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  • Shop Safety Observation

  • Shop

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Supervisor

General Condition

  • Is the OSHA poster up to date?

  • Is the entrance to the yard and office clean and tidy?

  • Are parking spots and drive lanes clear?

  • Is equipment in process and finished product neatly stored?

  • Are trash containers being used and stored in a convenient location?

  • Is lighting and ventilation adequate for intended process?

  • Are the clean up procedures adequate?

  • Is good house keeping maintained throughout the shop and yard?

  • Is the staff trained on safety and emergency procedures?

Equipment and tools

  • Are machine guards in place on all grinders, saws, etc., and in good condition?

  • Are lock out tag procedures followed?<br>

  • Are the keys pulled on the equipment being worked on?

  • Are potential hazards blocked with barriers to prevent injury?

  • Are Air Compressors and air hoses in good condition and stored properly?

  • Is stationary machinery securely anchored to prevent moving and is elevated machinery blocked up to prevent settling?

  • Are all powered and hand tools in good condition and free of defects?

  • Are drip pans in place to prevent spills?

  • Is lighting adequate?

  • Are flammables stored and secured ?

Electrical

  • Are extension cords in good shape, grounding plug in place, insulation in good shape and free of any tape?

  • Are plugs, sockets, or switches in good working order and free of defects?

  • Are inside breaker switches labeled?

  • Is access to control boxes kept clear?

  • Are Extension cords not hanging from metal structures; piping, nails, hooks, ladders, or scaffolds?

  • No extension cords pass through walls, ceilings, doors, or windows?

  • Extension cords are not subject to vehicle traffic and/or equipment traffic?

  • Are extension cords across placed outside of walkways?

  • Are portable power tools in good condition?

Fire Prevention and Flammable Materials

  • Are oxygen and acetylene bottles properly stored and chained?

  • Are compressed gas cylinders stored 20 ft. away from heat sources?

  • Are fire extinguishers clearly marked and easily accessible?

  • Are fire extinguishers checked by a third party annually and tagged?

  • Are extinguishers readily available near welding, painting, and oily clean up areas?

  • Are stored items kept from accumulation that could cause a hazard (i.e. tripping,fire,explosion or pest harborage)?

  • Are "No Smoking" signs displayed and enforced in designated areas?

  • Are Flammables in designated areas?

  • Are all soiled rags stored in approved metal containers with gravity type closing lids?

  • Are fire exits kept clear, accessible and clearly marked?

  • Do fire exits open easily from the inside?

  • Are attic and platform storage areas clean and free of trash?

  • Are propane bottles stored outside, have identifying signs, and secure?

Material Handling and Storage

  • Are conveniently placed racks and bins for small parts provided?

  • Is adequate clearance provided for material handling equipment and are clearance signs posted?

  • Are dollies or jack stands, and auto jacks in good condition?

  • Are hazardous chemicals handled with proper PPE when required?

  • Do all employees use proper lifting methods?

  • Are fork lift compressed gas cylinders inspected to insure they are in good condition?

  • Are fork lift operators properly trained and records on file?

First Aid

  • Is a trained first aider available on site?

  • Are company emergency numbers posted along with the incident reporting protocol?

  • Do all employees know where to locate the crisis management book?

  • Are first aid cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  • Are first aid cabinet contents stocked?

  • Are cabinets clearly labeled?

  • Are cabinets easily accessible?

Safety Equipment

  • Is personal protective equipment maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition?

  • Is face and eye protection used when there is a reasonable probability of injury (i.e. welding, cutting, grinding, etc.)?

  • Is respiratory protection used where there is a danger from dust, fog fumes, smoke, vapors, etc.?

  • Are employees using hearing protection in required areas or when exposed to high levels of noise?

Walkways

  • Are aisles and passageways kept clear?

  • Are isles and walkways marked?

  • Are wet floors covered with non-slip a material?

  • Are materials or equipment stored in a such a way that sharp projectives will not interfere with the walkway?

  • Are spills cleaned up immediately?

Hazard Communication

  • Are SDS sheets readily available to employees?

  • Are eye wash stations easily accessible?

Outside - Environmental

  • Spill kits on site, stocked and ready for use?

  • Lids on dumpsters closed and in good condition?

  • Is the wash bay free of garbage and debris?

Restrooms

  • Are restrooms clean and in good working conditions

Drains

  • Materials and stored equipment covered?

  • Are all drains free of debris and cleared of water

Fuel Stations

  • Are fuel stations secure

  • Fuel hose properly stored

  • Fuel hose free of leaks

  • Fuel hose in good condition

Vegetation

  • Grass and weeds maintained around shop<br>

  • Trash kept inside trash cans

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