Arkansas Glass Container Safety Manager Inspection

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• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

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• Audit Start Time

  Date

• All "No" responses must be commented on (who, what, where, etc.). After your audit is completed, give a copy to your Manager. Indicate when each deficiency has been corrected.

CHEMICAL HANDLING AND STORAGE

• Are flammable chemicals stored in approved self closing safety cabinets that do not exceed 120 gallons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are open drums and containers stored on spill containment pallets or pans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees using the proper PPE for the chemicals they are handling such as nitrile gloves, goggles, safety glasses, or face shields?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY - LOCKOUT/TAGOUT (LOTO)

• Are the proper LOTO devices available for all energy sources available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does an authorized person perform a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures at least annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a written LOTO program of procedures, training, and periodic inspections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the authorized workers that use lockout/tagout been trained on all applicable procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMPRESSED GAS

• Are compressed gas cylinders stored to prevent tipping and falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders capped with a metal protecting cover when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do empty cylinders have the valve closed? 1910.253(b)(2)(iii)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When stored inside a building, is storage in excess of 2,000 cubic feet total gas capacity of cylinders or 300 pounds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are propane tanks stored in a secure cage or rack to prevent them from tipping over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CONFINED SPACE

• Are there permit required or non-permit required confined spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are confined spaces posted properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are only trained staff permitted to enter confined spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have authorized employees been properly trained with the appropriate equipment to enter confined spaces safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DOCK AND WAREHOUSE SAFETY

• Loading area clean and tidy to prevent falling objects, slips, trips, or fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are open docks with a fall hazard that exceed 36" protected with restraints and warning signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheel chock required and utilized when loading or unloading trailers with forklifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL

• Are electrical cords, extension cords, and air hoses free of cuts, nicks, bare wires, and loose connection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical outlets in good repair (not cracked or broken)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical conduits in good repair (not loose, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do extension cords have ground pins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do electrical panels and disconnects have 36" radial clearance for emergency access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are maintenance employees trained and use safe Arc Flash 70E electrical safety procedures when working on HOT circuits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EQUIPMENT

• Equipment and machines are clean and working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hydraulic lines in good repair (no leaks, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all grinders have guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chains in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lifting chains marked to show size, grade, reach, and load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do lifting hooks have safety latches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hooks in good repair? (Note: Hooks should not have any more than 15% in excess of normal throat opening or 10% twist. If so, dispose of them.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do air hose connectors have appropriate clamps? (Note: water hose clamps are not allowed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cutting torch lines in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hammer handles in good repair (wood not split, not welded on, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are crane slings and hoists marked with load capacities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EXITS

• Are exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate direction notices for routes of emergency exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where exit doors open directly onto a street, alley, or other area where vehicles may be operated, are adequate barriers and warnings provided to prevent employees from stepping directly into traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency exit lighting operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FALL PROTECTION

• Are ladder rungs and all steps intact and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps clean and free of grease and oil?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all nuts, bolts, rivets, etc., all tight and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders free of splinters and sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are horizontally stored ladders supported on the ends and in the middle?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladder feet parallel to the surface against which the ladder will lean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees avoid leaning to the side while on ladders, keeping the navel between the side rails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guardrails and stair rails in place as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there toe kicks in place at the bottom of each guardrail?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the guardrails a minimum of 42 inches high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a center rail constructed in the guardrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing fall protection devices correctly? (Note: required on all aerial lifts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are removable guardrails used and in place when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE

• Emergency exit signs are visible and lit properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit doors able to open from the direction of exit travel without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corridors and stairways are kept free of obstruction and are not used for storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18 inch vertical clearance is maintained below all sprinkler heads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are serviced monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire alarm functioning properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is evacuation plan displayed and understood by employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FORKLIFTS/POWERTRAIN EQUIPMENT

• Does the employer have certification that operators have been trained and evaluated, including the operator's name, date of training, evaluation, trainer and evaluator's name? 1910.178(I)(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are powertrain vehicles being inspected daily for safety and maintenance issues with a documented checklist? 1910.178(g)(7)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

• Workplace is clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors are clear and aisles, and hallways are unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor surfaces are kept dry and free of slip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways, sidewalks, and ramps are free of defects (e.g. damaged treads, frayed edges)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Illumination is adequate in all common areas and workstations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers, including non-hazardous chemicals and waste, are labeled with the full chemical or trade name?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored materials are secure and limited in height to prevent collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation is provided to machines for preventing buildup of heat or gas emissions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MACHINE GUARDING

• Guards firmly secured and not easily removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Point of operation guards provided and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guards provided for any other hazardous moving part of the machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machine controls within easy reach of the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stop switches on machines are identified and in proper working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Belts and chain drives guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gear, sprockets, pulleys, and flywheels guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pinch points and inward running rollers are properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guards prevent worker's hands, or any other part from making contact with moving parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MACHINE SHOP AND MAINTENANCE AREAS

• When welding, is the proper ventilation in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When welding, is there a shield to protect other workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When welding, are employees trained on safe welding and hot work procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are maintenance records kept to show PM or other maintenance performed to verify equipment is kept in safe working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bench grinders - is the clearance between the wheel and guard not more than 1/16 of an inch? 1910.215(b)(1)(iii)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTION

• Are all employees wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are earplugs being worn correctly (fully inserted)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees wearing safety glasses with safety shields as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees wearing the appropriate safety footwear as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees voluntarily wearing N95 particulate respirators in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there employees that are mandated to wear half face piece respirators in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If "Yes" to #5 and/or #6, are they wearing the respirator properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees wearing the appropriate clothing as required for their work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OTHER

• Are five-minute safety talks being conducted on a routine basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you observe any employee performing their job task in an unsafe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know where to go in case of an evacuation or tornado? (ask two employees)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know what Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are? (ask two employees)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know where the MSDS are kept? (ask the same two employees from #3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other General Comments:

• Take pictures as needed for "Other General Comments:"

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• Safety Manager

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