SELF INSPECTION BASICS

Inspecting the Workplace

Purpose of Self Inspection

To IdentifyUnsafe actions andUnsafe conditions

Purpose of Self Inspection

To determine corrective actions needed

To assign responsibility for completion of corrective actions

Expose deficiencies in process and/or equipment

Save money

Purpose of Self Inspection

To reduce frequency and severity of accidents

To reduce costs

What is Self Inspection?

PlannedFormal (checklist) Part of the normal work processReview of all operations and

actions of employees

What to Look For

Adequate number of exitsAccess to exitsClear means of egress inside and

outside buildingEmergency evacuation plan

postedEmergency lighting and alarms

What to Look For

HousekeepingStorage areas and practicesTrip/fall hazardsStorage/use of hazardous

materialsStairs/steps condition

What to Look For

Breakers conditionBreakers accessible and

labelledExtension cord usePower cords for equipmentGrounding and GFCI’s as

needed

What to Look For

First aid kits accessibleFirst aid kits properly stockedEye wash stationEmergency showerMethod to record first aid use

What to Look For

Personal protective equipment used as needed

Storage of PPESigns for PPE use Work stations ergonomically

designedGuards on equipment as needed

What to Look For

Waste disposal outside dailyFederal/state posters in placeParking lot/driveway in good

conditionLighting 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

Completed form should be turned in immediately.

Assign responsibility to individuals to make corrective actions

Determine who will do follow-up

What to Do After the Inspection

Save reports for 3 years.Follow up by management after

assigning responsibility for corrective action

Schedule next inspection

Always Remember

Between inspections, have method for employees to make

suggestions when they see unsafe acts or conditions.