Title Page
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Document No.
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Workplace Inspection
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Client / Site
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Location
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
DOCUMENT
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HIRADC
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Emergency Respond Team
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SHE Committee
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incident investigation form
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Work instruction
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Safety Data Sheet
AISLE-WAYS AND PASSAGEWAYS
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Aisles marked
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Clear and unobstructed
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At least 28 inches wide or as prescribed
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Sufficient width for all normal movements
CHEMICALS AND FUELS
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Tanks/drums of steel or appropriate material
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Adequate spill containment
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Proper spill absorbent materials and/or drainage provided
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Container corrosion prevention provided
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Tanks/drums adequately supported
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Storage heated by means not constituting a source of ignition
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Approved portable safety containers used as required
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No-smoking signs posted where required
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Non-arcing type fans in hazardous substance storage areas
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Materials separated to avoid incompatibility reactions
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Means of exit/egress prescribed
COMPRESSED GASES
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Stored upright and secured against falling over
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Segregated by contents and legibly marked
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Protection against rust/corrosion
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Stored away from heat sources
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Stored away from stairs, elevators, and egress routes
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Inspected for dents, corrosion, test records
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Adequate ventilation in storage areas
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS
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High-voltage and control panels closed and secured
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Control panels identified and accessible
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Good condition of wiring, insulation and fixtures
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Grounding tested
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Flexible cords free of splices
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Lock-out provisions as prescribed
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Equipment being locked-out provided with individual disconnects
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Electrical equipment protected from fluids
ERGONOMIC FACTORS
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Design allows normal body positions when seated or standing
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Controls sized to permit operation with clothing/equipment normally worn
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Controls follow normal response patterns (down for off, etc.)
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Standard color-coding used for warnings and informational displays
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Hand tools used permit normal body positions
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Limited weight and size of materials lifted or carried by people
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Lifting and twisting in combination not required in the workplace
EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS
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Operational placards/decals on emergency controls (on-off, open-close, etc.)
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Emergency instructions at primary telephone in each work area
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Fire Hazard symbols on facilities containing hazardous substances
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Backup communication systems available
EMERGENCY RESCUE EQUIPMENT
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Adequate equipment available and properly located
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Proper serviceable condition
EXIT/EGRESS
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Sufficient exits for prompt escape
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No locks or fastenings restricting escape
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Routes and exits clearly marked
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Exits and exit signs adequately illuminated
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More than one exit from work area
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Approaches to exits unobstructed
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Flammables kept out of exits
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At least 28 inches wide or as prescribed
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Open outward onto level floor
FIRE PROTECTION
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Portable extinguisher appropriate for types of materials and readily available
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Extinguisher Health, safety and Environment inspected quarterly
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Fire Hose properly mounted, accessible and maintained
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Fire equipment visibly marked
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Fire doors, lids and shutters in good repair and unobstructed
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Sprinkler heads have proper clearance from materials and furnishings
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Sprinkler master control valves accessible and locked open
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Adequate personal protective equipment for fire brigade members
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Floor openings protected
FIRST AID KITS/STATIONS/EQUIPMENT
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Located as prescribed by legislation
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Adequate materials and equipment available and properly located
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Electrical safety items included in high-voltage areas and conditions
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Names of qualified attendants posted
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Instructions to accident reporting posted
FLOORS (Walking & Working Surfaces)
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Clean, orderly, sanitary condition
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Drainage maintained
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Free of slip, trip or fall hazards
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Free of protrusions, nails, etc.
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Openings covered or barricaded
HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEMS
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Pressure regulated within power limits
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Good condition; no major leaks, dents, nicks and severe scratches of pressure lines and fittings
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Fluid pressure lines identified
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Inspections recorded
HAND AND PORTABLE TOOLS
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Proper general condition of tools, electrical cords, air hose.
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Proper storage when in use
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Proper storage when not in use
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Guards and safety devices serviceable
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Electrical grounding or double insulation protected
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Adjustments correct
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Load rating sufficient for work performed
LADDERS
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Safety feet in serviceable condition
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Unpainted and free of grease and oil
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One person on ladder at a time
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Properly positioned
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Doors blocked open, locked, or guarded if in front of ladder
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Supported in place against window openings
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Defective ladders have danger tags affixed
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Metal ladders not used in electrical areas
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Both rails supported
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Fixed ladders have landing platforms every 20’ or as locally prescribed and cages as prescribed
LIFTING GEAR/EQUIPMENT
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Good condition, no damage, cleanliness, lubrication, servicing
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Legibly labeled as to capacity and load testing
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Fitted with overhead guards
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Areas designated for refueling or recharging
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Controls operational
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Safe access (steps or platforms) to cab/seat
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Limit stops operational
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Hoist motor brakes operational
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All controls operational
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Controls permit full, unrestricted operation by operators wearing appropriate clothing and equipment
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Cable/rope in good repair
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Hoist chain/rope free of kinks and twists
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Hooks not deformed or damaged and safety latches intact
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In-running nip points guarded
LIGHTING
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Walking and working areas adequately illuminated during periods of occupancy
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Lighting fixtures clean
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Illumination level sufficient for detail or work performed
LOCKOUT SYSTEMS
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Positive lockouts provided for all power systems, individually powered equipment
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Lock-outs permit multiple lockout
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Tags or color-codes indicate user of lockout
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Lock-out system provides means to reduce hazard
MACHINE TOOLS AND GUARDING
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Proper general condition, no evidence of damage, cleaning and lubrication
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Mechanical power transmission guarded
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Pinch points, in-running nip points, and points of operation guarded
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Fixed guards secured in position
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Interlock guards operative
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Automatic and operator guards properly adjusted
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Operating controls guarded against inadvertent actuation
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Operating controls locked and keys removed when not in use
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Emergency stop buttons operational, correctly positioned, labeled, and color-coded
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Isolation and lockout provided for servicing, setup, lubrication, etc.
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Guards provided for rotating parts, chips or particles, sparks, kickbacks, etc.
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Operator and service manuals available
MATERIALS-HANDLING EQUIPMENT
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Containers in good repair
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Pallets and skids of correct type and in good repair
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Chains, slings, and ropes adequate for loads and in good repair
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Lifting equipment properly stored
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Wheel chocks provided and used
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Inspection records available
MATERIALS LABELING
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Standard labels affixed to all containers of substances in storage and use
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Standard labels affixed to vehicles transporting hazardous materials, meeting legislated requirements where prescribed
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Labels legible and visible
MECHANICAL POWER SYSTEMS
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General condition and servicing
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Rotating collars, couplings, cams, clutches, flywheels, spindles, shafts, shaft ends, bolt ends, key ends and nip points guarded
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Transverse moving chains, belts, and slides guarded
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Emergency stops operational
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Speed regulated within design limits
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
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Overhead guards where required
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Designated areas for recharging
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Qualified operators only
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Physical hazards
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Fire extinguisher
NOISE EXPOSURE
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Economically-feasible noise controls
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Protection provided when sound levels exceed standard
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Hazardous noise areas identified and marked
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Properly used
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Available
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Maintained
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Adequate types
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Storage facilities
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Cleaning facilities
PLATFORMS/SCAFFOLDING
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Working platforms at least 24 inches wide or as prescribed
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4-inch toe board provided along all sides or as prescribed
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Proper flooring; nonskid
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Mesh screen below floor if open construction
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Safe access to movable platforms
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Access gates self-closing and locking
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Equipped with standard guardrail if over 10 feet above floor
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Sound, rigid footing for scaffolds
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No accumulation of tools or materials
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No altering or moving of scaffolds in use
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Good condition of casters
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Proper condition of jacks and leveling screws
PNEUMATIC POWER SYSTEMS
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Pressure-regulated within limits
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Restraining clips on hose lines
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Compressor drainage and testing
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Good condition of hose and connections
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Air lines identified
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Condensation properly drained
PRESSURE VESSELS
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Meters and controls located on operating floor
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Safety valves operational
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Inspection certificate/label appropriate to type
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Pipes, connections, vessels free of dents, notches and severe scratches
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Shields, platforms and landings as appropriate
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Remote shutoff to pumps
ROADWAYS
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Surfaces in good repair
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Sufficient width and vertical clearance
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Standard signs and marks
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Rail sidings in good repair
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Proper preparations for seasonal weather extremes, e.g., rain, heavy usage, etc.
SIGNS AND TAGS
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Hazard warning, directional and informational signs and tags used where there are immediate dangers, potential hazards, or there is a need for general instructions
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Signs and tags consistent in use throughout facility
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Tags affixed to all defective equipment
STACKING AND STORAGE
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Aisle ways and access paths clear and unobstructed
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Small or irregular-shaped items properly blocked, interlinked, with proper limitations in height of storage
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All stacks stable and secure against sliding/collapsing
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Proper drainage in storage area
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Storage area clean and cleared of foreign objects/materials
STAIRS
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At least 22 inches wide or as prescribed
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Angled between 30o to 50o or as prescribed
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Steps uniform in height and tread depth
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Outdoor stairs have grating type treads
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Treads and nosing slip-resistant
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Handrails provided on open sides
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Handrails on at least one side if closed
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Stairways adequately lighted
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Clear and unobstructed
VALVES AND MECHANICAL CONTROLS
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Labeled and color-coded
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Operational
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Readily accessible
VENTILATION AND EXTRACTION
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Adequate means provided
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Air inlets and openings arranged to minimize escape of contaminants
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Enclosures provide continuous inward airflow
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Separators provided if air re-circulated
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Hoods draw air away from people
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Hoods connected to exhaust system
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Duct work made of non-combustible material
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Duct work sealed and adequately supported
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Clean-out doors provided every 9-12 feet or as prescribed
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Separation of dust collection equipment from other facilities
WARNING SYSTEMS
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Fire/emergency alarm systems operational
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Hazard warning systems on appropriate vehicles and equipment
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Over-pressure warning systems on pressure vessels
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Over temperature warning systems on fired pressure vessels, hazardous material storage, powered equipment
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Warning signs and devices for railway sidings available
WASTE DISPOSAL
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Adequate number of appropriate metal refuse containers
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Separate containers provided for oily rags, smoking materials, dusts, flammable scrap, chemical wastes, etc.
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Safe disposal facilities for wastes
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Anti-static devices fitted as necessary
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Chemical spill absorbents available in work areas
Completation
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