IPS Safety Inspection Checklist

• Audit Title

• Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

WALKING / WORKING SURFACES

• All walkways and aisles properly marked, in good repair, clear of material, debris, oil, etc.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All working areas in good repair and clear of tripping / slipping hazards; I.e., uneven surfaces, unnecessary material, oil, debris, equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All floor openings, pits, hatch ways, manholes, open-sided floors, platforms, properly guarded, (with standard railing and toe boards where required). Guarding in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Non-slip mats, grating, or other material used in wet and other similar hazardous areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe load limits marked and observed on all elevated, load-bearing surfaces.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT / WIRING

• All wiring unfrayed and in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All plugs, receptacles, outlets, etc., in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All wiring, test leads, and equipment are properly stored (rolled up) when not in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All switches / breakers clearly marked as to purpose.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Effective lockout procedure established and observed / enforced.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ERGONOMICS

• Objects can be lifted without compromising good body mechanics.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workstation is designed to accommodate different body types.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Everything the employee needs to perform a task is available and easy to handle in the seated work area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tool and fixture design allows assembly activity to occur within the normal range of arm movement.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MACHINE GUARDING

• All machines are properly guarded including points of operation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All guards are in place during operation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All moving power transmission parts and nip points are guarded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PORTABLE POWER TOOLS

• Tools are in good working condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Possess wiring and plugs with grounding lug in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Properly guarded, guard in place during use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Properly stored when not in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAND TOOLS

• All handles or in good condition (lacking cracks or flaws)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All metal tools are free from distortions such a spalls, mushroomed heads, and rounding of edges or sockets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All tools are used only for that which they were intended.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All tools are stored properly when not in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

• Approved housekeeping practices are observed in the area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area around machinery free of metal shavings, oil, debris. Tools are stored properly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment, tools, hoses, material, etc., properly stored or stacked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LADDERS, SCAFFOLDING, STAIRWAYS

• All ladders in good condition; of sufficient strength for intended use; provided with safety features (I.e. safety feet); tied off when in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All scaffolding constructed in compliance with accepted standards; in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All ladders / scaffolding stored properly when not in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairways properly constructed, equipped with railing in accordance with standards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS / SOLVENTS / TOXIC SUBSTANCES

• Handled and used in accordance with safe practices.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers properly labeled per contents' MSDS.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

• All cranes and hoists controls, cables, hooks, and safety latches are in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All slings, straps, and lifting devices are in good working condition (if not, REMOVE IT FROM SERVICE).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All forklifts are in good working order and have pre-use checklist completed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• All appropriate, effective protective equipment worn in accordance with the hazard present.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All protective equipment maintained in good operating condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wearing of equipment monitored and enforced by supervision.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored properly when not in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT

• Appropriate, effective ventilation in use for all smoke, dust, fumes, odor, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash stations are accessible, tested, cleaned and in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher / fire hoses are accessible for use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lighting, including work areas, machining, storage, and exit signs are sufficient and working properly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SAFE WORK PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES

• Effective safe procedures communicated to all employees by regular instruction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frequent safety contacts / emphasis made to employees.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All safe working procedures / practices observed, monitored, enforced by supervision as part of their job.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SIGN-OFFS

• Safety Coordinator

  Sign

• Supervisor

  Sign

• Area Employee

  Sign

• Safety Committee Member

  Sign