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Winter weather, snow and ice can bring your business to a halt and expose you to liability risks of all kinds. Here’s a checklist you can use to carry out a pre-winter safety and liability risk management inspection.
WINTER SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS INSPECTION CHECKLIST
ITEM | YES | NO | COMMENTS |
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Parking lots and sidewalks are free of cracks, potholes and depressions | |||
Parking lots and sidewalks are free of tree limbs, trash, debris and other potential hazards | |||
Speed bumps are safely designed, brightly painted and kept in good condition | |||
Indoor common area floor surfaces are in good condition and free of hazards | |||
Indoor common area floor surfaces are in good condition and free of hazards | |||
There’s adequate lighting inside and outside the facility | |||
Mats are provided at all entrances in case of wet or icy weather conditions | |||
Mats are regularly inspected and changed out | |||
Parking lots, sidewalks and common areas are routinely inspected | |||
Identified hazards are addressed promptly | |||
All incidents at the site are investigated in a timely manner | |||
Adequate supplies of snow/ice melt are maintained and readily available | |||
Worker Health & Safety | |||
The organization has implemented policies and procedures to protect workers from cold stress hazards | |||
Snow removal and other workers who work in snow and ice are required to wear durable work boots with slip resistant soles | |||
Workers working in snow and ice are provided and required to use gloves, safety glasses or other PPE depending on the work | |||
Workers are told to wear warm clothing and dress in layers |