Free Checklist Templates for Osha

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Health and Safety Inspection Checklist

Egress and Fire Safety

Walk all marked exits for obstruction

Verify fire extinguisher inspection tags

Test emergency lights and exit signs

Confirm sprinkler heads have 18-inch clearance

Electrical and POS Safety

Inspect cords and power strips for damage

Verify electrical panel access clearance

Test GFCI outlets near sinks and fountains

Inspect POS terminals for skimmer tampering

Sales Floor Housekeeping

Walk aisles for slip and trip hazards

Confirm wet-floor sign protocol with cashiers

Inspect fitting rooms and restrooms

Photograph any housekeeping deficiencies

Stockroom and Receiving

Audit ladder and step-stool condition

Verify box-cutter blade and lanyard policy

Inspect pallet jack and dock plate

Check overhead stock for stable stacking

PPE and Hazardous Materials

Count PPE supply against par level

Confirm SDS binder is current and accessible

Verify chemical storage labels and segregation

Inspect spill kit and eyewash station

Required Postings and Records

Verify OSHA 300A is posted Feb 1 to Apr 30

Confirm state and federal labor posters are current

Review first-aid kit log

Findings and Sign-Off

Record overall inspection result

Log corrective actions and owners

Notify district manager of critical findings

Sign and file the inspection report

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HR Compliance Checklist

Employee Documentation and I-9

Audit I-9 forms for the active production roster

Correct I-9 deficiencies and re-verify expiring documents

Confirm signed offer letters and handbook acknowledgments

Refresh shop floor job descriptions with current PPE requirements

Safety Training and Certification

Verify annual LOTO training for affected employees

Confirm forklift certifications by equipment type

Review HazCom and SDS access training records

Audit hearing conservation enrollment above 85 dBA

OSHA Recordkeeping and Posting

Update the OSHA 300 log with period incidents

Conduct root cause analysis on each recordable

Post OSHA Form 300A from February 1 to April 30

Submit 300A electronically through OSHA ITA

Wage, Hour, and Classification

Audit FLSA exempt versus non-exempt classifications

Reclassify roles flagged in the FLSA audit

Verify state minimum wage by plant location

Confirm overtime calculations include shift differentials and bonuses

EEO and Complaint Handling

Confirm anti-harassment training completion by shift

Log discrimination and harassment complaints received

Document investigation findings and corrective actions

Submit EEO-1 Component 1 report by filing deadline

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Loading Dock Safety Checklist

Pre-Shift Dock Inspection

Sweep dock floor and approach apron

Inspect dock bumpers for wear

Test dock leveler operation

Inspect overhead door and tracks

Tag out the leveler and open a work order

Trailer Spotting and Restraint

Guide the driver into the bay

Engage trailer restraint or wheel chocks

Confirm engine off and keys surrendered

Inspect the trailer floor before entry

Escalate driver non-compliance to operations manager

PPE and Pedestrian Controls

Verify hi-vis vests on all dock workers

Confirm steel-toed footwear and cut-resistant gloves

Verify pedestrian walkways and crossings are clear

Material Handling Equipment

Complete forklift pre-operation inspection

Verify operator PIT certification is current

Confirm load weight is within leveler and forklift capacity

Stage pallet jacks clear of the dock edge

Dock Area Maintenance

Test dock door communication light system

Replace any burnt-out dock lighting

Verify fire extinguishers and spill kit are stocked

Shift Sign-Off

Log any incidents or near-misses from the shift

Sign off on the dock safety inspection

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Machine Safety Checklist

Machine Guarding Inspection

Inspect fixed guards at the point of operation

Test interlocked guards on each press and brake

Record overall guarding result

Photograph any damaged or modified guards

Lockout/Tagout Verification

Verify machine-specific LOTO procedures are posted

Confirm authorized employee training is current

Audit LOTO devices at each energy source

Observe a try-out on a sample machine

Emergency Systems Check

Function-test every emergency stop button

Walk emergency egress paths and exits

Inspect first-aid kits and eyewash stations

Confirm emergency contact and ERP postings

Operator PPE and Training

Verify PPE compliance per JSA at each station

Pull operator authorization records for sampled machines

Spot-check work instruction and SDS access

Interview a shift operator on near-miss reporting

Findings and Corrective Action

Red-tag machines with failed emergency stops

Open a corrective action for the guarding failure

Sign off on the safety audit

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OSHA Compliance Checklist

General Workplace Safety

Walk all egress routes and exit doors

Verify monthly fire extinguisher inspections

Tag and replace deficient extinguishers

Audit first-aid stations and AED pads

Confirm OSHA Form 300A is posted

Inspect floors for spills and trip hazards

Machine Guarding and LOTO

Inspect guards on presses, mills, and lathes

Red-tag machines with major guarding defects

Audit a live LOTO application

Verify PM completion in the CMMS

Confirm forklift operator certifications are current

Personal Protective Equipment

Review the PPE hazard assessment by work area

Spot-check PPE compliance on the floor

Trigger retraining for repeat PPE non-compliance

Audit respirator fit-test records

Inspect and replenish PPE storage stations

HazCom and Chemical Safety

Reconcile the SDS library against on-floor chemicals

Verify GHS labels on secondary containers

Inspect secondary containment and spill kits

Recordkeeping and Sign-Off

Reconcile the OSHA 300 log

Open corrective actions for findings

EHS manager sign-off on the audit

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist

Hazard Assessment and Program Basics

Complete the written hazard assessment

Confirm PPE matches identified hazards

Verify PPE issuance log is current

Identify changes since last assessment

Re-run hazard assessment for changed areas

Eye and Face Protection

Verify Z87.1 markings on issued eyewear

Inspect eyewear for damage at each work center

Check eyewash station readiness

Confirm prescription-safety-glass program coverage

Hand and Skin Protection

Match glove type to task hazard

Pull a sample for wear inspection

Open a CAR for elevated glove failure rate

Verify barrier creams and skin cleansers stocked

Respiratory Protection

Confirm written respiratory program is current

Verify medical clearance before fit test

Schedule clearance for outstanding users

Run annual fit test per OSHA protocol

Verify cartridge change-out schedule posted

Hearing, Head, and Foot Protection

Review noise dosimetry against action level

Confirm hearing protection NRR adequacy

Inspect hard hats for impact damage and shell age

Verify foot protection meets ASTM F2413

Training, Records, and Sign-Off

Reconcile training matrix against active roster

Schedule make-up training for gaps

Walk the floor with frontline supervisor

Sign off on the PPE program review

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Retail Store Safety Checklist

Sales Floor and Facility Walk

Walk the floor for slip and trip hazards

Inspect aisles for ADA path clearance

Verify HVAC and stockroom ventilation

Scan for fire code violations

Photograph any hazards found on the walk

Required Postings and Signage

Confirm OSHA 300A summary is posted

Verify state and federal labor law posters

Inspect wet-floor and caution signage stock

Check emergency exit and evacuation maps

Employee Safety Readiness

Verify safety training is current for all staff

Schedule make-up training for overdue staff

Inspect stockroom PPE and lifting belts

Review the incident reporting procedure with the team

Customer-Facing Safety

Inspect fitting rooms and restrooms

Verify checkout and queue area clearance

Test EAS gates and tag deactivators

Confirm age-restricted register prompts work

Open a POS service ticket for failed prompts

Incident Response and Sign-Off

Verify first-aid kit and AED inventory

Review the shoplifting and ORC response policy

Walk emergency exits and alarm panel

Sign off on the safety walk

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Workplace Safety and Ergonomics Checklist

General Workplace Safety

Walk FOH and BOH for slip and trip hazards

Log corrective actions for hazards found

Verify fire extinguisher tags and placement

Check Ansul hood-suppression system tag

Test emergency exits and egress lighting

Confirm OSHA 300A is posted

Kitchen and Line Safety

Inspect range, fryer, and flat top for gas leaks

Schedule licensed gas-fitter service call

Audit knife storage and cut-glove availability

Verify chemical SDS binder and storage

Check fryer-oil handling and disposal setup

Ergonomic Practices

Assess prep-station heights and anti-fatigue mats

Review safe lifting technique with BOH staff

Rotate dish-pit and prep tasks across the week

Document training completion for the month

Sign-Off and Follow-Up

Review open hazards with the executive chef

Sign off on the monthly safety walk

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Workplace Safety Audit Checklist

Housekeeping and 5S Audit

Walk each production cell for 5S compliance

Inspect aisles and emergency egress paths

Inspect tool crib and MRO staging

Verify spill kits stocked at chemical points

Machine Guarding and LOTO

Inspect guards on powered machinery

Verify LOTO points labeled at each work center

Audit one live LOTO application

Confirm operator training records are current

Hazardous Materials and HazCom

Reconcile SDS binder against chemical inventory

Inspect secondary containment at storage areas

Check GHS and NFPA 704 labels

Verify RCRA accumulation start dates

Log any new chemicals introduced this period

PPE and Emergency Preparedness

Inspect PPE stations at each cell

Test eyewash and safety showers

Verify exit signs, emergency lighting, and assembly map

Check fire extinguisher inspection tags

Log incidents and near-misses for the period

Findings and Corrective Actions

Compile findings into the CAPA log

Schedule HazCom refresher for affected employees

Open OSHA 301 incident report

Sign off audit with EHS manager

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Workplace Safety Checklist

OSHA Recordkeeping and Posting

Confirm OSHA 300 log is current

Verify OSHA 300A summary posting window

Repost the OSHA 300A summary

Audit Form 301 incident reports for completeness

Confirm required labor-law posters are current

Hazard Assessment and PPE

Walk the site for a JHA refresh

Document PPE hazard assessment certification

Confirm PPE inventory matches assessed hazards

Identify any new chemical hazards on site

Update HazCom training and SDS binder

Required Safety Training

Pull training-completion report from the LMS

Identify employees overdue on safety training

Schedule make-up training sessions

Verify state-mandated harassment training cadence

File certificates of completion in personnel records

Incident Reporting and Investigation

Review near-miss and incident reports for the quarter

Confirm severe-injury reporting deadlines were met

Audit the severe-event investigation file

Refresh the incident-reporting procedure

Equipment and Workplace Inspection

Inspect fire extinguishers and emergency lighting

Verify lockout/tagout devices and procedures

Inspect ladders, scaffolds, and fall-protection gear

Confirm ergonomic risk assessment is current

Emergency Action Plan

Review the Emergency Action Plan annually

Confirm evacuation maps reflect current floor plan

Update the emergency contact roster

Schedule the next evacuation drill

Sign off on the quarterly safety review

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Workplace Safety Training Checklist

Pre-Training Setup

Confirm trainee identity and role

Verify OSHA 300A posting is current

Pull the store's emergency action plan

General Safety Orientation

Walk the sales floor and back-of-house exits

Review the slip, trip, and fall protocol

Issue PPE for the trainee's role

Hazard Recognition and Reporting

Identify common sales-floor hazards

Demonstrate stockroom and ladder safety

Walk through the incident reporting flow

Ergonomics and Safe Lifting

Demonstrate the proper lifting technique

Cover repetitive-motion breaks at the register

Review back-office workstation setup

Fire Safety and Emergency Response

Practice the PASS extinguisher technique

Run a tabletop evacuation drill

Confirm first-aid kit location and contents

Chemical and Cleaning Safety

Locate the SDS binder and chemical inventory

Review secondary container labeling

Box-cutter handling and disposal

Loss Prevention and Personal Safety

Walk through the shoplifting non-pursuit policy

Cover robbery response and the safe-drop rule

Review the buddy walk-out for closers

Knowledge Check and Sign-Off

Administer the post-training quiz

Schedule remediation and re-test

Collect signed training acknowledgement

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