HAZARD IDENTIFICATION CHECKLIST

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This checklist has been developed to provide guidance on hazard identification in industrial workplaces. It is
confined to question that can be answered by careful observation. Further investigation may be required to
assess risks and make a decision on whether corrective measures are required.
FACILITY NAME AND LOCATION: DATE:

EVALUATION CONDUCTED BY:

WORK AREA INSPECTED:


Area Yes No Comments/Action
1 General Lighting
1.1 Are light fittings clean and in good condition?
1.2 Is the work area well lit?
1.3 Is there direct/reflected glare or shadow?
2 Walkways/Floors
2.1 Are floor surfaces even and uncluttered?
2.2 Are floor surfaces dry and clean?
2.3 Are walkways clearly and adequately marked?
2.4 Are walkways free from obstruction?
2.5 Are there unguarded/inadequately covered floor opening (e.g.
stairway floor opening, pit/trap door opening)?

2.6 Are railings provided at open sided floors/platforms and at
stairs with more than three risers?

2.7 Do stairs have uniform riser?
2.8 Are stairways in good condition with standard railing provided
for every flight having four or more risers?

2.9 Are working platforms at higher levels provided with
handrails and toe boards?

2.10 Are stand mats, platforms or similar protection provided to
protect employees from wet processes

3 Ladders
3.1 Are ladders free from splinters, sharp, decay?
3.2 Are rungs of ladders uniformly spaced and in good condition?
4 Facilities
4.1 Is safe drinking water available in the work area?
4.2 Are adequate numbers of toilets and urinals available?
4.3 Are toilets clean and provided with soap for hand washing?
4.4 Is a separate, comfortable and hygienic place available for
dining?

4.5 Are covered metal waste cans used for oily and paint soaked
waste? Are they emptied daily?

4.6 Are exhaust ducts cleaned regularly?
4.7 Is there planned as preventive maintenance practiced?
5 Physical Hazards
5.1 Are workers exposed to noise?
5.2 Are workers exposed to vibration?
5.3 Are workers exposed to stress?
5.4 Is there a risk of workers being exposed to UV or infrared
radiation?

5.5 Are radioactive materials present in workplace?
5.6 Are lasers being used to workplace?
5.7 Are workers exposed to abnormal pressure?
6 Ergonomic Observations
6.1 Do the jobs involve high rates of repetitive motion?
6.2 Do workers have to adopt awkward postures e.g. ( squatting,
crouching, reaching above shoulder right)

6.3 Do workers have to maintain the same posture for extended
periods of time?

6.4 Are workers involved in manual lifting, carrying, pushing, or
pulling operations ( heavy loads)

6.5 Is there adequate workspace around machines?
7 Machinery and Machine Guarding
7.1 Are all controls and displays clearly and permanently marked
to show their purpose?

7.2 Are all machines or operations that expose workers to rotating
parts, pinch points, flying chips, particles or spark adequately
guarded?

7.3 Are mechanical power transmission belts guarded?
7.4 Are guards affixed to machines or secured to prevent
displacement?

7.5 Is emergency stop arrangement readily accessible at all
machines?

7.6 Are hand tools in good condition?
7.7 Are portable powered hand tools provided with circuit
breaker?

7.8 Are safety devices tested regularly and frequently?
8 Electrical Hazards
8.1 Are there broken or unsecured wires and cables?
8.2 Are all switch boxes and distribution boxes closed with covers
and in good condition?

8.3 Are all trenches covered properly and cables trays secured
properly

9 Hazardous Material and Chemical Safety
9.1 Are all containers for hazardous substances clearly and
permanently labeled?

9.2 Are gases, vapors, mist or dust released to the work
environment (in harmful concentrations)

9.3 Are all flammable liquids kept in covered and appropriate
container when not in actual use?

9.4 Is there a risk gas, vapors, fumes or mist or dusts forming
explosive atmosphere?

9.5 Are No Smoking signs posted in areas for storage and use of
flammable/ combustible materials?

9.6 Are clean up kits available for removal of split chemicals?
9.7 Are Material Safety Data Sheets available?
9.8 Is a proper, adequate storage of chemicals guaranteed?
(Complete Segregation)

9.9 Is there storage of incompatible chemical excluded?
9.10 Is there sufficient number of appropriate fire extinguisher
available?

9.11 Is the storage are under surveillance?
10 Gas Cylinders
10.1 Are gas cylinders stored in an upright position?
10.2 Are gas cylinders secured from damage and being knocked
over?

10.3 Are valve protection caps provided and kept on gas cylinders
while these are not in use?

10.4 Do gas cylinders show obvious signs of defect, deep rusting or
leakage?

10.5 Are empty gas cylinders stored separately from full ones and
named MT?

10.6 Are portable gas cylinders mounted on an appropriate trolley?
11 Material Handling
11.1 Are all lifting appliances and the loose gears (shackles, rings,
and hooks) marked with their safe working load?

11.2 Are wires ropes, chains, slings etc. in good condition?
11.3 Is the material carried properly secured?
11.4 Are the proper slings put to use?
12 Personal Protective Equipment
12.1 Do workers wear the required personal protective equipment?
12.2 Is the PPE adequate to the risk?
13 Heights and Confined Spaces
13.1 Are workers required to work at heights?
13.2 Are workers at risk of being hit by falling objects?
13.3 Do workers have to enter confined spaces?
13.4 Are forklift trucks plying to the workplace?
13.5 Is there any loan workers posted (contractors)?
14 First Aid, Fire and Emergency Preparedness
14.1 Are first aid kits readily available, well stocked and clean?
14.2 Are emergency phone numbers displayed at first aid kits and
at telephones?

14.3 Are trained personnel to render first aid available at all times?
14.4 If there are emergency eyewashes or showers, are these
facilities unobstructed and in good operating conditions?

14.5 Are suitable fire extinguishers available and accessible for all
fire hazards in workplace?

14.6 Are fire extinguishers regularly serviced?
14.7 Are fire doors and shutters unobstructed and in good operating
condition?

14.8 Are there sufficient fire exits to ensure prompt escape in case
of emergency?

14.9 Are fire exits clearly marked and readily accessible?
14.10 Can exit doors be effortlessly opened?
14.11 Is first aid and fire equipment signs posted?
14.12 Is emergency lighting in good operating condition?
14.13 Are there fire and evacuation drills carried out?
14.14 Is there an appropriate number of employees trained I the
correct use of fire extinguisher?

15 Safety Management
15.1 Are there work/safety instructions implemented and
displayed?

15.2 Are safety inspections/audits carried out?
15.3 Is there a system for accident investigations (records and
statistics) implemented?

15.4 Is there an effective system to communicate hazards
throughout the company?

15.5 Are work permits concerning hazardous operations
obligatory?

16 Biological Hazards
16.1 Do workers work with infectious material such as needles,
biological waste, blood or other body fluids?

16.2 Is there an intensive contact with the general public e.g. ( teller
or reception)

16.3 Is there the possibility of cuts and sticks?
16.4 Do workers work with soil, garbage, mold, rotten food,
biomedical waste?

17 Psychosocial Hazards
17.1 Are you pressured to work long hours?
17.2 Do you have unachievable deadlines?
17.3 Do you have to work very fast?
17.4 Are you unable to take enough breaks?
17.5 Do you have to neglect some task because you have too much
to do?

17.6 Are you sexually Harassed?
17.7 Are you bullied?
17.8 Do you get help and support you need from your fellow
workers?

18 Computers
18.1 Are display screens free of dust?
18.2 Are display screens bright enough with sufficient contrast?
18.3 Are display screens positioned at a comfortable viewing level?
19 General Worker Questions
19.1 Do workers know where to find personal protective equipment
e.g. (gloves, eye protection)

19.2 Do workers know how to use personal protective equipment?
19.3 Do new/young workers receive orientation specific to their
workplace?

19.4 Do workers receive adequate training in safe work
procedures?


Notes