OSHA Hotel Safety Checklist

Use this OSHA Hotel Safety Checklist to identify and address safety hazards, ensuring compliance with USA OSHA regulations for hospitality workplaces.

OSHA Hotel Safety Checklist



Fire Safety

1. Have you developed a written fire prevention plan?


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2. Is there a written emergency action plan in place whenever an OSHA standard requires one? (Is an oral plan sufficient for employers with ten or fewer employees?)


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3. Are adequate exit routes provided that are safe, unobstructed, well-lit, clearly marked, well-maintained, permanent, and separated by fire-resistant materials?


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4. Are exit doors kept unlocked?


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5. Do indoor and outdoor exit routes meet minimum height and width requirements and other conditions set by the standard?


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6. Is there a working fire alarm system installed and maintained?


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7. Are easily accessible and suitable portable fire extinguishers provided, considering the size and configuration of the workplace?


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8. Are qualified personnel regularly inspecting and maintaining the fire extinguishers?


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9. Is fire extinguisher training provided to employees?


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10. Are records of inspections, maintenance, and employee training on fire extinguisher use maintained?


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11. Do employers meet the exemption requirements in 1910.157 to be exempt from fire extinguisher requirements?


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Hazardous Materials (CFR 1910 Subpart H)

1. Are there specific OSHA standards on the following materials for cleaning or various purposes:


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Hazard Communication CFR 1910.1200

1. Is there a written hazard communication program developed, implemented, and maintained?


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2. Is information and training provided for employees regarding hazardous chemicals in the workplace?


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3. Are all hazardous chemicals appropriately labeled and accompanied by safety data sheets (SDS)?


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4. Are labels on hazardous chemicals not removed or defaced?


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Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.137)

1. Is free personal protective equipment (PPE) provided for eyes, face, head, and extremities whenever necessary?


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2. Are PPEs kept clean and well-maintained, even if employees bring their own PPE?


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3. Is there a hazard assessment conducted to determine the appropriate PPE for employees?


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4. Is PPE training provided to employees to ensure proper use and understanding?


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5. Is free replacement PPE provided, except in cases where the employee loses or intentionally damages it?


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Electrical Safety (29 CFR 1910 Subpart S)

1. Is electrical equipment examined and free from recognized hazards?


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2. Are the instructions on the label followed when installing and using electrical equipment?


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3. Are completed wiring installations and equipment kept in proper working condition and installed neatly?


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4. Is electrical equipment securely mounted or arranged, and connected with suitable materials and methods?


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5. Are parts of electrical equipment that produce arcs, sparks, or flames enclosed or isolated from combustible materials?


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6. Is equipment marked with manufacturer identification, ratings, and other necessary information, with markings durable enough to withstand the environment?


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7. Are disconnecting means marked for their intended purpose, durable, capable of being locked in the open position, and compliant with series combination ratings if applicable?


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8. Are adequate access and working space provided around electrical equipment operating at 600 volts or less for safe operation and maintenance, including specified dimensions and illumination requirements?


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9. Are live parts of electrical equipment operating at 50 volts or more guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets, enclosures, or other means?


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10. Do equipment and conductors used on circuits exceeding 600 volts comply with specified provisions and additional requirements outlined in this standard?


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11. Is proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided to employees working in hazardous areas?


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Bloodborne Pathogens (1910.1030)

1. Is there a written exposure control plan developed to minimize employees’ exposure to blood and other infectious materials?


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2. Are employees aware of the exposure control plan, and is it updated each year?


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3. Have jobs that might expose employees to blood or other infectious materials been identified?


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4. Are steps taken to prevent contact with bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials?


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5. Are handwashing stations, special containers, and free personal protective equipment (PPE) provided?


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6. Are surfaces contaminated with blood or other hazardous materials cleaned and decontaminated promptly?


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7. Are needles, other sharp objects, and regulated waste disposed of in designated containers?


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8. Is laundry contaminated with blood or other infectious materials handled carefully and placed in special bags or containers for separate laundering?


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9. Are employees handling contaminated laundry required to wear appropriate protective gear?


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10. Are hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation guidelines followed according to 1910.1030(f)?


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11. Is free training provided during work hours to all employees at risk of occupational exposure?


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12. Is training on OSHA standards provided when employees are first assigned tasks involving potential exposure and annually afterward?


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13. Is additional training given within one year of previous training whenever changes in tasks or procedures affect exposure risks?


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14. Is training conducted by qualified individuals?


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Record-Keeping (29 CFR 1904)

1. Are work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities recorded and reported using the OSHA 300 log?


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2. Is the OSHA 300 log completed and submitted to OSHA on or before the specified deadlines?


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3. Are incidents resulting in death reported to OSHA within 8 hours?


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4. Are incidents resulting in amputation, eye loss, or in-patient hospitalization reported within 24 hours?


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5. Are records of all OSHA 300 logs maintained?


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6. Is the summary form of workplace incidents posted in a visible area every year?


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