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OSHA 1910 General Industry Compliance Audit — Free Template
Walk your facility through walking surfaces, exit routes, fire protection, hazard communication, and electrical. Finish on your phone and get a branded PDF you can hand to your safety committee.
Overview
What is an OSHA 1910 general-industry walkthrough?
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 is the federal occupational safety and health standard for general industry — manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, light industrial, and most non-construction workplaces in the United States. It covers walking-working surfaces, means of egress, fire protection, hazard communication, electrical safety, machine guarding, and more. Employers covered by the OSH Act are responsible for identifying and correcting workplace hazards under these standards. A periodic self-audit — monthly or quarterly — is how EHS managers catch the issues an OSHA compliance officer would flag during an unannounced inspection.
This template is a 15-checkpoint walkthrough designed for an EHS manager or facility safety coordinator. It covers five high-frequency citation areas — walking surfaces, exit routes, fire protection, hazard communication, and electrical — without trying to be a full Part 1910 audit. Use it as a recurring baseline; pair it with dedicated templates for LOTO, powered industrial trucks, and machine guarding when those hazards apply.
The checklist
Every checkpoint, in full
A read-only preview of the live template. Clone it to run the inspection on mobile, where each item records Pass, Fail or N·A with optional photos and notes.
Usage Disclaimer
0 checksNOTENote on Usage
This walkthrough is based on OSHA general-industry guidance. Completing it does not guarantee OSHA compliance or a hazard-free workplace; the employer remains responsible for identifying and correcting all hazards.
Walking-Working Surfaces
3 checksWorkplaces clean, orderly, and sanitary
Aisles and passageways clear and in good repair
Guards provided for open pits, tanks, vats, and ditchesCritical
Covers or guardrails must protect personnel from fall hazards.
Exit Routes and Emergency Planning
3 checksExits clearly marked with 'Exit' signsCritical
Non-exit doors properly marked
Doors that could be mistaken for an exit must be marked 'Not an Exit' or identified by their use.
Exit routes free of obstructionsCritical
Fire Protection
3 checksPortable fire extinguishers accessible
Must be provided, mounted, and readily accessible without obstruction.
Fire extinguishers undergo annual maintenance check
Fire extinguishers visually inspected monthly
Hazard Communication
3 checksWritten hazard communication program present
Hazardous chemical containers properly labeled
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) readily available
Electrical
3 checksReceptacles in damp/wet locations GFCI protectedCritical
Cords and cables undamaged
Free of splices, taps, or frayed insulation.
Electrical panels clear of obstructionsCritical
Must have at least 36 inches of clearance in front.
Yours to edit
Every facility is a little different.
Clone the template and open it in the builder. Add a section for the hazards specific to your floor, reword checks to match your equipment, and flag the items that fail your audit as critical. No code, no spreadsheets.
Field procedure
How to run this inspection
Walk the facility area by area in the order the standard groups them. Mark each checkpoint PASS, FAIL, or N·A as you go, and capture a short note on anything you fail.
STEP 01
Walking-working surfaces
Inspect floors, aisles, and passageways for housekeeping, clear travel paths, and trip hazards. Confirm open pits, tanks, vats, and ditches are covered or guarded. Record any blocked aisle or unguarded fall hazard.
STEP 02
Exit routes and emergency planning
Verify every exit is marked with a visible 'Exit' sign and that exit routes are unobstructed from floor to door. Check that doors which could be mistaken for an exit are correctly marked. Note any missing signage or blocked route — these are critical findings.
STEP 03
Fire protection
Locate every portable fire extinguisher and confirm it is mounted, accessible, and within reach. Check the annual maintenance tag and the monthly visual-inspection record. Flag any extinguisher that is missing, out of date, or behind stored material.
STEP 04
Hazard communication
Confirm a written HazCom program is on site and accessible. Spot-check that hazardous chemical containers are properly labeled and that Safety Data Sheets are available for the chemicals you find. Note any unlabeled container or missing SDS.
STEP 05
Electrical
Check receptacles in damp or wet locations for GFCI protection. Inspect cords and cables for damage, splices, or frayed insulation. Confirm at least 36 inches of clearance in front of every electrical panel. Record any damaged cord or obstructed panel.
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