Special Resources » Checklists & Audits: Safety - Hazards


Checklists and audits for individual safety hazards, such as lock-out / tag-out, PPE, forklift safety, playgrounds, machine guarding, etc.

The following is the collection of special resources throughout the library. Click on main category / sub-category for that section of the library OR Click on resource title for immediate access to the resource.
Business Security » Arson Prevention
Prevention, statistics, training programs, investigations on arson

Arson Fire Prevention Checklist [20227] Arson Fire Prevention Checklist : Resource Info
Prepare for potential arson threats

Business Security » Building Security
Facility physical and electronic security controls

Perimeter Alarm Sensor Selection Handbook [25277] Perimeter Alarm Sensor Selection Handbook : Resource Info
A sensor selection reference for perimeter security systems

Business Security » School Security
Checklists, sample policies and guides for schools to prevent violence

Fundamentals of School Security [19610] Fundamentals of School Security : Resource Info
Overview on school security basics

School Safety Assessment [17778] School Safety Assessment : Resource Info
Audit and guide on assessment of school security

Business Security » Violence Prevention
Prevent violence in the workplace guidelines, statistics, resources

Canada: How to Conduct a Risk Assessment on Workplace Violence [11074] Canada: How to Conduct a Risk Assessment on Workplace Violence : Resource Info
A risk assessment checklist for violence in the workplace

Healthcare Workers: Guidelines for Workplace Violence Prevention Programs [pdf] [21809] Healthcare Workers: Guidelines for Workplace Violence Prevention Programs : Resource Info
Guidelines for institutional and comunity settings includes workplace violence checklist

Business Services » Food Services
Food safety guides and materials from production to consumption

Food Service Checklist [14502] Food Service Checklist : Resource Info
Recommendations for food service areas

Food Service Sanitation Manual [pdf] [10277] Food Service Sanitation Manual : Resource Info
Text of a manual

Business Services » Office Management
Office safety programs, training materials, checklists, etc.

Checklist for the Home Office [5899] Checklist for the Home Office : Resource Info
Checklist for use by the telecommuter in assessing the adequacy of the home office environment

Home Office Ergonomics & Safety [15536] Home Office Ergonomics & Safety : Resource Info
Safety checklist for the home office includes ergonomics

Office Safety Analysis [18951] Office Safety Analysis : Resource Info
Office safety checklist

Updated Office Safety Checklist [22405] Office Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Safety hazards in the office

Office Safety Checklist [23800] Office Safety Checklist : Resource Info
A sample office safety inspection checklist

Office Safety Checklist [pdf] [18882] Office Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Sample office safety checklist and instructions

Office Safety Checklist [pdf] [25064] Office Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Yes/no checklist for office safety

Office Safety Checklist for Visually Impaired [26888] Office Safety Checklist for Visually Impaired : Resource Info
A basic office safety checklist

Sample Self-certification Safety Checklist For Home-based Telecommuters [420] Sample Self-certification Safety Checklist For Home-based Telecommuters : Resource Info
Sample checklist to be completed and signed by telecommuting employees

Self-Certification Safety Checklist for Home-Based Telecommuters [18280] Self-Certification Safety Checklist for Home-Based Telecommuters : Resource Info
Checklist is designed to assess the overall safety of the home office of a telecommuter

Work at Home Safety Checklist [pdf] [27272] Work at Home Safety Checklist : Resource Info
This is a self-certified checklist to be completed by the work at home employee

Business Services » Security Management
Crime-free workplace, corporate security, business protection from burglary

Switchboard Physical Security Checklist [pdf] [27269] Switchboard Physical Security Checklist : Resource Info
Approximately 20 questions

Chemical Management » Asbestos Hazards
Control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources on asbestos

New Asbestos Program Management Self-Assessment Checklist [34291] Asbestos Program Management Self-Assessment Checklist : Resource Info
Yes/no compliance item checklist

Asbestos Safety Checklist [pdf] [18885] Asbestos Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Sample asbestos safety checklist and standard operating procedures

Asbestos Self-Inspection Checklist [24551] Asbestos Self-Inspection Checklist : Resource Info
Yes/no checklist for OSHA asbestos requirements

Chemical Management » Lead Hazards
Lead and lead poisoning information and resources

Lead Exposure from Torch Cutting [28971] Lead Exposure from Torch Cutting : Resource Info
A checklist to recognize and control lead hazards from torch cutting

Disaster Management » Emergency Checklists
Numerous disaster and emergency preparedness checklists

Bomb Threat Checklist [9223] Bomb Threat Checklist : Resource Info
Full text of a one page checklist

Emergency Action Plan Checklist [pdf] [18890] Emergency Action Plan Checklist : Resource Info
Sample EAP checklist for creating a site-specific plan

Emergency Response Agreements Checklist [pdf] [18909] Emergency Response Agreements Checklist : Resource Info
Checklist currently in use by the US National Weather Service

Disaster Management » Hazmat Emergencies
Hazmat teams: hazardous waste and spill containment emergency response

Updated Hazardous Waste Container Checkup [14390] Hazardous Waste Container Checkup : Resource Info
A checklist for evaluating hazardous waste containers

Employee Health » First Aid Care
First aid manuals and handouts

Poison Lookout Checklist [26904] Poison Lookout Checklist : Resource Info
Designed for poison control within the home

Environmental Protection » EPA Compliance
EPA enforcement actions, self-audit policy requirements

RCRA Self-Assessment Tools [26519] RCRA Self-Assessment Tools : Resource Info
Checklists and audit protocols to help organizations determine their compliance with RCRA.

Human Factors » References
Design guide, ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more

Ergonomic Tape Evaluation [18826] Ergonomic Tape Evaluation : Resource Info
Checklist of information to be obtained that will accompany the video

Insurance » Construction Insurance
Construction industry risk management and insurance related issues

Fire Safety Construction Requirements [19406] Fire Safety Construction Requirements : Resource Info
Full text of a safety policy & procedure that can be used when renovating existing structures

Insurance » Industry Risk
Specific industries risk management advice & guides

School Risk Management [19607] School Risk Management : Resource Info
Resources focused on school risk management

OSHA Requirements » Construction
Construction technical resources from OSHA

Excavation/Trench Site Assessment Questions [5915] Excavation/Trench Site Assessment Questions : Resource Info
Trench / excavation checklist

OSHA Requirements » Electrical
Electrical technical resources from OSHA, including lock-out/tag-out

Controlling Electrical Hazards [957] Controlling Electrical Hazards : Resource Info
OSHA materials on electrical hazard controls

OSHA Requirements » Heat Stress
Working in hot environments technical resources from OSHA

Heat Stress-related Illness or Accident Followup [1223] Heat Stress-related Illness or Accident Followup : Resource Info
Guidance on heat stress in the workplace

Heat Stress: General Work-place Review [9211] Heat Stress: General Work-place Review : Resource Info
Section II - Chapter 4 Appendix II:4-1A Heat Stress: General Work-place Review OSHA Technical Manual

OSHA Requirements » Machinery
Machine guarding technical resources from OSHA

Machine Guarding Checklist [1092] Machine Guarding Checklist : Resource Info
OSHA's machine guarding checklist assists in compliance with safeguarding standards

OSHA Requirements » Noise
OSHA technical resources on hearing conservation and noise

OSHA Hearing Conservation Standard Checklist [26433] OSHA Hearing Conservation Standard Checklist : Resource Info
Checklist for 1910.95 hearing conservation program documentation requirements

OSHA Requirements » PPE
Personal protective equipment technical resources from OSHA

PPE Checklist/Log [pdf] [27705] PPE Checklist/Log : Resource Info
Used for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

OSHA Requirements » Safety Programs
Safety programs technical resources from OSHA, including motor vehicle safety

AK-Alaska: OSH Manager's Handbook [15499] AK-Alaska: OSH Manager
Guidance on how to implement a safety and health program - includes a checklist & sample outline

MT-Montana: Sample Programs and Checklists [15307] MT-Montana: Sample Programs and Checklists : Resource Info
Over 100 documents on safety programs

OSHA Small Business Handbook [pdf] [27022] OSHA Small Business Handbook : Resource Info
Covers a wide variety of workplace safety program topics including self-inspections

OSHA Requirements » Software
Download OSHA software

OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor [8676] OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor : Resource Info
Creates a customized report on the likely hazards & the related OSHA standards for General Industry

OSHA Requirements » Training
OSHA training requirements, guidance on safety training presentations

Updated KY-Kentucky OSHA Instructional Publications [3199] KY-Kentucky OSHA Instructional Publications : Resource Info
Safety checklists, safety programs, training materials

Property Management » Boiler Requirements
Safety information on boiler and pressure vessels

What Emergency Personnel Should Know - Boiler/Water Heater Safety [10529] What Emergency Personnel Should Know - Boiler/Water Heater Safety : Resource Info
Safety checklist for emergency personnel

Property Management » Building Freeze
Property protection precautions for the winter

Freeze-Up Checklist [24312] Freeze-Up Checklist : Resource Info
Helps you identify measures to take before cold weather

Preparing Buildings & Facilities for Winter [pdf] [27179] Preparing Buildings & Facilities for Winter : Resource Info
A handy checklist of items to consider

Property Management » Fire Extinguishing
Fire sprinklers, halon, and fire protection engineering technical resources

Automatic Sprinklers Submission Checklist [pdf] [22186] Automatic Sprinklers Submission Checklist : Resource Info
Checklist provides a basic guide for evaluating the sprinkler system in your building

Combustible Metal [13347] Combustible Metal : Resource Info
A list of combustible metals that require a type D fire extinguisher

Fire Extinguisher Checklist [16099] Fire Extinguisher Checklist : Resource Info
Checklist that can be used to analyze adequate fire extinguisher protection

FM Approval Requirements for ESFR Sprinkler Installation [pdf] [277] FM Approval Requirements for ESFR Sprinkler Installation : Resource Info
Approval standard for Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinklers

Property Management » Fire Hazards
Special fire hazard control and prevention

Updated Commercial Kitchen Hood Work Sheet/ Check List [doc] [25720] Commercial Kitchen Hood Work Sheet/ Check List : Resource Info
Created to assist with compliance to building codes in Seattle, WA (pdf)

Property Management » Fire Inspections
Fire safety inspection, protection and suppression checklists

Campus Dormitory Fire Safety Inspection Checklist [14556] Campus Dormitory Fire Safety Inspection Checklist : Resource Info
The following items are to be checked during fire safety inspections

Daycare and Public School Life Safety Code Manual [24806] Daycare and Public School Life Safety Code Manual : Resource Info
As required in the State of Illinois

Fire Door Inspection Checklist [pdf] [32560] Fire Door Inspection Checklist : Resource Info
For fire door inspections, check the following

Fire Protection Checklist [27871] Fire Protection Checklist : Resource Info
Guidelines for hazard evaluation procedures related to fire safety

Home Fire Safety Checklist [24557] Home Fire Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Checklist includes instructions

ID-Idaho Fire Inspection Form for Daycare Centers [23675] ID-Idaho Fire Inspection Form for Daycare Centers : Resource Info
Download a fire safety inspection form for daycare centers

ILO Workplace Fire Protection Checklist [9540] ILO Workplace Fire Protection Checklist : Resource Info
Management tool to implement fire protection in the workplace

Workplace Fire Safety Checklist [26889] Workplace Fire Safety Checklist : Resource Info
For a fire safe workplace check these items routinely

Property Management » Fire Prevention Plans
Fire safety programs, checklists and support materials

Sample Fire Prevention Plan [pdf] [18891] Sample Fire Prevention Plan : Resource Info
Template for a fire prevention plan

Sample Fire Safety Plan Materials [23804] Sample Fire Safety Plan Materials : Resource Info
Includes a checklist, policies and procedures for fire drills, fire extinguisher placement and more

Property Management » Flammables
Flammable and combustible liquids and gases

Battery Charging and Storage Operations Checklist [pdf] [18900] Battery Charging and Storage Operations Checklist : Resource Info
These systems may include lead acid batteries, lithium chloride batteries, and other similar devices

Flammable & Combustible Liquid Storage Checklist [pdf] [18901] Flammable & Combustible Liquid Storage Checklist : Resource Info
Sample checklist and safety rules for safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids

Paint Booth Safety Inspection Checklist [pdf] [29370] Paint Booth Safety Inspection Checklist : Resource Info
A loss prevention checklist for spray paint booths

Property Management » Window Management
Safety tips for windows

Window Safety Checklist [18556] Window Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Checklist outlines the potential risks of window falls and their prevention

Safety Administration » Accident Investigation
Job safety analyses, accident investigation programs, etc.

Accident/Illness Reporting and Recording Procedures & Forms [pdf] [18903] Accident/Illness Reporting and Recording Procedures & Forms : Resource Info
Sample procedures and forms in use by a US government agency

Safety Administration » Industry Safety Hazards
Specific industries safety and health hazards & controls

Department Specific Safe Work Practices [18924] Department Specific Safe Work Practices : Resource Info
Safety training procedures/checklists for a variety of jobs

School Environmental Safety and Health Program [22619] School Environmental Safety and Health Program : Resource Info
Environmental health program materials for schools

Safety Administration » Safety Forms
Safety department forms

Job Hazard Analysis Training [pdf] [26668] Job Hazard Analysis Training : Resource Info
Explanation of JHA's

Safety Forms [27186] Safety Forms : Resource Info
A series of safety inspection checklists and forms

Shop Safety Audit [pdf] [28487] Shop Safety Audit : Resource Info
Example of a workplace safety inspection form for shops

Safety Administration » Safety Inspections
Safety checklists: self-inspections, self-evaluation, hazards, workplace

ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities [25242] ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities : Resource Info
Hotels, motels, inns and other places of lodging must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ADA Checklist for Polling Places [25241] ADA Checklist for Polling Places : Resource Info
Evaluating the Physical Accessibility of Polling Places

Agricultural Health & Safety Checklist [22609] Agricultural Health & Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Helps you identify those aspects of your operation that can be hazardous

Australia: Workplace Safety Checklists [22539] Australia: Workplace Safety Checklists : Resource Info
A series of workplace safety inspection checklists

Canada: Customer Rail Safety Handbook [16780] Canada: Customer Rail Safety Handbook : Resource Info
Rail safety standard operating procedures

Canada: Safety Checklists [18935] Canada: Safety Checklists : Resource Info
Series of safety checklists from Ontario, Canada

Canada: Safety Inspection Checklists & Guidance [16999] Canada: Safety Inspection Checklists & Guidance : Resource Info
General information and checklists about conducting worksite safety inspections

Canada: Workplace Inspections [18950] Canada: Workplace Inspections : Resource Info
How to inspect your workplace and identify potential problems

Checklist for Safe PTO Operation [20561] Checklist for Safe PTO Operation : Resource Info
Yes/no checklist - 10 questions

Checklist for Sharps Injury Prevention [pdf] [25381] Checklist for Sharps Injury Prevention : Resource Info
Intended to help your facility comply with OSHA standards related to bloodborne pathogens (pdf)

Church Self-Inspection Checklists [22346] Church Self-Inspection Checklists : Resource Info
Various safety checklists for a church occupancy

Commissary / Grocery Safety Checklist [26440] Commissary / Grocery Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Checklist focused on groceries operations

Construction Checklist for Jobsite Self Inspection [25046] Construction Checklist for Jobsite Self Inspection : Resource Info
A series of questions that persons working in construction should answer during a self-inspection

Construction Jobsite Safety Checklist [pdf] [26174] Construction Jobsite Safety Checklist : Resource Info
3 page form for conducting job site safety inspections

Construction Safety Checklist [27183] Construction Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Sample job site inspection form

Construction Safety Checklists [12142] Construction Safety Checklists : Resource Info
14 construction safety checklists

Construction Safety Checklists [17446] Construction Safety Checklists : Resource Info
Full text of approx. 50 construction site safety checklists

Construction Site with Railroad Tracks Checklist [20617] Construction Site with Railroad Tracks Checklist : Resource Info
On-trak safety track crew job briefing checklist

Electrical Residential Safety Checklist [26886] Electrical Residential Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Checklist to make certain your residence is electrically safe

Electrical Workplace Safety Checklist [26887] Electrical Workplace Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Checklist to make certain your workplace is electrically safe

Excavation/Trenching Operations Checklist [25132] Excavation/Trenching Operations Checklist : Resource Info
General excavation checklist

Farm and Ranch Safety Audit [pdf] [25952] Farm and Ranch Safety Audit : Resource Info
7 page safety checklist for farm safety

Fire Prevention Checklists [9720] Fire Prevention Checklists : Resource Info
General fire prevention and arson fire prevention checklists

Framing Emphasis Safety Checklist [26067] Framing Emphasis Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Jobsite inspection form for wood framing safety (pdf)

General Industry Checklist [pdf] [12384] General Industry Checklist : Resource Info
Yes/no type premises inspection

General Industry Self Inspection Checklist [25047] General Industry Self Inspection Checklist : Resource Info
Useful to assist in determining minimum requirements for safe and healthful workplace condition

General Industry Self-Inspection Checklist [pdf] [25945] General Industry Self-Inspection Checklist : Resource Info
A 20 page checklist that covers general industry safety

General Trenching Operations Checklists [pdf] [31743] General Trenching Operations Checklists : Resource Info
Includes trenching safety information to support the checklists

Guidelines for Hazard Abatement [5607] Guidelines for Hazard Abatement : Resource Info
Checklist for public areas, parks, playgrounds

Hazard Assessment Checklist [20703] Hazard Assessment Checklist : Resource Info
Used to see if employees need to use personal protective equipment (PPE)

Hazardous Waste Inspection Checklists [29059] Hazardous Waste Inspection Checklists : Resource Info
Santa Clara, California designed forms

Heat Stress: General Workplace Review [18828] Heat Stress: General Workplace Review : Resource Info
Sample questions of what to ask when investigating heat stress in the workplace

Highway Work Zone Safety Pocket Guide & Checklist [24750] Highway Work Zone Safety Pocket Guide & Checklist : Resource Info
Use this checklist to analyze highway work zone safety

Home Fall Prevention Checklist [21814] Home Fall Prevention Checklist : Resource Info
Checklist for analyzing and correcting fall hazards in the home

Home Safety Checklist [23985] Home Safety Checklist : Resource Info
This checklist is designed to make your home environment safer by preventing accidents and injuries

Home Safety Checklist [24803] Home Safety Checklist : Resource Info
Check the following throughout your home

Hospital Walk-Around Inspection Checklist [18827] Hospital Walk-Around Inspection Checklist : Resource Info
What to look for when conducting an inspection of a hospital

Household Safety Checklists [24568] Household Safety Checklists : Resource Info
Indoor and outdoor safety checklists for the home

Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Safety Checklists [25276] Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Safety Checklists : Resource Info
Baseball, basketball, beaches, dog parks, open play fields, swimming pool safety checklists and more

Job Site Inspection Checklist [pdf] [26801] Job Site Inspection Checklist : Resource Info
A checklist for job site safety evaluation

Job Site Safety Checklist [20632] Job Site Safety Checklist : Resource Info
7 sections - assists with job site safety inspections

Job Site Safety Planning Checklist [20631] Job Site Safety Planning Checklist : Resource Info
15 sections - assists with planning for job site safety

Ladder Inspection Checklist [pdf] [23312] Ladder Inspection Checklist : Resource Info
The following are guidelines for the safe use of ladders

Ladder Inspection Checklist [26669] Ladder Inspection Checklist : Resource Info
General safety checklist for all types of ladders

Ladder Self-Inspection Guide [pdf] [26068] Ladder Self-Inspection Guide : Resource Info
Checklist for ladder safety requirements

Laundry Health & Safety Inspection Checklists [29020] Laundry Health & Safety Inspection Checklists : Resource Info
Checklists of potential safety hazards in an industrial laundry

Loss Prevention Checklists [29369] Loss Prevention Checklists : Resource Info
For evacuations, confined space, hazcom, hearing conservation, BBP, paint booths, confined space

Manufacturing Facility Safety Analysis [18956] Manufacturing Facility Safety Analysis : Resource Info
Manufacturing safety checklist

Migrant Housing Inspection Checklist [17465] Migrant Housing Inspection Checklist : Resource Info
Yes/no checklist available in English and Spanish

New Employee Safety Orientation [10152] New Employee Safety Orientation : Resource Info
Safety orientation checklist