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Walkways
Are aisles and passageways kept clear and marked as appropriate?  
Are wet surfaces covered with non-slip materials?  
Are holes in the floor, sidewalk, or other walking surface repaired properly, covered, or otherwise made safe?  
Is there safe clearance for walking in aisles where motorized or mechanical handling equipment is operating?  
Are materials or equipment stored in such a way that sharp projections will not interfere with the walkway?  
Are spilled materials cleaned up immediately?  
Are changes of direction or elevations readily identifiable?  
Are aisles or walkways that pass near moving or operating machinery, welding operations, or similar operations arranged so employees will not be subjected to potential hazards?  
Is adequate headroom provided for the entire length of any aisle or walkway?  
Are standard guardrails provided wherever aisle or walkway surfaces are elevated more than 30 inches (76.20 centimeters) above any adjacent floor or the ground?  
Are bridges provided over conveyors and similar hazards?  
Are there other issues?  

 

Information courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration.

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