Ceramics Studio Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Campus

• Building / Room:

• Are there SDS present for clay containing crystalline silica

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any rugs or carpet on the floors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sign present warning occupants of the dangers of working in this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does clay mixing occur on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does this process take place in a separate room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a clay mixer present with machine guards to limit adding clay or water while blades are turning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does clay mixing area have local exhaust ventilation system to remove fine silica from the air?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it possible to use pre-mixed clay instead of mixing on site? (Future Buildout)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the air returns for the comfort cooling system equipped with filtration devices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are separate work clothes available for occupants engaging with use of clay?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who is responsible for washing clothes used in these activities?

• Are the closthes of material and design that don't trap dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the clothes washed weekly and separate from other laundry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many sinks are in the room?

• How many people use the space simultaneously?

• Are the drain lines of the sink outfitted with any devices to limit silica dust from entering sanitary sewer main line?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who is responsible for servicing this filtration device?

• Is skin moisturizer available for occupants to apply after engaging in proper handwashing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are standup wheels being used to prevent bending over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electric wheels elevated to prevent bending over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electric outlets and cords properly installed? (tripping hazard?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical requirements being met (80% safety factor - how many wheels powered by each)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have employees been trained on proper lifting techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have users of wheels been trained on proper hand use, keeping unflexed so as to prevent carpel tunnel syndrome?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have users been trained on proper use of kickwheels and hazards of moving parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scraps collected while wet and consolidated into an accumulation area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is clay cut into smaller pieces, allowed to air dry and soaked in water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gloves being used while handling wet and dry glazes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there local exhuast available for the area where solvent-containing glazes are used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is eating and drinking restricted in the studio?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all glazes being used lead-free? Labeled "Lead Free" or "leadless"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leftover glazes and scraps homogenized, combined, tested, and used as a glaze?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are infrared goggles (ANSI rated) or shields used when operating the kiln?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the kiln areas free of combustibles? (paper, wood, solvents, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a gas shut off clearly marked and labeled for each kiln?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a main gas shut off to the area which is visible and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is salt glazing being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• IF Yes, is it done outdoors (only option / no indoors)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has sodium carbonate been substituted for sodium chloride?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a kiln room separate from other spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does kiln room have local exhaust ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the kiln room power able to be isolated and shut off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are colorants used free of carcinogens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any items "foodware", made for drinking or eating with these colorants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is clay reconditioned for continued / secondary use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Are floors wet mopped daily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• what frequency?

• Is compressed air used in the space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is local exhuast available in all spaces where compressed air is used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safety inspection looking at gas piping system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safety inspection looking at signs of corrosion on metal fixtures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a HEPA vacuum available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor drains being used for collection of clay dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If mopping, is there evidence of clay haze on the floors? (change water more frequently)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• After mopping, are mops rinsed thoroughly and set for drying?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does any sweeping occur in this space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a broom present in this space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Policies

• Has each occupant read Respiratory Protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has each occupant been fit tested for respiratory protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has medical questionnaire been completed for instructors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A