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  • Prepared by

  • Location

Policies & Procedures

  • Safety policy displayed

  • Safety committee in place

  • Issue resolution procedures in place

  • New employees and contractor orientation in place

  • First aid kits and eye wash equipment available

  • Injury logs maintained

  • Emergency contact numbers displayed

  • Standard operating procedures for workshop activities

  • Unauthorized persons prohibited from entering shop

  • ‘If you are injured’ explanation poster displayed

  • Lockout/tagout used in maintenance/repair Written Program in place?

Manual Handling

  • Manual handling risks such as heavy and awkward items identified, assessed and controls implemented

  • Awkward and sustained postures identified, assessed and controls implemented

  • Mechanical aids used to lift heavy or awkward items

  • Tool boxes mobile for ease of moving around workshop area.

Fire Protection

  • Fire extinguishers provided, maintained and accessible

  • Fire fighting instructions provided to personnel

  • Adequate fire extinguishers (every 75 feet), identified, checked and 36" clearance maintained.

  • Sprinkler heads with 18” of clearance, flow not obstructed.

  • Phone number of fire department posted

  • Outside hydrants clear, accessible

  • Combustibles stored away from electrical outlets/junctions

  • NO SMOKING signs posted and enforced where needed

Flammable Gases and Liquids

  • Compressed gas cylinders stored and secured appropriately

  • Oily rags stored in metal safety can with tight fitting lid while waiting laundering or disposal.

  • Flammable liquids stored in flammable cabinet when not in use. (10 gallons or more)

  • Flammable Storage locker doors shut and secured.

  • All fuels, lubricants other flammable liquids in proper container types.

  • Flammable liquid drums grounded and bonded to containers when dispensing

  • Heat and spark generating activities performed 20 feet or more away

Workshop Areas

  • All exits clear and accessible

  • Toilets provided and clean

  • Kitchen/break area provided and clean

  • Adequate lighting provided

  • Hearing protection and audiometric testing provided and records maintained

  • Electrical equipment maintained per manufacturer’s recommendations and records kept

  • All hoists and trolley jacks serviced and maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations and records kept

  • Compressors inspected and serviced regularly

  • Power tools inspected and serviced regularly

  • Parts stored in appropriate areas with racking, shelves, etc.

  • No goods stored on top of internal offices/buildings unless designed for load bearing purposes

  • Eye protection provided and required where needed

  • Guards fitted to equipment where required (i.e. bench grinders, compressor pulleys, etc.)

  • All asbestos containing materials handled appropriately

  • No electrical equipment used in ‘wet’ areas of workshop

  • Tire inflation cages available and used

  • All lifting equipment inspected regularly (i.e. chains, slings, etc.)

Chemicals

  • All dangerous goods/hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately

  • Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals

  • Chemical inventory maintained

  • Appropriate person protective equipment/training provided for employees when using dangerous goods/hazardous substances

  • Waste oils and other products disposed of properly

Falls from Heights

  • Mezzanine levels provided with guard rails and kickboards

  • Stairs have handrails and anti-slip treads

  • Work platforms used to gain access to work at height

  • Pit areas provided with fall protection

Housekeeping

  • Workshop floor free of slips and trips hazards

  • Fluid spills cleaned up immediately

  • Spill-containment equipment/materials provided

  • Rubbish not stored near flammable substances

  • All tools and equipment stored appropriately

  • Air lines, hoses, and tools clear of floor surfaces

  • Clothing laundered as appropriate

Sign Off

  • Name and Signature

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