Eastern Kentucky University Occupation Safety and Health Legislation

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Eastern Kentucky University Occupation Safety and Health Legislation

Eastern Kentucky University Occupation Safety and Health Legislation

Review the  and  documents before completing this assignment. View the video clip in Course Documents under Supplemental Materials of EKU students practicing with the English XL tribometer.

You are tasked with assessing an area of your choosing for slip, trip, or fall (same level falls) hazards. This area can be a public access area, public access building, private building, or any area where you have permission to be. Do not disclose the actual address, identity, or personal information or include pictures containing such information. Download the attached STF Assessment Form to identify stf hazards.

 

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SAMPLE AUDIT INSTRUMENT
DEPT: _______________________________ DATE: ___/___/_____
AUDITOR: ___________________________
AUDIT #____________________ Location:
Condition/Floors/walkways Y/N Notes:
Floors clean/free or slippery substance
Floors kept dry
Floor free of holes, lips, openings, depressions
Walkways free of obstructions/trip hazards
Clear of sharp edges
Aisles/walkways marked
Floors level/even
Condition/ Mats-Carpet Y/N Notes:
Carpet tight, smooth, free of rips/holes
Mats are flat with no curled edges
Trip resistant matting
Mats/drainage/false floors for wet conditions

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SAMPLE AUDIT INSTRUMENT
DEPT: _______________________________ DATE: ___/___/_____
AUDITOR: ___________________________
AUDIT #____________________ Location:
Conditions- Stairs/Elevations Y/N Notes:
Stairs have handrails
Handrails are smooth
Stair tread height is consistent 1/8″
Changes in elevation or flooring marked
Working platforms edges are marked
Condition/ Lighting Y/N Notes:
All areas readily visible
Emergency lighting operational
Exit routes marked in reflective material

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SAMPLE AUDIT INSTRUMENT
DEPT: _______________________________ DATE: ___/___/_____
AUDITOR: ___________________________
AUDIT #____________________ Location:
Conditions- Housekeeping Y/N Notes:
Trash recepticles readily visible
No clutter
Cleaning Procedures posted in custodian closet
Floor care products assessed with slip ratings/tribometer
Umbrella bins/covers provided in Entranceway
Spill/Warnign signage available
Condition/ Smooth ramps Y/N Notes:
Non skid surfacing on ramps/sidewalks
Drainage is away from walking area
Surfaces even
Landscaping material contained

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SAMPLE AUDIT INSTRUMENT
DEPT: _______________________________ DATE: ___/___/_____
AUDITOR: ___________________________
AUDIT #____________________ Location:
Behaviors Y/N Notes:
Persons walk at safe pace
Gaits/stride is short consistent
Person use handrails
Carried items do not obstruct or to many items
Persons do not jump or climb over
Persons remain on travelways
Persons practice good housekeeping
Signage
Y/N Notes:
Signage encourages use of safety measures
Signage is adequately visible
Signage encourages travel path usage
Areas needing more signage Type of Signage needed  

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SAMPLE AUDIT INSTRUMENT
DEPT: _______________________________ DATE: ___/___/_____
AUDITOR: ___________________________
AUDIT #____________________ Location:
Management Programs
Personal Factor Counters
Training on slips/trips falls
Awareness- educational posters
Signage addresses behaviors
Enforcement activity if applicable
Audits Y/N Notes:
Tribometer ratings for wet and dry surfaces
Regular STF assessments
Adequate resources provided
Discrepancies fixed in timely manner
Flooring and care products matched/assessed
Loss experience recorded
New construction plans for STF’s

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SAMPLE AUDIT INSTRUMENT
DEPT: _______________________________ DATE: ___/___/_____
AUDITOR: ___________________________
AUDIT #____________________ Tribometer Model:
Tribometer Ratings
Location                    Wet                    Dry                w/Floor Care Products
Notes
English XL: Must take four measures on same spot to arrive at average slip rating.
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