-SAMPLE- Safety Inspection Checklist: Manufacturing

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1 -SAMPLE- Safety Inspection Checklist: Manufacturing Prepared by: Midwest Builders Casualty The following procedures are not intended to be an exhaustive treatment of the subject, and should not be interpreted as precluding other procedures, which would enhance the safety and health of your place of work or project sites. Midwest Builders Casualty makes no guarantee, warranty or assurance, expressed or implied, that these procedures will insure compliance or are in compliance with requirements of any OSHA regulations or any other laws or regulations dealing with safety and health as it pertains to employees, or the safety and health regulations as it pertains to hazardous substances and/or the work environment.

2 KEY ELEMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL SAFETY INSPECTIONS The primary purpose for safety inspections is to identify hazards, and eliminate or control them. While management has the ultimate responsibility for workplace inspections, the performance of inspections extends throughout the company to supervisors and employees. The individual performing safety inspections should be designated by the company, must have access to the tools and references necessary for the inspection, and must have the ability to immediately correct any unsafe acts or conditions that may be immediately dangerous to employees safety or health. Following are some key elements for successful safety inspections. A. ORDINARY SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS 1. Employees should routinely make ordinary inspections of their work areas. 2. Checklists are a good tool for accomplishing ordinary inspections. 3. Care should be taken to make sure ordinary inspections cover areas frequently overlooked or where no previous injury has occurred. 4. Ordinary inspections are an essential component of an effective safety program. B. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 1. OSHA regulations require special inspections of some specific equipment and operations. Examples of some items for which special inspections are required include forklifts, elevators, cranes, power presses and boilers. 2. Checklists should be developed to assure special inspections cover all important items. 3. Persons performing special inspections should possess the necessary qualifications, which include special training, certification, or licensing. C. WRITTEN REPORTS 1. The results of ordinary and special inspections should be in writing. 2. Each written report should identify the areas inspected, the date, the name of the person performing the inspection and the name of the person to whom the report is delivered. 3. A written report should recommend correction of unsafe acts and conditions, establish priorities and implement accident reduction procedures. D. INSPECTION FOLLOW-UP 1. A suggested date for compliance with each recommendation should be listed on the written report. 2. Management should establish a follow-up schedule to ensure compliance with the recommendations. E. SAFETY REFERENCES AVAILABLE 1. Regulations from the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 29 CFR 1910 for general industry or 29 CFR 1926 for construction, should be readily available. 2. Publications containing standards, checklists, and technical data that you may find helpful are available from the American National Standards Institute, the National Fire Protection Association, the National Safety Council, and the products manufacturer. 3. Remember that the governmental regulations establish only the minimum requirements, so to ensure your safety objectives are met, it may be desirable to exceed the minimum requirements

3 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST MANUFACTURING These check lists are by no means all-inclusive. You should add to them or delete portions or items that do not apply to your operations; however, carefully consider each item as you come to it and then make your decision. You also will need to refer to OSHA standards for complete and specific standards that may apply to you work situation. EMPLOYER POSTING Yes No NA RECORD KEEPING Yes No NA 1. OSHA workplace poster displayed. 1. Injuries & illnesses in OSHA 300 log. 2. Emergency telephone numbers posted. 2. Training records kept up-to-date. 3. Emergency Action Plans posted. 3. Operating records kept up-to-date. 4. Exit, Room Capacity, & Floor Loading PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIP. Signs posted. 1. Protective goggles, face shields provided. 5. Material Safety Data Sheets Available. 2. Approved safety glasses available. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM 3. Are hard hats worn in required areas? 1. Active safety and health program. 4. Gloves, Aprons, Shields, provided. 2. Active safety and health committee. 5. Appropriate foot protection worn. 3. Do you have a safety director? 6. Hearing protection provided. FIRE PROTECTION WALKWAYS 1. Fire doors unobstructed. 1. Are walkways kept clear? 2. Automatic sprinklers checked regularly. 2. All holes covered, repaired quickly. 3. Are Metal guards on sprinkler heads? 3. Safe clearance provided around 4. Proper clearance below sprinklers. motorized equipment. 5. Adequate portable fire extinguishers. 4. Adequate headroom provided. 6. Fire extinguishers recharged regularly. 5. Guardrails in place when needed. 7. Fire extinguishers in accessible locations. 6. All bridges provided over conveyers etc. 8. Proper extinguishers for type of material. STAIRS AND STAIRWAYS MEDICAL SERVICES AND FIRST AID 1. Stair rails and handrails in place. 1. Known location of nearest hospital. 2. All Stairways at least 22 wide. 2. Employees First Aid Qualified. 3. Required landing platforms in place. 3. Readily accessible first-aid kits. 4. Uniform steps from top to bottom. 4. Proper eye and body washes provided. 5. Handrails located GENERAL WORK ENVIRONMENT 6. Appropriated warning signs in place. 1. Are worksites clean, sanitary? ELEVATED SURFACES 2. Combustible scrap stored properly. 1. Load capacity signs in place. 3. Noise levels in compliance with OSHA. 2. All elevated surfaces have 4 toe board. 4. All aisleways free of debris. 3. Permanent access and egress to areas. 5. All aisleways marked properly. 4. Required headroom provided. 6. Guardrails in compliance with OSHA. 5. Material stacked neatly. 7. Warning, Exit, Load Limit signs posted. EXITING 8. Operating back-up alarms in place. 1. Exits and non-exits properly marked. 9. Adequate illumination in work areas. 2. Directions to exits marked. 10. Floor openings covered or guarded. 3. Viewing panels provide when needed.

4 HAND TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SPRAYING OPERATIONS 1. All tools in good condition. 1. Adequate ventilation provided. 2. Broken tools marked appropriately. 2. Spray area free of hot surfaces? 3. Are all jacks checked regularly? 3. Spray area 20 feet from ignition source? 4. All tool handles on properly. 4. Proper respirators provided. PORTABLE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 5. Cleaning solvents flashpoint > 100º. 1. Appropriate guards on all equipment. 6. NO SMOKING signs posted. 2. Are all tools effectively grounded? 7. Ventilation provided in drying spaces. 3. All guards on portable fans. CONFINED SPACE 4. All power tools provided with GFCI s. 1. Checked for hazardous materials. 5. Belts, pulleys, chains, and sprockets. 2. Air monitoring done in space. GRINDERS 3. Adequate illumination provided. 1. Bench and pedestal type grinders 4. Stand-by employee trained properly? mounted permanently. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS 2. Do side guards cover 75% of the wheel? 1. Noise levels acceptable levels? 3. Employees wearing face shields? 2. Chemical levels acceptable levels? 4. Cleanliness maintained around grinders? 3. Proper illumination in work place? MACHINE GUARDING 4. Dust hoods in place when needed. 1. Good clearance provided for operation. 5. All restrooms kept clean? 2. Equipment securely placed & anchored? 6. Potable water used. 3. Power shut off switch near operator. 7. Non-Potable water labeled correctly. 4. Emergency stop buttons colored red. 8. Exhaust stacks and air intakes located 5. Pulleys and belts properly guarded? in positions that prevent re-circulation. 6. Provisions made for power failure? FLAMMABLE MATERIALS COMPRESSORS & COMPRESSED AIR 1. Proper storage practiced. 1. Pressure relief valves, gauges in place? 2. Approved containers used. 2. Air filters installed on intake. 3. Are drums grounded during dispensing? 3. Proper warning signs in place. 4. Storage rooms equipped with explosion 4. Couplings of high-pressure hoses locked? proof lights. COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS 5. NO SMOKING signs on LP tanks. 1. Gas & oxygen cylinders stored separate. 6. Storage areas properly labeled. 2. Cylinders properly marked? 7. Emergency venting on Storage tanks. 3. Valve protectors on cylinders not in use. HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL EXPOSURE 4. All valves closed when not in use. 1. Chemical Exposures acceptable? INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS 2. Eye wash & emergency showers working. 1. Only trained personnel on lifts. 3. Standard Operating Procedures followed. 2. Overhead fall protection provided where 4. Eating and applying make-up prohibited. falling objects are a possibility. NOISE 3. Lift truck operating rules posted. 1. Areas inspected for greater than 85 dba. 4. Warning horn, & backup alarms in use. 2. Is approved hearing protection provided? 5. Breaks checked regularly? 3. Fit testing being done on employees? HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS 4. Are noise levels being documented? 1. MSDS of all hazardous materials in use. 5. Are administrative controls possible? 2. Written HAZ-COMM program in place. 3. Hazardous Materials properly labeled.

5 ELECTRICAL MATERIAL HANDELING 1. LO/TO procedures followed. 1. Safe clearance through isles and doors. 2. Portable tools grounded, double insulated. 2. Are aisleways permanently marked? 3. Grounding conductors on extension cords 3. Motorized vehicles inspected daily? 4. NO multiple plug adapters. 4. Dock Boards used for loading/unloading. 5. GFCI on ampere, 120-volt circuits. 5. Are chutes firmly secured? 6. Exposed, damaged wiring, cords replaced. 6. Do chutes have sideboards? 7. No splices in cords or cables. 7. Do all hooks have safety latches? 8. Proper equipment used in wet, damp area. 8. Are MSDS available to employees? 9. Location of power lines determined. 10.Use of metal ladders prohibited near power lines. 11.All circuit breakers labeled. 12.All electrical raceways secure. 13.All switches, junction boxes, etc. provided with tight covers. 14.Low-voltage protection on motors. 15.Motor switches located in sight of motor. 16.Have outlets and cords grounding condition been inspected?