Safety Audit Checklist
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- General Safety
- Drawers are kept closed at all times when not actually in use.
- Chairs and other furniture are in good condition.
- All compressed gas cylinders that may be in your area are secured from falling over.
- There is ready access to a suitable step stool, stepladder, or similar device in areas where items are stored or placed overhead.
- In storage areas, heavier items are stored at waist level, with the lightest objects placed on the higher shelves.
- Personal protection equipment has been provided to all employees needing it.
- Staff have been trained on how to inspect and use patient care equipment.
- The area free of clutter.
- Fire & Disaster
- Proper fire and safety equipment is available.
- Fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers are accessible.
- All staff know the locations of fire alarm pull stations.
- All staff know the locations of extinguishers in or near their work area.
- Staff in the area know the proper reporting procedure if they find a fire.
- All containers of powders, liquids, and gases are labeled as to contents.
- Flammables are stored in flammable storage cabinets.
- All areas are in compliance with 'No Smoking' policies.
- Hallways, Stairs, & Exit Paths
- The corridors kept clear of obstructions.
- Carpeting is secure to the floor, unfrayed, free from tripping hazards, and generally in good condition.
- Hard floor surfaces secure and free of tripping and slipping hazards.
- All wet floors are marked with "CAUTION, WET FLOOR" (or similar) signs?
- All EXIT signs are illuminated.
- All fire doors close and latch properly.
- Stairwell handrails are in good condition.
- Stair treads are in good condition.
- Stairwells are completely clear of obstructions and any objects.
- The housekeeping in this area is adequate.
- Electrical Safety
- Access to electrical panels is clear and not obstructed.
- All electrical switches & circuit breakers are identified.
- All electrical receptacles and cover plates are in good condition.
- Electrical cords and plugs are in good condition.
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John F. Smith
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Who it's for
This Safety Audit Checklist is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.
- Standardize quality - run the same Safety Audit steps every time, regardless of who executes
- Save time - reuse a proven Safety Audit workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
- Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
- Onboard faster - use the Safety Audit 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 Safety Audit 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 Safety Audit comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.
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