TVA - Safe Material Handling Checklist

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• DIRECTIONS: A "No" response to the questions below may indicate potential problems that require further attention.

CAPABILITIES

• Are workers knowledgeable of the proper material handling practices needed to perform this activity safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the weight of the object to be lifted weigh 50 pounds or more?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If object is >50 lbs. a JSA is required in accordance with paragraph 2 of procedure TSP-609

CONFIGURATION

• Is the object stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the weight evenly distributed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the object free from sharp edges and corners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the object easy to grasp and hold without slipping? [handholds are helpful]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ASSISTANCE

• Can mechanical, wheeled, or motorized devices be used? (hoist, rigging, dolly, hand truck, cart, flatbed, trailer, conveyor, forklift, vehicle)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are others available to help handle heavy, awkward or numerous objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

• Personal Protective Equipment is available and worn to protect?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• "Feet and Body": Proper footwear and appropriate clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• "Hands": Gloves fit properly and are made of the proper material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

INTERFERENCES

• Is there enough "room" to maneuver and stay clear of traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do workers have an unobstructed view of the material handling activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WALKING SURFACE

• Are walking surfaces level, wide enough, clean, clear, and dry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor openings protected or covered, loose grating secured, obstacles such as loose or granular material removed or area cleaned , slippery substances or oily residues removed or cleaned from the floor / grating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the load within safe limits for floor or trench grating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PLACEMENT

• Are the materials being moved the least distance possible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work surface adjustable for best handling height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the distance between the object and body minimized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pushing and pulling forces reduced or eliminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

POSITIONING

• Can the material handler avoid movement *

• * above shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• * extended reaching with the arms or raising the elbows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• * static muscle loading? (I.e., prolonged grasping or holding tension)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• * sudden movements during handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• * twisting at the waist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• * crouching?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• * finger pinching grip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DURATION AND REPETITION

• Are high rates of repetition avoided by job rotation, self-pacing, or sufficient pauses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

REMINDER: Bend the knees, not the back, when lifting or moving an object!

• Do not hesitate to ask questions and/or reach out for help.