Safety Standards Checklist

General safety standards checklist helps ensure a safe working environment across various industries. This checklist can be adapted to specific workplace needs.

1. General Safety

• Lighting:
  • Ensure all areas, especially entry and exit points, walkways, and stairwells, are well-lit.
  • Conduct regular maintenance checks to replace any burnt-out bulbs promptly.
  • Are Emergency lighting be installed and functional?.
• Emergency Exits:
  • Emergency exits must be clearly marked and illuminated.
  • Pathways leading to emergency exits should be unobstructed at all times.
  • Regularly inspect and test emergency exit doors to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Fire Safety:
  • Install and maintain fire extinguishers in accessible locations throughout the parking lot.
  • Fire lanes should be clearly marked and kept free of obstructions.
  • Conduct regular fire drills and training sessions for staff.

2. Signage and Markings

• Directional Signage:
  • Provide clear and visible signs to guide drivers to entrances, exits, and key areas within the parking lot.
  • Regularly inspect and maintain signs to ensure visibility and legibility.
• Parking Bay Markings:
  • Clearly mark all parking spaces, including standard, handicap, and family parking spaces.
  • Ensure markings are maintained and repainted as needed to remain visible.
• Speed Limits:
  • Display speed limit signs prominently and enforce compliance.
  • Consider installing speed bumps or humps to slow down traffic where necessary.

3. Cleanliness and Maintenance

• General Cleanliness:
  • Keep the parking lot free of litter and debris.
  • Provide and regularly empty waste bins.
  • Promptly clean up any spills, especially oil or other slippery substances.
• Landscaping:
  • Maintain trees, shrubs, and other landscaping features to ensure they do not obstruct pathways or signage.
  • Regularly trim vegetation and remove any dead or overgrown plants.
• Pavement Condition:
  • Regularly inspect the pavement for potholes, cracks, and other damage.
  • Repair any damage promptly to prevent accidents and further deterioration.
  • Ensure the surface is even and free of hazards.

4. Security

• CCTV:
  • Install and maintain CCTV cameras to cover all critical areas.
  • Ensure footage is recording properly and stored securely.
  • Position cameras to cover entrances, exits, and parking bays.
• Security Patrols:
  • Conduct regular security patrols to monitor the parking lot.
  • Maintain an incident log for any security-related events.
  • Ensure security personnel are visible and accessible.
• Access Control:
  • Ensure entry and exit barriers are functioning properly.
  • Maintain ticket machines and other access control devices.
  • Prevent unauthorized access by securing all entry points.

5. Accessibility

• Handicap Parking:
  • Clearly mark and maintain handicap spaces, ensuring they are accessible.
  • Install ramps and pathways that comply with regulations.
  • Keep handicap areas free of obstructions.
• Pedestrian Access:
  • Maintain sidewalks and pathways in good condition.
  • Clearly mark pedestrian crossings and ensure they are accessible.
  • Provide adequate cart return areas and keep them tidy.

6. Additional Features

• Bike Racks:
  • Provide bike racks in well-lit and visible areas.
  • Ensure bike racks are in good condition and secure.
• Cart Returns:
  • Maintain cart return areas to keep them clean and organized.
  • Ensure there are enough cart return stations to accommodate customer needs.
• Electric Vehicle Charging:
  • Install and maintain charging stations, ensuring they are operational.
  • Clearly mark charging stations and keep them free of obstructions.

Safety Standards Checklist Implementation Tips for Using eAuditor Audits & Inspections

Real-time Data Entry:

• Use eAuditor Audits & Inspections to input inspection findings immediately using Safety Standards Checklist.

Photo Documentation:

• Take and attach photos of any issues or areas of concern directly within the eAuditor Audits & Inspections Safety Standards Checklist.
• Annotate photos for clarity on specific issues.

Tracking and Reporting:

• Utilize eAuditor Audits & Inspections features to track inspection history and generate comprehensive reports.
• Automated report generation saves time and ensures consistency.

Follow-up Actions:

• Assign corrective actions directly from the eAuditor Audits & Inspections.
• Monitor the completion of corrective actions and document the resolution.