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  • Audit Title

  • Project Name
  • Project Number

  • Address
  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Names of those participating in this inspection

1.0 GENERAL SAFETY

  • 1.1 Are OSHA and state required posters displayed in a prominent location?

  • 1.3 Are emergency phone numbers posted in a conspicuous place?

  • 1.2 Are safety signs (danger, warning or caution, etc.) posted where necessary?

  • 1.4 Are emergency evacuation routes identified and displayed i.e. map?

  • 1.5 Is there a first aid kit and BBP kit available onsite?

  • 1.6 Is the first-aid kit fully stocked?

  • 1.7 Is the emergency eyewash station clean and accessible?

  • 1.8 When was the eyewash station last serviced?

  • 1.9 Are fire extinguishers readily accessible (not blocked)?

  • 1.10 Are fire extinguishers inspected monthly/annually as needed?

  • 1.11 Are spill kits and/or absorbent available?

2.0 HOUSEKEEPING

  • 2.1 Is the shop floor free from slip, trip, and fall hazards (water, oil, debris, etc.)?

  • 2.2 Are shop materials, including scrap, stored in a safe manner?

  • 2.3 Are shop tools stored safely away and not left on the floor or machines?

  • 2.4 Are oily rags stored in appropriate metal containers?

  • 2.5 Are stairs and walkways free from material storage and debris?

  • 2.6 Are all exit routes clearly identified and illuminated by reliable light sources?

  • 2.7 Are doors, passageways, or stairways that are not exit, or accessible to exits appropriately marked as "Not an Exit"?

3.0 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • 3.1 Are employees instructed to make preliminary inspections to determine what conditions exist before starting work on electrical equipment or lines?

  • 3.2 Are extension cords in good condition i.e. no missing ground prongs, cord not damaged, etc.)?

  • 3.3 Is exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or replaced promptly?

  • 3.4 Are flexible cords and cables free of splices or taps?

  • 3.5 Are extension cords rated for the amperage needed to properly run the equipment attached to it?

  • 3.6 Are hand-held power tools either grounded (GFCI) or marked as "Double Insulated"?

  • 3.7 Are GFCI's used in wet or damp locations?

  • 3.8 Are power strips or extension cords being used for fixed wiring (temporary use only - 90 days max)?

  • 3.9 Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or enclosures?

  • 3.10 Is a 36 inch clearance maintained in front of all control switches, circuit breakers and electrical panels?

  • 3.11 Are disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labeled to indicate their use or equipment served?

  • 3.12 Are unused openings (including conduit knockouts) in electrical enclososures and fittings protected with appropriate covers, plugs or plates?

  • 3.13 Are electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles, junction boxes, etc. provided with tight fitting covers and plates?

4.0 FIRE SAFETY

  • 4.1 Are combustible scrap, debris, and waste materials (oily rags, etc.) stored in covered metal receptacles and removed from the worksite promptly?

  • 4.2 Are all flammable liquids kept in closed containers when not in use (for example, parts cleaning tanks, pans, etc.)?

  • 4.3 Are fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders separated by distance, and fire-resistant barriers, while in storage?

  • 4.4 Are fire extinguishers selected and provided for the types of materials in areas where they are to be used?

  • 4.5 Are appropriate fire extinguishers mounted within 75 feet of outside areas containing flammable liquids, and within 10 feet of any inside storage area for such materials?

  • 4.6 Are extinguishers free from obstructions or blockage?

  • 4.7 Are all extinguishers serviced, maintained and tagged at intervals not to exceed 1 year?

  • 4.8 Are all extinguishers fully charged and in their designated places?

  • 4.9 Are "NO SMOKING" signs posted where appropriate in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used or stored?

  • 4.10 Are safety cans used for dispensing flammable or combustible liquids at a point of use?

  • 4.11 Are all spills of flammable or combustible liquids cleaned up promptly?

5.0 HAZARD COMMUNICATION

  • 5.1 Is there a chemical inventory list of all chemicals readily available?

  • 5.2 Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) readily available for all chemicals used in the shop?

  • 5.3 Are all chemicals properly labeled, used and stored?

  • 5.4 Are satellite accumulation areas properly maintained?

  • 5.5 Is universal waste i.e. used florescent bulbs, batteries, etc. labeled and stored properly?

6.0 MACHINERY

  • 6.1 Is all machinery and equipment kept clean and properly maintained?

  • 6.2 Is sufficient clearance provided around and between machines to allow for safe operations, set up and servicing?

  • 6.3 Is equipment and machinery securely placed and anchored, when necessary to prevent tipping or other movement that could result in personal injury?

  • 6.4 Is there a power shut-off switch within reach of the operator’s position at each machine?

  • 6.5 Can electric power to each machine be locked out for maintenance, repair, or security?

  • 6.6 Do all machines have guards to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards created at the point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks?

  • 6.7 Are machinery guards secure and so arranged that they do not offer a hazard in their use?

  • 6.8 Are work rests on grinders installed and kept adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the wheel?

  • 6.9 Is the adjustable tongue on the topside of the grinder used and kept adjusted to within 1/4 inch of the wheel?

  • 6.10 Before new abrasive wheels are mounted, are they visually inspected and ring tested?

  • 6.11 Is PPE available and being worn when operating machinery?

  • 6.12 Are all hazardous energy sources required to be de-energized, disengaged, blocked, or locked-out during cleaning, servicing, adjusting, setting-up operations, or as required?

7.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

  • 7.1 Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn where there is a danger of flying particles or corrosive materials?

  • 7.2 Are approved safety glasses worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye injury?

  • 7.3 Are hardhats provided and worn where danger of falling objects exist?

  • 7.4 Are hardhats inspected periodically for damage to the shell and suspension system?

  • 7.5 Is appropriate foot protection being worn as required?

  • 7.6 Are approved respirators provided for regular and emergency use as needed?

  • 7.7 Is PPE maintained in a sanitary condition and ready for use?

  • 7.8 Is a hearing conservation program established for noise levels exceeding 85 decibels?

  • 7.9 Is hearing protection required when noise levels are exceeded?

  • 7.10 Are employees trained in use, limitations, maintenance, storage and inspection requirements of PPE?

8.0 LADDERS

  • 8.1 Are ladders inspected and maintained in good condition?

  • 8.2 Are non-slip feet provided on each ladder?

  • 8.3 Are ladder rungs and steps free from grease and oil?

  • 8.4 Are employees trained in the proper use and operation of ladders?

  • 8.5 Are ladders with broken, missing steps, rungs, or cleats, broken side rails, or faulty equipment removed from service?

  • 8.6 Are employees instructed to face ladders when climbing and descending?

  • 8.7 Are employees instructed not to use the top two steps of stepladders as steps?

  • 8.8 When in use, do ladders extend at least 3 feet above elevated surface?

9.0 COMPRESSED AIR

  • 9.1 Are all compressors equipped with pressure relief valves and pressure gauges?

  • 9.2 Are compressor air intakes installed and equipped to ensure only clean uncontaminated air enters?

  • 9.3 Are air filters installed and regularly inspected?

  • 9.4 Are compressor safety devices checked frequently?

  • 9.5 Are all belt drive systems totally enclosed?

  • 9.6 Is it strictly prohibited to direct compressed air toward a person?

  • 9.7 If compressed air is used for cleaning, is the pressure reduced to 30 psi?

  • 9.8 Is the total relieving capacity of the safety valve capable of preventing pressure in the receiver from exceeding the maximum allowable working pressure of the receiver by more than 10 percent?

  • 9.9 Are compressed air receivers periodically drained of moisture and oil?

  • 9.10 Are all safety valves tested frequently and at regular intervals to determine whether they are in good operating condition?

  • 9.11 Are inlets of air receivers and piping systems free of accumulated oil and carbonaceous materials?

10.0 WELDING/CUTTING

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

  • 10.2 Is care used in handling and storing cylinders, safety valves, and relief valves to prevent damage?

  • 10.3 Are cylinders kept away from sources of heat?

  • 10.4 Are empty cylinders appropriately marked and their valves closed?

  • 10.5 Are signs reading: DANGER—NO SMOKING, MATCHES, OR OPENLIGHTS, or the equivalent, posted?

  • 10.6 Are cylinders, cylinder valves, couplings, regulators, hoses, and apparatus kept free of oily or greasy substances?

  • 10.7 Unless secured on special trucks, are regulators removed and valve-protection caps put in place before moving cylinders?

  • 10.8 Is red used to identify the acetylene (and other fuel gas) hose, green for oxygen hose, and black for inert gas and air hose?

  • 10.9 Is the area free from flammable and combustible materials (35 feet from welding)?

  • 10.10 Is suitable fire extinguishing equipment available for immediate use?

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

  • 10.12 Are employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations protected with personal protective equipment and clothing?

11.0 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

  • 11.1 Are cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained?

  • 11.2 Are compressed gas cylinders stored in areas which are protected from external heat sources such as flame impingement, intense radiant heat, electric arcs, or high temperature lines?

  • 11.3 Are cylinders located or stored in areas where they will not be damaged by passing or falling objects or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons?

  • 11.4 Are cylinders stored or transported in a manner to prevent them from creating a hazard by tipping, falling or rolling?

  • 11.5 Are valve protectors always placed on cylinders when the cylinders are not in use or connected for use?

  • 11.6 Are all valves closed off before a cylinder is moved, when the cylinder is empty, and at the completion of each job?

  • 11.7 Are low pressure fuel-gas cylinders checked periodically for corrosion, general distortion, cracks, or any other defect that might indicate a weakness or render it unfit for service?

  • 11.8 Are fuel gas and oxygen cylinders stored a minimum of 20 feet apart or separated by a 1-hour firewall?

12.0 OVERHEAD CRANES, HOISTS, ETC.

  • 12.1 Is rigging i.e. slings, chains, shackles, etc. in good condition?

  • 12.2 Are chains and hoists inspected in accordance with manufacturers requirements?

  • 12.3 Are load capacity signs clearly posted?

  • 12.4 Will each hoist automatically stop and hold any load up to 125 percent of its rated load if its actuating force is removed?

  • 12.5 Is the rated load of each hoist legibly marked and visible to the operator?

  • 12.6 Are the controls of hoist plainly marked to indicate the direction of travel or motion?

  • 12.7 Is the operator instructed to avoid carrying loads over people?

  • 12.8 Is it prohibited to use chains or rope slings that are kinked or twisted?

  • 12.9 Is it prohibited to use the hoist rope or chain wrapped around the load as a substitute, for a sling?

13.0 HAND TOOLS

  • 13.1 Are all tools and equipment (both company and employee owned) used by employees at their workplace in good condition?

  • 13.2 Are hand tools such as chisels and punches, which develop mushroomed heads during use, reconditioned or replaced as necessary?

  • 13.3 Are broken or fractured handles on hammers, axes and similar equipment replaced promptly?

  • 13.4 Are worn or bent wrenches replaced regularly?

  • 13.5 Are employees made aware of the hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools?

  • 13.6 Are appropriate safety glasses, face shields, etc. used while using hand tools or equipment which might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage?

  • 13.7 Are jacks checked periodically to ensure they are in good operating condition?

  • 13.8 Are tool handles wedged tightly in the head of all tools?

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