Helpful Tips: Self-Performed Safety Inspections
April 15, 2018
Best practice for all companies includes performing and documenting regular safety inspections. These can be done on a pre-shift daily or weekly basis, depending on the scope of the inspection. Developing a self-inspection checklist or utilizing one of the safety inspection checklists found in the AlaCOMP online Safety Library assists with self-inspections. Follow the guideline to perform a safety walk-through and better document the inspection performance. The company should designate a specific person to complete the inspection—either the person responsible for safety duties within the company, or someone at the supervisory level. The type of business determines the needed checklist.
Some of the items to check for during these inspections include:
- Machine guarding
- Fire extinguisher placement and access
- Blocked aisles and exit doors
- Guarded open doors with empty docks at loading dock
- Proper use of PPE Properly labeled and stored hazardous and flammable materials
Other items may require checking during a self inspection. Discovering and correcting deficient items can reduce safety hazards as well as compliance-related issues at the facility.