General

• Is the shop’s safety program posted in a readily accessible location?
• Are aisles (means of egress) properly marked and kept clear of materials and equipment?
• Are wet or oily surfaces covered with non-slip materials?
• Is adequate lighting provided in all work areas and walkways?
• Is the work area’s ventilation system appropriate for work being performed (e.g., dusts, fumes, vapors, grinding, buffing, painting)?
• Are operators dressed safely for the job (no loose-fitting clothing, jewelry, long hair or open-toed shoes)?
• Are approved safety glasses required to be worn at all times in areas where there is risk of eye injury, such as impact, flying debris, chemical splash or light radiation?
• Are protective gloves, aprons, shields or other means provided for workers to protect against cuts, abrasions, punctures, corrosive liquids and chemicals?
• Is appropriate foot protection required where there is risk of foot injuries from hot, corrosive, poisonous substances, falling objects, and crushing or penetrating forces?
• Are first-aid kits easily accessible to each work area, with necessary supplies available, and are they periodically inspected and replenished as needed?

• Are guards in place to protect against point of operation, nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks?
• Are coolant splashguards in place to prevent employee exposure?
• Are revolving drums, barrels and containers guarded by an enclosure interlocked with the drive mechanism so that revolution cannot occur unless the guard enclosure is in place?
• Are start, stop (must be colored red), and other operating controls within the worker’s easy reach?
• Are foot-operated switches guarded or arranged to prevent accidental activation?
• Are manually operated valves and switches guarded or arranged to prevent accidental activation?

• Are emergency telephone/pager numbers posted where they can be readily found?
• Are fire extinguishers free from obstructions or blockage, and have employees been trained to use them?
• Is there a posted emergency evacuation plan for the shop?
• Are gas connections that need to be turned off in case of fire clearly marked?
• Are flammable and combustible liquids stored properly?
• Are combustible scrap, debris and waste materials (i.e., oily rags) placed in covered metal receptacles and removed each day?

• Are material safety data sheets available for all hazardous substances used in the shop?
• Are eye wash stations and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are handled?
• Are workers required to use personal protective clothing and equipment when handling chemicals?
• Is each hazardous substance container (i.e., vats, bottles and storage tanks) labeled with product identity and a hazard warning (communication of specific health and physical hazards)?
• Are chemical containers and piping systems clearly marked as to their contents?

• Are all machines properly grounded and bonded?
• Do extension cords in use have a grounding conductor?
• Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or double insulated?
• Are breaker panels accessible and each circuit properly labeled?
• Can power to each machine be locked out for maintenance, repair or security?

• Are all machines that are designed to be fixed securely anchored to prevent movement?
• Is sufficient clearance provided around and between machines to allow for safe operations, set-up and servicing, materials handling and waste removal?
• Is there a regular safety inspection of each piece of machinery or equipment?
• Are maintenance workers provided up-to-date service instructions for each machine?
• Is the owner’s manual for each machine readily available?
• Are maintenance and servicing workers trained in the requirements of lockout/tagout hazards?
• Do maintenance workers lockout the machine from its power source before beginning repairs?
• Do maintenance workers have electrical plug locks or disconnect switches?
• Are multiple lockout devices used when several maintenance persons work on the same machine?
• Is the maintenance equipment properly guarded?

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