motor located within sight of its controller or the controller disconnecting means capable of being locked in the open position or is a separate disconnecting means installed in the circuit within sight of the motor?
	Is the controller for each motor in excess of two horsepower, rated in horsepower equal to or in excess of the rating of the motor it serves?
	Are employees who regularly work on or around energized electrical equipment or lines instructed in the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods?
	Are employees prohibited from working alone on energized lines or equipment over 600 volts?

Handling Chemical Safety Checklist

Safety Checklist For Working With Chemicals

SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR WORKING WITH CHEMICALS
Safety Questionnaire			Yes	No
	Is there a list of hazardous substances used in your workplace?
	Is there a written hazard communication program dealing with safety datasheet, labelling and employee training
	Is each container for a hazardous substance (i.e., vats, bottles, storage tanks, etc.) labeled with product identity and a hazard warning (communication of the specific health hazards and physical hazards)?
	Is there a Material Safety Data Sheet readily available for each hazardous substance used?
	Is there an employee training program for hazardous substances?
	Does training program for hazardous substances An explanation of what an MSDS is and how to use and obtain one?
	Does training program for hazardous substances MSDS contents for each hazardous substance or class of substances?
	Does training program for hazardous substances Explanation of "Right to Know?"
	Does training program for hazardous substances Identification of where an employee can see the employers written hazard communication program and where hazardous substances are present in their work areas?
	Does training program for hazardous substances The physical and health hazards of substances in the work area, and specific protective measures to be used?
	Details of the hazard communication program, including how to use the labeling system and MSDS’s?
	Are employees trained in : How to recognize tasks that might result in occupational exposure?
	Are employees trained in : How to use work practice and engineering controls and personal protective equipment and to know their limitations?
	Are employees trained in : How to obtain information on the type, selection, proper use, location, removal handling, decontamination, and disposal of personal protective equipment?
	Are employees trained in : Who to contact and what to do in an emergency?

Fire Protection Safety Checklist

Safety Checklist For Fire Protection

SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR FIRE PROTECTION
Safety Questionnaire
1.1	Is there a fire emergency plan
1.2	Is the fire emergency plan available and accessible by all building occupants
1.3	Are all building occupants familiar with the fire emergency evacuation procedures
1.4	Have the plant conducted 2 fire drill and 2 table top exercise
1.5	Is there ongoing review of the current fire emergency plan to ensure relevancy
1.6	Is there a team of trained company emergency response team
1.7	Does each fire fighting team member know his responsibilities during a fire emergency situation To single out one fire fighter from the Fire fighting team organization chart and interview him/her
1.8	Does each first aid team member know his responsibilities during a fire emergency situation To single out one first aider from the first aider team organization chart and interview him/her
1.9	Does each spill response team member know his responsibilities during a fire emergency situation To single out one spill responder from the spill response & containment team organization chart and interview him/her
2.0	Does departmental manager knows how to declare on the employee emergency headcount status record form To single out one department manager and provide him a scenario: During fire situation, one employee on external course, 2 on medical leave. Total staff present at that time is 34 and 34 were present at the assembly area. What should be reported under the missing column? Is it 3 missing?
2.1	Building fire warden knows about his roles and responsibilities during a fire emergency To single out one building fire warden to check his roles and responsibilities
2.2	Reasonable number of fire extinguisher were strategically located and installed at site
2.3	Fire extinguisher were mounted at 1.5 meter and were not obstructed
2.4	Fire extinguisher were regularly serviced and the service dates were within all valid
2.5	Fire hose reel were strategically located and installed
2.6	Fire hose reel were regularly serviced and the service date were all valid
2.7	Fire Sprinkler were tested once every month and maintenance records are available
2.8	Fire hose reel and extinguisher maintenance records were available
2.9	Welding is conducted at designated welding booth and fire extinguisher
3.0	The first employee who spotted the fire know what he should do -activate the fire call point To single out one employee and test his/her knowledge
3.1	Are all fire extinguisher locations updated on the plant site plan
3.2	Are all fire hose reel locations updated on the plant site plan
3.3	Is there an inventory of flammable materials on the plant flammables
3.4	Are Safety datasheet on all flammable materials available and accessible
3.5	Is there a list of plant key personnel for emergency situation
3.6	Doing fire emergency will the fire alarm management company be notified