04 Quarterly Inspections - Ladder, Grinding Safeguarding, Machine Safeguarding, Universal Waste - Greenheck

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Instructions

• INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Please answer all questions below.
  2. Add Photos in "Media" and Comments in "Add note..." on each question as needed.
  3. Add a Corrective Measure in "Action" . Provide a description, assign to a member, set priority, and due date.
  4. Complete the audit by providing a digital signature.

Ladder

• Are ladder rungs, cleats, and steps parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the ladder is in position for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladder rungs, cleats, and steps of step stools at least 8 inches and not more than 12 inches apart?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the minimum clear distance between the sides of the individual rung/step ladders at least 16 inches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the rungs of individual rung/step ladders shaped so the employees’ feet cannot slide off the end of the rung/step?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a metal spreader or locking device provided on each stepladder to hold the front and back sections in an open position when the ladder is being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladder components surfaced to prevent injury to employees from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent snagging of clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the joints between the steps and side rails tight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fittings and hardware securely attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the moveable parts operate freely without binding or undue play?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the metal bearings of locks, wheels, pulleys, etc. liberally lubricated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the rope fraying or badly worn on an extension ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety feet and other auxiliary equipment in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the rungs free of grease and/or oil?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder bent or support brackets bent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders stored properly when in use in a manner that they may not be damaged, tip over on employees and that their structural integrity is maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Grinding Safeguarding

• Machine Asset Number

• Machine Name

• Machine Manufacturer

• Machine Model and Serial Number

• Department/Location

• Is the work rest used and kept adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the adjustable tongue on the top side of the grinder used and kept adjusted within ¼ inch of the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does each grinder have an individual on/off switch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is cleanliness maintained around grinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Machine Safeguarding

• Machine Asset Number

• Machine Name

• Machine Manufacturer

• Machine Model and Serial Number

• Department/Location

• Is all machinery and equipment clean and properly maintained?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Is sufficient clearance provided around and between machines to allow for safe operations, set up and servicing material handling and waste removal?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Is equipment and machinery securely anchored when necessary to prevent tipping or other movement that could result in personal injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the power shut off switch within reach of the operators position at each machine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non-current-carrying metal parts of electrically-operated machines bonded and grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are foot Switches guarded to prevent accidental actuation by personnel or falling object?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency-stop buttons colored red?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pulleys, belts, chains and gears properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are methods provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards created at the point of operation, nip pints, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machine guards secured and arranged so they do not offer a hazard in their use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If any special tools are used for placing and removing material, do they protect the operator’s hands

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are revolving drums, barrels, and containers (required to be guarded by and enclosure that is interlocked with the drive mechanism so revolution cannot occur) guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do arbors and mandrels have firm and secure bearings, and are the free from play?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are provisions made to prevent machines from automatically starting when power is restored (following a power failure or shut-down)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fan blades protected with a guard having openings no greater than ½ inch when operating within seven feet of the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the machine be lubricated without removing the safeguard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily safeguarding inspections conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Universal Waste

• Universal waste is not disposed of on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Universal waste is not diluted or treated on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Universal waste batteries that are broken or show evidence of leakage or spillage are placed in closed, structurally sound containers that are compatible with the waste and not leaking.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All universal wastes are labeled or marked “Waste” or “Used” followed by the specific type of universal waste handled or “Universal Waste”.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Length of accumulation time is demonstrated by any of the following:

  Select Mark or label each container with the earliest date the waste is generated or received Mark or label the individual item of waste with the date it was generated or received Maintain an inventory system identifying the date the waste generated was received Place the universal waste in a specific accumulation area identified with the earliest date the waste was generated or received Use some other method that clearly demonstrates the length of accumulation time

  • Mark or label each container with the earliest date the waste is generated or received
  • Mark or label the individual item of waste with the date it was generated or received
  • Maintain an inventory system identifying the date the waste generated was received
  • Place the universal waste in a specific accumulation area identified with the earliest date the waste was generated or received
  • Use some other method that clearly demonstrates the length of accumulation time

• Universal waste is accumulated for less than one year from the date generated or received from another handler

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees are trained on the proper handling and emergency procedures appropriate to the types of waste handled at the facility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a release occurs the following procedures are followed:

  Select Immediately contain the release Determine if the spill residue is hazardous waste If hazardous waste, dispose of properly

  • Immediately contain the release
  • Determine if the spill residue is hazardous waste
  • If hazardous waste, dispose of properly

• Waste is picked up by another handler and not transported from one building to another to be accumulated and picked up by another handler

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used oil containers and tanks are in good condition and not leaking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used oil containers are marked “Used Oil”

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional Details

• General Comments and Recommendations

Completion

• Completed By:

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