Workshop Safety Checklist

• Altaras International Ltd

• Document No.

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Is the floor space free of debris and objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe work methods and warning signs clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are machines adequately guarded and protected to prevent contact, entanglement or damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the personal Protective Equipment requirements for the workshop clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the PPE requirements followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lighting levels satisfactory for operators to utilise equipment safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the plant and equipment located in an appropriate location within the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the workshop floor clearly outlined for safe walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the preventative maintenance program upto date for plant and equipment in the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there records of maintenance to plant and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are residual current devices in use for portable electrical equipment, if appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any sources of excessive noise in the immediate work area or from an external source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people appropriately trained in plant and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records of training upto date for appropriately trained people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Response

• Are all access points clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency exit signage adequate and functioning correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate fire extinguishers visible and clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have fire extinguishers/equipment been serviced in last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Emergency Evacuation procedure clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have designated building wardens been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have first aid kits been checked this month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid personnel list upto date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Is there a hazardous Substance register for the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MSDS or other safety information available for all chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals labelled appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored correctly (i.e only with other compatible chemicals)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all shelving compatible with chemicals stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there not more than one flammable liquid cabinet per 250m2 of floor space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate secondary containment to prevent spread of major spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is personal protective equipment available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill cleanup kits available where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there approved methods of disposal for all chemicals in the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff and apprentices aware of procedures in place for use of chemicals in the workshop?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Safety

• Are dust/ventilation systems working adequately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical appliances correctly tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors and passageways clear of electrical leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A