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Shop Safety Audit
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
General Condition
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Is the entrance clean and tidy?
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Are work bays and aisles defined by painted lines in floors?
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Gasoline is not used to clean parts?
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Are trash containers being used and stored in a convenient location?
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Is lighting and ventilation adequate? Shop has a system for exhausting toxic vapors such as carbon monoxide and other solvents to the exterior?
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Are the clean up procedures adequate? Is absorbent compound available for covering oil and grease spots?
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Is good housekeeping maintained throughout the shop?
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Work benches were neat and clean?
Equipment and tools
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Are machine guards in place on all grinders, saws, etc., and in good condition?
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Battery chargers are in good condition?<br>
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Acid carboys are available?
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Air pressure used for cleaning is discharged at no more than 30psi?
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Are Air Compressors and air hoses in good condition and stored properly?
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Is stationary machinery securely anchored to prevent moving and is elevated machinery blocked up to prevent settling?
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Are all powered and hand tools in good condition and free of defects?
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Jacks are in good condition?
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Proper friable asbestos control equipment is used when changing brake shoes containing asbestos?
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When tires are mounted outside the shop, locking rings are chained to tire?
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Sparkplug cleaner in in good condition?
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Parts are cleaned in dip tank?
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Hand tools are in good condition?
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The chain hoist is inspected regularly and in good condition?
Electrical
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Are extension cords in good shape, grounding plug in place, insulation in good shape and free of any tape?
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Are plugs, sockets, or switches in good working order and free of defects?
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Are inside breaker switches labeled?
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Is access to control boxes kept clear?
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Are Extension cords not hanging from metal structures; piping, nails, hooks, ladders, or scaffolds?
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No extension cords pass through walls, ceilings, doors, or windows?
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Extension cords are not subject to vehicle traffic and/or equipment traffic?
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Are extension cords across placed outside of walkways?
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Are portable power tools in good condition?
Fire Prevention and Flammable Materials
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Are all combustibles and flammable substances properly labeled and stored? Are flammable cabinets provided and properly used?
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Are fire extinguishers clearly marked and easily accessible?
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Are fire extinguishers checked by a third party annually and tagged?
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Are "No Smoking" signs displayed and enforced in designated areas?
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Approved safety cans available for disposing oily rags and flammable liquids?
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Are fire exits kept clear, accessible and clearly marked?
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Do fire exits open easily from the inside?
Material Handling and Storage
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Are conveniently placed racks and bins for small parts provided?
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Is there proper tire storage?
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Are dollies or jack stands, and auto jacks available in good condition?
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Do all employees use proper lifting methods?
First Aid
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Are first aid cabinets and contents clean and orderly?
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Are first aid cabinet contents stocked?
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Are cabinets clearly labeled?
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Are cabinets easily accessible?
Safety Equipment
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Is personal protective equipment maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition?
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Is face and eye protection used when there is a reasonable probability of injury (i.e. welding, cutting, grinding, etc.)?
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Is respiratory protection used where there is a danger from dust, fog fumes, smoke, vapors, etc.?
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Are employees using hearing protection in required areas or when exposed to high levels of noise?
Walkways
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Are aisles and passageways kept clear?
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Are isles and walkways marked?
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Are wet floors covered with non-slip a material?
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Are materials or equipment stored in a such a way that sharp projectives will not interfere with the walkway?
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Are spills cleaned up immediately?
Hazard Communication
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Are SDS sheets readily available to employees?
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Are eyewash and shower stations providing 15 minutes of continuous flush available and easily accessible?
Drains
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Are all drains free of debris and cleared of water