County Employer Group shop Safety Inspection Checklist

Medical Services and First Aid
1. Do you have any trained emergency responders on staff? If yes, please list their names.


2. Are first aid kits accessible and are they stocked with appropriate supplies?


3. Is there a procedure to periodically survey and replace the items in the first aid kits? If yes, how often are the first aid kits checked? Who is responsible for checking the first aid kits?


4. Do you have emergency eyewash products for exposure to acids, caustics, corrosives, etc?



Fire Protection
1. Is there at least 18 inches of clearance below any automatic sprinkler heads?


2. Are there an adequate number (one every 50 feet) and type of portable fire extinguishers?


3. Are the fire extinguishers mounted in well-marked accessible locations?


4. Are all portable fire extinguishers inspected and recharged annually and are the inspection tags up to date and located on the fire extinguisher?


5. Are employees periodically instructed/trained in the use of fire extinguishers and fire protection/prevention procedures?


6. Is the needle on the fire extinguishers in the green zone indicating charged/ready?


7. Are fire extinguishers present in county vehicles and heavy equipment?



Personal Protective Equipment
1. Are protective goggles, face shields, disposable face masks, or safety glasses with side shields worn where there is a danger of flying particles or corrosive materials?


2. Are protective aprons, gloves, shields, or other means used against cuts, corrosive liquids, and chemicals?


3. Are hard hats used where there is a danger from falling objects, impact, or electrical hazards?


4. Is safety footwear used where there is a risk of foot injuries from falling objects, crushing, or penetration hazards?


5. Are adequate work procedures, protective clothing, and safety equipment used when cleaning up spilled hazardous materials?


6. What personal protective equipment is provided by the county? (ex: safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, shields, ear plugs, ear muffs, disposable face masks, or respirators, etc...)



General Work Environment
1. Are all work areas clean and orderly?


2. Are all work surfaces clean, dry, and free of obvious defects?


3. Are spilled materials cleaned up promptly?


4. Are covered metal waste containers used for oily or paint-soaked waste materials such as rags and paper towels?


5. Are restrooms clean and toilets and washing facilities sanitary?


6. Are all work areas adequately illuminated?


7. Are pits and floor openings covered or guarded by standard guard rails?


8. Are employees required to wear safety orange or other safety colored vests/clothing whenever necessary during various county projects?



Walkways and Floor Openings
1. Are aisles and passageways marked and kept clear for ease of travel?


2. Is there safe clearance for walking in aisles where motorized or materials handling equipment is used?


3. Are changes of elevation or direction marked or easily recognized?


4. Are aisles that pass near moving or operating machinery, welding, or similar operations arranged to protect employees from hazards?


5. Is adequate headroom provided for the entire length of aisles, walkways, and work platforms?


6. Are standard guardrails provided along the entire length of open sided floors elevated more than 48 inches?


7. Are grates or covers over floor openings designed to provide a smooth surface that minimizes tripping hazards?


8. Are road signs off of the floor and stored properly?


9. Are cutting edges stacked properly and stored so they do not present a hazard?


10. Are old cutting edges disposed of properly and not left lying around?


11. Are floors dry and free of slip hazards?


12. Are floors and walkways free of trip hazards?



Stairs and Stairways
1. Are standard handrails installed on all stairs having four or more risers?


2. Do open stairways have handrails and are they adequately braced?


3. Are step risers uniform from top to bottom with no riser spacing greater than 7.5 inches?


4. Are steps designed or provided with a slip-resistant surface?


5. Are adequate barriers & warnings provided where stairwells exit directly into vehicle traffic?


6. Are stairways clear and free of any objects? (ex: boxes, coolers, water jugs, etc...)



Elevated Work Surfaces/Platforms/Scaffolds
1. Is a permanent means of access and egress provided for elevated storage and work surfaces?


2. Is material stored on elevated surfaces piled, stacked, or racked in a manner to prevent tipping, falling, collapsing, or rolling?



Life Safety Code Features
1. Do you require more than one employee to be present when backing vehicles into shops?


2. Are employees trained on getting in and out of vehicles and heavy equipment properly?


3. Are there at least two exits in the shop for prompt and orderly escape?


4. Are all exits marked with an exit sign?


5. Are all exit signs properly illuminated?


6. Are the directions to exits, when not immediately apparent, marked with visible signs?


7. Are doors, aisles, and stairways that could be confused as exits marked with signs such as NOT AN EXIT.


8. Are all exits and access to exits free of obstructions for ease of travel?


9. Are exits properly maintained and free of snow and ice obstructions (winter only)?


10. Are sidewalks, steps, and walk areas clear of snow and ice?



Portable Ladders
1. Are all portable ladders maintained and in good condition?


2. How often are ladders inspected and who is responsible for inspecting the ladders?


3. Are non-slippery safety feet provided on each ladder?


4. Are ladder rungs and steps free of grease and oil?


5. Are broken or damaged ladders removed from service, tagged, or segregated to prevent further use?


6. When used to access elevated platforms and work areas, are ladders sufficiently long to extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface?


7. Are the tops of extension ladders tied-off to a secure point whenever possible to prevent displacement or tipping?


8. Are portable metal ladders legibly marked with signs reading DO NOT USE AROUND ELECTRICITY?


9. Are employees trained to use stepladders with the side braces in the locked positions and the top two steps not used to stand on?


10. Are all new ladders purchased fiberglass rather than metal?



Hand Tools and Equipment
1. Are all company and employee-owned tools in good condition?


2. Are hand tools such as chisels and punches, which develop mushroomed heads during use, in good working order?



Portable Power Tools and Equipment
1. Are grinders, saws, and similar equipment provided with appropriate guards?


2. Do all power tools have the correct shield, guard, or attachments recommended or provided by the manufacturer?


3. Are portable circular saws equipped with guards above and below the base shoe?


4. Are all cord-connected, electrically operated tools and equipment effectively grounded or have the approved double-insulated type cord?


5. Are effective guards in place over all belts, pulleys, chains, sprockets, and nip points?


6. Are portable cooling fans equipped with concentric ring or mesh guards having no opening larger than 0.5 inches?


7. Are ground fault circuit interrupters installed on all temporary electrical 15 or 20 amp cicuits?


8. Are pneumatic and hydraulic hoses on power-operated tools in good working condition?


9. Are pneumatic tools required to be operated at the recommended PSI level?



Abrasive Wheel Equipment and Grinders
1. Are work rests used and are they kept adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the wheel?


2. Are adjustable tongue guards installed and kept adjusted to within 1/4 inch of the wheel?


3. Do side guards cover the spindle, nut, flange, and 75% of the wheel diameter?


4. Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted or anchored?


5. Are new abrasive wheels inspected or ring tested prior to use?


6. Are grinding wheels required to be used within the recommended RPM rating?



Machine Guarding
1. Is there a training program to instruct current employees and new employees on safe methods of machine operation?


2. Is equipment and machinery securely mounted or anchored to prevent movement or tipping?


3. Are emergency stop buttons accessible and clearly identified?


4. Are foot switches and treadles equipped with guards to prevent unintended operation?


5. Are all points of operation, in-running nip points, rotating parts, and power transmission hazards protected by rigid guards?


6. Are provisions made to prevent equipment from automatically starting after power is restored following power interruptions or shutdowns?


7. Are table saws equipped with blade guards, spreader bars, and anti-kickback devices?


8. Are radial arm saws equipped with upper and lower blade guards, anti-kickback devices, and will the head gently return to the back of the table when released?



Electrical
1. Are multiple plug (octopus) adapters prohibited?


2. Are cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or replaced promptly?


3. Are flexible cords free of splices or taps?


4. Are all electrical switches, circuit breakers, and disconnects properly identified to indicate their use and the equipment that each controls?


5. Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or enclosures?


6. Is there a 3-ft clear space maintained in front of all electrical control cabinets or enclosures?


7. Are all unused openings and knockouts in electrical enclosures and fittings closed with appropriate covers, plugs, or plates?


8. Are only heavy duty cords used where exposed to potential damage?


9. Is ground fault circuit interrupter protection available on all 15 and 20 amp receptacle outlets where flexible cords can be plugged into for use outdoors or where exposed to water or physical damage?



Lockout/Tagout Procedures
1. Is there a formal, written lockout/tagout procedure for powered equipment during setup, maintenance, and servicing?


2. Are there a sufficient number of locks and tags for any reasonably foreseeable repair or maintenance activity?



Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
1. Are only trained and authorized employees allowed to use welding, cutting and brazing equipment?


2. Are compressed gas cylinders inspected for any obvious defects, deep rusting, or leakage on a regular basis?


3. Are only Compressed Gas Association (CGA) approved accessories (torches, regulators, hoses, etc.) used?


4. Are compressed gas cylinders secured with chains or substantial racking to prevent tipping and valve damage?


5. Are compressed gas cylinders protected from excessive heat sources?


6. Are compressed gas cylinders legibly marked to identify their contents?


7. Are compressed gas cylinders stored and used only in an upright position?


8. Are fuel and oxygen cylinders separated by a 20 foot distance or a non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet high?


9. Are regulators removed, valves closed, and caps in place and properly secured during transport?


10. Are hose lines color-coded (red for fuel, green for oxygen, and black for inert gases)?


11. Is appropriate fire fighting equipment available for immediate use?


12. Are non-combustible screens, shields, or curtains used where needed to prevent ignition of adjacent materials?


13. Is adequate local or source ventilation provided to exhaust welding or cutting fumes?


14. Is appropriate personal protective equipment such as aprons, helmets, goggles, respirators, etc. required to be used when needed?


15. Do you have a first aid kit set up to specifically address burn injuries?



Compressors and Compressed Air
1. Are compressors equipped with pressure relief valves and pressure gauges?


2. Are over-pressure relief devices in proper operating order?


3. Are belt-drive and pulley systems fully enclosed on four sides with rigid guards having no openings greater than 1/2 inch?



Hoisting Equipment
1. Is each overhead electric hoist equipped with upper and lower limit switches?


2. Will each hoist automatically stop and hold a load of up to 125% of its rated capacity when the actuating force is removed?


3. Is the rated load capacity of each hoist clearly marked and visible to the operator?


4. Are trolley hoists equipped with end stops to limit travel?


5. Are hoist controls clearly marked to indicate the direction of travel or motion?


6. Are hoist ropes, cables, or chains of sufficient length to maintain two full wraps on the drum at all times?


7. Are kinked or damaged chokers, slings, or hoist ropes removed from service and discarded?


8. Are all load hooks equipped with safety gates or latches to prevent loads from coming uncoupled or unconnected?


9. Are hoists and lifting apparatus inspected by a qualified individual at regular intervals?


10. Is documentation of regular and frequent inspections available?


11. Is there any evidence of kinked or frayed cables?



Powered Industrial Trucks and Forklifts/Heavy Equipment
1. Are only trained personnel allowed to operate heavy equipment?


2. Is substantial overhead protection provided on high-lift rider equipment?


3. Are forklift operating rules established, posted, and enforced?


4. Is directional lighting (front and rear) provided on each forklift that operates in darkened areas?


5. Do all forklifts have a horn and audible or illuminated backup alarms?


6. Do operators conduct a daily pre-use safety check of their equipment (trucks, plows, graders, forklifts, etc...)?



Storage
1. Are flammable liquids properly stored and identified?


2. Are no smoking signs posted throughout the shop and near flammable materials?



Occupational Noise Exposure
1. Are employees allowed to select from a variety of hearing protectors that help reduce the noise exposure?


2. Are employees trained on the purpose, advantages, disadvantages, effectiveness, and use of hearing protective devices while working in the shop and when operating heavy equipment?



Hazard Communication "Right-to-Know"
1. Is there a list of all hazardous substances used or stored in the facility?


2. Is a current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) readily available for each chemical or substance included in the master list?


3. Are SDS's accessible and available to all employees with routine or emergency exposures?


4. Are all containers of hazardous substances (vats, silos, drums, bottles, cans, etc.) clearly marked as to their contents, safety hazards, and precautions to be followed by employees?


5. Are all employees required to participate in documented initial and annual refresher training on hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to in the workplace and in the entire Hazard Communication Program?



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