walk path maintenance

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: ___________________________