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OSHA Electrical Safety Checklist

Workplace electrical inspection per 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S.

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Facility & Inspector Details

Inspection Items

Mark the applicable column for each item: P = Pass  |  F = Fail  |  N/A = Not applicable. Record notes for any F.

# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Electrical Panels & Switchboards
1Panel covers secured, no missing or open knockouts
2Working clearance maintained (36 in. min per 1910.303(g))
3Circuit directory current, legible and matches installed circuits
4No storage of materials within panel working space
5Overcurrent devices (breakers/fuses) properly rated for circuit
6No signs of overheating, discoloration or burning at connections
Grounding & Bonding
7Equipment grounding conductor continuous and properly terminated
8Ground-fault protection devices functional (tested and verified)
9Bonding of metallic raceways and enclosures intact
10Grounding electrode connection secure and free of corrosion
11GFCIs tested (test/reset) and tripping within parameters
Wiring & Cords
12Flexible cords not used as substitute for permanent wiring
13Cord condition: no splices, fraying or exposed conductors
14Strain relief intact at all cord connections and plugs
15Correct cord type used for the environment (wet, outdoor, temp)
16Extension cords not daisy-chained or connected in series
17Cords not routed through walls, ceilings, floors or doorways
Receptacles & Switches
18Cover plates in place on all receptacles and switches
19Grounding-type receptacles installed where required
20No reverse polarity detected (verified with tester)
21Wet-location covers (in-use type) present and functional
22Switches and receptacles in good condition, securely mounted
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Facility
Date
Inspector
# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Guarding of Live Parts
23Live parts at 50V+ guarded per 1910.303(g)(2) (enclosures, barriers, elevation)
24Warning signs posted on high-voltage enclosures and rooms
25Barriers and guards intact, not bypassed or removed
26Adequate illumination provided in electrical rooms and vaults
Electrical Equipment Condition
27Motors and machinery properly grounded per manufacturer specs
28No exposed wiring or damaged insulation on fixed equipment
29Disconnect switches accessible, labeled and operable
30Portable electrical equipment inspected before use (visual check)
31Listed/labeled equipment used per manufacturer instructions only
Emergency & Safety
32Fire extinguisher (Class C rated) accessible within 50 ft of panels
33First aid kit and AED available and location clearly marked
34Emergency disconnects identified, labeled and accessible
35Electrical safety PPE available (insulated gloves, face shield, arc-rated clothing)
Overall Result
PASS: all items satisfactory, facility compliant FAIL: hazard(s) identified, see table below

Hazards & Corrective Actions  (list any item marked F: reference item # from checklist)

Item # Hazard description Corrective action / reported to Corrected by / date

Declaration

I declare that I have completed this electrical safety inspection in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S requirements. I have reported any hazards or non-compliant conditions to the responsible party and understand that energized electrical equipment presenting a recognized hazard must be corrected before employees are permitted to work in the area.

Inspector Sign-off
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Supervisor / Facility Manager Acknowledgment
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