Vehicle repair shop inspection

• Shop Safety Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

General Condition

• Is the entrance clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work bays and aisles defined by painted lines in floors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gasoline is not used to clean parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trash containers being used and stored in a convenient location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting and ventilation adequate? Shop has a system for exhausting toxic vapors such as carbon monoxide and other solvents to the exterior?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the clean up procedures adequate? Is absorbent compound available for covering oil and grease spots?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is good housekeeping maintained throughout the shop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work benches were neat and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment and tools

• Are machine guards in place on all grinders, saws, etc., and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery chargers are in good condition?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Acid carboys are available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air pressure used for cleaning is discharged at no more than 30psi?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Air Compressors and air hoses in good condition and stored properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is stationary machinery securely anchored to prevent moving and is elevated machinery blocked up to prevent settling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all powered and hand tools in good condition and free of defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Jacks are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper friable asbestos control equipment is used when changing brake shoes containing asbestos?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When tires are mounted outside the shop, locking rings are chained to tire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sparkplug cleaner in in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parts are cleaned in dip tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand tools are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The chain hoist is inspected regularly and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Are extension cords in good shape, grounding plug in place, insulation in good shape and free of any tape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are plugs, sockets, or switches in good working order and free of defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are inside breaker switches labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to control boxes kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Extension cords not hanging from metal structures; piping, nails, hooks, ladders, or scaffolds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No extension cords pass through walls, ceilings, doors, or windows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords are not subject to vehicle traffic and/or equipment traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords across placed outside of walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable power tools in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention and Flammable Materials

• Are all combustibles and flammable substances properly labeled and stored? Are flammable cabinets provided and properly used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers clearly marked and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers checked by a third party annually and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are "No Smoking" signs displayed and enforced in designated areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approved safety cans available for disposing oily rags and flammable liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits kept clear, accessible and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fire exits open easily from the inside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Handling and Storage

• Are conveniently placed racks and bins for small parts provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there proper tire storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dollies or jack stands, and auto jacks available in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all employees use proper lifting methods?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Are first aid cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid cabinet contents stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cabinets clearly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cabinets easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Equipment

• Is personal protective equipment maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is face and eye protection used when there is a reasonable probability of injury (i.e. welding, cutting, grinding, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is respiratory protection used where there is a danger from dust, fog fumes, smoke, vapors, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees using hearing protection in required areas or when exposed to high levels of noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Walkways

• Are aisles and passageways kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are isles and walkways marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wet floors covered with non-slip a material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials or equipment stored in a such a way that sharp projectives will not interfere with the walkway?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spills cleaned up immediately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazard Communication

• Are SDS sheets readily available to employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eyewash and shower stations providing 15 minutes of continuous flush available and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Drains

• Are all drains free of debris and cleared of water

  Yes

  No

  N/A