Here is a safety checklist for walk path maintenance, incorporating elements from the provided documents:
Walk Path Maintenance Safety Checklist
Purpose: To ensure walk paths are safe and well-maintained for all personnel.
Instructions: Inspect all walk paths regularly and complete this checklist. Mark each item as either 'Yes' (compliant), 'No' (non-compliant), or 'N/A' (not applicable). If any item is marked 'No', initiate corrective action immediately.
I. General Conditions
- Cleanliness: Are all walk paths free from trash, debris, and unnecessary obstructions? [1]
- Orderliness: Are materials and equipment stored properly to prevent tripping hazards? [1]
- Sanitation: Are walk paths maintained in a sanitary condition to prevent exposure to health hazards? [1]
II. Surface Conditions
- Dryness: Are walk path surfaces maintained in a dry condition to the extent feasible? [1]
- Hazard-Free: Are walk paths free of sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice? [1]
- Non-Slip: Are effective means in place to minimize slipping, especially around machines or wet processes? [2]
- Load Support: Can each walking-working surface support the maximum intended load? [1]
III. Walkway Specifics
- Width: Are walkways of sufficient width to provide adequate passage and working areas? [2]
- Even Flooring: Are walkways evenly floored and kept in good repair? [2]
- Elevated Walks: Are elevated walks (4 feet or more from the floor level) provided with standard railings? [2]
- Toeboards: If elevated walks exceed 6 feet, are standard toeboards provided to prevent material from falling? [2]
IV. Stairways (If Applicable)
- Construction: Are stairways constructed according to safety standards? [2]
- Handrails: Are stairways provided with standard handrails on at least one side (or both sides if wider than 4 feet)? [2]
- Lighting: Are all stairways adequately lighted? [2]
V. Ramps (If Applicable)
- Slope: Does the ramp have a maximum slope of 1/6? [3]
- Non-Slip Surface: Is the ramp equipped with a non-slip surface or cleats? [4]
- Guardrails: If the ramp is greater than 1.8 m in rise, does it have a guardrail and supporting structure on any open side? [4]
- Plank Fastening: If planks are used, are they securely fastened together? [4]
- Minimum Width: Does the ramp have a minimum width of 450 mm? [4]
- Load Capacity: Is the ramp able to withstand 4 times the maximum load likely to be imposed on the ramp? [4]
VI. Catwalks (If Applicable)
- Guardrails: Is the catwalk equipped with a guardrail? [5]
- Load Capacity: Is the catwalk able to withstand 4 times the maximum load likely to be imposed on it? [5]
VII. Excavator Specifics
- Steps, Walkways, and Handholds: Inspect the steps, the walkways, and the handholds. [6]
- Cleanliness: Clean the steps, the walkways, and the handholds. [6]
- Repairs: Make any necessary repairs to the steps, walkways, and handholds. [6]
VIII. Corrective Actions
- Describe any hazards found during the inspection:
- Corrective actions taken:
- Further actions needed:
IX. Inspection Details
- Date of Inspection:
- Inspected By: (Print Name)
- Signature: ___________________________
X. Follow-Up
- Date of Follow-Up:
- Completed By: (Print Name)
- Signature: ___________________________
Important Safety Note:
Always verify safety information with your organization's specific guidelines and local regulations.
References
Page links are approximateSafety Standards for General Safety and Health Standards (Chaper 296-24 WAC)
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Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (General Occupational Safety and Health, Division 2, OSHA Oregon)
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