Walking and Working SurfaceS
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Checklist
This is a sample of an inspection checklist for walking and working surfaces. It may also be used as a pre-
shift check. Modify the checklist to suit your needs.
Dates of Inspection
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Ladders (secure, condition)
Scaffolds (secure, condition)
Ropes/cables (condition)
Stairs (lighting, clear, condition)
Floors (holes, spills, clutter)
Projecting machine parts
Washrooms (neat, clean)
Lunch rooms (clean, tidy)
Loading dock (surface
conditions, work practices)
Outside stairs, walkways
(condition, clear)
Parking lot (condition)
Office (carpet, telephone cords,
equipment, power lines)
Appropriate footwear
Reporting procedures posted/
enforced
Warning signs posted/
barriers erected
Written procedures/standards
for safety of walking/working
surfaces
Initials of Person:
Notes:
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