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APPENDIX 2. MACHINE SHOP INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Location:
Date:
Shop Supervisor:
Inspected By:
General Safety Not applicable to this Shop
Do
employee(s)/student(s)
have SBU ID?
Yes
No
N/A
Is the student(s) authorized to work alone?
Yes
No
N/A
Are the
employee(s)/student(s)
appropriately dressed for working on machines?
Yes
No
N/A
5.
Did the
employee(s)/student(s)
successfully complete EH&S (On-Line/Live) Machine Shop
Safety
Yes
No
N/A
6.
Did the student(s) read the “Machine Shop Safety Rules” and sign the “Machine Shop
Safety
Yes
No
N/A
7.
Did the student(s) receive proper safety training by machine shop supervisor prior to
using
Yes
No
N/A
8.
Long loose hair must be contained in a scarf, under a cap or other fashion when
operating machinery.
Yes
No
N/A
9.
Loose clothing, loose neck wear and jewelry are not being worn when operating or in
close
Yes
No
N/A
10.
Are safety signs (danger, warning or caution, etc.) posted where necessary?
Yes
No
N/A
11.
Is an “Authorized Personnel Only” sign posted?
Yes
No
N/A
Is student(s) access limited to regular hours of operation if appropriate?
Yes
No
N/A
13.
Is protective eyewear worn when working on or near any machine creating eye hazard?
Yes
No
N/A
14.
Are there manufacture’s manual or other reference manuals available?
Yes
No
N/A
Housekeeping Inspect all shop areas for the following: Not applicable to this Shop
15.
Is the shop floor free from slip, trip, and fall hazards (water, oil, debris, etc.)?
Yes
No
N/A
16.
Are shop materials, including scrap, stored in a safe manner?
Yes
No
N/A
17.
Are shop tools safely stored away and not left on machines?
Yes
No
N/A
18.
Are oily rags stored in appropriate metal containers?
Yes
No
N/A
Electrical Safety Inspect all power tools, machinery, electrical receptacles and extension cords for the following: Not applicable to this Shop
19.
Have damaged, defective equipment been removed from service? (Ex. missing ground
prongs, cut/pinched cords, etc.)
Yes
No
N/A
20.
Are hand-held power tools either grounded or marked as “double insulated”?
Yes
No
N/A
21.
Are GFCIs used in wet or damp locations?
Yes
No
N/A
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22.
Is the area free of recognized electrical hazards that are likely to cause death or serious
p
hysical
harm? (Ex. missing knockouts, missing circuit breakers,
missing/broken/damag
ed
c
overs, exposed live electrical components, open/unlocked electrical panels, etc.)
Yes
No
N/A
Are circuit breaker panels unobstructed?
Yes
No
N/A
Extension cords rated for “heavy duty”?
Yes
No
N/A
Extension cords in good condition? (i.e. no missing ground prongs, cord not damaged)
Yes
No
N/A
26.
Extension cords protected from damage (i.e. not run through doors, windows, on floors
where
Yes
No
N/A
Eyewash Stations Inspect all eye wash stations for the following: Not applicable to this Shop
27.
Is the required eye wash station available?
Yes
No
N/A
28.
Eyewash flushed on a weekly basis?
Yes
No
N/A
29.
Eyewash station ready to use? (i.e. access not blocked)
Yes
No
N/A
30.
Eyewash station clearly labeled?
Yes
No
N/A
31.
Eyewash station functioning properly? (i.e. water flows at the appropriate rate)
Yes
No
N/A
Fire Safety Inspect flammable liquids and combustibles and other fire issues for the following: Not applicable to this Shop
32.
Flammable liquids (total load >25 gallons) stored in approved flammable liquid cabinets?
Yes
No
N/A
33.
Flammable liquid cabinets located away from ignition sources and exits?
Yes
No
N/A
34.
Combustibles minimized and stored properly (i.e. at least 3’ away from ignition sources,
n
ot
violating proper ceiling clearances)?
Yes
No
N/A
35.
Exits, corridors, stairways, and aisles unobstructed?
Yes
No
N/A
36.
Exits, where not obvious, marked with appropriate exit sign(s)?
Yes
No
N/A
Hazard Communication Inspect hazardous chemical products for the following: Not applicable to this Shop
37.
Is there a chemical inventory list of all hazardous chemicals readily available?
Yes
No
N/A
38.
Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) readily available for all hazardous materials in the shop?
Yes
No
N/A
Are all hazardous substances properly labeled, used and stored?
Yes
No
N/A
Are satellite accumulation areas properly maintained?
Yes
No
N/A
41.
Is universal waste (used florescent bulbs/batteries) labeled and stored properly?
Yes
No
N/A
Machinery Inspect each piece of machinery for guarding and safety issues: Not applicable to this Shop
42.
Are all machines and rotating equipment properly adjusted and guarded?
Yes
No
N/A
43.
Are all machines free of debris?
Yes
No
N/A
44.
Are all machines securely anchored to prevent “walking”?
Yes
No
N/A
45.
Do dust-generating tools and machinery have adequate controls to minimize dust?
Yes
No
N/A
46.
Are all emergency shut-off switches, brakes, etc. working properly and labeled?
Yes
No
N/A
47.
Is there a hook or a brush available to remove debris from machinery?
Yes
No
N/A
Personal Protective Equipment Inspect all PPE use: Not applicable to this Shop
48.
Are safety glasses made available to visitors before entering the shop area?
Yes
No
N/A
49.
Is PPE available and being worn by shop personnel and students?
Yes
No
N/A
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50.
Are signs for PPE use posted?
Yes
No
N/A
Compressed Air Not applicable to this Shop
Is compressed air used for cleaning regulated to 30 psi?
Yes
No
N/A
Clothes are not being cleaned (dusted off) with compressed air?
Yes
No
N/A
Welding/Cutting (Hot Work) Inspect welding/cutting areas for the following: Not applicable to this Shop
53.
Are protective screens or dividers provided to protect against welding arc, sparks and
slag?
Yes
No
N/A
54.
Is the area free from flammables and combustible materials?
Yes
No
N/A
Are welders wearing appropriate clothing and PPE to protect from sparks, slag, and UV
li
ght?
Yes
No
N/A
56.
Is there adequate ventilation in the area?
Yes
No
N/A
57.
Are the welding leads in good condition?
Yes
No
N/A
Compressed Gas Cylinders Inspect all compressed gas cylinders for the following: Not applicable to this Shop
58.
Oxidizers and fuel gases in storage separated by at least 20 feet or by a 5-foot wall
w
ith a 30-minute fire resistance rating (if not supplied on demand) (Exception: oxygen
and acetylene)?
Yes
No
N/A
59.
Are individual cylinders labeled as to their contents?
Yes
No
N/A
60.
Cylinders properly secured by a chain or stand to prevent tip over and damage?
Yes
No
N/A
61.
Oxygen/acetylene cylinders in use kept in an approved cart?
Yes
No
N/A
62.
Regulators removed and replaced with cylinder caps when not “in use”?
Yes
No
N/A
63.
Are all regulators at 0 psi when off?
Yes
No
N/A
Overhead Cranes, hoists, etc. Inspect all cranes, hoists, chain falls, etc. for the following: Not applicable to this Shop
Rigging (i.e. slings, shackles, etc.) in good condition? (no broken strands, kinking, damage,
Yes
No
N/A
65.
Are chains & hoists inspected in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements?
Yes
No
N/A
66.
Are load capacity signs clearly posted?
Yes
No
N/A
67.
Crane/hoist and the lift path properly barricaded?
Yes
No
N/A
68.
Hard hats available and used during lifts?
Yes
No
N/A