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Environmental Health and Safety
Shop Safety Self Inspection
Shop Self-Inspection Checklist
Date
Shop
Inspection performed by
Job title
EMERGENCY AND FIRES
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Is the emergency flipchart/phone numbers posted near a phone?
Yes
No
N/A
Do shop users know where to gather in case of an evacuation?
Yes
No
N/A
Do shop users know where and how receive care for an injury?
Yes
No
N/A
Are signs present for emergency safety equipment (eyewash, exits, etc.)?
Yes
No
N/A
Are emergency evacuation drills regularly conducted?
Yes
No
N/A
Are all exits and paths free of obstruction?
Yes
No
N/A
Are first aid kits fully stocked and inspected monthly?
Yes
No
N/A
Are fire extinguishers present and inspected within the past year?
Yes
No
N/A
Have personnel been trained on fire extinguisher use in the past year?
Yes
No
N/A
Are oily rags kept in a metal bin and removed from the shop daily?
Yes
No
N/A
Are flammable materials in excess of 10 gallons stored in appropriate containers and storage cabinets?
Yes
No
N/A
SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
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Have all shop users received general safety training: MSDS, personal protective equipment (PPE), fire safety, back safety, etc.?
Yes
No
N/A
Have all shop users been trained on the equipment that they operate?
Yes
No
N/A
Are all shop users current on specialized training-Ladder Safety:
Yes
No
Are all shop users current on specialized training-Fall Protection:
Yes
No
N/A
Are all shop users current on specialized training-First Aid:
Yes
No
N/A
Are all shop users current on specialized training-Lock out/Tag out
Yes
No
N/A
Are all shop users current on specialized training-Aerial Lifts:
Yes
No
N/A
Are all shop users current on specialized training-Forklift:
Yes
No
N/A
Are all shop users current on specialized training-Material Handling:
Yes
No
N/A
Are all shop users current on specialized training-Respirators:
Yes
No
N/A
Are all safety trainings documented and filed?
Yes
No
Are regularly scheduled safety meetings conducted in the shop?
Yes
No
N/A
Are safety meeting minutes posted and implemented?
Yes
No
N/A
Do all shop users have access to the shop safety guide?
Yes
No
N/A
Do shop users wear the appropriate attire in the shop?
Yes
No
N/A
Is PPE provided and used whenever necessary?
Yes
No
N/A
Do shop users wear the appropriate attire in the shop?
Yes
No
N/A
HOUSEKEEPING AND VENTILATION
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Are all worksites clean and orderly?
Yes
No
N/A
Are waste containers kept clean and emptied daily?
Yes
No
N/A
Is food kept in the designated area at all times?
Yes
No
N/A
Are all cabinets and shelves secured or anchored (seismic safety)?
Yes
No
N/A
Are all machines secured or anchored?
Yes
No
N/A
Are floors in good condition and kept dry?
Yes
No
N/A
Are all light fixtures adequate and functioning properly?
Yes
No
N/A
If filters are present, are they changed routinely (dust collection)?
Yes
No
N/A
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Are all plugs, cords, and panels enclosed, free from splices with Insulation, and in good condition?
Yes
No
N/A
Do all extension cords have grounding conductors?
Yes
No
N/A
Are extension cords used only temporarily? (Never link cords together).
Yes
No
N/A
Are cords secured so they do not run across pathways, under doors or through walls?
Yes
No
N/A
Is the breaker panel accessible with labels identifying the function of each switch?
Yes
No
N/A
Are ground fault circuit interrupters available for use in wet areas?
Yes
No
N/A
Are hand-tools effectively grounded or an approved double insulated type?
Yes
No
N/A
MECHANICAL SAFETY
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Is defective equipment promptly reported, labeled, and repaired?
Yes
No
N/A
Do all machines have guards to protect against points of operation, nip points, rotating parts, moving parts, flying chips, sparks, etc.?
Yes
No
N/A
Are start, stop, emergency and other operating controls within the operator’s reach?
Yes
No
N/A
Are written equipment specific procedures for each machine available and executed by all shop users (LOTO)?
Yes
No
N/A
Are machines regularly cleaned and maintained?
Yes
No
N/A
Are maintenance records, calibrations, certifications of each machine kept on file?
Yes
No
N/A
Do only authorized shop users perform repairs?
Yes
No
N/A
PORTABLE TOOLS
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Are all electrical hand tools in good operating condition?
Yes
No
N/A
Are tools free from cracks and broken parts?
Yes
No
N/A
Are ladders free from dents, splinters, grease, dirt, etc.?
Yes
No
N/A
Do the ladder spreaders lock in place?
Yes
No
N/A
Are all safety feet on the ladder in good condition?
Yes
No
N/A
Is only approved welding equipment used?
Yes
No
N/A
Is all welding equipment properly insulated?
Yes
No
N/A
Are fuel gas hoses red, oxygen green, and inert gas black?
Yes
No
N/A
Are compressed gas cylinders legibly marked?
Yes
No
N/A
Are compressed gas cylinders and hoses free from cracks or dents?
Yes
No
N/A
Are compressed gas cylinders secured upright with chains and valve protector caps?
Double Chain
Single Chain
N/A
STORAGE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE
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Are materials stored to prevent falls and spills?
Yes
No
N/A
Do signs designate storage areas?
Yes
No
N/A
Are all storage containers labeled with their contents?
Yes
No
N/A
Are storage racks free from sagging?
Yes
No
N/A
Are shop users taught how to stock and un-stock shelves safely?
Yes
No
N/A
Are combustibles and chemicals kept in closed containers when not in use?
Yes
No
N/A
Do shop users use the appropriate PPE when handling materials?
Yes
No
N/A
Has a current chemical inventory list been provided to OEHS?
Yes
No
N/A
Are chemicals separated by Hazard Class (acids, bases, etc.)?
Yes
No
N/A
Are unwanted materials properly separated and stored?
Yes
No
N/A
Additional Hazards
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What other hazards are present in the shop?
Is there additional machinery in the shop not listed on the checklist?
Are there additional chemicals?
Are specialized processes or activities performed in the shop?
Are other physical hazards present?
Anything else?
Yes
No
Additional Hazards
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