FSJC Generic FACILITY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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• 1. Are aisles and passageways kept clear and in good repair? 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) H&SC 39.13.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are walking surfaces kept dry or appropriate means taken to ensure that surfaces are slip-resistant? 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) H&SC 39.13.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Is combustible scrap, debris, and waste stored safely and removed from the worksite promptly? 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) H&SC 34.2.8

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are covered metal waste cans used for oily and paint-soaked waste? 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) H&SC 27.22e.2.a

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are toilets and washing facilities sanitary? 29 CFR 1910.141(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are all work areas adequately lighted? 29 CFR 1910.22(a) H&SC 37.23

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are safety equipment items available, mounted, and current? (e.g., fire extinguishers, smoke and CO detectors, and first aid kits) 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.151(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 34.2.1

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• Are all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition? 29 CFR 1910.10.22 (a)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Are aisles and passageways kept clear and in good repair? 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) H&SC 39.13.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are non-slip materials available in areas with wet surfaces? 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) H&SC 39.13

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Is there safe clearance for walking in aisles where vehicles are operating? 29 CFR 1910.176(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are materials or equipment stored so sharp objects can not obstruct the walkway? 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are changes of direction or elevations readily identifiable? 29 CFR 1910.22(a) H&SC 39.13.4

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 39.64.3.c

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are aisles or walkways that pass near moving or operating machinery, welding operations, or similar operations arranged so employees will not be subjected to hazards? 29 CFR 1910.(b)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are standard guardrails provided wherever aisle or walkway surfaces are elevated more than 4 feet above any adjacent floor or the ground? 29 CFR 1910.23(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. Are emergency and exit lighting operational? (Test battery back-up as well) 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.37(B)(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Are openings or holes in the floors or other treading surfaces repaired or otherwise made safe? 29 CFR 1910.23(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are toeboards (minimum 4 inches) installed around the edges of a permanent floor opening (where persons may pass below the opening)? H&SC 39.13.5

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are guards used where openings in floors, porches, abrupt edges of loading docks, etc. are present? H&SC 39.13.5

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are grates or similar covers over floor openings, such as floor drains, of such design that the grate spacing will not catch foot traffic or rolling equipment? 29 CFR 1910.123(a)(9)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Are standard stair rails and handrails present on all stairways having four or more risers? 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1) H&SC 39.13.6.c

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are all stairways at least 22 inches wide? 29 CFR 1910.24(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Do stairs have at least 6.5 feet of overhead clearance? 29 CFR 1910.24(i)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Do stairs angle no more than 50 degrees and no less than 30 degrees? 29 CFR 1910.24(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are step risers on stairs uniform from top to bottom, with no riser spacing greater than 9.5 inches? Are these areas well lit? 29 CFR 1910.24(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.24(f)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 39.13.6.d

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are steps on stairs and stairways designed or provided with a slip resistant surface? 29 CFR 1910.24(c) H&SC 39.13.6.a

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are stairway handrails located between 30-34 inches above the leading edge of stair treads? 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(5)(ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. Do stairway handrails have at least 3 inches clearance between handrails and the wall or surface they are mounted on? 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(5)(iii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 9. Are stairway handrails capable of withstanding a load of 200 pounds applied in any direction? 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(5)(iv) UBC 1607.3.4

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 10. Where stairs or stairways exit directly into any area where vehicles may be operated, are adequate barriers and warnings provided to prevent employees from stepping into the path of traffic? 29 CFR 1910.23(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 11. Are stairways free of defects, rubbish, slippery substances, loose materials, or obstructions that may cause slips, trips, and falls? H&SC 39.13.6b

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Are signs posted, when appropriate, showing elevated floor load capacity? 29 CFR 1910.22(d) H&SC 39.64.3

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are elevated surfaces (more than 4 feet above the floor or ground) provided with standard guardrails? 29 CFR 1910.23(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are all elevated surfaces (beneath which people or machinery could be exposed to falling objects) provided with standard toeboards? 29 CFR 1910.23(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Is a permanent means of access/egress provided to elevated work surfaces? 29 CFR 1910.24(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Is material on elevated surfaces piled, stacked, or secured in a manner to prevent it from tipping, falling, collapsing, rolling, or spreading? 29 CFR 1910.176(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Is a fire prevention/evacuation plan prepared for the site? Is an appropriately-detailed scale plan of the site posted in conspicuous location(s) at the site? H&SC 34.11

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are all personnel familiar with the plan, and are fire drills scheduled at least twice per year? H&SC 34.11.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are the directions to exits, if not immediately apparent, marked with visible signs? 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4) H&SC 34.11.6

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are doors, passageways, or stairways that are neither exits nor access to exits, and which could be mistaken for exits, appropriately marked “NOT AN EXIT,” or “TO BASEMENT,” “STOREROOM,” etc.? 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) H&SC 34.11.6.a

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are exit signs provided with the word “EXIT” in lettering at least 6 inches high and the stroke of the lettering at least ¾-inch wide? 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(7)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are exit doors able to open from the direction of exit travel without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort? 29 CFR 1910.36(d) H&SC 34.11.6.b

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are exit doors side-hinged? 29 CFR 1910.36(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. Are there sufficient exit routes to permit prompt escape in case of emergency? 29 CFR 1910.36(b) H&SC 34.11.5

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 9. Are exit routes free of obstructions? 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 10. Are exit accesses at least 28 inches in width? 29 CFR 1910.36(g)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Do you require all electrical work to be performed by a licensed contractor in compliance with NEC and OSHA rules? 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) H&SC 36.1 and 36.12

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners, portable heaters, and vending machines grounded? 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Do all extension cords have a grounding conductor? 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are extension cords protected from abrasion, crushing, kinking, and pulling? H&SC 36.13.6

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or replaced promptly? 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(I)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(iii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are electrical cords free of splices or taps? 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are multiple plug adaptors prohibited? 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. Are all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers each labeled to indicate their use or equipment served? 29 CFR 1910.303(f) H&SC 36.13.11

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 9. Do circuit breakers clearly indicate whether they are in the “on” or “off” position? 29 CFR 1910.304(e)(1)(vi)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 10. Is adequate clearance provided in front of electrical service panels and disconnects? 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i) H&SC 36.13.12.a

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 12. Are all lights located within 7 feet of the floor, or exposed to being struck or damaged, protected? H&SC 37.23a.1

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 13. Are replacement bulbs within a fixture’s rating? H&SC 37.23a.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 14. Are electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles, and junction boxes provided with undamaged, tight-fitting covers, or plates, including plugged unused opening (knockouts)? 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 15. Are defective components promptly replaced? H&SC 36.13

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 16. Are electrical outlets prohibited above permanently installed electric heaters? NEC 424.9

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Does your HVAC system provide at least the quantity of outdoor air designed into the system at the time the building was constructed? H&SC 37.12

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Is preventive maintenance performed as recommended by the manufacturer, and records kept with the equipment? H&SC 37.12.3

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are chimneys, flues, and masonry inspected at least annually? H&SC 34.33

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are air filters inspected monthly and changed as needed, or as recommended by the manufacturer? H&SC 37.12.7

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are indoor air quality complaints investigated with results effectively communicated to employees? MLA, Article 27.6

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are pipelines transporting hazardous substances through above-ground piping identified? H&SC 38.12b

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are gas appliances accessible for inspection and service? UPC 511.0 H&SC 39.9

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. Are temperature/pressure relief valves and drains installed on all water heaters? UPC 608.3 and 608.5 H&SC 39.9

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 9. Are water heaters anchored or strapped (within upper one-third of tank) for seismic protection? UPC 510.5 H&SC 39.9

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 10. Are gas water heaters and connectors protected from physical damage (e.g., in garages)? UPC 510.3 H&SC 39.9

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 11. Are gas system shutoffs identified, and readily accessible? UPC 1211.4 and 1211.18 H&SC 37.12.6

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 12. Are water system shutoffs identified, accessible and operable? Local

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Are hazardous substances identified that may cause harm by inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, or contact (e.g., lead-based paint)? 29 CFR 1910.145(e)(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.145(f)(4)-(f)(8)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are employees made aware of hazards involved with the various chemicals they may be exposed to in their work environment, such as ammonia, chlorine, epoxies, and caustics? (Right-to-know) 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) H&SC 61.11

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Is the work area’s ventilation system appropriate for the work being performed? H&SC 39.74a.1

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Is the possible presence of asbestos determined prior to the beginning of any repair, demolition, construction, or reconstruction work? 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(2) H&SC 61.81

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are employees warned of the presence and hazards of asbestos-containing materials where required? 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(2)(iii) H&SC 61.81

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Is all water provided for drinking, washing, and cooking potable? Include copies of latest required water test(s). Local

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are all outlets for water, not suitable for drinking, clearly identified? 29 CFR 1910.141(b)(2)(i) H&SC 39.83.1.e

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Do you have a current Hazardous Material Spill Response Plan, as part of a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan, to manage spills in the office and field? FSM 2100, Ch. 2160

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Do you have a current inventory of hazardous substances that are used in your workplace? 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) H&SC 61.14.1

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Is each container for a hazardous substance (vats, bottles, storage tanks) labeled with product identity and a hazard warning that communicates specific health and physical hazards? 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are employees prohibited from handling hazardous chemicals that do not have an SDS? Are SDS’s readily available to employees at all times? H&SC 61.14.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are eye wash stations provided (15 min./min flow) in areas where caustics (battery charging or corrosive liquids) are used? 29 CFR 1910.151(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are hazardous materials prohibited from being stored in refrigerators used for storing food? 29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Are all flammable and combustible liquids stored in labeled, approved containers, tanks, or drums? 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are all flammable liquids kept in closed containers when not in use? 29 CFR 1910.106(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are bulk drums of flammable liquids grounded and bonded to containers during dispensing? 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) H&SC 61.51e.1.c

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are flammable and combustible liquids stored in approved cabinets or storage buildings? 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3) H&SC 34.2.4

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are storage cabinets labeled “Flammable- Keep Fire Away”? H&SC 61.51d.4.a

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are liquefied petroleum storage tanks guarded to prevent damage from vehicles? UFC § 8210

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are fuel-gas and oxygen cylinders securely separated by a minimum 20-foot distance, fire-resistant barriers, or other means when stored? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. Are fire extinguishers provided for the type of materials they will extinguish, and placed in areas where they are to be used?

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• (CLASS A: Ordinary combustible materials fires; CLASS B: Flammable liquid, gas, or grease fires; CLASS C: Energized-electrical equipment fires.) 29 CFR 1910.157(d) H&SC 35.11a

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 9. Are portable fire extinguishers located, mounted, and readily accessible to employees at each work location? 29 CFR 1910.157(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 10. Are fire extinguishers mounted so that employees do not have to travel more than 75 feet for a Class A fire or 50 feet for a Class B fire? 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 11. Are all fire extinguishers serviced, maintained, and tagged at intervals not to exceed one year? 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 12. Are “NO SMOKING” signs posted in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used/or stored? H&SC 39.64

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 13. Are “NO SMOKING” signs posted on liquefied petroleum gas tanks? UFC § 8208

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Are materials stored so as to not create hazards to employees? 29 CFR 1910.176(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are load limits conspicuously posted on storage shelves, bins, and racks? H&SC 39.64.3

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are materials stored in a manner to prevent sprain or strain injuries to employees when retrieving them? H&SC 39.64

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Is there safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways? Are materials stored so as to allow safe passage of workers? 29 CFR 1910.176(a) H&SC 39.64.3b(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are securing chains, ropes, chokers or slings of adequate strength/condition for the job performed? H&SC 39.64.3f

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Are all tools and equipment present on site in good working condition? 29 CFR 1910.242(a) H&SC 41.04a.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are hand tools such as chisels or punches (that develop mushroomed heads) reconditioned or replaced as necessary? 29 CFR 1910.242(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 41.13.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are broken or fractured handles on hammers, pulaskis, etc. replaced promptly? 29 CFR 1910.242(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 41.13.4

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are tool handles wedged tightly in the head of all tools? 29 CFR 1910.242(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 41.13.4

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are tool-cutting edges kept sharp? 29 CFR 1910.

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 41.13.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are jacks checked periodically to assure that they are in good operating condition? 29 CFR 1910.242(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 42.1.8

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Are grinders, saws, and similar equipment provided with appropriate safety guards? 29 CFR 1910.243 H&SC 43.51.7

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are power tools used with the shield or guard recommended by the manufacturer? 29 CFR 1910.243(a) H&SC 43.12.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are portable circular saws equipped with guards above and below the base shoe? 29 CFR 1910.243(a) H&SC 43.51.a.1

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are rotating or moving parts of equipment such as sanders guarded at nip points to prevent physical contact? 29 CFR 1910.243(a)(3) H&SC 43.51a.6.a

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are all cord-connected, electrically-operated tools and equipment effectively grounded or of the approved double- insulated type? 29 CFR 1910.243(a)(5) H&SC 43.12.1.k

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are effective guards in place over belts, pulleys, chains, and sprockets on equipment such as concrete mixers, air compressors, and the like? 29 CFR 1910.219(d) 29 CFR 1910.219(e)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are portable fans provided with full guards having openings of 1/2-inch or less? 29 CFR 1910.21(a)(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. If hoisting equipment is used for lifting heavy objects, are hoist ratings and conditions appropriate for the task? H&SC 42.1.11

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 9. Are portable, waterproof ground-fault circuit interrupters (provided on all temporary electrical 15, 20, and 30 ampere circuits) used for outside construction/maintenance? H&SC 36.13

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 10. Are pneumatic and hydraulic hoses on power-operated tools checked regularly for deterioration or damage? H&SC 43.31.1.b

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Is all machinery and equipment clean and properly maintained? H&SC 43.12 H&SC 43.51.19

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Is sufficient clearance provided around machines for safe operations, set up and servicing, material handling, and waste removal? 29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 39.74.5, 7

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Is equipment and machinery securely placed and anchored when necessary to prevent tipping or other movement that could result in personal injury? 29 CFR 1910.212(b) H&SC 39.74.4

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Is there a power shut-off switch within reach of the operator’s position at each machine? 29 CFR 1910.213(b)(1) H&SC 43.51.10

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are foot-operated switches guarded to prevent accidental actuation by personnel or falling objects? 29 CFR 1910.218(b)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are operating controls clearly identified and readily accessible? 29 CFR 1910.213(b)(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are all belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts properly guarded? Are guards and safety devices functional, adjusted, and in place? 29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.219(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.219(e) H&SC 39.74.6 H&SC 39.74b.3

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. Are provisions made to prevent machines from automatically starting when power is restored (following a power failure or shut-down)? 29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) H&SC 43.51.12

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 9. Are saws used for ripping equipped with anti-kickback devices and spreaders? 29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3) H&SC 43.51

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 10. Are radial arm saws guarded and so arranged that the cutting head will gently return to the back of the table when released? 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) H&SC 43.51a.3.f(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Is the work rest used and kept adjusted to within 1/8-inch of the wheel? 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 43.72.4

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Is the adjustable tongue on the top side of grinder used and kept adjusted to w/i 1/4-inch of the wheel? 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 43.72.6

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Do side guards cover the spindle end, nut, flange projections, and 75 percent of the abrasive wheel diameter? 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted? 29 CFR 1910.21(b)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 43.72.9

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Is eye and hearing protection always worn when grinding? H&SC 43.71

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 43.72.8

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Is the maximum RPM rating of each abrasive wheel compatible with the RPM rating of the grinder motor? 29 CFR 1910.

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 43.72.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Before mounting new abrasive wheels, are they visually inspected and ring tested? 29 CFR 1910.215(d)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 43.72.1

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. Are abrasive wheels kept free from oil and properly dressed? H&SC 43.72.10

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Are compressors equipped with pressure-relief valves and pressure gauges? 29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are compressor air intakes installed and equipped to ensure that only clean, uncontaminated air enters the compressor? 29 CFR 1910.169(b)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are supply lines, hoses, and connections inspected regularly? H&SC 43.31

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are high pressure hoses and connections in good repair? H&SC 43.31

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are drain valves opened frequently to prevent the accumulation of liquid in the tank? H&SC 43.21

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are safety devices on compressed-air systems checked frequently? 29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(iv)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are records of tank drainings and safety valve checks maintained? H&SC 43.21

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. Are compressors operated and lubricated according to the manufacturer’s recommendations? H&SC 43.21

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 9. Are signs posted to warn of the automatic starting feature of the compressors? H&SC 43.21

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 10. Is the belt drive system totally enclosed to provide protection on the front, back, top, and sides? 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 11. Is it strictly prohibited to direct compressed air toward a person? H&SC 43.31

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 12. Are employees prohibited from using compressed air at over 29 PSI for cleaning purposes unless they use an approved nozzle with pressure relief and chip guard? H&SC 43.31

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Has a hazardous energy control program been established where applicable? H&SC 38.13

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Has appropriate training been provided to authorized employees? 29 CFR 1910.147(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• H&SC 38.3.1.a

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Is all machinery or equipment (capable of movement) required to be de-energized or disengaged and locked out during cleaning, servicing, adjusting, or setting-up operations? 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(i)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Does the lockout/tagout procedure require stored energy (i.e., mechanical, hydraulic, air) be released or blocked before equipment is locked out for repairs? 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are appropriate employees provided with protective materials and hardware for control of hazardous energy? 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are lockout and tagout devices identifiable to the employee applying them? 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Do tagout devices include a legend warning against hazardous conditions if the equipment is energized? 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(iii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8 Are employees required to check the safety of the lockout by attempting to start up after making sure no one is exposed? 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Is the use of ladders limited to temporary uses wherever possible? H&SC 33.11

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are all ladders inspected for defects before use each day and after any occurrence that could damage the ladder? H&SC 33.11a

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are all ladders in good condition, joints between steps and side rails tight, all hardware and fittings securely attached, and moveable parts operating freely without binding or undue play? 29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(i)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 29 CFR 1910.26(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are nonskid safety feet on all ladders except step ladders? 29 CFR 1910.25(d)(2)(xix)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. When portable rung ladders are used to access elevated surfaces, does the ladder always extend at least 3 feet above that surface? 29 CFR 1910.26(a)(1)(iii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are the rungs of metal ladders uniformly spaced at 12 inches, center to center? 29 CFR 1910.26(a)(1)(iii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

NOTES:

• I.7 First aid kits in copy room and State and Private sections have expired and outdated supplies. Recommend replacing kits.

• I.8 Cubicle G-05 is in complete disarray and does not comply with OSHA Standard. It is beyond clutter and clearly needs to be addressed/corrected.

• II.1 In Dispatch, a cable coming from the floor traverses the walking surface near the map. Interim measures (taping down) have been instituted, but a permanent solution is required.

• II.8 Emergency lighting near cubicles A-09, C-12, D-06, G-06, and L-03 failed in battery back-up mode. (Notified Railroad Maintenance)

• IV.10 There are no signs to warn of entry into roadway.

• 1. Are cylinders with water-weight capacity over 30 pounds equipped (with means for connecting a valve protector or device, or with a collar or recess) to protect the valve? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(1)(iv)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)1)(ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are compressed-gas cylinders stored in an area, protected from external heat sources (flames, intense radiant heat, electric arcs or high-temperature lines)? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(i)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are cylinders located or stored in well-ventilated dry areas where they will not be damaged by passing or falling objects, struck by vehicles, or be subject to tampering by unauthorized persons? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are cylinders stored or transported in a manner to prevent them from creating a hazard by tipping, falling, or rolling? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(B)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are valve protectors always placed on cylinders when they are not in use or connected for use? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are all valves closed off before a cylinder is moved/ empty/ at the completion of each job? 29 CFR 1910.101(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. Are low-pressure fuel-gas cylinders checked periodically for corrosion, general distortion, cracks, or any other defect that might indicate a weakness or render them unfit for service? H&SC 61.62

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Are only authorized/ trained personnel allowed to use welding, cutting or brazing equipment? 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(c)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are compressed gas cylinders annually examined for signs of defect, deep rusting, or leakage? 29 CFR 1910.101(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are cylinders kept away from sources of heat and potential damage from vehicles and the like? 29 CFR 1910.101(a)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are empty cylinders appropriately marked, their valves closed when not in use, and valve-protection caps placed on them?<br>29 CFR 1910.253(b)(1)(ii)<br>29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iii)<br>29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Is welding or cutting only permitted in areas made fire safe? 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xv)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are cylinders, cylinder valves, couplings, regulators, hoses, and apparatus kept free of oily or greasy substances? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Unless secured on special trucks, are regulators removed and valve-protection caps put in place before moving cylinders? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(D)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 8. Do cylinders without fixed hand wheels have keys, handles, or nonadjustable wrenches on stem valves when in service? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(E)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 9. Are all cylinders of liquefied gases stored and shipped with the valve end up and with valve covers in place? 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(A)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 10. Is open circuit (no load) voltage of arc welding and cutting machines as low as possible, and not in excess of the recommended limit? 29 CFR 1910.254(b)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 11. Are electrodes removed from the holders when not in use? 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(v)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 12. Are employees required to shut off the electric power to the welder when work is stopped, or nobody is in attendance? H&SC 27.23e.5.d(4)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 13. Is suitable fire-extinguishing equipment available for immediate use? 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 14. Are work and electrode lead cable frequently inspected for wear and damage and replaced when needed? 29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 15. Do means for connecting cable lengths have adequate insulation? 29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 16. When the object to be welded cannot be moved and fire hazards cannot be removed, are shields used to confine heat, sparks, and slag? 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(1)(ii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 17. Are fire watchers assigned when welding or cutting is performed in locations where a serious fire might develop? 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 18. Before hot work begins, are drums, barrels, tanks, and other containers thoroughly cleaned and tested so that no substances remain that could explode, ignite, or produce toxic vapors? 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 19. Are eye-protection helmets, hand shields, and goggles in good condition, and do they meet appropriate standards? 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 20. Are employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations protected with PPE and clothing? 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 21. Is a check made for adequate ventilation where welding or cutting is performed? 29 CFR 1910.252(c)(2)

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 22. Are employees provided adequate ventilation when welding and cutting in confined places? H&SC 27.23e.1

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 1. Do industrial truck operators meet OSHA's 5/99 industrial truck operator training requirements? 29 CFR 1910.178(l) H&SC 44.61

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 2. Are industrial truck’s inspected by the operator prior to each shift? Attach copies of latest completed inspection form(s). 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2) H&SC 44.62a.1

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 3. Are industrial trucks taken out of service when found in need of repair, or in any way unsafe? 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) H&SC 44.62a

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 4. Are operators prohibited from handling loads exceeding the truck’s rated capacity? 29 CFR 1910.178(o)(2) H&SC 44.62a.2

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 5. Are persons prohibited from standing or passing under the elevated portion of any truck? 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2) H&SC 44.62a.16

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 6. Are horns used where vision is obstructed, and backup alarms used when traveling in reverse? H&SC 44.62a

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• 7. Are unattended industrial trucks shut off, loads lowered, and brakes set? 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) H&SC 44.62a.17

  Yes

  No

  N/R

• Authority Codes: “29 CFR 1910" citations refer to the 2003 edition of Code of Federal Regulations; “H&SC” citations refer to FSH 6709.11- Forest Service Health and Safety Handbook, Amendment No. 6709.11-99-1, eff. 12/1/99; “UFC” refers to Uniform Fire Code, 1994 edition; “NEC” refers to National Electrical Code, 2002 edition; “UPC” refers to Uniform Plumbing Code, 2000 edition; MLA refers to FS/NFFE Master Labor Agreement; and “Local” citations refer to Forest or local practice.