SELF INSPECTION BASICS Inspecting the Workplace Purpose of

SELF INSPECTION BASICS Inspecting the Workplace

Purpose of Self Inspection To Identify l Unsafe actions and l Unsafe conditions

Purpose of Self Inspection l To determine corrective actions needed l To assign responsibility for completion of corrective actions l Expose deficiencies in process and/or equipment l Save money

Purpose of Self Inspection l To reduce frequency and severity of accidents l To reduce costs

What is Self Inspection? l Planned l Formal (checklist) l Part of the normal work process l Review of all operations and actions of employees

What to Look For l Adequate number of exits l Access to exits l Clear means of egress inside and outside building l Emergency evacuation plan posted l Emergency lighting and alarms

What to Look For l Housekeeping l Storage areas and practices l Trip/fall hazards l Storage/use of hazardous materials l Stairs/steps condition

What to Look For l Breakers condition l Breakers accessible and labelled l Extension cord use l Power cords for equipment l Grounding and GFCI’s as needed

What to Look For l First aid kits accessible l First aid kits properly stocked l Eye wash station l Emergency shower l Method to record first aid use

What to Look For l Personal protective equipment used as needed l Storage of PPE l Signs for PPE use l Work stations ergonomically designed l Guards on equipment as needed

What to Look For l Waste disposal outside daily l Federal/state posters in place l Parking lot/driveway in good condition l Lighting adequate inside and outside

How to do Self Inspection • Inspect on schedule with some variation • Assign responsibility to a team • Set aside time for adequate inspection • Submit a report to management

What to Expect After a Self Inspection l Completed form should be turned in immediately. l Assign responsibility to individuals to make corrective actions l Determine who will do follow-up

What to Do After the Inspection l Save reports for 3 years. l Follow up by management after assigning responsibility for corrective action l Schedule next inspection

Always Remember Between inspections, have method for employees to make suggestions when they see unsafe acts or conditions.