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SAFETY AUDIT
GENERAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Are all worksites clean and orderly
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Are work surface kept dry or appropriate means taken to assure the surface are slip resistant
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Are all spilled materials or cleaned up immediately
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Are combustible scrap,debris,and waste stored safely and removed from the worksites promptly
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Is accumulated combustible dust routinely removed from elevated surfaces including the overhead structure of building?
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Is combustible dust cleaned up with a vacuum system to prevent the dust going into suspension
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Is metalic or conductive dust prevented from entering or accumulation on or around electrical enclosures or equipment?
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Are covered metal waste cans used for oily and paint-soaked waste?
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Are all oil and gas fired devices equipped with flame failure controls that will prevent the flow of fuel if pilots or main burners are not working
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Are paint spray booths dip tanks and the like cleaned regularly?
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Are all work areas adequately illuminated
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Are the minimum number of toilets and washing facilities provided
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Are all toilets and washing facilities clean and sanitary
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Are pits and floor openings covered or otherwise guarded
TRANSPORTING EMPLOYEES AND MATERIALS
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Do employees who operate vehicles on public thoroughfares have valid operators licenses?
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When seven or more employees are regularly transported in a van, bus or truck, is the operators license appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven?
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Is each van,bus or truck used regularly to transport employees, equipped with an adequate number of seats?
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When employees are transported by truck,are provision provided to prevent their falling from the vehicle?
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Are vehicles used to transport employees, equipped with lamps,brakes,horns, mirrors, windshield and turn signals in good repair?
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Are transport vehicles provided with hardrails,steps,stirrups or similar devices,so placed and arranged that employees can safely mount or dismount?
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Are employee transport vehicles equipped at all times with at least two refelective type flares?
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Is a full charged fire extinguisher, in good condition,with at least 4 B:C rating mainted in each employee transport vehicle?
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When cutting tools with sharp edges are carried in passenger compartments of employee transport vehicles,are they placed in closed boxes or containers which are secured in place?
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ERGONOMICS
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Can the work be performed without eye strain or glare to the employees?
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Does the task require prolonged raising of the arms?
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Do the neck and shoulders have to be stooped to view the task?
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Are there pressure points on any parts of the body (wrists,forearms,back of thighs)?
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Can the work be done using the larger muscles of the body?
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Can the work be done without twisting or overly bending the lower back?
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Are there sufficient rest breaks,in addition to the regular rest breaks,to relieve stress from repetitive- motion tasks?
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Are tools, instruments and machinery shaped, positioned and handled so that tasks can be performed comfortably?
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Are all pieces of furniture adjusted positioned and arranged to minimize strain of all parts of body?
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Can the work be performed without high strain or glare to the employees?
VENTILATION FOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY
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Does your HVAC system provide atleast the quantity of outdoor air required by the state building standerd?
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Is the HVAC system inspected atleast annually and problem corrected?
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Are inspection record retained for atleast 5 years?
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn where there is any danger of flying particles or corrosive material?
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Are approved safety glasses required to be worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye injures such as punctures, abrasion,contusions or burns?
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Are hard hats provided and worn where danger of falling objects exists ?
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Are protective gloves,aprons, shields,or other means provided against cuts,corrosive liquids and chemical?
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Are hard hats inspected periodically for damage to the shell and suspension system?
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Is appropriate foot protection required where there is the risk of foot injuries from hot, corrosive,poisonous substance,falling objects,crushing or penetrating actions?
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Are approved respirators provided for regular or emergency use where needed?
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Is all protective equipment maintained in a sanitary condition and ready for use?
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Where special equipment is needed for electrical workers is it available?
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When lunches are eaten on the premises are they eaten in areas where there is no exposure to toxic materials or other health hazards?
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Is protection against the effects of occupational noise exposure provided when sound levels exceed those of the CAL/OSHA noise standard?
HAND TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
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Are all tools and equipment (both company and employee- owned) used by employees at their workshops in good condition?
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Are hand tools such as chisels,punches, which develop mushroomed heads during use recondioned or replaced as necessary?
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Are broken or fractured handles on hammers axes and similar equipment replaced promptly?
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Are worn or bent wrenches replaced regularly?
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Are appropriate handles used on files and similar tools?
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Are appropriate safety glasses,face shields,and similar equipment used while using hand tools or equipment that might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage?
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Are jacks checked periodically to assure they are in good operating condition?
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Are tool handles wedged tightly in the head of all tools?
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Are tool cutting edges kept sharp so the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping?
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Are tools stored in dry, secure location where they won't be tampered with?
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PORTABLE ( POWER OPERATED) TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
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Are grinders,saws,and similar equipment provided with appropriate safety guards?
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Are power tools used with the correct shield, guard or attachment recommended by the manufacturer?
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Are portable circular saws equipped with guards above and below the base shoe?
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Are circular saw guards checked to assure they are not wedged up, thus leaving the lower portion of the blade unguareded?
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Are rotating or moving parts of equipment guarded to prevent physical contact?
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Are all cord- connected, electrically operated tools and equipment effectively grounded or of the approved double insulated type?
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Are effective guards in place over belts,pulleys,chains,and sprockets,on equipment such as concrete mixers,air compressors,and the like?
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Are portable fans provided with full guards or screens having opening 1/2 inch or less?
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Is hoisting equipment available and used for lifting heavy objects,and are hoist ratings and characteristics appropriate for the task?
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Are ground-fault circuit interrupters provided on all temporary electricals 15 and 20 ampere circuits, used during periods of construction?
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ABRASIVE WHEEL EQUIPMENT GRINDERS
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Is the work rest used and kept adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the wheel?
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Is the adjustable tongue on the top side of the grinder used and kept adjusted to within 1/4 inch of the wheel?
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Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted?
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Are goggles or face shields always worn when grinding?
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Does each grinder have an individual on and off control switch?
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Is each electrically operated grinder effectively grounded?
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Before new abrassive wheels are mounted are they visually inspected and ring tested?
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Are dust collectors and powered exhausts provided on grinders used in operations that produce large amounts of dust?
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Are splashguards mounted on grinders that use coolent to prevent the coolent reaching employees?
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Is cleanliness maintained around grinders?
WELDING,CUTTING&BRAZING
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Are only authorised and trained personnel permitted to use welding cutting or brazing equipment?
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Do all operator have a copy of the appropriate operating instructions and are they directed to follow them?
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Are compressed gas cylinders regularly examined for obvious signs of defects deep rusting or leakage?
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Is care used in handeling and storage of cylinders safety valves relief valves and the like to prevent damage?
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Are cylinders kept away from sources of heat?
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Is it prohibited to use cylinders as rollers or supports?
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Are empty cylinders appropriately marked their valves closed and valves protection caps on?
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Are signs reading:DANGER NO-SMOKING,MATCHES OR OPEN LIGHTS OR the equivalent posted?
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Are cylinders, cylinder valve,coupling regulator hoses and apparatus keep free of oily or greesy substances?
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Are liquefied gases stored and shipped valve end up with valve covers in place?
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Are pressure reducing regulators used only for the gas and pressures for which they are intended?
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Under wet conditions are automatic controls for reducing no load voltage used?
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Are electrodes removed from the holders when not in use?
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Is suitable fire extinguisher equipment available for immediate use?
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Are wet machines thoroughly dried and tested before being used?
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Is the welder forbidden to coil or loop welding electrode cables around his body?
INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS -FORKLIFTS
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Are only trained personnel allowed to operate industrial trucks?
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Is substantial overhead protective equipment provided on high lift rider equipment?
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Are the required lift truck operating rules posted and enforced?
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Is directional lighting provided on each industrial truck that operates in an area with less than 2 foot candles per square foot of general lighting?
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Does each industrial truck have a warming horn,whistle,gong or other device which can be clearly heard above the normal noise in the areas where operated?
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Are the brakes on each industrial truck capable of bringing the vehicle to a complete and safe stop when fully loaded?
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Will the industrial trucks parking brake effectively prevent the vehicle from moving when unattended ?
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Are industrial trucks operating in areas where flammable gases or vapors or combustible dust or ignitable fibers may be present in the atmosphere approved for such locations?
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
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Are all work areas properly illuminated?
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Are employees instructed in proper first aid and other emergency?
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Are hazardous substances identified which may cause harm by inhalation, ingestion,skin absorption or contact?
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Is employees aware of the hazards involved with the various chemicals they may be exposed to in their work environment such as ammonia,chlorine,expoxies and caustics?
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Is employee exposure to chemicals in the workplace kept within acceptable levels?
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Can a less harmful method or product be used?
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Is the work area's ventilation system appropriate for the work being performed?
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Is employee exposure to welding fumes controlled by ventilation use of respirators exposure time or other means?
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Are welders and other workers nearby provided with flash shields during welding operations?
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Has there been a determination that noise levels in the facilities are within acceptable levels?
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Are steps being taken to use enginnering controls to reduce excessive noise levels?
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Are caution lebels and signs used to warn of asbestos?
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Is vacuuming with appropriate equipment used whenever possible rather then blowing or sweeping dust?
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Is personal protective equipment provided used and maintained wherever required?
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Are restrooms and washrooms kept clean and sanitary?
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Is all water provided for drinking,washing and cooking potable ?
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Are all outlets for water not suitable for drinking clearly identified?
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Are employees instructed in the proper manner of lifting heavy objects?
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Is equipment producing ultra- voilet radiation properly shielded?
FIRE PROTECTION
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Do you have a fire prevention plan?
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Does your plan describe the type of fire protection equipment and/ or systems?
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Have you established practices and procedures to controls potential fire hazards and ignition sources?
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Are employees aware of the fire hazards of the material and processes to which they are exposed ?
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If you have a fire department well acquainted with your facilities location and specific hazards?
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If you have a fire alarm system is it certified as required?
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If you have a fire alarm system is tested at least annually?
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Are fire doors and shutters in good operating condition?
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Are fire door and shutter fusible links in place?
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Is proper clearance maintained below sprinkler heads?
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Are fire extinguisher mounted in readily accessible location?
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Are fire extinguishers recharged regularly and noted on the inspection tag?
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Are your workplace electricians familiar with the CAL/OSHA electrical safety orders?
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Do you specify compliance with CAL/OSHA for all contract electrical work?
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Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or of the double insulated type?
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Are electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners,polishers,vending machinines grounded?
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Do extention cords being used have a grounding conductor ?
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Are multiple plug adapters prohibited?
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Are flexible cords and cables free of splices or taps?
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Are all cords cable and raceway connection intact and secure ?
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Are all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labeled to indicate their use or equipment served?
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Are disconnecting means always opened before fuses are replaced ?
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Are all electricals raceways and enclosures securely fastened in place ?
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Are provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operations and maintenance?
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Is each motor disconnecting switch or circuit breaker located within sight of the motor control device?
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Are employees prohibited from working alone on energized lines or equipment over 600 volts?
NOISE
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Are there areas in the workplace where continuous noise levels exceed 85 dBA?
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Are noise levels being measured using a sound level meter or on octave band analyzer and records being kept?
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Have you tried isolating noisy machinery from the rest of your operation?
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Have engineering controls been used to reduce excessive noise levels?
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Where engineering controls are determined not feasible,are administrative controls(i.e. worker rotation) being used to minimize individual employee exposure to noise?
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Is there an ongoing preventive health program to educate employees in safe levels of noise and exposure,effects of noise on their health, and use of personal protection?
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Is the training repeated annually for employees exposed to continuous noise above 85 dBA?
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Have work areas where noise levels make voice communication between employees difficult been identified and posted?
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Is approved hearing protective equipment (noise attenuating devices) available to every employee working in areas where continuous noise levels exceed 85 dBA?
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If you use ear protectors, are employees properly fitted and instructed in their use and care?
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Are employees exposed to continuous noise above 85 dBA given periodic audiometric testing to ensure that you have an effective hearing protection system?
MATERIAL HANDLING
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Is there safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways?
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Are aisleways designated, permanently marked, and kept clear to allow unhindered passage?
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Are motorized vehicles and mechanized equipment inspected daily or prior to use?
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Are vehicles shut off and brakes set prior to loading or unloading?
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