Workplace Safety Walkthrough — Free Template

Worksite name or address

Area inspected (e.g., main warehouse, office, shop floor)

Number of employees at this worksite

Walkthrough frequency

Compressed gas cylinders on site (welding, lab, medical, propane, etc.)?

Powered machinery in use (saws, grinders, drills, presses, conveyors)?

Powered industrial trucks (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers) in use?

Hazardous chemicals stored or used beyond office cleaning supplies?

Cleaning chemicals beyond simple office supplies, paints, solvents, fuels, lab reagents, etc.

Floors maintained dry; where wet processes occur, drainage / mats / dry standing surfaces provided?

No signs of pest or rodent activity (droppings, gnaw marks, nests)?

Combustible scrap, debris, and oily rags stored properly in covered metal containers?

Oily rags in open containers are a known fire risk (spontaneous combustion).

Minimum 3 ft clear in front of every electrical panel?Critical

Per §1910.303 — at least 3 ft front clearance and the full width of the panel.

Workers do not eat or drink in areas where hazardous substances are present?

OSHA Form 300A summary posted Feb 1 – Apr 30?

Required only when annual summary covers the prior year and the establishment is required to keep records. Mark N/A outside posting window.

Emergency telephone numbers posted where they can be readily found?

Workers' compensation notice posted (where required by state)?

Form 301 incident reports completed for each recordable case?

Injury and illness records kept at the worksite for at least 5 years?

Procedure in place to report fatalities (within 8 hrs) and hospitalizations / amputations / loss of an eye (within 24 hrs)?

Floor openings and pits covered or guarded?

Stair treads non-slip, in good repair, free of obstructions?

Stairs with 4+ risers have at least one handrail (both sides if open)?

Portable ladders inspected for damage; broken/damaged ladders removed from service?

Mezzanine, loading dock, and elevated platform edges have proper guardrails (top rail 42", mid rail, toe board)?

EXIT signs illuminated and visible from all working areas?

Emergency lighting functional (test by covering photocell or pressing test button)?

Portable fire extinguishers accessible, fully charged, and inspection tag current (within last 30 days)?Critical

Fire extinguishers mounted at the correct height (top no higher than 5 ft for ≤40 lb; 3.5 ft for >40 lb) and not blocked?

Sprinkler heads have 18+ inches clearance below (no stored materials within 18")?

Emergency action plan posted, and assembly point identified?

Photo of one fire extinguisher (showing inspection tag)

Cover plates on all switches, outlets, and junction boxes (no exposed wiring)?

Extension cords used only as temporary wiring; no daisy-chaining or use as permanent wiring?

Extension cords run through walls/ceilings/floors or used in place of fixed wiring is a violation.

Cords free of frayed insulation, missing prongs, or pinched/crushed jackets?Critical

No multi-plug adapters ("cube taps") in use?

GFCI protection on outlets in wet locations (kitchens, restrooms, exterior, garage areas)?Critical

Unused openings in electrical enclosures and panels closed with covers/plugs?

PPE (eye/face, gloves, hearing, head, foot) available where required?

PPE in good condition (no cracks, tears, or expired-date items)?

Eyewash station (where required) accessible within 10 sec walking distance and tested weekly?

Workers observed actually wearing required PPE for the task?Critical

Mark Fail if you observed any required PPE not being used during the walkthrough.

All hazardous chemical containers labeled with product name + hazard pictograms?

Secondary containers (spray bottles, decanted chemicals) labeled?

Common gap: an unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser at a workstation is a HazCom violation.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) accessible to all workers during each shift?

Workers trained on chemicals they may be exposed to (documented)?

Flammable liquids stored in approved flammable storage cabinets (>10 gal)?

Per §1910.106. Larger quantities require specific storage rooms.

Cylinders secured upright (chain, rack, or strap) to prevent falling?

Valve-protection caps in place on cylinders not in use?

Oxygen cylinders stored at least 20 ft from fuel-gas (acetylene, propane) cylinders OR separated by a 5-ft, 30-min fire-rated barrier?Critical

Cylinders protected from heat sources (>125°F), direct sunlight on hot days, and falling objects?

Empty cylinders marked as such, valves closed?

Belts, pulleys, gears, chains, and other rotating parts guarded?

Emergency stop buttons accessible, clearly marked, and tested?

Anchored to prevent walking / movement during operation?

Operators trained on each machine they use?

Abrasive wheel grinders have tongue guards (≤1/4" gap) and work rests (≤1/8" gap)?

Common citation: §1910.215 tongue guard / work rest gaps.

Pre-shift inspection performed and documented for each truck?

Trucks not modified from manufacturer specification (capacity, attachments)?

Horn / backup alarm / strobe functional?

Travel paths clear; pedestrian/PIT separation enforced (markings, mirrors at blind corners)?

Propane-powered trucks: cylinders changed in well-ventilated areas; LP storage compliant?

Electric trucks: charging stations have ventilation; eyewash within 10 sec?

At least one worker per shift trained in first aid / CPR (if no nearby medical facility)?

AED present and serviced per manufacturer schedule?

Mark N/A if no AED on site. AED is recommended for most workplaces but not required by OSHA.

Emergency contact list and evacuation map posted?

Corrective actions and target completion dates

Any item warrants stopping work or evacuating the area until corrected?

Imminent danger items (LOTO failure on live equipment, severely damaged ladder still in use, blocked emergency exit) require immediate action — flag here.

Describe the imminent-danger item and the action taken

Inspector signature

Type your full legal name to acknowledge that this walkthrough was performed and findings recorded honestly.