Information

  • Twisted Steel Fab Shop Safety Checklist

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Is the floor space free of debris and objects

  • Are safe work methods and warning signs clearly visible

  • Are machines adequately guarded and protected to prevent contact, entanglement or damage

  • Are the personal Protective Equipment requirements for the workshop clearly displayed?

  • Are the PPE requirements followed?

  • Are lighting levels satisfactory for operators to utilise equipment safely?

  • Is the plant and equipment located in an appropriate location within the workshop?

  • Does the workshop floor have clearly outlined safe walkways?

  • Is there a preventative maintenance program in place for plant and equipment in the workshop?

  • Are there records of maintenance to plant and equipment?

  • Are residual current devices in use for portable electrical equipment, if appropriate?

  • Are there any sources of excessive noise in the immediate work area or from an external source?

  • Are people appropriately trained in plant and equipment?

  • Are records of training held for appropriately trained people?

Emergency Response

  • Are all access points clear of obstructions?

  • Is emergency exit signage adequate and functioning correctly?

  • Are appropriate fire extinguishers visible and clear of obstructions?

  • Have fire extinguishers/equipment been serviced in last 6 months?

  • Is Emergency Evacuation procedure clearly displayed?

  • Have designated building wardens been identified?

  • Are first aid kits readily available?

  • Are there first aid personnel identified?

Chemical Safety

  • Is there a hazardous Substance register for the workshop?

  • Is the MSDS or other safety information available for all chemicals?

  • Are chemicals labelled appropriately?

  • Are poisons or other drugs kept in a locked storage?

  • Are chemicals stored correctly (i.e only with other compatible chemicals)?

  • Is all shelving compatible with chemicals stored?

  • Is there not more than one flammable liquid cabinet per 250m2 of floor space?

  • Are all storage refrigerators spark proof?

  • Is there security restricted access to store areas?

  • Is there appropriate secondary containment to prevent spread of major spills?

  • Is personal protective equipment available for use?

  • Are spill cleanup kits and deco animation material available where needed?

  • Are there approved methods of disposal for all chemicals in the workshop?

  • Are staff and apprentices aware of procedures in place for use of chemicals in the workshop?

  • Are gas cylinders in the store segregated by dangerous goods class, with correct separation distances?

  • Are all gas cylinders securely chained and the valves safe?

  • Are specialised trolleys available for moving gas cylinders?

  • Are cylinders at least 3m away from potential ignition sources?

  • Are gas cylinders stored appropriately within the workshop?

Welding Safety

  • Are staff appropriately trained in performing welding tasks?

  • Are apprentices appropriately suppervised by a competent person when welding?

  • Are welding operators provided with the appropriate PPE for the task?

  • Is there adequate ventilation for welding tasks?

  • Are there appropriate warning signs in welding areas?

  • Are welding screens used when performing welding tasks?

General Safety

  • Are dust/ventilation systems working adequately?

  • Are electrical appliances correctly tagged?

  • Are floors and passageways clear of electrical leads?

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