MEI Safety Checklist for ARTD Labs

• MEI Safety Checklist for ARTD Labs

• Conducted on

  Date

• Eric Noble

Emergency Evacuation & Emergency Exits

• Are all exits and paths to/from exits free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do emergency lights work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors that could be mistaken for a way of exit marked “Not an Exit” or with the name of the room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can all exits be opened from the inside without a key?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all emergency alarms work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are extension cords only for temporary use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power cords free of splices, taps, and damaged insulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of electrical Daisy Chains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are live electrical parts on tools, equipment, building wiring, and electrical panels enclosed to prevent contact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No circuits become overloaded. If they are overloaded list why.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are breaker boxes clear and can they be accessed when needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machines that have moisture (e.g.: refrigerators, air conditioners) or used outdoors or in industrial settings grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do electrical cords and equipment used at wet locations have waterproof covers or seals to keep moisture out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

housekeeping

• Are scrap materials stored safely to prevent tripping, fire or pest hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spills cleaned up promptly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there effective drainage for wet areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If you have nonpotable or not-fit-for-drinking water outlets, are they marked as such?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

walking Surfaces/Stairways

• Are aisles and passageways kept clear of tripping hazards (cords, pipes, hoses etc.) and at least 28” wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors still able to hold the intended load safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least 7’ of head room in all aisles and on all stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Is there sufficient lighting in work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary lights protected from accidental breakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are parking areas equipped with sufficient security lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical

• Do all chemical boxes, bottles, bags, tanks, etc. have a label that has the chemical name and appropriate hazard warning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MSDS has been read and understood for all chemicals that are used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Confirm any combination door locks under your area of responsibility are working correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard Assessments for Jobs which you feel a hazard assessment should be conducted have been scheduled or done.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the furnished PPE fit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the PPE appropriate for the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees wear the PPE when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety glasses worn where there is a potential for flying particles or objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are goggles or face shield worn where there is a danger of corrosive material splash?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safety-toed footwear worn where there is a potential for heavy objects to roll or fall on the feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ear plugs or ear muffs available and used in areas where it is necessary to raise your voice to be heard by a co-worker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gloves, aprons, or shields worn when there is a danger of cuts or chemical contact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage

• Are materials stored in a way that does not create a hazard (protected from slipping or collapse)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas kept free of tripping and fire hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelves capable of holding the intended load?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees have a safe way to stock and unstock the shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eemployees DO NOT have to get on the shelves to get stock? If they do, are they using fall protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage racks tightly assembled and free of sagging from overload or damage by vehicle traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand trucks, carts, or hoists available and used for routine lifting or carrying tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe Machine and Tool Operation

• No New Machines or Tools in area. (if no, list new machines)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Employees trained in the safe use machines where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machines in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are moving parts of machines such as belts, pulleys, gears, cutters guarded to prevent accidental contact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the safeguards adjusted properly before use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There ARE NO electrical hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area around the use of this machine clear of any tripping or slipping hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient clearance around the machine for safe operations, material handling, and service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the power shut-off within easy reach of the operator’s work station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Observe the work practice. Is it a safe one?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees ARE NOT wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the machinery.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees get help when they need it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees working next to machines safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do machines tjat require lockout/Tagout procedures have them created and Employees trained in them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

• Please list anything that should be added to this checklist.