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1.0 General Shop Safety & Health
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1.1 Are work areas kept neat and orderly?
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1.2 Are storage areas organized and safe to walk past?
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1.3 Do all areas have adequate illumination?
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1.4 Are new employees trained on safety procedures?
2.0 Emergency/OSHA related items
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2.1 Are first aid kits and BBP kits available at the work site?
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2.2 Is there always a first aid trained competent person available?
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2.3 Are fire extinguishers readily available and not blocked by debris?
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2.4 Are there sufficient types of fire extinguishers and are they inspected monthly?
3.0 Electrical Safety
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3.1 Are GFCI’s used for portable electrical hand tools?
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3.2 Are extensions cords rated for hard or extra hard usage? (3 wire marked = S, ST, SO, STO, SJ, SJO, SJT + SJTO)
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3.3 Is certified or listed equipment used per manufacturer instruction?
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3.6 Is a 3 foot square area around all electrical panels maintained?
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3.7 Are light bulbs in fixtures protected from breakage?
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3.8 Are electrical cords inspected, free from breaks or fraying and have all prongs intact?
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3.9 Are double insulated or grounded electric power tools used?
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3.10 Is plug on cord equipment disconnected before servicing?
4.0 Hot Work Safety
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4.1 Are floors and surrounds swept clean and clear of rubbish?
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4.2 Has proper guarding (shields, screens) been installed to protect employees not performing work?
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4.3 Has a responsible person with the authority to stop the work been assigned to watch for dangerous sparks, etc. in the area of the work and in adjacent areas such as adjoining floors or rooms? this must include regular checks during the work and breaks.
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4.4 Has sufficient fire protection equipment (eg: hose fell, extinguisher, fire blanket etc.) been provided and has a responsible person (trained in its use) been assigned to stand by while work is in progress?
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4.5 Is suitable personal protective equipment provided to ensure the safety of workers?
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4.6 Are workers trained on proper procedures on what to do in case of a fire, eg: how to raise the alarm, and call for assistance?
5.0 Hazard Communication
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5.1 Are SDS sheets or a suitable computer system and website available to all affected employees?
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5.2 Does the SDS inventory contain all items in the garage/shop?
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5.3 Are all hazardous containers labeled appropriately?
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5.4 Are all flammable liquids stored in FM/UL metal safety cans?
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5.5 Are all flammable liquids storage containers labeled properly?
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5.6 Are oily rags place in covered metal containers?
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5.7 Are hazardous liquids stored below eye level?
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5.8 Are flammable liquid storage cabinets properly in use and do they meet NFPA and OSHA standards?
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5.9 Have all affected employees received documented training in Hazardous Communication?
6.0 Personal Protective Equipment
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6.1 Are safety glasses/goggles available and are they being used?
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6.2 Is there a Protective Eyewear use policy in writing and is it enforced?
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6.3 Is there hearing protection provided in areas of loud work? (85 decibels or more)
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6.4 Is hand protection provided and used as required?
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6.5 Is foot protection worn as required?
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6.6 Are welding helmets, gloves, aprons, footwear, and curtains available and used?
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6.7 Is a respirator or proper ventilation available and used?
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6.8 Are supplies on hand for incidental chemical spills?
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6.9 Are painting booths or ventilated painting areas provided and used?
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6.10 Are all guards in place for grinders and tool rests proper clearances (1/8 inch)?
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6.11 Are all guards in place for woodworking equipment (No exposed blades)
7.0 Additional Comments
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7.0 Did you observe any other concerns that were not covered in the audit questions?
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7.1 Are there any recommendations?
