SHEM Paint Shop Checklist

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

Housekeeping

• Are all electrical cords and ropes kept out of walking aisles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses, cables, wires, etc. kept off floors and stored when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are scraps, debris and waste stored in work area as to prevent accumulation of materials that present hazards for tripping, fire, explosion or pests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are obstacles kept away from stairways, doorways, around corners, and on floors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sidewalks & ramps free of defects (e.g., – cracks, breaks, holes, spalling)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is anti-skid adhesive tape used on ramps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is reflective tape used on stairs and areas that drop to lower levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting on all walkways, stairs, hallways, ramps, and dock areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bulbs and light fixtures in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored low enough to prevent falling on people and for lifting injury prevention and safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cooking or unapproved heat producing devices (i.e., hotplate, microwave) prohibited in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees prohibited from smoking, eating, or storing beverage in the paint shop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a lack of undue accumulation of dust or dirt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Supervisor

• Does the supervisor ensure that all employees know and adhere to safety requirements in the paint shop operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the supervisor ensure that only properly qualified employees use the sprayers and other equipment in the shop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the supervisor ensure that PPE is used properly, and ensures employees are not to taking "short cuts"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the proper warning/caution signs in a language which the entire workforce can understand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the supervisor have a current emergency and evacuation plan that has it been communicated to the employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is training provided and documented on the following topics: HAZCOM, PPE, spill response, fall protection, standard operation procedures, electrical and ladder safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Is all required personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., hearing protection, eye and face protection, hand protection) available and in good condition for all paint shop painters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate work procedures, protective clothing and equipment provided and used when cleaning up spilled toxic or otherwise hazardous materials or liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees who need corrective lenses in workplaces with harmful exposures, required to wear only approved safety glasses, or use medically approved precautionary procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are approved safety glasses required to be always worn in areas where there is a risk of eye injuries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in the proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirators regularly inspected, maintained, and stored in a sanitary manner?

  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 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

• Are employees wearing the appropriate footwear and does it fit properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees who wear respirators clean-shaven?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazard Communication

• Are employees trained on the Hazard Communication protection program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in the hazards of chemicals and the procedures for their safe use, spill, clean-up, and disposal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available to all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a SDS inventory and does contain all items in the paint shop? Is it readily available to all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hazardous containers labeled appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct containers used to store hazardous materials? No food/drink containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous chemicals properly stored? (i.e., flammable lockers, segregated from incompatible sources, labeled with legible identity and warnings)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all containers undamaged and leak and spill proof?

  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 hazardous containers stored appropriately and away from walkways and heat sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous liquids stored below eye level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous wastes (primarily solvents and paints containing heavy metals) disposed of properly in accordance guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Life Safety and Medical Response

• Is the emergency eyewash station and/or shower unit easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the emergency eyewash station and shower unit be reached within 10 seconds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency eyewash station and shower unit located on the same level as the hazard and the path of travel free of obstructions that may inhibit immediate use?

  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 as the hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency eye wash and shower equipment inspected annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Paint Shop Safety

• Are paint or solvent-soaked rags placed into a covered metal container?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is explosion-proof lighting in good condition with no broken globes or covers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sources of ignition (flames, sparks, electric motors) kept at least 20 feet (6.1 meters) from the paint booth?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers of flammable and toxic chemicals kept closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation when painting indoors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammables cabinets, other storage devices, fans, or other equipment properly secured so that there is little risk of their falling over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all brush/roller painting, using solvent based (flammable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paints, conducted in an open well-ventilated area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is pressure release from paint gun so to prevent buildup of pressure in the container when used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are body parts prohibited from entering the paint gun pattern?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are paint containers kept tightly sealed and closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is paint only used from labeled containers? (Missing or illegible labels are reported)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are solvents for cleaning operation restricted to those with flashpoints less than 100 deg °F. (37.7 °C)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs posted prohibiting smoking, flames, and sparks displayed within 20 feet (6.1m, 610cm) of the booth?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cleaning operations using flammable or combustible solvents conducted inside spray booths, with the ventilating equipment operating during the cleaning procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tool Safety

• When in use, are extension cords visible and not running across highly trafficked areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct extension cords being used for the job? Select cords that are rated to handle the wattage of the devices with which will be used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is compressed air used in cleaning limited to 30 psi?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all nozzles and hoses inspected prior to each use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are GFCI’s used for all portable electrical hand tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and machines designed for a fixed location securely anchored to prevent walking or moving?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical machinery and appliances grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do supervisors and employees frequently inspect all hand tools used in the operations under their supervision, and are defective tools immediately removed from service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladder Safety

• Are all ladders used by employees at their workplace in overall good condition?

  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

• 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 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

Fall Protection

• Are all wall openings and floor holes covered or guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fall protection in place above 4 feet in height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guard rails in place for platforms and scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are straight ladders a maximum of 60 feet (18 meters) long?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are solvent-based glues, wood finishes, thinners, and solvents stored in containers approved for flammable liquid storage? Are the containers properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When flammable or toxic chemicals are in use, is the ventilation adequate to ensure that vapor concentrations do not buildup in the shop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flammable storage cabinet only used to store flammable and combustible material, and not ordinary storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  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 small quantities of flammable liquids stored in approved containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are “No Smoking – No Ignition Sources” signs posted where flammable materials are stored or used, both indoors and outdoors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits provided to permit the prompt escape of occupants in case of fire or other emergencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is every exit, way of approach, and way to travel from the exit continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits marked to provide free and unobstructed egress or escape when room is occupied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the area have two exits if one exit could be blocked because of fire, smoke, or other emergencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A