Workplace Housekeeping Checklist
Floors and Other Areas
Rows
Yes
No
N/A
Are floors clean and clear of waste?
1
2
3
Are signs posted to warn of wet floors?
4
5
6
Are floors in good condition (no holes, worn or loose planks or carpet sticking up)?
7
8
9
Is anti-slip flooring used where spills, moisture or grease are likely?
10
11
12
No protruding objects such as nails, sharp corners, open cabinet drawers, trailing electrical wires?
13
14
15
Are personal items, such as clothing and lunch boxes, in assigned lockers or storage areas?
16
17
18
Is the work area clear?
19
20
21
Are floors well-drained?
22
23
24
Are all air vents and filters properly maintained?
25
26
27
Aisles and Stairways
Rows
Yes
No
N/A
Are aisles unobstructed and clearly marked?
28
29
30
Are mirrors installed at blind corners?
31
32
33
Are aisles wide enough to accommodate workers and equipment comfortably?
34
35
36
Are safe loading practices used with hand and power trucks, skids, or pallets?
37
38
39
Is the workplace lighting adequate?
40
41
42
Are stairs well lit?
43
44
45
Are stairs covered with an anti-slip tread?
46
47
48
Are faulty stair treads repaired?
49
50
51
Waste Disposal
Rows
Yes
No
N/A
Are there adequate number of containers?
52
53
54
Are there separate and approved containers for toxic and flammable waste?
55
56
57
Are waste containers located where the waste is produced?
58
59
60
Are waste containers emptied regularly?
61
62
63
Are toxic and flammable waste chemicals handled properly?
64
65
66
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Equipment and Machinery Maintenance
Rows
Yes
No
N/A
Are all equipment in good working order, with all necessary guards or safety features operational or in place?
67
68
69
Are tools and machinery inspected regularly for wear or leaks?
70
71
72
Are all equipment repaired promptly?
73
74
75
Are drip pans or absorbent materials used if leaks cannot be stopped at the source?
76
77
78
Are all machine that splashes oil fitted with a screen or splash guard?
79
80
81
Are all tools and unused materials cleaned up after finishing a job or before leaving the job site?
82
83
84
Equipment and Machinery Maintenance
Rows
Yes
No
N/A
Are storage areas safe and accessible?
85
86
87
Are all materials stacked securely, blocked or interlocked if possible?
88
89
90
Are materials stored in areas that do not obstruct stairs, fire escapes, exits or firefighting equipment?
91
92
93
Are materials stored in areas that do not interfere with workers or the flow of materials?
94
95
96
Are bins or racks provided where material cannot be piled?
97
98
99
Are all storage areas clearly marked?
100
101
102
Do workers understand material storage and handling procedures?
103
104
105
Fire Prevention
Rows
Yes
No
N/A
Are combustible and flammable materials present only in the quantities needed for the job at hand?
106
107
108
Are combustible and flammable materials kept in safety cans during use?
109
110
111
Are hazardous materials stored in approved containers and away from ignition sources?
112
113
114
Are sprinkler heads clear of stored material?
115
116
117
Are fire extinguishers inspected and located along commonly travelled routes, and close to possible ignition sources?
118
119
120
Are oily or greasy rags placed in metal containers and disposed of regularly?
121
122
123
Name of Inspector
First Name
Last Name
Date of Inspection
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Signature of Inspector
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