Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
SCHOOL SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Name of Agency/ Office: _________________
Areas Inspected: _____________________________ Inspected by : _____________________ Date:__________________
ITEM YES NO CORRECTIVE ACTION
DATE
1. Is there litter or spilled liquid on the
floor?
2. Are floor surfaces chipped , does
carpeting show worn spots or holes.
3. Are warming signs posted near
cleaning areas , repair work or
redecorating efforts?
4. Are aisles free of boxes ,
wastebaskets , chairs and other
obstacles that empede traffic?
5. Are restrooms kept clean and floor
dry?
6. Do cords present a tripping hazard?
7. Do cords look frayed?
8. Are cords draped over hot pipes
and /or appliances?
9. Are flimsy extension cords in use?
10. Are all appliances connected with
three- ponged plugs?
11. Are electrical outlet boxes or
bonnets exposed so that they
present a hazard?
12. Are cover plates for electrical
switches or receptacles cracked or
broken?
13. Do employees stand on chairs ,
desks, boxes, drawers or other
improvised ladders?
14. Do employess lean way back in
chairs with their feet off the floor?
15. Do employees put tops on cups of
coffee or other liquids while carrying
them through the office?
16. Do employees run in the office?
17. Are stairwells well lift?
18. Are stirway handrails , treads , and /
or risers in good condition?
19. Are stairs free of litter , spills or
clutter?
20. Are desk drawers left open?
21. Are files lockers , cabinets and
bookcases bolted securately?
22. Is more than one file drawer open at
once?
23. Are files tope heavy with empty
drawers at the bottom and full
drawers on top?
24. Are transparent glass doors marked
so they can be seen?
25. Must employees step up or down to
go through a doorway? If so , is a
warning sign posted?
26. Do self- closing doors have too much
spring tension?
27. Is machinery turned off when not in
use?
28. Do employees wear dangling jewelry
or clothing such as a mens necktie ,
around machinery?
29. Are employees using dnagling spike
files ( a piece of metal about four
( 4) to six ( 6) inches in length that is
attached to a small board and is
designed to hold papers , especially
receipts)?
30. Are pencils kept in pencil holders
with the points down?
31. Are paper cutters kept safe location
with the blade secured in the down
or closed position?
32. Are razor blades or pins kept with
paper clips?
33. Are fire exits clearly marked ?
34. Are fire extinguisher locations
marked in such a way that they are
visible from a distance?
35. Are fire extinguisher tags current?
36. Are fire extinguishers readily
available?
37. Do all employees know the locations
of the exits , alarms and
extinguishers?
38. Are nonflammable fluids used
whenever possible?
39. Are flammable liquids / fluids stored
in approved containers?
40. Are ememrgency numbers for
medical , fire , law enforcement /
security and ambulance posted?
41. Are fire drills conducted frequently?
42. Do designated smoking areas have
ashtrays?
43. Are combustible materials stored
near machinery or heat sources?
44. Are features of fire protection , such
as sprinkles , fire alarms and hoses ,
kept clean and in god working order?
45. Are the tags on the features of fire
protection current?
46. Are doors to enclosed stairwells kept
closed at all times?
47. Are company parking lots well lit and
clearly marked ?
48. Is medical help readily available?
49. Are adequate first – aid supplies
available?
50. Are all incidents / accidents properly
reported , investigated and
documented?
MISCELLANEOUS
51. Are safety Inspections conducted in
accordance with the time frame
specified in the agency’s loss
prevention.
52. Are safety Meetings conducted in
accordance with the time frame
specified in the agnecy’s loss
prevention manual?
53. Are Hazard Control Logs posted
throughout the workplace?
54. Is the Worker’s Compensation Notice
of Compliance posted?
55. Is the safety bulletin board current?
56. Do agency drivers use safety belts?
57. Are there items carried over from
previous reports?
OVERALL EVALUATION:
EXCELLENT
SATISFACTORY
UNSATISFACTORY
