UMA Area Safety Walk

• Partner / Site

• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

  Select

GENERAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Are all worksites clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all spilled materials or liquids cleaned up immediately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible scrap, debris, and waste stored safely and removed from the worksite promptly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are covered marked metal waste cans used for oily and paint-soaked waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all restrooms and washing facilities clean and sanitary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all work areas adequately illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pits and floor openings covered or otherwise guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When lunches are eaten on the premises, are they eaten in areas where there is no exposure to toxic materials or other health hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELEVATED SURFACES

• Is scaffolding used in this Area?

  Yes

  No

• Is scaffolding erected following OSHA Regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees working on scaffolding use proper Fall protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all scaffolding properly permitted and labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there elevated work surfaces in this area?

  Yes

  No

• Are signs posted, when appropriate, showing the elevated surface load capacity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surfaces elevated more than 4 feet above the floor or ground provided with standard guardrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all elevated surfaces (beneath which people or machinery could be exposed to falling objects) provided with standard 3.5 -inch toeboards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a permanent means of access and egress provided to elevated storage and work surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is required headroom provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is material on elevated surfaces piled, stacked or racked in a manner to prevent it from tipping, falling, collapsing, rolling or spreading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dock boards or bridge plates used when transferring materials between docks and trucks or rail cars?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do ALL employees required to work at heights receive training? (Working closer that 6' from a unprotected edge)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is working at heights training completed annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Working at Heights training documented for all required employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES COMMUNICATION

• Are there Hazardous Substances Used in this area?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a list of hazardous substances used in your workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a written hazard communication program dealing with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) labeling, and employee training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does this program include:

• Is there an employee training program for hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An explanation of what a SDS is, and how to use and obtain one?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Explanation of "Right to Know"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How employees will be informed of hazards of non-routine tasks, and hazards of unlabeled pipes, containers etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identification of where employees can see the employer's written hazard communication program and where hazardous substances are present in their work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Details of the hazard communication program, including how to use the labeling system and SDSs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each container for a hazardous substance (i.e. vats, bottles, storage tanks,) labeled with product identity and a hazard warning (communication of the specific health hazards and physical hazards)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Safety Data Sheet readily available for each hazardous substance used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Are approved safety glasses required to be worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye injuries such as punctures, abrasions, contusions or burns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees who need corrective lenses (glasses or contacts lenses) in working environments with harmful exposures, required to wear only approved safety glasses, protective goggles, or use other medically approved precautionary procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn where there is any danger of flying particles or corrosive materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were there any employees witnessed not wearing proper safety eyewear in required areas?

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• Are protective gloves, aprons, shields, or other means provided against cuts, corrosive liquids, and chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any hazards that would require head protection

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• Are employees observed wearing proper head protection in designated areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hard hats inspected periodically for damage to the shell and suspension system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate foot protection required where there is the risk of foot injuries from hot, corrosive, poisonous substances, falling objects, crushing or penetrating actions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees and visitors observed with proper foot protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the facility have an electrical department or electrician/electrical maintenance on staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all electrical workers have proper rated electrical PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical PPE properly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is electrical PPE properly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where special equipment is needed for electrical workers, is it available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there is electrical PPE is PPE in good repair and being properly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels above acceptable exposure limits? (90dB 8hr shifts, 85dB 10hr shifts, 82dB 12hr shifts)

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• Is protection against the effects of occupational noise exposure provided when sound levels exceed those of the noise standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were employees witnessed using proper hearing protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees that are required to use hearing protection part of a documented hearing conservation program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees that are required to use hearing protection given annual audiometric testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PORTABLE LADDERS

• Are Portable ladders used in this area?

  Yes

  No

• Are all ladders maintained in good condition, joints between steps and side rails tight, all hardware and fittings securely attached, and moveable parts operating freely without binding or undue play?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non-slip safety feet provided on each ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladder rungs and steps free of grease and oil?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a formal Documented Ladder Safety Program?

  Yes

  No

• Is it prohibited to place a ladder in front of doors opening toward the ladder except when the door is blocked open, locked or guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it prohibited to place ladders on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain additional height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees instructed to face the ladder when ascending or descending?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees prohibited from using ladders that are broken, missing steps, rungs, or cleats, broken side rails or other faulty equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees instructed not to use the top 2 steps of ordinary stepladders as a step?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When portable rung ladders are used to gain access to elevated platforms, roofs, and the like does the ladder always extend at least 3 feet above the elevated surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable metal ladders legibly marked with signs reading "CAUTION" "Do Not Use Around Electrical Equipment" or equivalent wording?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it required that when portable rung or cleat type ladders are used the base is so placed that slipping will not occur, or it is lashed or otherwise held in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees instructed to only adjust extension ladders while standing at a base (not while standing on the ladder or from a position above the ladder)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ladders inspected for damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees prohibited from using ladders as braces, skids, gin poles, or for other than their intended purposes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the rungs of ladders uniformly spaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a formal ladder training conducted annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LOCKOUT TAGOUT

• Is there a documented LOTO written Program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the LOTO program had a documented review in the past 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Master Machine List?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees required to keep personal control of their key(s) while they have safety locks in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all machinery or equipment capable of movement, required to be de-energized or disengaged and blocked or locked-out during cleaning, servicing, adjusting or setting up operations, whenever required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it required that employees check the safety of the lockout by attempting a start up after making sure no one is exposed? (Try Step)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their Posted LOTO matrix for each machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the appropriate electrical enclosures identified? (Are electrical panel ratings posted?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all LOTO points identified at the lock out point, and correlate to posted procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the lockout procedure require that stored energy (i.e. mechanical, hydraulic, air,) be released or blocked before equipment is locked-out for repairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spot check LOTO procedure and ensure all necessary information is there. Does the procedure make sense and does it bring the machine to a ZERO energy state?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all equipment control valve handles provided with a means for locking-out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate employees provided with individually keyed personal safety locks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their a master lock list that specifies who is issued what lock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the proper owner info provided for each lock? Including owner info?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In LOTO situations are ALL individuals potentially exposed covered by a personal lock that only they have control of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all LOTO authorized employees receive documented Annual Training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there documented annual LOTO awareness training for all employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are PIVs (Forklifts) used in this Area?

  Yes

  No

POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS - FORKLIFTS

• Are documented daily inspections being completed for every PIV?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are only trained and certified employees allowed to operate PIVs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are only trained personnel allowed to operate industrial trucks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there documented compliant proof of training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check Operator for operator licenses, do they have on on their person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any visible defects observed on any PIVs?

  No

  Yes

  N/A

• Is substantial overhead protective equipment provided on high lift rider equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the required lift truck operating rules documented and enforced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is directional lighting provided on each industrial truck that operates in an area with less than 2 foot candles per square foot of general lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does each industrial truck have a warning horn, whistle, gong or other device which can be clearly heard above the normal noise in the areas where operated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are proper inspections being completed and at a compliant frequency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MATERIAL HANDLING

• Is there safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisleways designated, permanently marked, and kept clear to allow unhindered passage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dock boards (bridge plates) used when loading or unloading operations are taking place between vehicles and docks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trucks and trailers secured from movement during loading and unloading operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand trucks maintained in safe operating condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are product chutes used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chutes and gravity roller sections firmly placed or secured to prevent displacement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chutes equipped with sideboards of sufficient height to prevent the materials being handled from falling off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At the delivery end of rollers or chutes, are provisions made to brake the movement of the handled materials.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallets usually inspected before being loaded or moved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cranes or hoist used in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hooks with safety latches or other arrangements used when hoisting materials so that slings or load attachments won't accidentally slip off the hoist hooks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When hoisting material or equipment, are provisions made to assure no one will be passing under the suspended loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are securing chains, ropes, hooks, chockers or slings adequate for the jobs to be performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their documented Crain/hoist training for operators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a documented Inspection process for all hoists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Data Sheets available to employees handling hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAND TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

• Are all tools and equipment (both, company and employee-owned) used by employees at their workplace in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hand tools required to be inspected before use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their documented inspections of hand tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees that use hand tools in their jobs required to complete annual hand tool safety training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees made aware of the hazards caused by faulty or improperly used hand tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE, safety glasses, face shields, and similar equipment used while using hand tools or equipment that might produce flying materials or be subject to breakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand jacks used in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they inspected before use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools stored in dry, secure location where they won't be tampered with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MACHINE GUARDING

• Is their a documented machine guarding safety program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the program been reviewed in the past 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a documented training program to instruct employees on safe methods of machine operation including guarding requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a regular program of safety inspection of machinery and associated Guarding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all machinery and equipment kept clean and properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is sufficient clearance provided around and between machines to allow for safe operations, set up and servicing, material handling and waste removal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is equipment and machinery securely placed and anchored, when necessary to prevent tipping or other movement that could result in personal injury?

  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

• Can electric power to each machine be locked out for maintenance, repair, or security?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  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

• Are all emergency stop buttons colored red and properly labeled as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all moving chains and gears properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are splashguards mounted on machines that use coolant, to prevent the coolant from reaching employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are methods provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards created at the point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machinery guards secure and so arranged that they do not offer a hazard in their use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If special hand tools are used for placing and removing material, do they protect the operator's hands?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are revolving drums, barrels, and containers required to be guarded by an enclosure that is interlocked with the drive mechanism, so that revolution cannot occur unless the guard enclosure is in place, so guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are provisions made to prevent machines from automatically starting when power is restored after a power failure or shutdown?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machines constructed so as to be free from excessive vibration when the largest size tool is mounted and run at full speed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If machinery is cleaned with compressed air, is air pressure controlled and personal protective equipment or other safeguards used to protect operators and other workers from eye and body injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fan blades protected with a guard having openings no larger than 1/2 inch, when operating within 7 feet of the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are saws used for ripping, equipped with anti-kick back devices and spreaders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are radial arm saws so arranged that the cutting head will gently return to the back of the table when released?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all rotating equipment such as shafts drive belts and such guarded properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all moving parts of machines below 7 feet of the work surface adequately guarded following OSHAs guarding requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS

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COMPLETION

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• Contact Info:

• Joshua@manufacturingutah.com Phone: 801-363-3885 ext.105