PT Monthly Manufacturing Safety Inspection

• Company/ Facility Name

• Site

• Facility Area

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Training

• Is training provided for each person newly assigned to a job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does initial training include a thorough review of hazards and accidents associated with the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate instruction in the use of personal protective equipment provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is training for the use of emergency equipment provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Are work surfaces and grip surfaces safe when wet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are elevated work areas properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Process

• Are repetitive motion tasks properly paced and kept to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the material safety data sheets placed in locations accessible to all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazards signalled by signs and tags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all trucks, forklifts and other equipment been inspected and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lockout or tagout procedures in place and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ventilation equipment working effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the dust collection system working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the safety showers and eye wash stations in the proper locations and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Emergency Procedures

• Is there a clear fire response plan posted for each work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all workers know the plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drills held regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers chosen for the type of fire most likely in that area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there enough extinguishers present to do the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguisher locations conspicuously marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers properly mounted and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all extinguishers fully charged and operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguisher inspections up to date on all extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Means of Exit

• Do employees have easy access to exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits unlocked to allow egress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits and exit routes equipped with emergency lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits and exit routes unblocked and free of clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Warehouse and Shipping

• Are dock platforms, bumpers, stairs and steps in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are light fixtures in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all work areas clean and free of debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stored materials properly stacked and spaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors free of oil spillage or leakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is absorbent available for immediate clean-up of spills and leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flammable and combustible products stored appropriately? For example: Are Class I (one) flammable products (as per NFPA or your local fire code) stored in Class I approved buildings or outside the warehouse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Loading/Unloading Racks

• Are steps, railings and retractable ramps on raised platforms in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is piping and in-line equipment in good condition and free of leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading arms operating satisfactorily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bonding and grounding cables free of breaks or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are connections tight and sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general condition of wiring and junction boxes, etc. in good condition (visual inspection)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Is the level of light adequate for safe and comfortable performance of work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting adequate and regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machine Guards

• Are all dangerous machine parts adequately guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do machine guards meet standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lockout procedures followed when performing maintenance with guards removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are all machines properly grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable hand tools grounded or double insulated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are junction boxes closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords out of the aisles where they can be abused by heavy traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is permanent wiring used instead of extension cords?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Tools and Machinery

• Are manufacturers' manuals kept for all tools and machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are defective tools/machinery tagged and removed from service as part of a regular maintenance program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and machinery used so as to avoid electrical hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is proper training given in the safe use of tools and machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Confined Spaces

• Are the confined space procedures and training available and followed by all involved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are confined spaces properly identified and marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are entry and exit procedures adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency and rescue procedures in place (e.g. trained safety watchers)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Is the work area clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors free from protruding nails, splinters, holes and loose boards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles and passageways kept clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are permanent aisles and passageways clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are covers or guardrails in place around open pits, tanks and ditches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs, Ladders and Platforms

• Are stairs and handrails in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders free of defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders set up properly before use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the elevated platforms properly secured and do they have handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sound Level/Noise

• Are regular noise surveys conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection available and used properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Employee Facilities

• Are facilities kept clean and sanitary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are facilities in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cafeteria facilities provided away from toxic chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand washing facilities available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Medical and First Aid

• Do all employees know how to get first aid assistance when needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the first-aiders know when and to which hospital or clinic an injured person should be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there employees trained as first-aid practitioners on each shift worked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first-aid kits provided as per jurisdiction’s first-aid regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first-aid supplies replenished as they are used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Is required equipment provided, maintained and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does equipment meet requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it reliable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is personal protection utilized only when it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate or control the hazardous substance or process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas requiring PPE usage properly identified by warning signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Materials Handling and Storage

• Is there safe clearance for all equipment through aisles and doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is stored material stable and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas free from tipping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are only trained operators allowed to operate forklifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are necessary warning devices and signs in use for railway sidings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are specifications posted for maximum loads which are approved for shelving, floors and roofs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are racks and platforms loaded only within the limits of their capacity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chain hoists, ropes and slings adequate for the loads and marked accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do personnel use proper lifting techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the size and condition of containers hazardous to workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are elevators, hoists, conveyors, balers, etc., properly used with appropriate signals and directional warning signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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