GARAGE/SHOP SAFETY CHECKLIST
Date inspection conducted: Location:
Name(s) of those participating in this inspection:
INDICATE EITHER: A = Acceptable/Yes; U = Unacceptable/No; N/A = Not Applicable
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY/OSHA RELATED ITEMS
Safety glasses and/or goggles available + used? Emergency phone #’s and evacuation map posted?
Protective eyewear use specified in writing? Emergency eyewash and/or shower units accessible?
Noise protection provided for loud work? First aid kit + BBP kit available at work site?
Hand protection used/worn as required? First aid trained competent person available?
Foot protection worn as required? Fire extinguishers readily available (not blocked)?
Welding helmet, gloves, apron, and curtain available? Fire extinguishers inspected monthly/yearly as needed?
Respirator or proper ventilation available? DOSH poster mounted in prominent location?
Supplies on hand for incidental chemical spills? Safety bulletin board contains up to date information?
ELECTRICAL SAFTEY ISSUES ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISSUES
GFCI’s used for all portable electrical hand tools? Light bulbs for illumination protected from breakage?
Extension cords rated for hard or extra hard usage? Grounding and or bonding integrity maintained for
3 wire marked = S, ST, SO, STO, SJ, SJO, SJT + SJTO chemical dispensing?
Certified or listed equipment used per manufacturer? Electrical cords inspected & have all prongs in tact?
Electrical panels labeled appropriately? Strain relief in tact for all flexible cords & plug fittings?
Electrical panel knockouts in place? Pressure washer grounded per NEC requirements?
Electrical panel access requirements maintained? Double insulated or grounded electric power tools used?
GENERAL SHOP SAFETY & HEALTH ISSUES HAZARD COMMUNICATION
General housekeeping is neat and orderly? MSDS openly available to all employees?
Lockout/Tagout used for appropriate tasks? MSDS inventory contains all items in the garage/shop?
Do all areas have adequate illumination? All hazardous containers labeled appropriately?
New employees trained on safety procedures? Flammable liquids are in FM/UL metal safety cans?
Job safety analysis or safe work procedures in writing? Flammable liquids storage containers labeled properly?
At a minimum, monthly safety inspections done? Oily rags placed in covered metal containers?
Near-miss/close call reporting system is in place? Hazardous liquids stored below eye level?
Copy the completed inspection sheet to:
If marked "U" for unacceptable or no; list the appropriate corrective action on the reverse side
Checklist courtesy of HP Hood LLC, through American Society of Safety Engineers, Transportation Practice Specialty,
www.asse.org/practicespecialties/transportation/ 1
HOT WORK / WELDING SAFETY FALL PROTECTION
Compressed gas cylinders stored secured upright w/caps? Wall openings + floor holes are covered or guarded?
Hot work permits used for grinding, cutting, welding? 100% fall protection in place above 6 feet in height?
Oxygen/acetylene torch units have flash back arrestors? Employees trained on operating aerial work platforms?
Grinders (portable + stationary) have guards in place? Ladders are safe and inspected as appropriate?
Stationary grinding wheel tool rest is 1/8 inch or less? Extension + straight ladders extend 3’ beyond landing?
Stationary grinding wheel tongue guard is ¼ inch or less? Stepladder or commercial stepstool used for high access?
Grinders inspected, ring tested + free of defects? Guard rails exist for platforms and scaffolding?
TOOL SAFETY TOOL SAFETY
Portable jacks inspected according to mfg. requirements? Portable circular saws equipped with protective guards?
Safety jacks used while working under vehicles? Unsafe hand tools prohibited?
Ladders are safe and inspected as appropriate? Impact tools, hammers kept free of splinters/mushrooms?
Extension + straight ladders extend 3’ beyond landing? Hoists inspected monthly and documented?
Stepladder or commercial stepstool used for high access? Hoists inspected annually by outside service?
Step ladders used only in open position? Impact air tools have safety clips or retainers on them?
Portable power tools provided with guarding? Compressed air used for cleaning limited to 30 psi?
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
LIST ITEM, THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE AND EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE!
PERSON (S) TO BE STATUS
ACTION ITEM RESPONSIBLE DONE BY
Status column should be marked = either listed as “open”, “in process, or “closed”
Signature of lead inspector:
Checklist courtesy of HP Hood LLC, through American Society of Safety Engineers, Transportation Practice Specialty,
www.asse.org/practicespecialties/transportation/ 2
