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Building Safety Inspection & Audit Checklist Form

This document is a building safety inspection checklist used to inspect various areas of a building and ensure compliance with safety standards. It covers fire safety, personal protection equipment, hazardous materials, shop areas, electrical hazards, walking surfaces, office safety, and garage/warehouse/storage areas. The inspector evaluates over 40 safety items and indicates whether each item passes inspection or needs attention.

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Building Safety Inspection & Audit Checklist Form

This document is a building safety inspection checklist used to inspect various areas of a building and ensure compliance with safety standards. It covers fire safety, personal protection equipment, hazardous materials, shop areas, electrical hazards, walking surfaces, office safety, and garage/warehouse/storage areas. The inspector evaluates over 40 safety items and indicates whether each item passes inspection or needs attention.

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  • Hazardous Materials: Outlines requirements for storing and labeling hazardous materials safely with proper signage.
  • Fire Safety and Prevention: Covers procedures and checks for fire safety measures including exit lights, hydrants, and extinguishers.
  • Personal Protection: Details the availability and condition checks for personal safety equipment like eyewash stations and safety showers.
  • Procedures: Describes procedures for locking out equipment and ensuring secure operations.
  • Walking Surfaces: Checks for the condition and maintenance of walking surfaces to prevent tripping and slipping.
  • Electrical Hazards: Focuses on ensuring all electrical installations and equipment are properly maintained to prevent hazards.
  • Garage/Warehouse/Storage Area: Inspects safety features in storage areas with a focus on lighting and accessibility.
  • Shop Areas: Inspection points for machinery and tool safety in shop areas, ensuring guards and signs are present.
  • Office Spaces: Covers safety measures and equipment availability within office environments.

Building Safety Inspection Checklist

Building Name/Location: _________________________ Date: _____________________

Inspected by: ______________________ Roll Number: __________________________

Building Manager: ______________________

FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION Yes No Comments/Location


1. Exit lights – present and clearly illuminated
2. Exit door, fire doors – not wedged open, close
tightly, not blocked
3. Emergency lighting – adequate, in working
condition
4. Fire extinguishers -checked monthly, serviced
annually
5. Sprinkler clearance - no storage is allowed within
18 inches of sprinkler heads (24 inches of ceiling
where no sprinkler system exists)
6. Exits - unobstructed and kept unlocked during
normal business hours or special events
7. Combustible materials – areas kept free of waste
combustible materials
8. Flammable liquids – in excess of 10 gallons in
flammable cabinet
9. Fire systems – tested, inspected annually
10. Storage – none beneath stairs
11. Fire evacuation plans – implemented and
communicated to staff
12. Floors, Walls. Ceilings - There are no holes
through walls or ceilings, and all ceiling tiles are in
place penetrations in smoke barriers
PERSONAL PROTECTION
13. Eyewash and shower -checked weekly, inspected
annually; battery charging areas
14. Safety glasses/goggles – available and clean
15. Gloves – available
16. Hearing protection – available, signs posted

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
17. Material Safety Data Sheets – readily available

18. Compressed gas cylinders – properly stored and


secured
19. Visible signage at entrances - where hazardous
materials stored

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SHOP AREAS
20. Machine Guards – in place

21. Machinery anchored – secure to floor


22. Compressed air nozzles – 30 psi or less
23. Warning signs posted - eye protection, hearing
protection, etc.
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
24. Extension cords – not used as permanent wiring.
25. Cords – good condition, not frayed or taped.
26. Extension cords and power strips – not plugged in
to other extension cords or power strips.

27. Power strips – UL listed and have circuit breakers.


28. Plugs are in good condition - there are no exposed
wires and the ground is not removed from 3-way
plugs
29. Wall outlet and junction box covers - in place
30. Electric circuit panels - kept clear (at least 36
inches open area)
WALKING SURFACES
31. Aisles - kept clear (minimum 36")
32. Tripping hazard - carpets, rugs, and mats do not
present trip hazard
33. Outside walkways and stairs - good repair
34. Stair treading - good condition
OFFICE SAFETY
35. File drawers - closed when not in use
36. Paper cutter – guard in place
37. Space heaters – prohibited
38. Wires or extension cords - do not run under
carpets or rugs, through doorways, or placed in
other traffic areas
GARAGE/WAREHOUSE/STORAGE
AREA
39. Garage Doors – safety sensor works
40. Forklifts - Carbon Monoxide sensor installed,
works for propane forklifts; certification of forklift
drivers
41. Battery charging – eyewash and shower, apron.
face shield, gloves
PROCEDURES
42. Lockout Procedures
43. Confined Space Procedures

COMMENTS

1 Building Safety Inspection Checklist Building Name/Location: _________________________ Date: __________________
2 SHOP AREAS 20. Machine Guards – in place 21. Machinery anchored – secure to floor 22. Compre

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