AIR EMISSIONS CHEMICALS COMPRESSED GASES WORKPLACE SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Are odors, dusts, and emissions from painting, roof repair, and other contaminantproducing activities isolated? Are signs posted warning of the presence of carbon monoxide? Do you control dusts, vapors, gases, fumes, smoke, solvents, or mists that may be generated in your workplace through general dilution or local exhaust ventilation systems? Are adequate engineering and protective steps taken to protect workers from chemical exposure hazards (e.g., handling of chemicals during production or exposure from spills/leaks)? Are all containers labelled to meet legal requirements? Are all containers (such as vats, storage tanks, and so on) labelled as to their contents (e.g., CAUSTICS)? Are all hazardous chemicals appropriately labelled (minimum requirements: chemical name, type of hazard, and manufacturer s name)? Are all labels easy to read? Are hazardous chemicals stored away from heat sources, water, drains, or dangerous areas? Are flammable materials, acids, and bases stored separately? Hazardous chemical storage appears to be organized, neat, and free of spills and leaking containers. Are chemicals stored for compatibility? Are all flammables stored in flammable storage cabinets? Are the storage conditions adequate? Is there a fire extinguisher within the 10 to 25 foot range of a flammable storage cabinet? Does a stencil on front of a flammable storage cabinet state Flammable Keep Fire Away? Is the flammable cabinet door kept closed? If the flammable cabinet is equipped with self-closing doors, and do they work? If the flammable cabinet is equipped with doors, are the fusible links in place? If the flammable cabinets are not vented directly outside, are the bungs in place? Is there any evidence of leaking or spills? Is secondary containment for drums proper with no spills in containment? Are the local exhaust/fume hoods (ventilation) adequate? (Evidence of dust, fumes, etc., may be caused by inadequate or malfunctioning ventilation.) Are the local exhaust/fume hoods (ventilation) inspected each year (check sticker on hood)? Are operating procedures readily available to employees who work in or maintain a chemical process? Are workers nearby aware of the content of chemical piping systems? If hazardous waste is stored, are all hazardous waste requirements complied with? (See Hazardous Waste Checklist.) Is there a list of hazardous substances used in your facility? Is there a material safety data sheet (MSDS) available, current and complete for each hazardous substance used? Are Industrial Hygiene facilities provided? (i.e., locker rooms, showers, etc.) Eating/drinking on job prohibited where swallowing the material may be a problem? Are compressed gas cylinders properly secured? Are compressed gas cylinder valve covers in place for cylinders that are not in use? 1
Do compressed gas cylinders that are in use have a means available to turn off the gas cylinder valve? ELECTRICAL GROUNDING Are electrical appliances (such as vacuum cleaners, polishers, vending machines, extension cords, and so on) grounded? Are ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) installed as required? Are portable electrical tools and equipment and fixed electrical equipment grounded or of the double insulated type? Do extension cords being used have a grounding conductor? Is protective grounding equipment provided and capable of carrying the maximum fault current that could flow at the point of grounding for the time necessary to clear the fault? ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Are all cord and cable connections intact and secure? Are all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labeled to indicate their use or equipment served? Are all electrical raceways and enclosures securely fastened in place? Are circuit breakers accessible to personnel, protected from physical damage, and located away from ignitable material? Is there a 3-foot clear space in front of all electrical panels? Are there exposed openings on electrical panels? Are all live electrical parts guarded against accidental contact? Are clamps or other securing means provided on flexible cords or cables at plugs, receptacles, tools, equipment, and so on, and is the cord jacket securely held in place? Do you specify compliance with OSHA for all contract electrical work? Are all electrical plugs free of exposed wires? Are extension cords in good condition? Are electrical extension cords only used as a temporary substitute for permanent wiring? ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE Are exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or replaced promptly? Are flexible (extension) cords and cables free of splices or taps? Do you prohibit the use of multiple plug adaptors? EXITS Are doors that are required to serve as exits designed and constructed so that the way of exit travel is obvious and direct? Are doors, passageways, or stairways that are not exits or are not access to exits, and which could be mistaken for exits, appropriately marked NOT AN EXIT, TO BASEMENT, STOREROOM, etc.? Are exit doors unlocked and free of obstructions? Are exits clearly marked? Are the directions to exits, when not immediately apparent, marked with visible signs? Are windows that could be mistaken for exit doors made inaccessible by means of barriers or railings? Does lighting in hallways and exit signs conform to government standards (5 foot candles)? Is the number of exits from each floor of a building and the number of exits from the building itself appropriate for the building occupancy load? FIRE ALARM SYSTEM If there is a non-supervised fire alarm system, is it tested bimonthly? If you have a supervised employee alarm system (that is, does the alarm have a device that indicates system malfunction), is it tested yearly? FIRST AID 2
Are emergency phone numbers posted where they can be readily found in case of an emergency? Are medical personnel readily available for advice and consultation on matters of employees health? At fixed work places, can each employee exposed to electric shock be reached by a person trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 4 minutes? Do you have emergency eye wash and shower facilities within the immediate work area where employees are exposed to injurious corrosive materials? Are emergency eyewashes activated weekly for a minimum of 3 minutes (See inspection tag)? Do you have first-aid kits easily accessible to each work area, with necessary supplies available, periodically inspected, and replenished as needed? Have first aid kit supplies been approved by a physician, indicating that they are adequate for a particular area or operation? If medical and first aid facilities are not in proximity of your workplace, is at least one employee on each shift currently qualified to render first aid? Is there a hospital, clinic, or infirmary for medical care in proximity of your workplace? FIRE PREVENTION PLAN (RECORDKEEPING) Are names or job titles of those responsible for control of fuel source hazards listed? Does the plan include a list of the major workplace fire hazards and their proper handling and storage procedures? Does the plan include the housekeeping procedures for controlling accumulations of flammable and combustible materials? Does the plan include the names or job titles of those responsible for maintenance of equipment and systems installed to prevent or control ignition or fires? If there are 11 or more employees, is there a written plan designating what actions should be taken in the event of a fire? HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT Has your facility implemented a hazardous waste minimization program? Are the waste disposal procedures adequate and followed? Has your facility set up a waste management program for universal wastes such as batteries, thermostats, pesticides? If operations generate waste from carburetor cleaner (flammable/combustible liquids), is it handled in an approved manner according to 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 262, Subparts A and C? If operations generate waste from certain pesticides, is it handled in an approved If operations generate waste from fluorescent light bulbs, is it handled in an approved If operations generate waste from lead-acid batteries, is it handled in an approved If operations generate waste from mercury-containing thermostats, is it handled in an approved If operations generate waste from oil or grease, is it handled in an approved If operations generate waste from paint thinners or reducers (ignitables, toxics), is it handled in an approved manner according to 40 CFR 262, Subparts A and C? If operations generate waste from parts cleaners or degreasers (toxics), is it handled it in an approved manner according to 40 CFR 262, Subparts A and C? HEARING CONSERVATION Are noise levels moderate enough to allow worker communication as recommended by Appendix G to 29 CFR 1910.95? Are workers protected from sources of excessive noise? 3
Have engineering controls been used to reduce excessive noise levels? Where engineering controls are determined to not be feasible, are administrative controls (that is, worker rotation) being used to minimize individual employee exposure to noise? Have work areas in which noise levels make voice communication between employees difficult been identified and posted? Is approved hearing protective equipment available to every employee working in noisy (noise levels exceed 85 decibels [db] A-weighted measurements [A] [dba]) areas? HOUSEKEEPING (GENERAL) Are all spilled materials or liquids cleaned up immediately? Are mats, grating, and so on used where drainage is needed? Are workplaces kept in a clean and sanitary condition? Are work surfaces kept dry or are appropriate means taken to assure the surfaces are slip-resistant? Is an adequate cleaning schedule maintained to avoid accumulation of dust and other potential contaminants? Is the compressed air for cleaning less than 30 pounds per square inch (psi)? (Note: OSHA recommends under 10 psi when cleaning clothing.) Is good housekeeping procedures being practiced? Is the area free of unsafe storage? Are all work areas free of vermin? Is the area free of clutter? Are rags/trash disposed of daily? Are drums available (with lids) for clean and soiled rags? PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Is PPE adequate, properly used and stored? Gloves Respirators Eye Protection Footwear Is PPE functional and in good repair? Is PPE provided and are all employees required to use PPE as needed to protect against injury? Are employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations protected with PPE, including protective clothing? If machinery is properly cleaned with compressed air, is air pressure controlled and PPE or other safeguards used to protect operators and other workers from eye and body injury? Are PPE signs for hazards posted in the work area/on equipment? Does PPE have American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications marked on it? PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Are all fire extinguishers inspected on a monthly basis (See inspection tag)? 4
Are appropriate fire extinguishers installed, mounted, and identified so that they are readily accessible to employees? Are portable fire extinguishers maintained in a fully charged and operable condition? WALKWAYS AND WORKING SURFACES Are aisles and passageways clear and free of obstructions? Are aisle widths maintained? Are aisles and passageways properly illuminated? Is there safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways? Are pits, tanks, ditches, and floor openings covered or otherwise guarded? Are standard guardrails provided wherever aisle or walkway surfaces are elevated more than 48 inches above any adjacent floor or the ground? Is every pit and trap door or floor opening guarded with railing/barricades? Are all walking surfaces free from slip or falling hazards caused by damp/wet surfaces? Is the area free of tripping hazards? Are railings provided on open sides of all stairways, stair platforms, and floor openings? Are fixed stairs provided where there is regular travel between levels? Are stairs in slip hazard areas covered with skid-resistant material? Is every flight of stairs with four or more risers equipped with stair railings or handrails on the right side (descending)? Are stair rails and handrails in place and secure? Are ladders with broken or missing steps, rungs, cleats, or broken side rails removed from service? Are ladders with defects marked and taken out of service? Are ladders with broken or missing steps, rungs, cleats, or broken side rails removed from service? WEIGHT HANDLING EQUIPMENT (GENERAL) Is the rated load plainly marked on each crane? Are overhead cranes inspected annually as required? Are hoisting cables and/or ropes distorted or kinked, or are broken strands visible? WORK ENVIRONMENT (GENERAL) Are employees engaged in unsafe acts (horse play, improper lifting, improper use of equipment, and so on)? Does lighting appear to be adequate? Is combustible scrap, debris, and waste stored safely and removed from the work site promptly? Is equipment producing ultraviolet radiation properly shielded? Are chairs and furniture in good condition? Are all vending machines fastened to the floor so they can t tip over? Is the facility free of environmental hazards dust, chemicals, radiation, welding rays, heat, cold, or excessive noise that result from job performance? 5