Automotive Workshop Inspection Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Policies & Procedures

• Safety policy displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety committee in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Issue resolution procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• New employees and contractor orientation in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits and eye wash equipment available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Injury logs maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency contact numbers displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standard operating procedures for workshop activities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unauthorized persons prohibited from entering shop

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ‘If you are injured’ explanation poster displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Awkward and sustained postures identified, assessed and controls implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical aids used to lift heavy or awkward items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

• Fire extinguishers provided, maintained and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire fighting instructions provided to personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Phone number of fire department posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outside hydrants clear, accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Combustibles stored away from electrical outlets/junctions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• NO SMOKING signs posted and enforced where needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flammable Gases and Liquids

• Compressed gas cylinders stored and secured appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable Storage locker doors shut and secured.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable liquid drums grounded and bonded to containers when dispensing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workshop Areas

• All exits clear and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilets provided and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kitchen/break area provided and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing protection and audiometric testing provided and records maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressors inspected and serviced regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power tools inspected and serviced regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye protection provided and required where needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All asbestos containing materials handled appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tire inflation cages available and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

• All dangerous goods/hazardous substances stored and labeled appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical inventory maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste oils and other products disposed of properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Falls from Heights

• Mezzanine levels provided with guard rails and kickboards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs have handrails and anti-slip treads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work platforms used to gain access to work at height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pit areas provided with fall protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Workshop floor free of slips and trips hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fluid spills cleaned up immediately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill-containment equipment/materials provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubbish not stored near flammable substances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All tools and equipment stored appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clothing laundered as appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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