MECHANICAL AND PLUMBERS SHOP SAFETY CHECKLIST

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

1.0 HAND AND PORTABLE POWER TOOLS

• 1.1 - Are all tools and equipment used by employees at their workplace in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are hand tools such as chisels and punches, which develops mushroom heads during use, reconditioned or replaced as necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Are broken or fractured handles on hammers, axes and similar tools replaced promptly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 Are appropriate handles used on files and similar tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6 Are tools cutting edges kept sharp so the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7 Are lever-type tools straight and unbent from excessive force?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.8 Are portable circular saws equipped with guards above and below the base shoe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.9 Are circular saw guards free moving (I.e., not wired or wedged open)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.10 Are all AC-powered tools effectively grounded or a double-insulated type with cords in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.11 For AC-powered tools used outdoors, is GFCI protection provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.12 Are powered tools equipped with "dead-man" switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 MACHINE GUARDING AND SAFETY

• 2.1 Are fixed, removable or other guarding methods provided to protect workers from hazards created by the point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks <br>?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Are provisions made to prevent machines from automatically restarting when power is restored after a power interruption?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Are all (a) moving chalking and gears and (b) pulleys and belts that are within 7 feet (2.1 meters) of the floor or working level properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 Are fan blades protected with a guard having openings no larger than 1/2inch (1.3cm), when operating within 7 feet (2.1meters) from the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 Are any foot-operated switches guarded or located to prevent accidental actuation by personnel or falling objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 Is equipment and machinery securely anchored to prevent tipping or other movement during operation that could result on personal injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7 Are manually operated valves and switches controlling the operation of equipment and machines clearly identified and readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9 Does the supervisor prohibit loose clothing, ties, long hair, and jewelry that may catch in moving machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10 Do compressed air guns nozzles limit dead end pressure to 30 psi (2 bar)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• 3.1 Are electrical machinery and appliances grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 Do extension cords being used have a grounding conductor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Do plug adapters provide necessary ground conductor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 Are all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labeled to indicated their use or the equipment served?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 Do all interior wiring systems include provisions for grounding metal parts of electrical raceways, equipment and enclosures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6 Are all electrical conduits, raceways and enclosures securely fastened in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.7 Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded against a accidental contact by proper cabinets or enclosures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.8 Is sufficient access and working space provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operations and maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.9 Are all unused openings (including knockouts) in electrical enclosures and fittings closed with appropriate covers, plugs or plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.10 Are electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles, and junction boxes, provided with tight fitting covers or plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 HOUSEKEEPING / PREMISES CONDITION

• 4.1 All the tools and PPE is properly cleaned and stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Are walking surfaces kept dry or appropriate means taken to assure the surfaces are slip-resistant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 Are all spilled hazardous materials or aned up immediately and according to proper procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Is a clean up kit with a supply of absorbent materials and appropriate neutralizers located near the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 Is scrap, debris and wasted stored safely and removed from the worksite promptly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 Is heavy stock properly and safely secured for storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 CHEMICAL SAFETY

• 5.1 Are solvent- based glues, wood finishes, thinners and solvents kept in appropriate containers that are properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 Are flammable liquids properly stored in appropriate cabinets when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 When flammable or toxic chemicals are in use, is the ventilation adequate to ensure that vapor concentrations do not buildup in the shop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 Are all spilled hazardous materiales or liquids, cleaned up immediately and according to proper procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 Is a clean up kit with a supply of absorbent materials and appropriate neutralizers located near the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 Are there eye wash facilities within the work area where employees are exposed to corrosive materials or other chemicals hazardous to the eyes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 LADDERS

• 6.0 Are ladders being checked in this inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1 Are all ladders used by employees at their workplace in overall good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 Are ladders free of sharp edges, splinters, splits, decay or broken rings, spreaders, locking clamps and side rails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 Have wooden and aluminum ladders been eliminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 Are the joints between the steps and side rails tight, all hardware and fittings securely attached, and do the movable parts operate freely without binding or undue movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 Do stepladder spreaders or locking devices securely hold the front and back sections in the open position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6 Are ropes for extension ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7 Are the rungs or steps clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.8 Are the steps uniformly spaced and parallel and level when the ladders is in the position of use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.9 Are all damaged ladders tagged for destruction and kept out of service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.10 Are ladders rated to support at least 300lb (135kg?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.11 Are stepladders limited to no more than 20 ft (6m) long?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.12 Are straight ladders limited to no more than 30 ft. (9m) long?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.13 Are extension ladders limited no more than 60 ft. (18m) long?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.14 Is the straight extension ladders placed at a a pitch of 1:4?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.15 Is the straight extension ladders placed to prevent slipping or is e base and top tied in the position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.16 For any ladder placed in front of a doorway, is the doors blocked or locked from the other side?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.17 Are ladders tall enough to reach the required height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.18 Are ladders not placed on boxes, barrels, tables or other materials to gain additional height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.19 Are workers staying at least lower than 2 steps from the top of a step ladder or 4 steps from form the top of a single section or extension ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.20 Are workers not climbing on the bracing on the back legs of the step ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.21 Is there no more than one person on the ladder at a time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.22 Are provisions made to not carry tools and materials by hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.23 If a ladders is used to provide access to an elevated platform or roof, do the side rails extend at least 36" (91cm) above the platform or roof edge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• 7.7 Are chemical-resistant gloves worn to prevent skin contact with harmful chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1 Are approved safety glasses required to be worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye injuries form flying chips, splinters, sparks and other solid materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Are protective goggles or face shields worn over safety glasses where there is any danger of chemical splashes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 Are hard hats provided and worn where the danger of hitting the head exists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 Are hard hats free of damage to the shell and suspension system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 Is appropriate foot protection required where there is the risk of foot injuries from falling objects, crushing, or hot, corrosive, or toxic substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6 Are abrasion-resistant gloves worn for handling materials with sharp edges, splinters or other surfaces that can cause severe cuts, lacerations, abrasions or punctures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.7 Are chemical-resistant gloves worn to prevent skin contact with harmful chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.8 Is hearing protection properly worn when workplace noise levels exceed exposure limits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.9 Are proper respirators available ad worn by employees exposed to airborne chemical substance hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.10 Is there a schedule to replace the cartridges in chemical respirators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.11 Is all protective equipment maintained in a clean, functioning condition and ready for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.12 Are there first aid kits available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 GENERATOR ROOM AND MECHANICAL ROOMS

• Are generator and mechanical rooms being inspected at this time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.1 Are the lighting circuits properly wired and do they have adequate fuses and circuit breakers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Is all permanent wiring in approved conduit and free of extension cords used in place of proper electrical cabling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 Does the supervisor enforce a Lockout/ Tag out policy for electrical machinery repair??

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Is all electrical equipment effectively grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 Is the transfer switch tested monthly and are the tests properly documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 Do the employees understand the hazards of and protective measures required by any chemicals, which are used in the generator room particularly solvents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7 Are employees handling solvents and acids equipped with necessary PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8 Are solvents limited to non- flammable solvents as much as possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9 Is the battery charging and maintenance area properly ventilated to preclude the buildup of hydrogen gas generated during battery charging operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.10 Is the generator room free of flammables or combustibles except for the fuel of the generator's prime mover?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.11 Are flammables and combustibles limited to small amounts needed in the immediate area and they are stored in approved flammable liquid containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.12 Is the exhaust system gas tight to minimize the exhaust gases in the generator room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.13 Is the exhaust stack so terminated that it is clear of vents, air intakes, or other openings, which would allow the exhaust gases to re-enter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14 Does the supervisor reinforce No smoking requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.15 Is the exhaust piping properly insulated where it goes thru the wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.16 Are there other ignition sources such as portable heaters, coffee pots, hot plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.17 Is the foundation and the skid that supports the engine-generator set inspected regularly and is this documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18 Are fans or any other moving/rotating equipment less tan 2.13m above the floor properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.19 Is the steady state noise level in the generator below 85 decibels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.20 Are there signs indicating the need of hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.21 is hearing protection are used as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.22 Does the supervisor ensure that all employees know and adhere to safety requirements in the generator room operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.23 Does the supervisor ensure that PPE is used properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.24 Are proper safety signs posted in clear language and clear locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.25 Are maintenance/operational testing procedures established and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.26 Does the supervisor enforce Lockout/ Tag out policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.27 Does the room have a current system/chart posted for quick reference in emergencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.28 Is good housekeeping practiced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.29 Are oil or fuel contaminated rags placed into a covered metal container or are they removed from the generator room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.30 Does the generator room have a working fire detection or automatic fire suppression system? Are they regularly maintained and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.31 Does the generator room have an approved fire extinguisher ? Have workers been trained on its use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.32 Are there No smoking signs in the room and is the policy enforced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.33 Are the walls properly sealed to preclude the passage of gases, smoke or other products of combustion and flame?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.34 Is lighting adequate in all areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

• Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

SIGNATURE

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