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  • MEI Safety Checklist for ARTD Labs

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  • Eric Noble

Emergency Evacuation & Emergency Exits

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

  • Are exits clearly marked?

  • Do emergency lights work?

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

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

  • Do all emergency alarms work?

Electrical

  • Are extension cords only for temporary use?

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

  • Is the area free of electrical Daisy Chains

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

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

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

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

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

housekeeping

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

  • Are spills cleaned up promptly?

  • Is there effective drainage for wet areas?

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

walking Surfaces/Stairways

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

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

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

Lighting

  • Is there sufficient lighting in work areas?

  • Are temporary lights protected from accidental breakage?

  • Are parking areas equipped with sufficient security lighting?

Chemical

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

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

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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

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

  • Does the furnished PPE fit?

  • Is the PPE in good condition?

  • Is the PPE appropriate for the job?

  • Do employees wear the PPE when required?

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

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

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

  • 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?

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

Storage

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

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

  • Are shelves capable of holding the intended load?

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

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

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

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

Safe Machine and Tool Operation

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

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

  • Are machines in good working order?

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

  • Are all the safeguards adjusted properly before use?

  • There ARE NO electrical hazards

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

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

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

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

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

  • Do employees get help when they need it?

  • Are employees working next to machines safe?

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

Other

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

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