OSHA Walking Surfaces Inspection

The OSHA Walking Surfaces standard (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D) requires employers to regularly inspect all walking and working surfaces in their facilities and address any hazardous conditions.

Some key steps for evaluating walking surfaces include:

1. Assessing surface conditions for slip, trip, and fall hazards such as cracks, holes, clutter, spills, and unmarked floors
2. Ensuring surfaces have adequate slip-resistance, with a recommended coefficient of friction of at least 0.5.
3. Verifying that surfaces can support the loads placed on them and are not overloaded.
4. Conducting a fall hazard assessment to identify areas where fall protection systems like guardrails or personal fall arrest systems may be needed.
5. Implementing an effective housekeeping program to keep surfaces clean, dry, and free of obstructions.
6. Providing appropriate personal protective equipment like slip-resistant footwear for employees.

By regularly evaluating walking surfaces and addressing any identified hazards, employers can help prevent slips, trips, and falls – the leading cause of workplace accidents.

For conducting Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA Walking Surfaces inspections, eAuditor Audits & Inspections would be a valuable tool for workplace safety compliance:

1. OSHA Compliance Checklist: eAuditor Audits & Inspections allows to use existing checklist or create customized checklist based on OSHA regulations for walking-working surfaces inspections. This checklist would cover various aspects such as slip/trip hazards, fall protection measures, and general workplace safety.
2. Customizable Checklist: eAuditor Audits & Inspections allows users to customize the checklist based on their specific workplace requirements and industry standards.
3. Data Input: eAuditor Audits & Inspections enables inspectors to input inspection data directly into the app, including text descriptions, photo documentation, and video recordings.
4. Real-time Data Collection: eAuditor Audits & Inspections facilitates real-time data collection during inspections, allowing for immediate identification and correction of hazards.
5. GPS Integration: eAuditor Audits & Inspections can utilize mobile phone GPS functionality to tag the location of inspections, providing a geospatial context for identified hazards.
6. Reporting: eAuditor Audits & Inspections generates comprehensive inspection reports that summarize findings, document hazards, and recommend corrective actions. Reports is exportable in PDF format for sharing and record-keeping purposes.
7. Notification and Alerts: eAuditor Audits & Inspections can provide alerts for critical hazards or compliance issues identified during inspections, ensuring timely corrective action.
8. Security and Compliance: eAuditor Audits & Inspections has implemented robust security measures to protect sensitive inspection data and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
9. Feedback and Collaboration: eAuditor Audits & Inspections allows users to provide feedback on the app and collaborate with colleagues by sharing inspection data and best practices.

By providing inspectors with a user-friendly and comprehensive eAuditor Audits & Inspections, organizations can enhance workplace safety, ensure compliance with OSHA Walking Surfaces regulations, and mitigate the risk of falls and other hazards associated with walking-working surfaces.