Contributor: Safesite Jurisdiction: OSHA
Electrical and material storage is essential for a safe work environment. Shocks, burns, impact injury and death can occur if electrical hazards are not identified and material stored overhead is not secured.
1. Electrical: Are all cord and cable connections intact and secure?
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2. Electrical: Are electrical outlets free of overloads?
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3. Electrical: Is fixed wiring used instead of flexible/extension cords?
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4. Electrical: Is the area around electrical panels and breakers free of obstructions?
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5. Electrical: Are high-voltage electrical service rooms kept locked?
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6. Electrical: Are electrical cords routed such that they are free of sharp objects and clearly visible?
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7. Electrical: Are all electrical cords grounded?
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8. Electrical: Are electrical cords in good condition (free of splices, frays, etc.)?
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9. Electrical: Are electrical appliances approved (UL)?
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10. Electrical: Are electric fans provided with guards of not over one-half inch, preventing finger exposures?
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11. Electrical: Are space heaters UL listed and equipped with shutoffs that activate if the heater tips over?
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12. Electrical: Are space heaters located away from combustibles and properly ventilated?
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13. Electrical: In your electrical rooms are all electrical raceways and enclosures securely fastened in place?
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14. Electrical: 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?
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15. Electrical: Is sufficient access and working space provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operations and maintenance? (This space is 3 feet for less than 600 volts, 4 feet for more than 600 volts)
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16. Material Storage: Are storage racks and shelves capable of supporting the intended load and materials stored safety?
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17. Material Storage: Are storage racks and shelves capable of supporting the intended load and materials stored safely?
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18. Material Storage: Are storage racks secured from failing?
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19. Material Storage: Are office equipment stored in a stable manner, not capable of falling?
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