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Job Safety Observation Checklist (JSO)

by Saul Pinto, from the Community

Use this Job Safety Observation checklist to evaluate safe work practices in food processing environments. Review PPE selection and condition, ergonomic posture and movements, mechanical hazard exposure, proper tool use and storage, stand height and spacing, lockout tagout, chemical handling and labeling, powered industrial truck access, and housekeeping with clear egress. Include discussions on body mechanics, ergonomics, workstation setup, knife handling, procedures, and orderliness to reinforce safe, compliant operations.

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Job Safety Observations Checklist
This Job Safety Observations template helps supervisors and safety leaders systematically observe and coach safe work practices on the production floor. Capture site, date, observer, area, and task, then review key topics such as mechanical hazards and temperature exposure, correct PPE use, safe lifting and ergonomic movements, workstation setup and spacing, and proper tool selection and storage including knives and hooks. Verify compliance with procedures like lockout tagout, chemical handling and labeling, permits, and powered industrial truck operations, while ensuring emergency stops are accessible. Check housekeeping, slip trip fall risks, and clear egress routes. Finish with a discussion covering body mechanics, PPE, ergonomics, workstation setup, tool handling, procedures, and orderliness standards.
by Saul Pinto, from the Community
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Behavior-Based Safety Observation Checklist
This behavior-based safety observation checklist helps safety managers and supervisors systematically identify safe and at-risk actions among frontline workers. It covers key areas including ergonomics and body mechanics, PPE selection and use, tools and equipment condition, mobile and motorized equipment, and environment and work areas such as housekeeping, walking and working surfaces, emergency access, and exposure to temperature, rotating equipment, sharp edges, and pinch points. The checklist also includes procedures for fall protection, chemical use, and lockout tagout, with sections for awareness, adherence, availability, and additional observations. Capture findings, note corrective actions, and complete sign-off to reinforce a proactive safety culture across operations.
by coco rico, from the Community
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Behavior Based Safety Observation Checklist
This behavior based safety observation checklist supports individual safety audits on construction and industrial worksites. It covers housekeeping, PPE condition and use, working position and body mechanics, and the proper selection and condition of tools and equipment. The checklist prompts review of line of fire hazards and critical procedures including lockout tagout, arc flash, hot work, and confined space. Capture safe and unsafe behaviors, record corrective actions, attach media evidence, and sign off to drive continuous improvement and compliance.
by Ilsa Walsh, from the Community
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Behavior Observation Checklist
Improve workplace safety with this behavior observation checklist designed for manufacturing and industrial environments. Evaluate housekeeping and organization, confirm correct use and condition of PPE, and assess body positioning and line-of-fire risks. Verify proper selection, use, and condition of ladders, power tools, and hand tools. Record safe and unsafe behaviors with corrective and encouraging actions. Review critical procedures including lockout/tagout, arc flash, hot work permits, and confined space entry to reduce hazards and prevent incidents.
by Jason Gacesa, from the Community
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Job Safety Observations Checklist

This Job Safety Observations template helps supervisors and safety leaders systematically observe and coach safe work practices on the production floor. Capture site, date, observer, area, and task, then review key topics such as mechanical hazards and temperature exposure, correct PPE use, safe lifting and ergonomic movements, workstation setup and spacing, and proper tool selection and storage including knives and hooks. Verify compliance with procedures like lockout tagout, chemical handling and labeling, permits, and powered industrial truck operations, while ensuring emergency stops are accessible. Check housekeeping, slip trip fall risks, and clear egress routes. Finish with a discussion covering body mechanics, PPE, ergonomics, workstation setup, tool handling, procedures, and orderliness standards.

by Saul Pinto, from the Community

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Behavior-Based Safety Observation Checklist

This behavior-based safety observation checklist helps safety managers and supervisors systematically identify safe and at-risk actions among frontline workers. It covers key areas including ergonomics and body mechanics, PPE selection and use, tools and equipment condition, mobile and motorized equipment, and environment and work areas such as housekeeping, walking and working surfaces, emergency access, and exposure to temperature, rotating equipment, sharp edges, and pinch points. The checklist also includes procedures for fall protection, chemical use, and lockout tagout, with sections for awareness, adherence, availability, and additional observations. Capture findings, note corrective actions, and complete sign-off to reinforce a proactive safety culture across operations.

by coco rico, from the Community

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Behavior Based Safety Observation Checklist

This behavior based safety observation checklist supports individual safety audits on construction and industrial worksites. It covers housekeeping, PPE condition and use, working position and body mechanics, and the proper selection and condition of tools and equipment. The checklist prompts review of line of fire hazards and critical procedures including lockout tagout, arc flash, hot work, and confined space. Capture safe and unsafe behaviors, record corrective actions, attach media evidence, and sign off to drive continuous improvement and compliance.

by Ilsa Walsh, from the Community

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Behavior Observation Checklist

Improve workplace safety with this behavior observation checklist designed for manufacturing and industrial environments. Evaluate housekeeping and organization, confirm correct use and condition of PPE, and assess body positioning and line-of-fire risks. Verify proper selection, use, and condition of ladders, power tools, and hand tools. Record safe and unsafe behaviors with corrective and encouraging actions. Review critical procedures including lockout/tagout, arc flash, hot work permits, and confined space entry to reduce hazards and prevent incidents.

by Jason Gacesa, from the Community

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Job Safety Observation Checklist (JSO)

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