Besides inspecting work areas, exterior building areas and parking areas should also be inspected. OSHA recommends:
EXTERIOR BUILDING AREAS | YES | NO | NOTES/ FOLLOW-UP ACTION |
Do workers feel safe walking to and from the workplace? | | | |
Are the entrances to the building clearly visible from the street? | | | |
Is the area surrounding the building free of bushes or other hiding places? | | | |
Is lighting bright and effective in outside areas? | | | |
Are security personnel provided outside the building? | | | |
Is video surveillance provided outside the building? | | | |
Are remote areas secured during off shifts? | | | |
Is a buddy escort system required to remote areas during off shifts? | | | |
Are all exterior walkways visible to security personnel? | | | |
PARKING AREAS | YES | NO | NOTES/ FOLLOW-UP ACTION |
Is there a nearby parking lot reserved for employees only? | | | |
Is the parking lot attended or otherwise secured? | | | |
Is the parking lot free of blind spots and is landscaping trimmed back to prevent hiding places? | | | |
Is there enough lighting to see clearly in the parking lot and when walking to the building? | | | |
Are security escorts available to employees walking to and from the parking lot? | | | |