Auto repair shop safety checklist
Automotive Lifts |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are lifts in good working condition? |
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Do all lifts traverse their full designed range of motion without any problems? |
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Do all lifts have clear labels explaining acceptable operating environments (slope, wind speed, temperature, etc) |
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Are operating instructions clearly posted on each lift? |
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Compressed Gas Storage |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are cylinders legible marked to clearly identify the contents? |
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Are cylinders stored in areas that are protected from external heat sources? |
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Are cylinders located or stored in areas where they will not be damaged by passing or falling objects or tampered with by unauthorized persons? |
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Are cylinders stored or transported in a manner to prevent them from creating a hazard by slipping, falling or rolling? |
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Are valve protectors/caps in place on cylinders that are not in use? |
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Do low pressure fuel gas cylinders display any corrosion, cracks, distortion or other defect? |
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Are fuel gas stored separately from oxygen cylinders, separated by at least 20' or by a 1-hour rated firewall? |
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Are cylinders properly supported to prevent them from falling over? |
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Exit Routes |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are all exit routes marked as such and illuminated? |
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Are doors, passageways or stairways that do not lead to exits properly marked as "NOT AN EXIT" or with an indication of its actual use? |
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Are all exits free from obstruction? |
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Do all exit doors open from the inside without the use of a key, tool or any special knowledge? |
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Are all emergency lights in proper working condition? |
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Flammable Liquid Storage |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are combustible materials stored in covered metal receptacles? |
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Are flammable and combustible liquids stored in approved containers? |
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Are flammable liquids that are not in use stored in closed containers? |
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Are bulk drums of flammable liquids grounded and bonded to containers during dispensing? |
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Do storage rooms have explosion proof lights and adequate ventilation? |
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Are "NO SMOKING" signs posted on liquified petroleum (LP) gas tanks and in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used and stored? |
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Are storage tanks adequately vented to prevent the deveolpment of excessive vacuum or pressure? |
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Garage Exposures |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Is the garage floor clear and free of obstruction? |
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Are all floor openings properly marked and covered or barricaded? |
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Is the waste storage area labeled, free of spills and the limits of the area marked? |
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Are fire extinguishers available in the work areas? |
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Is the general lighting adequate for the work being done? |
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Is there adequate ventilation and adequate local ventilation for carbon monoxide from tailpipe exhaust systems? |
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Are aisles, emergency exits, and work areas free of stored materials? |
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Are eye flushing stations available, clean and in working condition? |
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Are flammable liquids properly stored in approved fire cabinets? |
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Is flammabe refuse, such as oily rags, stored properly in a fire-resistant metal enclosure? |
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Are overhead doors in proper working condition? |
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Is adequate space available around all machinery and doors to allow safe operation? |
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Are aisles and emergency exits clear of obstructions? |
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Are clearly visible exit signs posted over doors? |
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Are floors free of clutter that might cause slips, trips and falls? |
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Are signs used to identify slippery floors when wet or during clean-up? |
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Do stairs have handrails that are in good condition? |
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Are ladders in good condition? |
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Grinders |
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N/A |
Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are work rests installed and adjusted to within 1/8" of the wheel? |
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Is the adjustable tongue on the top side of the grinder used and kept within 1/4" of the wheel? |
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Do side guards cover the spindle, nut and flange as well as 75% of the wheel diameter? |
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Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted? |
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Is the maximum RPM rating on each abrasive wheel compatible with the RPM rating of the grinder motor? |
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Are fixed or permantently mounted grinders connected to their electrical supply with metallic conduit or other permanent wiring? |
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Does each grinder have an individual on/off control switch? |
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Is each electrically powered grinder grounded properly? |
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Are dust collectors and powered exhausts provided where needed on grinders? |
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Are splash guards mounted on grinders that use coolant? |
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Is the area around each grinder clean? |
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Hand Tools |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are all tools in good working condition? |
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Do any hand tools, such as chisels, punches, etc. show signs of mushroomed heads? |
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Do any hammers, axes or similar equipnment have broken or fractured handles? |
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Are any wrenches worn or bent? |
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Do all filed have appropriate handles? |
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Are all floor jacks in good operating condition? |
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Are tool handles wedged tightly in the heads of all tools? |
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Are all tool cutting edges sharp so that the tool will move smoothly without binding or skipping? |
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Are tools that are not in use stored in dry, secure locations? |
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Hazard Communications/Chemical Handling |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are eyewash fountains and safety showers provided and in working order where corrosive chemicals are handled? |
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Are chemical containers labeled properly? |
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Is proper PPE available when necessary to handle chemicals? |
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Are flammable and toxic chemicals properly stored in closed containers when not in use? |
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Are chemical piping systems clearly marked as to content? |
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Are adequate means readily available for containing spills or overflows properly and safely? |
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Are respirators, if needed, stored in a convenient, clean and sanitary location? |
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If respirators are used, are all employees properly trained on their usage and limitations? |
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are respirators clean and in good condition? |
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Are hazardous substanced handled only in properly designed and exhausted locations? |
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Is there a list of hazardous substances that are used in your workplace? |
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Is the written hazard communication plan up to date? |
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Are all Material Safety Data Sheets up to date and readily available? |
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Are all containers of hazardous substances labeled properly with the product identity and any applicable hazard warnings? |
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Is the master list of chemicals used up to date? |
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Are flammable liquids grounded while in storage? |
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Are flammable liquids grounded and bonded during transfer? |
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Is secondary containment (e.g., berms) provided for chemicals and wastes stored outside of the building? |
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Housekeeping |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Is a first aid kit available and adequately stocked? |
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Are all exits clearly marked, unlocked and free of obstruction? |
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Are work areas properly illuminated? |
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Are spray painting operations, if present, done in spray rooms or booths equipped with proper exhaust systems? |
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Are noise levels in work areas within acceptable levels? |
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Are caution labels and signs used to warn of hazardous substances and biohazards? |
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Are grinders, saws and other machines that produce respirable dust vented to an industrial collector or central exhaust system? |
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Are water outlets not suitable for drinking clearly identified as such? |
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Is there safe clearance for equipment through all aisles and doorways? |
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Are aisles properly marked and kept clear? |
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Are hand trucks maintained in safe operating condition? |
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Are shelves secured and constructed to withstand the maximum deisgnated storage weight? |
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Are shelves secured to prevent tipping or falling? |
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Are floors free of clutter that might cause slips, trips and falls? |
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Are signs used to identify slippery floors when wet or during clean-up? |
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Do stairs have handrails that are in good condition? |
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Ladders |
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N/A |
Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are non-slip feet intact on each ladder? |
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Are ladder rungs and steps free from grease and oil? |
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Do any ladders have broken or missing steps, rungs, or cleats, broken side rails, or other faulty equipment? |
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Are metal ladders legibly marked with signs cautioning against using them around electrical power sources? |
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Are rungs of ladders uniformly spaced at 12", center to center? |
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Lock Out/Tag Out |
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Fail |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are all equipment control valve handles provided with a means of lockout? |
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Do appropriate employees have individually keyed safety locks? |
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Are all machines being service properly locked out to prevent accidental usage? |
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Machine Guarding |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Is all machinery and equipment clean and properly maintained? |
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Is sufficient clearance provided around and between machines to allow for safe operations, servicing, material handling and waste removal? |
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Is equipment and machinery securely placed and anchored, when necessary, to prevent tipping or other movement that could result in personal injury? |
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Is the power shut-off switch within reach of the operator's position at each machine? |
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Can electric power to each machine be locked-out for maintenance, repair or security? |
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Are non-current carrying metal parts of electrically operated machines bonded and grounded? |
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Are foot-operated switches guarded or arranged to prevent accidental actuation by personnel or falling objects? |
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Are manually operated valves and switches controlling the oepration of equipment and machines clearly identified and readily accessible? |
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Are all emergency stop buttons brightly colored or placarded? |
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Are all pulleys and belts that are within 7' of the floor or working level properly guarded? |
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Are all moving chains and gears properly guarded? |
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Are splash guards mounted on machines that use coolant to prevent coolant from reaching the employees? |
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Are methods provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine areas from hazards created at the point of operation, nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and spakes? |
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Are machinery guards secure and arranged so they do not offer a hazard when in use? |
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If special hand tools are used for placing and removing material, do they protect the operator's hands? |
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Are revolving drums, barrels and containers guarded by an enclosure that is interlocked with the drive mechanism so that revolution cannot occur unless the guard enclosures are in place? |
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Do arbors and mandrels have firm and secure bearings and are they free from play? |
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Are provisions made to prevent machines from automatically starting when power is restured after a power failure or shutfown? |
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Are machines constructed so as to be free from excessive vibration when the largest sized tool is mounted and run at full speed? |
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If machinery is cleaned with compressed air, is air pressure control and PPE, or other safguards, utilitized to protect operators and other workers from eye and body injury? |
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Are fan blades protected with a guard having openings no larger that 1/2" when operating within 7' of the floor? |
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Are saws used for ripping equipped with anti-kickback devices and spreaders? |
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Are radial arm saws so arranged that the cutting head will gently return to the back of the table when released? |
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Material Handling |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Do employees carry loads in excess of 50 lbs by hand? |
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Are mechanical means provided to carry heavy or awkward loads safely? |
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Are aisles and pathways clear of debris and clearly marked? |
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Office |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are all aisles, passageways and doorways clean and clear of obstruction? |
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Are chairs, benches and other seating surfaces clean, in good condition and lacking undue signs of wear or fatigue? |
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Are adjustable chairs provided for employees that spend significant time seated? |
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Is sufficient lighting provided in all work areas? |
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Are monitors positioned comfortably, with employee eye level near the top of each screen? |
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Are cords arranged such that they do not cause a tripping hazard to employees? |
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Are office supplies stored such that they are easily accessible without undue employee strain? |
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Are floor coverings in good condition, free of slip or trip hazards? |
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Parking/Sidewalks |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are paved surfaces smooth and free of large cracks or unevenness? |
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Are all surfaces free of ice and snow? |
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Are parking spaces clearly marked and sufficiently sized? |
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Are outdoor areas sufficiently lit at night? |
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Power Tools |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or have double insulation? |
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Are grinders, saws and similar equipment provided with appropriate, properly installed safety guards? |
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Are inspection dates marked on all power tools and cords? |
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Do portable circular saws have guards above and below the base shoe? |
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Are any circular saw guards wedged up in a fashion that leaves the lower portion of the blade unguarded? |
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Are rotating or moving parts of equipment guarded to prevent physical contact? |
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Are effective guards in place over belts, pulley, chains and sprockets? |
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Do portable fans have guards or screens with openings of 1/2" or less? |
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Do pneumatic or hydraulic hoses on power-operated tools show signs of deterioration or damage? |
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Are tools needing repair tagged with a "Do Not Use" sign? |
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Do employees avoid wearing loose clothes, jewelry or gloves that can get caught in machinery? |
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Are all electrical cords intact (not frayed)? |
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Do all electrial cords have intact grounding prongs? |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are protective goggles or face shields provided and worn where there is a danger of flying particles or corrosive materials? |
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Are approved safety glasses worn at all times in areas where there is a risk of eye injuries? |
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Are protective gloves, aprons, shields or other means provided where employees could be cut or where there is reasonably anticipated exposure to; corrosive liquids, chemicals, blood or other potentially dangerous materials? |
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Are hard hats provided and worn where danger of falling objects exists? |
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Do hard hats show any sign of damage to the shell or suspension system? |
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Is appropriate foot protection provided? |
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Are approved respirators provided for regular and emergency use as needed? |
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Is PPE maintained in a sanitary condition and ready for use? |
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Is hearing protection required when noise levels exceed 85 dBa? |
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Are adequate work procedures and PPE provided and used when cleaning up spilled toxic or hazardous materials or liquids? |
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Are appropriate hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, powderless gloves, or other similar alternatives readily available? |
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Recordkeeping |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are OSHA 300/300A logs maintained? |
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Are employee medical and exposure records maintained as required? |
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Are training records maintained? |
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Are employee records maintained? |
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Are all operating permits and records up-to date? |
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Are current Motor Vehicle Records available for all employee drivers? |
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Are records kept of all safety inspections? |
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Are records kept of safety meetings? |
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Are records kept of accident investigations? |
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Are records kept of any emergency response drills? |
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Restroom |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are toilet and sink surfaces clean? |
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Are adequate provision made for hand-washing (hot water, soap, towels or hand-dryers) |
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Are floor surfaces clean and dry? |
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Is a record of cleaning and resupply dates/times clearly displayed? |
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Shop Equipment |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are all lifts and hoists in proper working condition? |
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Do lifts, hoists or mounts exhibit any sign of undue wear, such as corrosion or warping? |
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Are all hoses in good condition and free of leaks or excessive wear? |
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Spraying |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Is mechanical ventilation present and in working order where necessary? |
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Are spray areas free of hot surfaces? |
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Are all ignition sources (flames, sparks, electrical motors, etc) at least 20 feet from spraying areas? |
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Is necessary respiratory equipment available and in working condition? |
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Are fire sprinkler heads clean? |
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Are "NO SMOKING" signs clearly posted in all spray and paint storage areas? |
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Are spray area floors and baffles clean? |
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Stairways |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are stairways clearly marked? |
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Are stairwells well lit? |
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Are stairwells clean and free of debris? |
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Are handrails secure and in good repair? |
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Are stairwell exit doors unlocked as appropriate? |
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Storage Areas |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are shelves secured and constructed to withstand the maximum deisgnated storage weight? |
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Are shelves secured to prevent tipping or falling? |
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Welding Equipment |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are all welding or soldering apparatus in good condition free of damage? |
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Are stored fuel and oxygen tanks properly separated? |
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Are stored fuel and oxygen tanks properly secured by chains or other substantial restraints? |
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Are gas hoses and electrical supply lines in good repair and free of substantial wear or defect? |
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Are hoses and lines of sufficient length to allow employees adequate range of movement while welding? |
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Are screens in place to protect non-welding personnel from directly viewing weld sparks? |
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Is sufficient ventilation provided to prevent employees from inhaling spent welding gasses and byproducts? |
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Are signs requiring the use of eye protection clearly posted near weldin equipment? |
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Are welding masks/helmets with proper shading available for all employees engaged in welding? |
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Are means provided to adequately secure work product to the working surface? |
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Workplace Postings |
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Action Required |
Completion Date |
Are OSHA and state required posters prominently displayed? |
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Are safety/warning signs properly posted where appropriate? |
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Are emergency phone numbers posted prominently? |
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Is a first aid kit available and adequately stocked? |
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Are emergency evacuation routes identified and prominently posted? |
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*Markel Specialty is a business division of Markel Service, Incorporated, the underwriting manager for the Markel affiliated insurance companies.
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