General Industry OSHA Risk Assessment

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General Industry OSHA Risk Assessment

This walks through the standards most often cited during a general-industry inspection — recordkeeping, hazard communication, machine guarding, emergency planning and the rest. Answer for the site as it stands today. The report is only as useful as the answers behind it.

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Started October 13, 2026

After setting a record high for audit volume in 2018 and ‘19, OSHA is now reminding employers that they cannot retaliate against workers reporting unsafe conditions following Covid 19. Has OSHA audited your business yet this year?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Is the required OSHA Job Safety and Health Protection Poster displayed in a prominent location where all employees are likely to see it?

Yes

Uncertain

None

How many employees work at this location?

10 or less

11 or more

None

Are all tools and equipment (both company and employee owned) used at the workplace in good condition?

Yes

Uncertain

None

If any employees may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials, are you offering them the Hepatitis B vaccine at no cost?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Do you have first aid kits with the minimum required supplies that are available in case of an emergency?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Do you have all your fire extinguishers visually inspected monthly?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Are all exits kept free of obstructions?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Are steps slip-resistant?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Are non-slip safety feet provided on each metal or rung ladder, and are ladder rungs and steps free of grease and oil?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Are doors that are required to serve as exits designed and constructed so that the path of exit travel is obvious and direct?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Are all work areas properly illuminated?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Is there safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Are employees aware of the potential hazards and trained in safe handling practices for situations involving various chemicals stored or used in the workplace such as acids, bases, caustics, epoxies, phenols, etc.?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Are employees instructed in proper first aid and other emergency procedures?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Are hazardous substances, blood and other potentially infectious materials, which may cause harm by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption contact, identified?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Do you have an emergency action plan that you also train all of your employees on?

Yes

Uncertain

None

If you have fire extinguishers onsite, do you train your employees on how to use them annually?

Yes

Uncertain

None

If you use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) do you train your employees in the proper usage, disposal and limitations?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Do you have 1 designated individual or employee assigned to be in charge of the implementation of your safety program including training, record keeping, certifications, and documentation?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Does your company support and foster a positive safety culture that allows employees to report near misses and good catches, as well as a platform to discuss safety concerns?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Do you have an injury investigation form that you use when an employee gets hurt to help find root causes and corrective actions?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Does your company take proactive approaches to safety through ergonomic evaluations to improve the safety of your workers?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Does your company take part in any active shooter training on an annual basis?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Do you have a current PCI compliance certificate?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Is your Payment Card Industry certificate posted in customer view?

Yes

Uncertain

None

What is an average month in credit card processing for the business?

0-$5,000

$5,000-20,000

$20-50,000

$50,000-100,000

$100,000+

None

Which payment method do you use?

Credit Card Terminal

Point of Sale system (that tracks inventory)

Payment Processing Software

Other

None

Are you encouraging your employees to wear face masks?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Are you conducting daily health checks and monitoring temperature of employees?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Have you posted the CDC Covid 19 best practices in employee view?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Have you recently made an effort to improve workplace ventilation?

Yes

Uncertain

None

Have you conducted a hazard assessment of the workplace since returning?

Yes

Uncertain

None

How confident are you that you will pass your OSHA audit?

Extremely Confident

Fairly Confident

Not Confident

None

General Industry OSHA Risk Assessment

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