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OSHA Workplace Safety Walk
OSHA-aligned monthly safety inspection used by safety officers across manufacturing, warehouse, and office environments.
14 days free, $0 today — this template is included, and everyone else in your company uses it free.
Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.
Built for: Manufacturing · Warehouse · Construction · Office · Retail
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General Workplace Conditions
Walking surfaces are clean, dry, and free of trip hazards
!
✓ Yes
✗ No
Aisles and exits are unobstructed (36" clearance minimum)
!
✓ Yes
✗ No
Lighting meets task minimum (≥30fc general areas, ≥50fc desk work, ≥100fc fin...
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Floor markings (yellow lines, hatched zones) are visible and intact
✓ Yes
✗ No
Housekeeping is acceptable in common areas
✓ Yes
✗ No
2
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Required PPE is worn in designated areas
!
✓ Yes
✗ No
PPE is in good condition (no cracks, tears, or excessive wear)
✓ Yes
✗ No
PPE is properly stored when not in use
✓ Yes
✗ No
PPE signage is posted at zone entries
✓ Yes
✗ No
Eyewash stations are accessible and clearly marked
✓ Yes
✗ No
3
Electrical Safety
Electrical panels have 36" of clearance (NFPA 70E)
!
✓ Yes
✗ No
No daisy-chained power strips or extension cords
!
✓ Yes
✗ No
GFCI outlets are tripped/reset tested
✓ Yes
✗ No
Lockout/tagout devices are available and in good condition
✓ Yes
✗ No
Receptacle covers are in place; no missing wall plates
✓ Yes
✗ No
No exposed conductors, frayed cords, or damaged plug ends visible
!
✓ Yes
✗ No
4
Fire & Emergency Equipment
Fire extinguishers are mounted, charged, and inspected within last 12 months
!
✓ Yes
✗ No
Emergency exits are unblocked and signage is illuminated
!
✓ Yes
✗ No
Eyewash and emergency shower units function correctly
✓ Yes
✗ No
First aid kit is fully stocked and accessible
✓ Yes
✗ No
Emergency evacuation map is posted and current
✓ Yes
✗ No
5
Material Handling & Storage
Heavy items are stored on lower shelves
✓ Yes
✗ No
Stacked materials are stable and not exceeding rated load
✓ Yes
✗ No
Pallets in use are not split, broken, or splintered
✓ Yes
✗ No
Forklift battery charging area is properly ventilated
✓ Yes
✗ No
What's inside this template
General Workplace Conditions
- Walking surfaces are clean, dry, and free of trip hazards
- Aisles and exits are unobstructed (36" clearance minimum)
- Lighting meets task minimum (≥30fc general areas, ≥50fc desk work, ≥100fc fine assembly)
- Floor markings (yellow lines, hatched zones) are visible and intact
- Housekeeping is acceptable in common areas
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Required PPE is worn in designated areas
- PPE is in good condition (no cracks, tears, or excessive wear)
- PPE is properly stored when not in use
- PPE signage is posted at zone entries
- Eyewash stations are accessible and clearly marked
Electrical Safety
- Electrical panels have 36" of clearance (NFPA 70E)
- No daisy-chained power strips or extension cords
- GFCI outlets are tripped/reset tested
- Lockout/tagout devices are available and in good condition
- Receptacle covers are in place; no missing wall plates
- No exposed conductors, frayed cords, or damaged plug ends visible
Fire & Emergency Equipment
- Fire extinguishers are mounted, charged, and inspected within last 12 months
- Emergency exits are unblocked and signage is illuminated
- Eyewash and emergency shower units function correctly
- First aid kit is fully stocked and accessible
- Emergency evacuation map is posted and current
Material Handling & Storage
- Heavy items are stored on lower shelves
- Stacked materials are stable and not exceeding rated load
- Pallets in use are not split, broken, or splintered
- Forklift battery charging area is properly ventilated
Common use cases
Monthly safety walk-throughs
OSHA compliance audits
Safety officer routine inspections
Insurance inspection prep
Frequently asked questions
How often should we run this inspection?
Monthly is the OSHA recommendation for general industry; high-hazard environments (chemical, construction) often run weekly.
Do failed critical items auto-fail the whole inspection?
Yes — items marked critical use auto_fail_on_no, meaning a "no" answer fails the entire audit regardless of overall score.
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