Checklist Item Status
Step 1: Prepare Documentation
OSHA 300 & 301 Logs
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Employee training records
Hazard communication program
Written safety policies
PPE usage & inventory records
Equipment maintenance logs
Emergency action plan
Fire extinguisher inspection logs
Step 2: Workplace Safety Walkthrough
Exits marked & unobstructed
Emergency lighting functional
First aid kits stocked
Eyewash stations available
Fire extinguishers mounted & visible
Electrical panels clear and labeled
No trip/slip/fall hazards present
Proper use of ladders/scaffolding
Machine guards and railings in place
Step 3: Employee Readiness
Employees know where SDS & safety manuals are
PPE is available and worn correctly
All workers trained for their roles
Supervisors understand OSHA protocol
Employees know how to report concerns
Step 4: Compliance Awareness
OSHA posters are visible to employees
Prior citations reviewed and resolved
Incident reporting system in place
Safety meetings held and documented
Step 5: Final Inspection Prep
Designate company rep for inspection
Review rights & responsibilities
Notify staff of potential inspections
Address hazards found during prep