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3 Is there any imminent danger hazard pres ent that warrants immediate corrective measures? An adequate checklist will call attention to the following items and conditions Grounds--Parking lots, roadways, and sidewalks need frequent inspection for cracks, holes, breaks and tripping and falling hazards Loading and shipping platforms--Load ing and shipping platforms and docks get se vere use from trucks and heavy traffic Bump ers are needed to prevent damage from tail ends of trucks Outside structures--Small isolated buddings should be inspected the same way as the larger buildings Fencing should be inspected for damage by tanks, cars, and other causes as well as corrosion and need for paint ing Railroad tracks--Railroad sidings that are company-owned require regular inspection for washouts, condition of rails, clearance, switches, car stops, missing joint plates and spikes, rotted ties and the need for additional ballast Floors--Floors, regardless of construction, should be carefully inspected especially in areas subject to heavy traffic. Shppenness of floors should receive special study and floor treatment 1. Are the sui faces wearing too rapidly? 2 Is shrinkage present? 3. Is the surface damaged or worn? 4 Are there slippery surfaces? 5 Are there hazards to trucking or walking, such as holes or unguarded openings? 6 Are there indications of cracks, sagging, or warping? 7 Are replacements necessary because of de terioration, etc? Stairways--Stairways should be checked to determine 1. Are treads and risers in good condition and of uniform width and height? HAZARD SPOT CARD WORK AREA Footing uneven Q obstructed slippery O Cramped quarters Q Exposure to traffic Q Insecure piles or overhead matenal Inadequate illumination Q glare (3 Temperature too hot Q too cold Exposure to gases dust fumes Hazards from nearby operations MACHINERY Point of operation cutting shearing punching Q abrading flying matenal Power transmission shafts (j belts gears Q pulleys Q electncal conductors Unsafe starting and stopping mechanisms O TOOLS Wrong tool for the |ob Tool in unsafe condibon Tool placed m unsafe position HANDLING MATERIAL Material or objects heavy O unwieldy O rough sharp hot Q corrosive Unsafe handling equipment trucks Q conveyors hoists Q containers Fic 4--4 --Spot cards remind inspectors that a safety committee or inspection team has spotted a hazard that needs correction. 2 Are standard handrails provided and are they m good condition and secure? 3 Is lighting on stairs satisfactory? 4 Is there any matenal stored on stairs? Housekeeping--The general housekeeping throughout the plant should be checked to see if it is satisfactory. Aisles should be marked off with pamted lines and matenal kept out of aisle width Electrical installations--Every year an average of 1000 persons are fatally shocked by accidents involving less than 600 volts. Wiring--The physical plant survey should include a penodic inspection of all plant wiring. "Robert L Moore, 1983 Congress Transactions (See References ) 77