Hazard Assessment Checklist Page 4
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19PORTABLE LADDERS
Are all ladders maintained in good condition, joints between steps and side rails tight, all hardware and fittings
securely attached, and moveable parts operating freely without binding or undue play?
Are non-slip safety feet provided on each ladder?
Are non-slip safety feet provided on each metal or rung ladder?
Are ladder rungs and steps free of grease and oil?
Is it prohibited to place a ladder in front of doors opening toward the ladder except when the door is blocked
open, locked or guarded?
Is it prohibited to place ladders on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain additional height?
Are employees instructed to face the ladder when ascending or descending?
Are employees prohibited from using ladders that are broken, missing steps, rungs, or cleats, broken side rails
or other faulty equipment?
Are employees instructed not to use the top 2 steps of ordinary stepladders as a step?
When portable rung ladders are used to gain access to elevated platforms, roofs, and the like does the ladder
always extend at least 3 feet above the elevated surface?
Is it required that when portable rung or cleat type ladders are used the base is so placed that slipping will not
occur, or it is lashed or otherwise held in place?
Are portable metal ladders legibly marked with signs reading "CAUTION" "Do Not Use Around Electrical
Equipment" or equivalent wording?
Are employees prohibited from using ladders as guys, braces, skids, gin poles, or for other than their intended
purposes?
Are employees instructed to only adjust extension ladders while standing at a base (not while standing on the
ladder or from a position above the ladder)?
Are metal ladders inspected for damage?
Are the rungs of ladders uniformly spaced at 12 inches, center to center?
HAND TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Are all tools and equipment (both, company and employee-owned) used by employees at their workplace in
good condition?
Are hand tools such as chisels, punches, which develop mushroomed heads during use, reconditioned or
replaced as necessary?
Are broken or fractured handles on hammers, axes and similar equipment replaced promptly?
Are worn or bent wrenches replaced regularly?
Are appropriate handles used on files and similar tools?
Are employees made aware of the hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools?
Are appropriate safety glasses, face shields, and similar equipment used while using hand tools or equipment
that might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage?
Are jacks checked periodically to assure they are in good operating condition?
Are tool handles wedged tightly in the head of all tools?
Are tool cutting edges kept sharp so the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping?
Are tools stored in dry, secure location where they won't be tampered with?
Is eye and face protection used when driving hardened or tempered spuds or nails?
PORTABLE (POWER OPERATED) TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Are grinders, saws, and similar equipment provided with appropriate safety guards?
Are power tools used with the correct shield, guard or attachment recommended by the manufacturer?
Are portable circular saws equipped with guards above and below the base shoe?
Are circular saw guards checked to assure they are not wedged up, thus leaving the lower portion of the blade
unguarded?
Are rotating or moving parts of equipment guarded to prevent physical contact?
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