Kovach Inc. Manufacturing Safety Observations

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Slitting Area

• Are barricades in place on shears to prevent body parts from entering the dangerzone?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are Lock out Tag out procedures in place for the machines in this area?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are personnel instructed to keep clear of the coil storage area? Are the coils stacked evenly and securely to prevent tipping and/or falling?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are exitways and paths to circuit boxes kept clear (Min 36" clear pathway)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored properly with appropriate labels

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Housekeeping - area is clean and free of debris?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher locations clearly marked with easy access? Extinguishers inspected and signed off monthly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ACM Routing Area

• Are exitways and paths to circuit boxes kept clear (Min 36" clear pathway)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored properly with appropriate labels

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Using compressed air for cleaning. Has the pressure been reduced to less than 30 psig (pounds per square inch gauge)? Are workers wearing appropriate PPE? Have workers been instructed to not use compressed air for cleaning themselves or their clothing?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Noise - If noise levels are greater than 85 db has a hearing conservation program been implemented?<br>Are workers wearing proper hearing protection?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Housekeeping - area is clean and free of debris?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher locations clearly marked with easy access? Extinguishers inspected and signed off monthly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there sufficient clearance provided around and between machines to allow for safe operations, set up and servicing, material handling and waste removal?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a training program to instruct employees on the safe methods of machine operation?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are methods provided to protect the operator and other employees in the area from hazards at pointof operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts,, flying chips?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a power shut-off within reach of the operator's position?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are machine guards secure and arranged so they don't cause a hazard while in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Welding Area

• Are only authorized and trained personnel permitted to use welding, cutting or brazing equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders kept away from sources of heat and stored properly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders regularly examined for obvious signs of defects, deep rusting, or leakage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the welding, cutting, or brazing area shielded to prevent other employees from exposure to the UV rays?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is suitable fire extinguishing equipment available for immediate use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• When the object to be welded cannot be moved and the fire hazards cannot be removed, are shields used to confine heat, sparks, and slag?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• PPE - are workers wearing the appropriate protection, (i.e., Hoods, leathers, goggles, etc.)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Overall Housekeeping in this area?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Material Storage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemicals are stored properly with appropriate labels?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ventilation - has appropriate ventilation (local exhaust, general dilution, etc. ) been given consideration based on the type of material to be welded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Electrical Hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Cage

• Material Storage - Materials and equipment stored properly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemical Storage - chemicals stored properly with appropriate labels?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Wood Cutting Area

• Power tools (Nail guns, saws, etc.) - are they properly guarded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Air hoses inspected for proper fittings, cracks, storage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Housekeeping

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire Prevention

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemicals - properly stored and labeled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Electrical Hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Bench Area

• Power tools (Nail guns, saws, etc.) - are they properly guarded?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Air hoses inspected for proper fittings, cracks, storage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire Prevention

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Housekeeping

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire Prevention

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemicals - properly stored and labeled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Electrical Hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Brake Area

• Training: All employees working on Press Brakes and Folders trained on; operation, hazards of the equipment, safe distance guarding?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Foot pedals - properly guarded, workers standing, no riding the pedal, etc.?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ram Speed and Die Height: Is fast-slow speed and die height appropriate for close work? Ram should stop at height greater than where hands, fingers and other body parts cannot be caught , and then proceed at slow speed.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any machines left unattended? If no operator within 25 feet rams shall not be left open.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are hand tools available for work where fingers/hands may be closer than 4" from dangerzone?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Operators focused on task at hand and helper's hands prior to engaging ram pedal? Any unusual operator distractions?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• PPE ; sleeves when handling stainless?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Housekeeping/ Lighting/ Electrical/Material Storage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemicals properly stored and labeled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemicals properly stored and labeled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemicals properly stored and labeled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

HQ II

Glass Production Area

• Are there documented daily inspections of hoist, rigging and manipulators?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have all operators been trained?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are loads being carrying over personnel?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• PPE - Head, hand, arm and eye protection?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Machine Guarding

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemicals properly stored and labeled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Housekeeping/Fire Prevention

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Electrical Hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

ACM Area

• Machine guarding

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemicals properly stored and labeled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Housekeeping/Fire Prevention

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Electrical Hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Personal Protective Equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Crate Building Area

• Machine guarding

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Chemicals properly stored and labeled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Housekeeping/Fire Prevention

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Electrical Hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Personal Protective Equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Area

• Chemicals properly stored and labeled?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Housekeeping/Fire Prevention

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Electrical Hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Personal Protective Equipment?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Outside Storage

• Storage Issues

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Overall Plant Issues

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift Operations: Operators trained, Overall procedures in place, Inspections

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• First Aid Kits Stocked

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fire Extinguishers fully charged, in designated place identified, maintained and tagged properly, accessible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Employee Training - have all employees been through initial shop safety training at minimum?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Exit ways, access to circuit boxs and Emergency Egress

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hazard Communication - Are Safety Data Sheets available for each chemical on site?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Lockout-Tagout - Have procedures been developed for each machine?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fans and Coolers - Are fans fully guarded (openings no greater than 1/2") and electrical cords out of water?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A