Environmental Safety Checklist
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- Lighting
- Light bulbs should be the proper wattage for their fixtures.
- Light bulbs should be replaced whenever they burn out.
- An ample number of floor and table lamps should be provided in recreation and reading areas.
- Light should always be aimed at the work, not at eyes.
- Mirrors should be placed so that lighting doesn't reflect off them and create glare.
- There should be easily accessible light switches near all doors.
- Lamp cords and electrical light wiring should be in good condition with proper insulation on all wires.
- Lamps should be shaded to prevent objects from falling into contact with hot light bulbs.
- Blinds, sheer curtains, or draperies should be used, because they allow for the adjustment of natural light.
- Few chairs should be placed near windows for reading or doing hand crafts in natural light.
- Appliances
- Make sure that all cords are plugged in fully.
- Make sure the wires are not frayed.
- Ensure that cords don't run through areas where people walk.
- Keep appliances out of reach of children.
- Label machines properly with safety instructions.
- Elimination of Hazards
- Replace worn carpeting and floor covering.
- Do not wax floors; use non-skid, non-glare products to clean and polish floors.
- Keep desk chairs and table chairs pushed in.
- Make sure there are no wet floors on which a child can slip.
- Make sure there are no wires, cables or uneven flooring to trip on.
- Make sure kids do not have access to chemicals, drugs, sharp objects or any other dangerous equipment.
- Outdoor
- Outdoor environment should be fenced.
- Make sure that there are no poisonous or otherwise harmful plants accessible to the children.
- A pool should be fenced and locked.
- Make sure there is a padded flooring or a sand box for kids to play.
- Play equipment should be checked to ensure that there are no sharp edges or choking hazards.
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John F. Smith
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Who it's for
This Environmental Safety Checklist is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.
- Standardize quality - run the same Environmental Safety steps every time, regardless of who executes
- Save time - reuse a proven Environmental Safety workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
- Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
- Onboard faster - use the Environmental Safety checklist as the SOP and training guide
- Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth
How to use it
How to use this Environmental Safety Checklist:
- Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
- Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
- Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
- Reuse without rebuilding - when Environmental Safety comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.
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