Slips, Trips, Falls, and Ergonomics Checklist

1. General: Are all work areas clean, sanitary, and orderly?

2. General: Is there adequate lighting?

3. General: Do noise levels appear high?

4. General: Is ventilation adequate?

5. General: Are aisles and passages free of stored material that may present trip hazards?

6. General: Are tile floors in places like kitchens and bathrooms free of water and slippery substances?

7. General: Are carpet and throw rugs free of tears or trip hazards?

8. General: Are hand rails provided on all fixed stairways?

9. General: Are treads provided with anit-slip surfaces?

10. General: Are step ladders provided for reaching overhead storage areas and are materials stored safely?

11. General: Are file drawers kept closed when not in use?

12. General: Are passenger and freight elevators inspected annually and are the inspection certificates available for online review?

13. General: Are pits and floor openings covered or otherwise guarded?

14. General: Are standard guardrails provided wherever aisle or walkway surfaces are elevated more than 48 inches above any adjacent floor or the ground?

15. General: Is any furniture unsafe or defective?

16. General: Are objects covering heating and air conditioning vents?

17. General: Are employees advised of proper lifting techniques?

18. General: Are workstations configured to prevent common erongomic problems?

19. General: Chair height allows employees' feet to rest flat on the ground with thighs parallel to the floor?

20. General: Top of computer screen is at or slightly below eye level, keyboard is at elbow height.

21. General: Are mechanical aids and equipment, such as: lifting devices, carts, dollies provided where needed?

22. General: Are employees surveyed annually on their ergonomic concerns?

23. General: Are established emergency phone numbers posted where they can be readily found in case of emergency?

24. General: Are employees trained on emergency procedures?

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