SAFETY INSPECTIONS

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Does electrical equipment have three feet minimum clearance in front of, and 15 inches on the sides?
Are electrical disconnects labeled?
Are flexible cords in good condition?
Is electrical service in wet or damp areas protected by GFCI?
Does electrical equipment have all covers, knockout plates, elbows, etc. in place?
Are extension cords only used temporarily? (30 days, or less)?
Are power strips being used correctly (no piggy-backing)?
Is electrical grounding and bonding used during flammable liquid dispensing?
Are Lockout Tagout procedures developed/ available for pieces of equipment that have more than one source of hazardous energy (i.e., electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, potential, chemical, etc.)?
Are employees that are performing equipment maintenance and/or servicing following Lockout Tagout Procedures? (lockout locks must be either red or brass and the tags must say the words â€œDo Not Operate).

HAND TOOLS / POWER TOOLS / SHOP EQUIPMENT

Are all machine guards fixed in place, and fully functional?
Is Robotic equipment guarded?
Are grinding wheels smooth?
Are grinding wheel tongue guards set at 1/4 inches, maximum?
Compressed air guns are designed to prevent pressures in excess of 30 psi when deadheaded.

CHEMICAL STORAGE AND USE

Are acids and bases stored separately?
Are Job Safety Analysis(s) posted for hazardous chemical handling operations and operators trained?
Does handling of hazardous materials (pouring, mixing, spraying, heating) takes place in / under adequate exhaust?
Are liquids stored below eye level?
Do all non-vented flammable liquids cabinets have the bung in place?

CHEMICAL HYGIENE / HAZARD COMMUNICATION

Are MSDS sheets current and available in Sitehawk database?
Is a current chemical inventory list immediately available?
Are chemicals labeled with proper HMIS labels?
Are process equipment vessels and tanks (dust collectors, process chemical tanks, etc.) labeled with appropriate hazard warning?
No food and drink is in the lab?
Are refrigerators labeled "No food or drink"?
Are chemical baths, bubblers, vessels, clearly labeled as to their contents?
When not in use, are lab fume hood sashes closed?
Is all non-fume hood ventilation equipment flow tested semi-annually?
Are all lab fume hood sash position sensors securely attached to the hood sash?
Are all pipes labeled as to contents and direction of flow of materials?
Do all labs have updated Lab ownership cards located outside of the main door(s)?
Is a Peroxide Formers inventory posted/date received & opened are listed & within S&T Hygiene plan guidelines
Are lab fume hoods flow tested annually?

EMERGENCY EXITS

Are all emergency exits labeled (above the door)?
Are emergency evacuation routes posted and current?
Is the path to, through, and out of an exit free from obstruction and 28â€ minimum?
Are exits clearly visible?
Is any door or passage that is not an exit and it is likely that it could be mistaken as an exit marked "NOT AN EXIT"?

MATERIAL HANDLING

Are fork truck inspections performed and documented before every shift?
Are storage racks undamaged and have posted load ratings?
Are pallets used to store materials in good condition (i.e. no broken slats)?
Are palletized materials securely stored in racks (no loose, overhanging, or off-center loads?
Are stored materials located no closer than 18 inches below sprinkler heads?

VEHICLE MOUNTED POWERED PLATFORMS

Are platforms kept in good working condition?
Do employees stand firmly on the floor of the platform?
Are platforms not used when elevated?

HOISTING EQUIPMENT

Are slings inspected for damage or defects each day prior to use?
Are rated load markings visible from the ground on BOTH sides of the crane?
Are daily inspections performed on the operating mechanisms, air and hydraulic systems, hooks and hoist chains?
Are hooks used for hoisting mechanisms equipped with a safety latch?

ERGONOMICS

Are there anti fatigue mats in process areas where there are long periods of standing?
Are job rotations built into processes to prevent repetitive motion strains/injuries?
Where applicable, has automation been implemented to reduce repetitive motion activities?

GAS CYLINDER STORAGE / USE

Are all single (in use) gas cylinders chained/secured and upright?
Are all piping of hazardous gases labeled with contents and direction of flow?
Are all hazardous compressed gases (HMIS 3 &4) stored and used from gas cabinets?
Are compressed gas cylinders (empty or full) stored separately?
Are gas cabinets labeled with their contents?
Are pressure release devices installed and maintained?
Does compressed gas container storage have "NO SMOKING" signs posted?
Are storage areas well ventilated, dry and of fire resistant construction?

WALKING / WORKING SURFACES AND HOUSEKEEPING

Are walking surfaces clean, dry, in good condition, free of obstruction and chemical residue?
Are there no floor holes greater than 1 inch?
Do all aisleways have a minimum of 28 inches (recommended 36 inches)?
Are all wall openings with a drop of more than 4 feet guarded with a standard guard-rail and toe board where necessary?
Are all floor holes guarded with a guardrail and toe board or floor cover?
Are all mezzanines used for storage posted with the allowable floor capacity?
There is no overhead storage of equipment or materials (other than on shelves made specifically for storage purposes)?
Are safety showers and eyewashes inspected weekly (check tag)?
Is safety equipment (fire extinguishers, eyewash, shower, pull stations) not blocked?
Is general housekeeping good (floors, aisles, and offices are clean, uncluttered, and dry)?

ENVIRONMENTAL

Are all waste containers kept closed except when adding waste?
Are all waste containers managed to avoid releases (ie. possible secondary containment or closed top)?
Is the waste compatible with the containers and the container in good condition?
Are incompatible wastes separated?
Are hazardous waste containers marked with the words hazardous waste and a description that identifies the waste?
Are laboratories or process areas containing asbestos countertops, fumehoods, or floor tiles checked monthly for signs of obvious damage, wear, or intentional damage (drilling, grinding, cutting, etc)?

LADDERS

Are ladders inspected frequently (prior to each use)?
Are ladders being well maintained?

WELDING, CUTTING AND BRAZING ACTIVITIES

Is adequate ventilation provided during welding operations?
Are guards used to contain heat, sparks and flag if objects to be welded cannot be removed from the area?

VALUE BASED SAFETY - SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

Did you observe any unsafe acts during your inspection?
Did you recognize/ award individual(s) for working safely during your inspection?
Did you observe anything to be outstanding safety act(s) during your inspection?

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

HAND TOOLS / POWER TOOLS / SHOP EQUIPMENT

CHEMICAL STORAGE AND USE

CHEMICAL HYGIENE / HAZARD COMMUNICATION

EMERGENCY EXITS

MATERIAL HANDLING

VEHICLE MOUNTED POWERED PLATFORMS

HOISTING EQUIPMENT

ERGONOMICS

GAS CYLINDER STORAGE / USE

WALKING / WORKING SURFACES AND HOUSEKEEPING

ENVIRONMENTAL

LADDERS

WELDING, CUTTING AND BRAZING ACTIVITIES

VALUE BASED SAFETY - SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

HAND TOOLS / POWER TOOLS / SHOP EQUIPMENT

CHEMICAL STORAGE AND USE

CHEMICAL HYGIENE / HAZARD COMMUNICATION

EMERGENCY EXITS

MATERIAL HANDLING

VEHICLE MOUNTED POWERED PLATFORMS

HOISTING EQUIPMENT

ERGONOMICS

GAS CYLINDER STORAGE / USE

WALKING / WORKING SURFACES AND HOUSEKEEPING

ENVIRONMENTAL

LADDERS

WELDING, CUTTING AND BRAZING ACTIVITIES

VALUE BASED SAFETY - SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

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