Appendix B Accident Prevention Checklist

APPENDIX B

ACCIDENT PREVENTION CHECKLIST

Extract from FM 10-23-2

Stairs,

 Are stairs and slopes clearly marked and illuminated?

Ramps, and  Do stairs have abrasive surfaces to prevent slipping and falling

Ladders

 Are handrails on open sides of stairways provided?

 Are center handrails provided for wide stairs?

 Are stairways kept unobstructed?

 Is there a 7-foot clearance over each step?

 Are the slopes of ramps set to provide maximum safety-not too steep?

 Are ladders maintained in good condition and inspected frequently?

 Do ladders have nonslip bases?

Ventilation  Is the ventilation adequate in receiving, storage, pot and pan and dishwashing

areas, and in walk-in coolers and freezers?

 Are vent filters and fresh-air intakes provided in food -preparation, serving,

and dining areas?

 Are all fans and their moving parts shielded or guarded?

 Is gas equipment properly vented?

Electrical

 Are ground fault circuit interrupters installed near sinks and work areas?

Equipment  Is electrical equipment properly grounded, wired, and fused?

 Is electrical equipment of approved type and installed properly?

 Does electrical equipment meet the National Electrical Code specifications or

local ordinances and bear the seal of the Underwriter's Laboratories?

 Does an electrician make regular inspections of equipment and wiring?

 Are electrical switches readily accessible in emergencies?

 Are switches located so employees do not have to lean on or against metal

when reaching for them?

 Are cords maintained without splices, cracks, or worn areas?

 Is wiring kept off surfaces subject to vibration, off floors, and out from under

equipment?

 Is electrical equipment protected against the entrance of water?

 Are weatherproofed cords and plugs provided for outdoor equipment?

 Are wet floors and areas subject to flooding avoided for placement of

electrical equipment?

 Are protective pads or platforms provided for people to stand on when using

machines?

 Are service cords long enough to eliminate the need for extension cords? Is

the kitchen equipped with retracting reel cords from the ceiling?

 Are all switches, junction boxes, and outlets covered?

 Does all equipment with cord-and-plug connections have grounded

connections?

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