56245 FCE GRAIN FACILITY SAFETY AUDIT

• Location:
  Address

• Date:

  Date

• Prepared By:

• Comments:

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• General organization of the Shop / Potential Trip Hazards / Housekeeping

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Overhead loft(s) rated for load and posted; shelves not overloaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Load limits posted on over head hoists and floor jacks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable storage must be approved cabinet, vent plug in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinder storage - 20‘ apart and chained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flashback arrestors (by torch end)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arc Welder: No repairs 1st. 10‘ of stringer lead

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arc Welder: no visible damage to insulation on the rest of leads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arc Welder: no exposed lugs where lead attaches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical: 3’ clearance in front of circuit breaker boxes, disconnects, and panel(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical: Properly labeled (power source, use, voltage, arc flash hazard)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical: no open, uncovered slots in breaker boxes or panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical: All outlets have covers and are GFCI protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical: is romax wiring exposed to contact that could cause a short

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical: Cords - no tape repairs, plug end has ground pin

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bench Grinder: work rest - max 1/8” gap at bottom, tongue guard - max 1/4” gap at top of grinding wheel, side guards on each wheel spindle, eye shield secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drill Press - Secured, drill bit guard in place & clamp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE: Eye & Face Protection - face shield, welding mask, apron & gloves, googles for cutting / grinding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding Fumes ventilated by exhaust fan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding Curtain(s) - needed, used properly and good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguisher(s) - present, hung up, unobstructed and inspected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits: Posted and access to exit has clear runway (28”min)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• “Danger: Authorized Personal Only” signage posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC Room clean with no stored material not specific to the room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3’ Clearance in front of circuit breaker boxes and disconnects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of boxes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• All panels and covers closed and sealed completely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water and Dust tight - any condensation issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1200 amp service or larger need panic doors that open outward

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC Labeling: Disconnects and Breakers labeled for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC Labeling: Arc / Shock / Blast signage on or near all electrical boxes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC Labeling: Power source and voltage identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC Labeling: Main Disconnects labeled and clearly marked “ON and Off”

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Metter is rated either Cat 111 or IV

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC room pressurized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC : PPE - Double layer switching hood & FR 8 (min) clothing accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC: PPE - Electric gloves certified in past 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC: PPE - review procedures on pre-use glove inspection with employee(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC: Dielectric mat present and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC: Voltage rated blanket present and inspected annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC: Fire Extinguisher(s) - present, hung up, unobstructed and inspected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MCC Exits: Posted and access to exit clear (28”min)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• “Confined Space” signage on access doors / panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas or propane supply line(s) marked properly and grounded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• System’s gas or propane supply line protected from truck traffic - crash protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• System has automatic shutoff valve(s) in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disconnects and breakers labeled per general instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dryer access ladder(s) and platforms compliant; both interior and exterior

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify fall protection and fall protection signage is present on the roof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify pre-season inspection check has been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complete gas leak check: smell or bubble test the gas line

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electric Powered: Fire extinguisher present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Powered: Weight capacity posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manlift car lighting works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm functions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricted access to manlift shaft - (interlocking doors preferred)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rope Pulled: Rail / Chain installed on open side

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rope Pulled: Properly weighted, portable weights secured on car

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door on every floor is latched when manlift is not present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manlift shaft has adequate lighting at all levels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manlift(s) 3rd. Party inspection: Annually for electric / 5 year inspection for Rope Pull

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area clean and organized

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Tools are non-sparking, in good condition, and organized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pit grating is level and secure, no bent bars, 2.5” spacing max between bar rungs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Openings to lower levels of receiving pit are guarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Truck loadout platforms have proper access ladders with chained or self-closing gate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting at the receiving pit and loadout area

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• HK schedule includes underneath truck scales, scale probe functions properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall Protection adequate for the facility for the number of cars

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall protection posts are not leaning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rail Car openers - adequate power, no assistance required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tracks cleared of spilled grain

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gate Opener - condition

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is there a visible indicator at both ends of the fall protection system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Track condition - (Frogs, Switch Points, Track sized properly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall Protection lifeline annual inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locomotive - Trackmobile - right size for the operation, condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe and easy access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• House Keeping: Combustible dust, Fugitive grain, Water issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Space signage posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• <br>Head Section: Access to Head Section

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of motor; maintained and properly rated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gearbox in good condition and documented maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Belt Alignment sensors present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure relief venting for inside elevators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Side lagging present under the belt and on top of the Head Pulley

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bonnet: lagging inspection doors below the centerline of head pulley

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tail section: Belt alignment sensors present.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slow-down sensors present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bearing temperature sensors present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Magnets on inlet side of all shipping and receiving legs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bucket elevator general casing condition

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Bucket elevator load rating on lifting beams at the top

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bucket elevator emergency stop at the motor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of chain

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Condition of Gearbox

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Overall sound while running

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Overall condition of conveyor

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Expanded metal inspection holes at tail and head in front of all loaders

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• HTD drives on all inside drives

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Removable slide lagging

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• None sparking splice ad splice protectors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Motor

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Gearbox in good condition with documented maintenance

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Speed detection equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Bearing temperature equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Alignment sensing equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• HTD drives n all inside drives

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CONCRETE SILOS

• Concrete integrity

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Spalding

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Foundation

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Paint

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

STEEL BINS

• Is there a sweep auger in each bin

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof - free from leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof Fans - adequate number, overall condition

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Roof rated for load

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Side wall sheets - any missing or sheared bolts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foundation

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Floor fans - adequate CFM, overall condition

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Condition of reclaim conveyor, covers / lids in place, any noise or vibration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reclaim tunnel - clean and well lite, sumps access closed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Spouting

• Ceramic or AR lined when replaced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Square Spouts and transitions have removable lids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wet grain designed at 45 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dry grain designed at 40 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical systems intrinsically safe ( class II, group E, F, & G Division 1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Bearing sensors scanning at least every 20 seconds max

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bearing sensors: initial max setting of 140 degrees F

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bearing sensors: no sensor have an absolute max greater than 190 degrees F for outside bearings and 180 degrees F for inside bearings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bearing Temperature sensors display the actual temp

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alignment sensors monitor misalignment on both sides of equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alignment sensors display the actual temperature

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Speed monitors: First alarm is to set alarm at 90% of operating speed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Speed monitors: Second alarm is set to shut the equipment down at 80% of operating speed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Speed monitors: start up delays set between 5 and 10 seconds

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Speed monitors: exposed rotating sensor areProperly guarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Speed monitors: verify there are no bypass switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Speed monitors must indicate running RPM or percent ( percent is preferred)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air nozzle with 30 psi max

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Properly crimped connections, no hose clamps or open ends

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air lines labeled or color coded, no pvc material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All moving parts guarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pop off valve functioning properly, checked annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No oil leaks, tank fitted with auto drain system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Monthly inspection documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift: Fire extinguisher present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift: Daily inspection documented for past 30 days

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift: seat belt / safety devices present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift: Back up lights / horn functioning properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift: basket has kill switch, locking attachment, and place designed to attach lanyard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Skid Loader: Hour Meter functions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Skid Loader: Seat Belt - Seat bar - Control Interlocks functions properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Skid Loader: Front Horn / Backup Alarm function

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Skid loader: Loader lift arms, lift links and cylinders, steering cylinder all function properly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Skid Loader: General overall condition of cab and instrument panel, no oil leaks, no loose or broken parts, tires or track in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Skid Loader: Lights, brakes, and warning signals operate properly, mirror(s) good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Payloader:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Payloader:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Payloader:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Payloader:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Payloader:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Payloader:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Issues: Exit signs on or above exits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• “No Smoking” signs posted for the facility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• “ No Smoking” and ‘Emergency Shutdown” posted on propane tanks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At least 2 ladder exits from bin decks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grain Storage: Structure labeled with identification name or number

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grain Storage: Grating is present for every floor opening

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grain Storage: Bottom grates capable of locked closed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grain Storage: Sweep auger - cords and guards in good condition, kill switch functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grain Storage: Lighting approved for class II, Division 1, Cords in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• House Keeping: HK Schedule documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• House Keeping: Priority Areas - no dust accumulation over 1/8“

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• House Keeping: Non-sparking tool used in bins, driveways, confined spaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Couplers, drive belts, horizontal shafts guarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exposed shaft ends do not to exceed 1/2 of its diameter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sharp edges in work zone removed or guarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Safety: offsets every 30’ of ladder reach

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Safety: Ladder cage required at 20’ of length and beyond

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Safety: Ladder has minimum of 7” back clearance for entire length

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Safety: Rungs to be evenly spaced, not to exceed 12” spacing between rungs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Safety: Each rung to have minimum diameter of 3/4”

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Safety: Ladder width to be minimum of 16” between side rails

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Safety: Bottom rung of ladder not to be more than 12” from ground or platform

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Safety: Ladder to extend 42” above platform or roof edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Safety: Portable ladders to have feet in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Safety: Ladder needs to be fiberglass if used around electrical

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladder Safety: Pass thru ladder openings are offset 18” minimum, 24” maximun

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairway Safety: Steps need to be uniform rise & run, not to exceed 50 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All work platforms have handrail and self-closing gate or chains. (2 minimum)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Electrical: No breaks in conduit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Electrical: All boxes and door panel closed, covers on

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Electrical: Sump pumps located inside approved for class II locations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Electrical: Sump pumps direct wired or wired with a “twist-lock”

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Electrical: Motors inside building; class II, Division 1, Group G rating

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock Out program has a written policy at location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock Out program has written procedures for the location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location has adequate lock out devices for the facility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock Out permits have been documented and are on file

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual Lock Out certification per individual has been completed and documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location has documented all confined space locations on the facility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Space - Bin Entry permit(s) have been completed and are on file

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permit Required Confined Space signage is on all locations at the facility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4-Gas monitor is available, and calibrated according to manufacturer recommendations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Space:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Space:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confined Space:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bin Entry:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bin Entry:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bin Entry:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bin Entry:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuel Tanks: NFPA Signage

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Fuel Tanks: Secondary containment closed - does not leak

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Facility Emergency Action Plan: Shutdown and Evacuation procedures written and on file. Current Head Count locations and Emergency Telephone numbers posted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Facility property: Overall visual aspects / condition of the property (Good Neighbor Policy) “Welcome Sign w/ Visitors Must Sign In” posted.

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Hi-Vis FCE clothing worn by FT employee(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A