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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Presented by:
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.