Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Emergency Procedures

  • Are emergency numbers posted clearly near the shop phone?

  • Do employees know gathering point for evacuations?

  • Do employees know where to go for medical treatment?

  • Is first aid kit readily available and clearly marked?

  • Are all exits clearly marked and clear of obstructions?

  • Are fire alarm pull stations marked and easily accessible?

  • Are proper fire extinguishers available for use in the work area?

  • Have employees been trained in proper fire extinguisher use?

  • Are eyewash stations and safety showers available for use in necessary areas?

  • Are eyewash station and safety showers tested regularly?

  • Is eyewash station and safety shower maintenance recorded?

Training and Procedures

  • Are all employees trained for the equipment which they are using?

  • Is training recorded?

  • Are all employees trained in the hazards of the chemicals in their work area?

  • Is training recorded?

  • Is there a chemical inventory available?

  • Are SDSs available?

  • In what form are SDSs available?

Shop Housekeeping

  • Are eating areas and equipment separate from work areas and equipment?

  • Is the eating area clearly identified?

  • Have all trip hazards been eliminated?

  • Are work surfaces clean and free of clutter?

  • Are all rags stored in containers or placed in appropriate waste containers?

  • Are chemical products stored in closed containers?

  • Are chemical products properly labeled?

  • Are flammable products stored in appropriate flammable storage areas?

  • Are incompatible chemicals stored separately?

  • Are products still in usable condition?

  • Are waste products stored in the satellite accumulation area?

  • Are all waste products labeled?

  • Overall Housekeeping

  • Example of Housekeeping

Shop Tools

  • Is appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) available for use with shop tools?

  • What PPE is available?

  • Additional PPE available:

  • Are power tools stored in a safe location?

  • Are all power tool cords free of frays or cuts, and with grounding prong intact if applicable?

  • Are all power tool guards in place and in working condition?

  • Are blades, bits, grinding wheels, or other replaceable parts in good working order?

  • Are all standing power tools (drill presses, bandsaws, etc.) secured to the ground to prevent tipping?

  • Do all standing power tools have guards that are in place and in working order?

  • Is there a power cutoff within access of the machine operator?

  • Are all pulleys, gears, and belts or other moving parts covered or guarded to prevent contact during operation?

  • If a bench grinder is available for use in the shop is the tool rest 1/8th inch or less from the abrasive wheel?

  • Is the tongue guard of the grinder 1/4 inch or less from the abrasive wheel?

  • Are jacks inspected every 6 months or after being sent out of the shop for special work or being subjected to an abnormal load?

  • Are these inspections documented?

Ladders

  • Are all ladders in good condition, free of cracks, defects, or other damage?

  • Are ladders rated for the weight of employee and equipment?

Electrical Safety

  • Are all outlets in good working order?

  • Are outlets in wet areas GFCI outlets?

  • Are all extension cords free from frays, cuts, or other damage and is the grounding prong intact?

  • Are all electrical fixtures properly installed with no loose wires or other electrical hazards?

Hotwork

  • Is hotwork performed in this area?

  • What type of hotwork is performed in this shop?

  • Is appropriate personal protective equipment(PPE) available for hotwork?

  • What PPE is availabe

  • Other PPE available:

  • Is hotwork performed area with adequate ventilation?

  • Are any gas cylinders used for hot work properly secured to prevent falling?

  • Is gas cylinder properly labeled?

  • Is oxygen stored away from other combustible gases?

  • Is hotwork area cleared of all combustible material (35ft radius)?

  • Is appropriate fire extinguisher available for use in hotwork area?

Additional Information

  • Additional Notes:

  • Inspection completed

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