SHOP/INDUSTRIAL SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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For assistance in using this checklist, contact the Base Safety Office at 269-2873/74
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1. General Safety c) Hearing protection available
a) Shop work and storage area clean and
orderly.
b) Exits are identified. d) Hard hats available.
c) Trip hazards have been eliminated e) Are approved respirators provided for
(cords, hoses, etc.) regular or emergency use
d) Stationary machines anchored to the f) Is appropriate foot protection required
floor. where there is risk of foot injuries
e) Working areas for machines clear of g) PPE is stored properly, cleaned and
obstructions. inspected before each use
f) Storage below 18” of sprinklers. h) Fall protection harnesses and lanyards
are serviceable /inspected prior to use?
g) Floor clean from spills and absorbent h) Other ____________________
h) Exits /corridors are clear, no 4. Electrical Safety
obstruction or trip hazards. a) All breaker panels and emergency
shut-offs labeled
i) Evacuation plans available and b) 36” clearance around circuit breaker
practiced at least annually panels
j) Fire Warden has been appointed c) Electrical panels are covered
k) Are employees restricted from eating d) Exposed wiring and frayed/
and drinking in work areas. deteriorated cords repaired/replaced
promptly, free of splices and taps
l) Are JHA’s present/posted e) All cord connected, electrically
operated tools and equipment,
effectively grounded
2. Emergency/Safety Equipment f) No extension cords used in place of
a) Showers/Eyewash inspected weekly? permanent wiring
Is there clear access?
b) Spill kit/absorbent available g) Electrical cords across walk ways
protected/ covered
c) Fire Extinguisher present/inspected h) GFCI’s used in wet areas (showers,
monthly. sinks)
d) All emergency equipment distinctly f) Are employees prohibited to work
labled/marked alone on energized lines over 600V
e) Is an (AED) automated external g) Other ____________________
defibrillator available
f) Is there trained personnel available for 5.Shop Equipment Safety
the use and to inspect AED’s a) Barrier guards on moving machinery
parts
g) Other ____________________ b) Point-of-operation and pinch points
guarded
3.Personal Protective Equipment c) Belts/ Pulley enclosed
a) Proper safety glasses/goggles/face
shield available
b) Proper gloves available. (nitrile, d) Abrasive wheels given ring test
leather)
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e)Bench grinders(1/8” tool rest, ¼” g) Weekly inspections are conducted
tongue guard)
f) Broken or fractured handles on hand h) Is Waste disposed of properly
tools replaced promptly.
g) Guards in place over belts, pulleys, i) Is Training provided to employees
chains, sprockets, and similar
equipment
h) Lower portion of blades guarded j) Other _________________
i) Safety zones around shop equipment 8. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
a) Is machinery or equipment capable of
movement, required to be de-energized,
disengaged and locked out when ever
required
j) Ladders are serviceable and b) Are all equipment control valve
appropriate for the type of work handles provided with mean for LOTO
k) Gas cylinders stored upright/secure c) Are individually keyed safety locks
provided to employees
l) Gas cylinders segregated d) Does the lock-procedure require the
(Flammables, oxidizers) while in that stored energy be released or
storage. (5 ft fire wall or 20ft distance) blocked before equipment is locked out
for repair
m) Fan blades guarded(1/2” opening) e) Is there a sufficient amount of signs,
tags and safety padlocks available
n) Anti-kickback protection on wood- f) Other _______________
working machinery
p) Anti-restart on woodworking 9. Confined Space
machines a) Are employees subject to work in a
confined space
q) On/ off switch accessible w/o b) Does the space require a permit?
reaching across point of operation
c) Are confined spaces thoroughly
r) Other __________________ emptied of any corrosive or hazardous
substances before entry
6. Chemical Management d) Is either natural or chemical
a) Current inventory available. ventilation provided prior to entry
b) Chemicals properly segregated e) Is the confined space continuously
tested or monitored during the conduct
of work
c) Chemicals properly stored. f) Is the standby employee properly
trained and equipped to handle an
emergency
d) Flammables stored in NFPA g) Universal Waste disposed properly
approved cabinets.
e) Chemicals properly labeled. h) Is Training provided to employees
f) MSDS access available. i) Other _________________
g) No smoking signs posted and 10. Assigned Vehicles
observed a) Are GOV’s clean and roadworthy
h) Are employees provided training on 11. Safety Meetings
local policies and procedures a) Monthly shop safety meetings
i) Other _________________ b) New employee indoctrinations
complete
7. Hazardous Waste Disposal
a) Storage area is identified
b) All waste is labeled properly
c) Waste is properly segregated
d) Secondary containment is used
e) All containers are closed/sealed
f) Proper containers are used