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Shop/Industrial Safety Inspection Checklist

This checklist can help you identify already existing or potentially hazardous conditions and recommend corrective action that could address each issue at hand.
MaintainX
07/21/2022

Shop/Industrial Safety Inspection Checklist

This checklist can help you identify already existing or potentially hazardous conditions and recommend corrective action that could address each issue at hand.

    Organization:

    Department:

    Date:

    Contact:

    Title:

    Office Phone

    General Safety

    Shop work and storage area clean and orderly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exits are identified.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Trip hazards have been eliminated (cords, hoses, etc.)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Stationary machines anchored to the floor.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Working areas for machines clear of obstructions.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Storage below 18” of sprinklers.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Floor clean from spills and absorbent

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exits /corridors are clear, no obstruction or trip hazards.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Evacuation plans available and practiced at least annually

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire Warden has been appointed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are employees restricted from eating and drinking in work areas.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are JHA’s present/posted

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency/Safety Equipment

    Showers/Eyewash inspected weekly? Is there clear access?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Spill kit/absorbent available

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire Extinguisher present/inspected monthly.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All emergency equipment distinctly labled/marked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is an (AED) automated external defibrillator available

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there trained personnel available for the use and to inspect AED’s

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other:

    Personal Protective Equipment

    Proper safety glasses/goggles/face shield available

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Proper gloves available. (nitrile, leather)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hearing protection available

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hard hats available.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are approved respirators provided for regular or emergency use

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is appropriate foot protection required where there is risk of foot injuries

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    PPE is stored properly, cleaned and inspected before each use

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fall protection harnesses and lanyards are serviceable /inspected prior to use?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other:

    Electrical Safety

    All breaker panels and emergency shut-offs labeled

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    36” clearance around circuit breaker panels

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrical panels are covered

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exposed wiring and frayed/ deteriorated cords repaired/replaced promptly, free of splices and taps

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All cord connected, electrically operated tools and equipment, effectively grounded

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No extension cords used in place of permanent wiring

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrical cords across walk ways protected/ covered

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    GFCI’s used in wet areas (showers, sinks)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are employees prohibited to work alone on energized lines over 600V

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other:

    Shop Equipment Safety

    Barrier guards on moving machinery parts

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Point-of-operation and pinch points guarded

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Belts/ Pulley enclosed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Abrasive wheels given ring test

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Bench grinders(1/8” tool rest, ¼” tongue guard)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Broken or fractured handles on hand tools replaced promptly.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Guards in place over belts, pulleys, chains, sprockets, and similar equipment

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lower portion of blades guarded

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Safety zones around shop equipment

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ladders are serviceable and appropriate for the type of work

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gas cylinders stored upright/secure

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gas cylinders segregated (Flammables, oxidizers) while in storage. (5 ft fire wall or 20ft distance)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fan blades guarded(1/2” opening)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Anti-kickback protection on woodworking machinery

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Anti-restart on woodworking machines

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    On/ off switch accessible w/o reaching across point of operation

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other:

    Chemical Management

    Current inventory available.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Chemicals properly segregated

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Chemicals properly stored.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Flammables stored in NFPA approved cabinets.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Chemicals properly labeled.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    MSDS access available.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No smoking signs posted and observed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are employees provided training on local policies and procedures

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other

    Hazardous Waste Disposal

    Storage area is identified

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All waste is labeled properly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Waste is properly segregated

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Secondary containment is used

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All containers are closed/sealed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Proper containers are used

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Weekly inspections are conducted

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is Waste disposed of properly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is Training provided to employees

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other:

    Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

    Is machinery or equipment capable of movement, required to be de-energized, disengaged and locked out when ever required

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all equipment control valve handles provided with mean for LOTO

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are individually keyed safety locks provided to employees

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does the lock-procedure require the that stored energy be released or blocked before equipment is locked out for repair

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a sufficient amount of signs, tags and safety padlocks available

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other

    Confined Space

    Are employees subject to work in a confined space

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does the space require a permit?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are confined spaces thoroughly emptied of any corrosive or hazardous substances before entry

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is either natural or chemical ventilation provided prior to entry

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the confined space continuously tested or monitored during the conduct of work

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the standby employee properly trained and equipped to handle an emergency

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Universal Waste disposed properly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is Training provided to employees

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other

    Assigned Vehicles

    Are GOV’s clean and roadworthy

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Safety Meetings

    Monthly shop safety meetings

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    New employee indoctrinations complete

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
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