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Welding and FAB shop monthly inspection

GENERAL

  • Safety board present with up to date info

  • Are first aid and BBP supplies available?

  • Are floors free from tripping hazards, holes or cracks?

  • Overhead lights protected from breakage?

  • Emergency Exit lights work?

  • Are SDS sheets readily available?

  • Are flammable liquids stored properly?

  • Are secondary containers labeled accordingly?

  • Are emergency exit routes posted?

  • Are emergency exit paths and doors not blocked or locked? Doors open easy?

  • Are fire extinguishers readily available, accessible, inspected monthly, and maintained annually?

  • Alarm pull stations good?

  • Eye wash serviceable, inspected, not blocked, sign posted, tested weekly and signed off?

  • Safety Signs posted as needed?

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

  • Eye and Face protection worn as required?

  • Other welding PPE worn when required?

  • Hearing Protection worn as required?

  • High noise areas warning signs posted?

  • Personal Protective Equipment in good condition?

TOOLS

  • Power tools have guards in place?

  • Power tools either grounded or double insulated?

  • Power tool electrical cords and plugs in good condition?

  • Impact tools heads dressed to avoid mushrooming?

  • Broken tools taken out of service?

  • Are extension cords serviceable?

  • Tool Accountability and Control Log Maintained?

HOUSEKEEPING

  • Walkways and work aisles clearly marked and kept clear?

  • Cords and hoses routed to prevent trip hazards?

  • Fabrication and work area clean, orderly and free of combustibles?

  • Trash, scrap, and debris picked up and disposed of?

WELDING AND CUTTING

  • Welding leads in good condition?

  • Welding rods removed when not in use?

  • Welding screens erected in high flash areas?

  • Welding blankets used as needed?

  • Gas cylinders stored upright, secured and valves closed when not in use?

  • Gas cylinders stored when not in use in storage room? Secured?

  • Caps secured and valves turned off on all cylinders not in use?

  • Fire extinguishers kept close to hot work areas?

  • Adequate Ventilation provided?

  • Welding booths free from combustibles and light curtains installed?

ELECTRICAL

  • Correct voltage used for application?

  • Extension cords rated for usage?

  • Lockouts used as needed?

  • Electrical panels not blocked (36")

  • Electrical panel doors closed?

  • Electrical outlets checked including GFCI plugs?

LADDERS

  • Have all employees been trained in ladder safety?

  • Are all ladders in good condition and used properly?

MISCELLANEOUS

  • At a minimum are monthly safety inspection done?

  • JHA's available and signed?

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