Comprehensive Workplace Inspection Checklist

Inspection Completed By:

Location Inspected:

Date:

Instructions
1. Complete the Pre-Inspection Checklist below.
2. Complete the Inspection Checklist by walking through the entire location.
3. Each item in the checklist is applicable to the entire location, not a single area.
4. If you do not identify a hazard or compliance issue with an item in the checklist, mark
as “Yes”.
5. If you do identify a hazard or compliance issue with an item in the checklist, in any area
of the location, mark as “No”.
6. Once the entire location is inspected, complete section (E) of the checklist.
7. The person completing the inspection is to sign-off as the Inspector and send to the
Joint Health and Safety Committee for review.
8. The JHSC Chair is to sign-off as the Joint Health & Safety Committee representative and
send to management for review.
9. A management representative is to sign-off for management and is required to review
the inspection and provide approval or a reason for denial of corrective actions to be
implemented.

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 Pre-Inspection Yes No Notes:
Review the most recent workplace inspection:
 Was it signed off by the committee? ☐ ☐
 Was it signed off by Management? ☐ ☐
 Recommended corrective actions were
adequately implemented, based on previous ☐ ☐
assessment(s).

Were their Health & Safety incidents or

accidents since the last inspection? ☐ ☐
 If yes, were corrective actions required to
mitigate further safety concerns? ☐ ☐
 If yes, were the recommended actions
implemented? ☐ ☐
Were there any Hazard/ Risk Assessment(s)
completed since the last inspection? ☐ ☐
 If yes, do you have access to the reports? ☐ ☐
 If yes, have you reviewed the reports prior
to the inspection? ☐ ☐
Additional comments/ notes related to general safety:

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 A. General Safety
Health & Safety Bulletin Board Yes No Notes:
Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations ☐ ☐
posted.

Policies: Health & Safety; Violence and Harassment ☐ ☐

is posted.
Please see the legislated workplace posting

Required legislative posters are posted.

☐ ☐ requirements for your Province.

Name(s) of Health & Safety ☐ ☐

Committee/Representative is posted.

Most recent Workplace Inspection Report is posted. ☐ ☐

Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting Minutes ☐ ☐
are available.

First Aid Yes No Notes:

First aid kits: supply inventory; treatment log; first ☐ ☐
aid training manual.

Emergency eyewash (or showers) available and in ☐ ☐

working order.

Washing facility is available (soap, warm water). ☐ ☐

Employees know how to get first aid when needed ☐ ☐
(check by asking workers at random).

Names of First Aid Representatives are posted. ☐ ☐

First aid certificates are posted and valid. ☐ ☐
Security Yes No Notes:
Emergency numbers for internal and external ☐ ☐
contacts are easily available.

Visitor/contractor rules are in place. ☐ ☐

Safety measures are in place for anyone working ☐ ☐
alone (ask workers).

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 Safe procedures and emergency procedures are in
place when working with money. ☐ ☐
Training on workplace violence and harassment
(ask workers). ☐ ☐
Fire Protection & Warning Systems Yes No Notes:
Emergency lighting; adequate lighting, tested and ☐ ☐
record of annual inspection.

Portable fire extinguishers: appropriate type, ☐ ☐

readily available and inspected.

Fire exit doors: in good repair, unlocked and free ☐ ☐

from obstruction (on both sides).

Fire/emergency alarm systems operational; fire exit ☐ ☐

signs lit.

Fire and evacuation plan is posted. ☐ ☐

Workers know the plan (check by asking workers at ☐ ☐
random).

Program Yes No Notes:

Health & Safety policies are available and easy to ☐ ☐
access.

Workers are aware of policies and where to find ☐ ☐

them. (ask workers)

Legislative safety training is complete and up to ☐ ☐

date.

Additional comments/ notes related to general safety:

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 B. Hazard Reduction
Hazardous Substances Yes No Notes:
Hazardous substances are properly labelled, store ☐ ☐
and disposed of (observe and/or ask workers).

A safety data sheet (SDS) for each product is ☐ ☐

available and accessible (ask workers).

WHMIS training: safe use and storage of hazardous ☐ ☐

substances (ask workers).

Have new products or substances been added to ☐ ☐

the workplace?

 If yes, are they properly stored.

☐ ☐

 If yes, did workers receive training on proper ☐ ☐

usage.

Personal Protective Equipment Yes No Notes:

PPE is available and worn (observe workers). ☐ ☐

PPE is maintained (ask workers and verify). ☐ ☐

Workers have received training in proper use and ☐ ☐
care of PPE (ask workers and observe).

Electrical Yes No Notes:

Extension cords are secured and in good condition ☐ ☐
(no exposed wires or bent prongs).

Portable hand tools are grounded or double ☐ ☐

insulated; cords in good condition.

Machines are properly grounded. ☐ ☐

Clear access to electrical panels and no combustible ☐ ☐
materials stored/posted within 24 inches around.

Additional comments/ notes related to hazard reduction:

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 C. External Environment
Entrances, Exits and Parking Lots Yes No Notes:
Entry is not blocked. ☐ ☐
Automatic doors, if available are in good working
order. ☐ ☐
No smoking signage is clearly visible. ☐ ☐
Sideway, walkways, steps and entry into the
building is clear and free from snow, ice, water, ☐ ☐
grease, debris.
Adequate lighting, that is in good repair. ☐ ☐
Other doors are not blocked and easy to identify. ☐ ☐
Routes, signs and doors are clearly marked; exit
signs easy to see. ☐ ☐
Walkways are free from snow, ice, water, grease,
etc. ☐ ☐
Outdoor stairs made of grating so that water and
snow cannot build up on them. ☐ ☐
Adequate lighting, that is in good repair. ☐ ☐
Parking lot is easy to identify. ☐ ☐
Surface is in good repair and free of obstacles (ice,
snow, holes, etc.) ☐ ☐
Parking spaces are clearly identified. ☐ ☐
Adequate lighting, that is in good repair. ☐ ☐
Other: ☐ ☐
Other: ☐ ☐
Additional comments/ notes related to entrances, exits and/or the parking lot:

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 D. Physical Environment
Location ID Location/Area requiring inspection
(LID)
A Insert location/ Area (e.g. Office)
B Insert location/ Area (e.g. Plant 1)
C Insert location/ Area
D Insert location/ Area
* Location ID (LID) is used if you identify an area that is not in compliance “NO” and would require
follow up/ work to be completed.

General Yes No LID Notes:

Floors are clean, dry; free from debris,
clutter, and trip hazards. ☐ ☐
Signs are posted/available when floors
are wet (e.g. when floors are washed, ☐ ☐
spills).

Aisles are marked, clear, and

unobstructed. ☐ ☐
Stairwells adequately lit; steps, treads,
etc. in good condition. ☐ ☐
Furniture/office equipment secure from
tipping; appropriate for work being done. ☐ ☐
Environment Yes No LID Notes:
Lighting levels adequate; work areas free ☐ ☐
from glare.

Air quality adequate. ☐ ☐

Temperature and humidity adequate. ☐ ☐

Noise levels appropriate, signs indicating
hearing protection required where noise ☐ ☐
levels are high.
Workers training in use of PPE for ☐ ☐
hearing protection.

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 Material Handling and Storage Yes No LID Notes:
Materials are neatly and safely stored. ☐ ☐
Storage shelves are loaded only to
capacity and heavy/awkward items are ☐ ☐
stored on lower shelves.
Steps/ladders have non-slip surfaces and
are in good condition. Secured when ☐ ☐
stored.
Steps/ladders are positioned and secured
safely when in use (check by observing a ☐ ☐
worker).
Work done above 3m follows “Working
from Heights” policy and procedures ☐ ☐
(check by observing a worker).
Dock boards (bridge plates) used when ☐ ☐
loading or unloading from dock to truck.
Racks and platforms loaded only within
the limits of their capacity (check by ☐ ☐
observing a worker).
Forklift operators are training (ask ☐ ☐
worker to provide license).

Tools & Machinery Yes No LID Notes:

Guarding and safety devices in place. ☐ ☐
Start/stop switches are clearly marked ☐ ☐
and easy to reach.

Safe operating procedures available. ☐ ☐

Defective tools are tagged and removed ☐ ☐
from service.

Proper training given in the safe use of ☐ ☐

tools, machinery, and/or equipment.
Manufacturer’s manuals are available for
all tools, machinery, and/or equipment. ☐ ☐
Additional comments/ notes related to hazard reduction:

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 E. Corrective Actions
Instructions
1. Determine the most pertinent hazards identified in the inspection and note the apparent risk(s) of
these hazards.
2. Using the Risk Matrix (below), rate the hazards.
3. Recommend the most appropriate corrective action to eliminate, reduce, or control the identified
hazards.
4. If you have identified more than five (5) hazards, use additional copies of this page to note your
recommended corrective action(s).
Risk Matrix:
Table 1: Risk Matrix Table 2: Risk Ratings

High
Description Colour Code
Probability Med. Immediately Dangerous
High Risk
Low Medium Risk
Low Risk
Low Med. High Very Low Risk
Severity

Hazard Risk Rating Corrective Action Required

☐ Immediate
☐ High
☐ Medium
☐ Low
☐ Very Low
☐ Immediate
☐ High
☐ Medium
☐ Low
☐ Very Low
☐ Immediate
☐ High
☐ Medium
☐ Low
☐ Very Low
☐ Immediate
☐ High
☐ Medium
☐ Low
☐ Very Low
☐ Immediate
☐ High

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 ☐ Medium
☐ Low
☐ Very Low

Inspector(s) Sign-Off
Name(s):
Signature(s):
Date:
Joint Health & Safety Committee Sign-Off
Name(s):
Signature(s):
Date:
Management Sign-Off
Name(s):
Signature(s):
Date:

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