Information
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Western Extrusions - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM General Planned Inspection
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Shop or area
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Date of inspection
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Performed by
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Other Personnel doing the Inspection
Safety behavior (Work Practices, PPE ETC)
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Proper PPE being utilized by personnel
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No Unsafe acts being performed by personnel
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4 Man push policy utilized – loaded heavy racks
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Proper lifting techniques being performed
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No gloves being utilized on spinning / rotating machinery
Personal Protective Equipment
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Head protection areas designated and enforced
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Hearing protection utilized in required areas
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Face/eye protection in place where needed
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Safety foot protection being worn (Metguards in Paint, Die Shop, P6 Packing, cast house)
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Proper PPE is used when handling hazardous materials
Work Areas/ Housekeeping/ Egress
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Floor surfaces dry/free of trip hazards/ no exposed floor openings
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Work stations clean / orderly within safe conditions
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Adequate lighting at work stations
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Exit Paths / Exit Doors not blocked / locked
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Exit Signs illuminated / Good condition
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Walkways maintained,aisles defined, uncluttered
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
Slip/Trip/Fall Hazards
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Portable ladders equipped with non-slip feet
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Walking, parking, break areas free of hazards, well maintained
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Potential Trip Hazards: Airlines, Hoses, Cords, Materials, Trash, Debris, etc.
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Aluminum chips on floor / Spilling out of containment / going out into yard
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
First Aid/ Emergency Response
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First aid kits stocked/accessible
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
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Plant/ Department Evacuation plan posted
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SDS Sheets readily available in designated areas
Environmental / hazmat
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Spill Kits readily available / stocked
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GHS labeling available; secondary containers
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NFPA signage available *if applicable
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Hazardous materials containers labeled
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
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Smoking and eating prohibited in work areas where exposure exists
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Eyewash/emergency shower available and functional
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Storage of chemicals outside with out containment
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Oily, rusty or greasy equipment stored outside with out cover
Fire Emergency
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Extinguishers not blocked, marked and inspected - charged
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Emergency exits marked, unblocked, with lighted sign above, give access to clear egress path
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Eye washes inspected, marked, working and unblocked
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Oil / flammable rags/and flammable materials stored flammable containers
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Bonding and grounding used with storage of flammable materials
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
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Excessive Oil leaks on floor
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Dust collection units are in good condition and have no holes or dust escaping from machine
Electrical Safety
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Electrical junction boxes in safe condition
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Damaged wiring on equipment / machinery
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Electrical cords in safe condition
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Temp. wiring used as permanent wiring
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
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Electrical cords above 25’ in length used
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Electrical panels have clear access (3ft. Clearance all around)
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Outlets, switches and boxes have covers
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Permanent wiring in place- no extension cords
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Electrical cords: Grounded, any bare wires
Hand/Power Tools
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Power tools properly grounded/ have safety power switch
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Defective tools are removed from service
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Proper guards are provided, tools electrically grounded or double insulated
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
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Safe utilization of hand and power tools
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Electric power tools in safe condition
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Hand tooling in safe condition (hammers, box cutters, etc)
Lock Out/Tag Out
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Equipment in disrepair has been locked out
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Review employee placing lockout to ensure knowledge.
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All equipment has lockout instructions and lockout points
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LOTO devices, tags and locks are available. Tags have names.
Mobile equipment
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Observed operating at safe speeds
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Equipped with back-up alarms
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Seat belt worn by operator
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Observed safe loading and unloading practices
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
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Forklift inspected and in good condition
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Operator certified to operate forklift (clearly designated)
Ergonomics
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Employees seen lifting over 50 lbs or backward objects
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Body positions detected that could cause illnesses or injuries?
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Platforms and work stools provided for employees.
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Risk Rating
- Compliant
- Non-Compliant
- N/A
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Excessive vibration in tooling detected
Materials Handling /Lifting operations
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Cranes: Daily Inspection performed
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Crane: Operators stand off to side while in operation
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Chains, slings, in good condition
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Eye bolts, loops and other lifting devices in good condition
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Crane: crane, hoist, pendant, chain bag in good condition
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Forklift inspected and in good condition
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Forklift: Proper staging/ stacking of racks
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Forklift: Propane Gas Escape Valve point upward
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Cantilever arms bent, not aligned or loose
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Cantilever columns bent, damaged or not secured in place.
Confined spaces
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Entrance to Confined space has permit, equipment and rescue.
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All confines spaces haves signs and are secured
