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Is Your Facility Compliance-Ready?

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Every block matters. Remove one key compliance element—like SDS access, PPE enforcement, or emergency plans—and the entire system is at risk. At BayArea Compliance, we help you stabilize the stack before it collapses. Fix the gaps. Protect your people.

A Practical Checklist for Healthcare and Industrial Teams


At BayArea Compliance, we don’t just talk safety, we build it into your operations. Here’s a no-fluff, high-impact checklist to help your team assess whether your workplace is legally sound, audit-proof, and actually protecting your people. Every line here reflects real risks and real liabilities. Don’t leave it to chance!



1. Hazard Communication

  •  Do you maintain a clearly written hazard communication program?

  •  Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available and accessible within 5 minutes?

  •  Are all chemicals properly labeled (both primary and secondary containers)?

  •  Have all staff been trained on GHS standards and chemical handling?

  •  Are SDS records and training logs current and verified?


2. Injury & Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)

  •  Is your written IIPP tailored to your facility’s risks?

  •  Are regular safety meetings held and documented?

  •  Is OSHA recordkeeping up to date?

  •  Are training records accessible for all safety topics?


3. Emergency Preparedness

  •  Do you have a written emergency and fire prevention plan?

  •  Are evacuation routes posted and regularly reviewed?

  •  Are fire suppression systems inspected and certified?

  •  Is emergency response training documented?


4. Environmental & Waste Compliance

  •  Are your waste segregation and disposal protocols aligned with local, state, and federal standards?

  •  Do you have documentation for hazardous waste pickups and manifests?

  •  Have you implemented scalable reduction strategies for plastics, gloves, and regulated waste?

  •  Is your Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Plan reviewed annually?


5. Forklift & Equipment Safety

  •  Are daily forklift inspections logged?

  •  Have operators been certified and re-certified as required?

  •  Are maintenance and inspection records on file?


6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  •  Is there a written PPE assessment for each job role?

  •  Are staff consistently wearing assigned gear?

  •  Is PPE training up to date and documented?

  •  Have annual reviews of PPE effectiveness been conducted?


7. Respiratory Safety

  •  Is a Respiratory Protection Program in place?

  •  Are fit-tests and medical evaluations documented for each user?

  •  Are respirators replaced per required schedules?


8. DOT & Hazardous Materials Compliance

  •  Are all Hazmat employees certified within 90 days of hire?

  •  Do shipping papers include a valid 24-hour emergency contact?

  •  Are DOT records and certifications stored and accessible?


Need Help Closing the Gaps?

BayArea Compliance offers full-service audit prep, OSHA/HIPAA/DOT compliance, and environmental safety solutions. We’ve helped clients reduce risk exposure, reclaim regulatory control, and protect licenses across 42 states.


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