Osha Compliance Checklist (Page 7 of 23) in pdf

Osha Compliance Checklist Page 7

Each year thousands of workers are injured as a result of slip and fall accidents. Many could have been prevented. Slip and fall injur

occur for many different reasons. However, steps can be taken to ensure maximum workplace safety.

Both the U.S. Justice Department and Labor Department have set minimum safety standards for walkway safety which are enforc

under OSHA and ADA. To date, a field test for measuring slip-resistance has not yet been standardized. Therefore, the term “sl

resistant” is somewhat ambiguous and difficult to quantify. Real world definitions ultimately depend on individual accident occurren

and slip-resistance can be quantified in actual claims over time.

The following checklist can best be used as a method of minimizing slip and fall occurrences using readily available resources.

Subject

Yes

Requirements

Action/Commen

Hazard Identification

Post caution signs for all wet floors. Select signs with large

open bottoms to cover hazards.

Mop up tracked-in rain or spilled liquids.

Sweep up loose debris.

Clean up chemical spills using an appropriate absorbent

material.

Use floor signs that are above knee height and visible from 360

degrees and locate them near doorways leading outside.

Eliminate chronic hazards by implementing design changes and

frequent equipment inspection/servicing.

Relocate improperly stored materials.

Secure electrical wiring running across the floor with tape.

Repair leaking refrigerators/ice machines.

Patch parking lot potholes.

Mark all physical hazards, including inclines and drop-offs

using yellow paint.

Flooring and Stairs

Use appropriate flooring material for the environment, selecting

materials with high coefficient of friction(C.O.F.) values (0.7 or

greater).

Inspect flooring surfaces for holes, chips or other trip hazards

and make necessary repairs.

Use non-slip stair treads and landings with abrasive stair

nosing.

Matting

Use absorbent walk-off mats at all doorways leading to the

outside.

Use low-profile, highly abrasive matting in areas where grease

and oil are present.

Thick mats should be constructed with beveled yellow edges

to minimize tripping.

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