SHEM- Assessment checklist- Carpentry Shop Safety

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping/Premises Condition

• Are accumulations of wood dust routinely (e.g., monthly) removed from elevated surfaces such as ductwork, roof supports, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is wood dust cleaned up from the floor regularly to prevent the dust creating a slipping hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is heavy stock properly and safely secured for storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit routes clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no materials or equipment placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shop tools stored safely away and not left on the floor or on machines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Are all electrical machinery and appliances grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do extension cords have a grounding conductor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do plug adaptors have the necessary grounding conductor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labeled, in both English and the local language, to indicate their use, or the equipment served?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords used outdoors equipped with 10 mA GFCI protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are operators dressed safely for the job (no loose-fitting clothing, jewelry, long hair)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Are flammable liquids properly stored in approved flammable storage cabinets when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all portable chemical containers labeled with the name of the product and its physical and health hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders, such as oxygen separated from other flammable compressed gases by at least 20 ft (6 m) or a ½ hr. rated firewall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency eye wash facilities that provide a flow rate of 0.4 liters for 15 minutes located within the work area where employees are exposed to corrosive materials, or other chemicals hazardous to the eyes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency shower facilities that provide a flow rate of 75.7 liters per minute (20 gpm) for 15 minutes located within the work area where employees are exposed to corrosive materials, or other chemicals hazardous to the eyes or other parts of the body?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency eye wash and shower stations activated monthly for a period long enough to verify operation and ensure flushing fluid is available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Do ladders have no-slip feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wooden ladders unpainted to prevent hiding damage/cracks in the wood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders free of damage or defect (sharp edges, splinters, splits, decay, or broken rungs, in spreaders, locking clamps and/or side rails)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ropes for extension ladders in good condition; not frayed or badly worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rungs or steps clean (e.g., free of mud, grease, or oil)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the steps uniformly spaced, 10 in. (25cm), and not more than 14 in. (26 cm apart, parallel, and level when the ladder is in position for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there are any damaged ladders on the site, are they tagged for destruction or repair and kept out of service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the use of AC-powered tools or working on or near an electrical system or overhead power lines limited to the use of wood or fiberglass ladders only (no metal ladders)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders OSHA/ANSI-rated Type 1 (250 lbs. or 113 kg), 1A (300 lbs. or 136 kg), or 1AA (375 lbs. or 170 kg) or equivalent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the straight or extension ladder placed at a pitch of 1:4 (i.e., 1 foot or 1 meter horizontal for each 4 feet or 4-meter vertical)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders tall enough to reach the object required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers staying at least lower than two steps from the top on a step ladder or four steps from the top on a single section or extension ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers prohibited from climbing on the bracing on the back legs of the step ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there only one person on the ladder at a time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rolling stairs available and used instead of a ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a ladder is used to provide access to an elevated platform, do the side rails extend at least 36” (91 cm) above the platform edge and is the ladder secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders with structural or other defects removed from service, destroyed, and disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand & Portable Power Tools

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand tools such as chisels and punches, which develop mushroomed heads during use, reconditioned or replaced as necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate handles used on files and similar tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do powered tools have 'dead-man' switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stationary Power Tools

• Are all machines guarded to protect the employees from flying debris, rotating parts, pinch points and other hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stationary power tools securely anchored to prevent movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all operating controls easily reachable from the standard operating position and away from the hazardous point of operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are saw blades for table saws and chop saws inspected before each use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are table saws locked out before changing the blade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the blade height correct for the task? The correct blade height protects the operator from kickbacks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are clamps or drill vice grips used to prevent the object from spinning while using a drill press?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drive belts and pulleys enclosed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sanding belt on a belt sander examined before each use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is dust collection used when operating a jointer, saw, belt drum sanders, and shapers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are nails, screws and other metallic objects removed from the wood before using the stationary hand tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For AC-powered tools used outdoors, is 10 mAGFCI protection provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers trained in the hazards found in pinch points or rotating parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Are approved safety glasses required and always worn in areas where there is a risk of eye injuries from flying chips, splinters, sparks and other solid materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hard hats provided and worn where the danger of overhead falling objects exists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are abrasion-resistance gloves worn for handling materials with sharp edges, splinters or other surfaces that can cause potential hand injuries (severe cut, lacerations, abrasions, punctures, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical-resistant gloves worn to prevent skin contact with harmful chemicals (e.g., solvent-based glues, paints and thinners, fuels, acids)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hearing protection (e.g., ear plugs or muffs) properly worn when workplace noise levels exceed the Department’s occupational exposure limits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are proper respirators available and worn by employees exposed to airborne chemical substance hazards (e.g., high concentrations of dusts, welding fumes, solvent vapors)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a schedule to replace the cartridges in chemical respirators (e.g., monthly)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machine Guarding & Safety

• Are push sticks or blocks available and used for saws and other cutting equipment to feed smaller pieces of stock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all (a) moving chains 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

• Are fan blades protected with a guard having openings no larger than 1/2 inch (1.3 centimeters), when operating within 7 feet (2.1 meters) of the walking/working surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Abrasive Wheels

• When using the grinding wheel, always make sure the machine speed and the grinding wheel speed are compatible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do side guards cover the spindle, nut, and flange and 75 percent of the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the spark arrestors on the topside of bench grinders used and kept adjusted to within 1/4 inch (6.5mm) of the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the eye shields of bench grinders in place and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work rest of bench grinders used and kept adjusted to within 1/8 inch (3 mm) of the wheel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all abrasive wheel rpms rated for the rpm of the grinder motor? (The grinder motor rpm should not exceed the wheel rating)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is grinding on the side of the wheel prohibited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently anchored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a face shield available and its use required when the grinder is used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A