Saftek

SELF-INSPECTION CHECKLISTS (Page 2)

(from "OSHA Handbook for Small Businesses"; I don't believe OSHA still produces this publication, but if they do, you can find out by going here.)

Compressors & Compressed Air | Compresser Air Receivers | Compressed Gas Cylinders | Hoist and Auxillary Equipment | Industrial Trucks-Forklifts | Spraying Operations | Confined Spaces | Environmental Controls | Flammable & Combustible Materials | Hazardous Chemical Exposure | Hazardous Communication | Electrical | Noise | Fueling | ID of Piping Systems | Material Handling | Transporting Employees & Materials | Control of Harmful Substances by Ventilation | Sanitizing Equipment and Clothing | Tire Inflation
Compressors and Compressed Air
  • Are compressors equipped with pressure relief valves, and pressure gauges?
  • Are compressor air intakes installed and equipped so as to ensure that only clean uncontaiminated air enters the compressor?
  • Are air filters installed on the compressor intake?
  • Are compressors operated and lubricated in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations?
  • Are safety devices on compressed air systems checked frequently?
  • Before any repair work is done on the pressure system of a compressor, is the pressure bled off and the system locked-out?
  • Are signs posted to warn of the automatic starting feature of the compressors?
  • Is the belt drive systme totally enclosed to provide protection for the front, back, top and sides?
  • Is it strictly prohibited to direct compressed air towards a person?
  • If compressed air is used for cleaning off clothing, is the pressure reduced to less than 10 psi?
  • When using compressed air for cleaning, do employees wear protective chip guarding and personal protective equipment?
  • Are safety chains or other suitable locking devices used at couplings of high pressure hose lines where a connection failure would create a hazard?
  • Before compressed air is used to empty containers of liquid, is the safe working pressure of the container checked?
  • When compressed air is used with abrasive blast cleaning equipment, is the operating valve a type that must be held open manually?
  • When compressed air is used to inflate auto tires, is a clip-on chuck and an inline regulator preset to 40 psi required?
  • Is it prohibited to use compressed air to clean up or move combustible dust if such action could cause the dust to be suspended in the air and cause a fire or explosion hazard?

    • Compressor Air Receivers

  • Is every receiver equipped with a pressure guage and with one or more automatic, spring-loaded safety valves?
  • Is the total relieving capacity of the safety valve capable of preventing pressure in the receiver from exceeding the maximum allowable working pressure of the receiver by more than 10 percent?
  • Is every air receiver provided with a drain pipe and valve at the lowest point for the removal of accumulated oil and water?
  • Are compressed air receivers periodically drained of moisture and oil?
  • Are all safety valves tested frequently and at regular intervals to determine whether they are in good operating condition?
  • Is there a current operating permit used by the Divison of Occupational Safety and Health?
  • Is the inlet of air receivers and piping systems kept free of accumulated oil and carbonaceous materials?

    • Compressed Gas Cylinders

  • Are cylinders with a water capacity over 30 pounds equipped with means for connecting a valve protector device, or with a collar or recess to protect the valve?
  • Are cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained?
  • Are compressed gas cylinders stored in areas which are protected from external heat sources such as flame impingement, intense radiant heat, electric arcs, or high temperature lines?
  • Are cylinders located or stored in areas where they will not be damaged by passing or falling objects or subjects to tampering by unauthorized persons?
  • Are cylinders stored or tansported in a manner to prevent them from creating a hazard by tipping, falling or rolling?
  • Are cylinders containing liquefied guel gas, stored or transported in a position so that the safety relief device is always in direct contact with the vapor space in the cylinder?
  • Are valve protectors always placed on cylinders when the cylinders are not in use or connected for use?
  • Are all valves closed off before a cylinder is moved, when the cylinder is empty, and at the completion of each job?
  • Are low pressure fuel-gas cylinders checked periodically for corrosion, general distortion, cracks, or any other defect that might indicate a weakness or render it unfit for service?
  • Does the periodic check of low pressure fuel-gas cylinders include a close inspection of the cylinders bottom?

    • Hoist and Auxillary Equipment

  • Is each overhead electric hoist equipped with a imit device to stop the hook travel at its highest and lowest point of safe travel?
  • Will each hoist automatically stop and hold any load up to 125 percent of its rated load if its actuating force is removed?
  • Is the rated load of each hoist legibly marked and visible to the operator?
  • Are stops provided at the safe limits of travel for trolley hoist?
  • Are the controls of hoist plainly marked to indicate the direction of travel or motion?
  • Is each cage-controlled hoist equipped with an effective warming device?
  • Are close-fitting guards or other suitable devices installed on hoist to assure hoist ropes will be maintained in the sheave grooves?
  • Are all hoist chains or ropes of sufficient length to handle the full range of movement of the application while still maintaining two full wraps on the drum at all times?
  • Are nip points or contact points between hoist ropes and sheaves which are permanently located within seven feet of the floor, ground or working platform, guarded?
  • Is it prohibited to use chains or rope slings that are kinked or twisted?
  • Is it prohibited to use the hoist rope or chain wrapped around the load as a substitute, for a sling?
  • Is the operator instructed to avoid carrying loads over people?

    • Industrial Trucks-Forklifts

  • Are only employees who have been trained in the proper use of hoists allowed to operate them?
  • Are only trained personnel allowed to operate industrial trucks?
  • Is substantial overhead protective equipment provided on high lift rider equipment?
  • Are the required lift truck operating rules posted and enforced?
  • Is directional lighting provided on each industrial truck that operates in an area with less than 2 foot candles per square foot of general lighting?
  • Does each industrial truck have a warning horn, whistle, gong, or other device which can be clearly heard above the normal noise in the areas where operated?
  • Are the brakes on each industrial truck capable of bringing the vehicle to a complete and safe stop when fully loaded?
  • Will the industrial trucks' parking brakes effectively prevent the vehicle from moving when unattended?
  • Are industrial trucks operating in areas where flammable gases or vapors, or combustible dust or ignitable fibers may be present in the atmosphere, approved for such locations?
  • Are motorized hand and hand/rider trucks so designed that the brakes are applied, and power to the drive motor shuts off when the operator releases his or her grup on the device that controls the travel?
  • Are industrial trucks with internal combustion engine, operated in buildings or enclosed areas, carefully checked to ensure such operations do not cause harmful concentration of dangerous gases or fumes?

    • Spraying Operations

  • Is adequate ventilation assured before spray operation are started?
  • Is mechanical ventilation provided when spraying operations is done in enclosed areas?
  • When mechanical ventilation is provided during spraying operations, is it so arranged that it will not circulate the contaminated air?
  • Is the spray area free of hot surfaces?
  • Is the spray area at least 20 feet from flames, sparks, operating electrical motors and other ignition sources?
  • Are portable lamps used to illuminate spray areas suitable for use in a hazardous location?
  • Is approved respiratory equipment provided and used when appropriate during spraying operations?
  • Do solvents used for cleaning have a flash point to 100 degrees F or more?
  • Are fire control sprinkler heads kept clean?
  • Are "NO SMOKING" signs posted in spray areas, paint rooms, paint booths, and paint storage areas?
  • Is the spray area kept clean of combustible residue?
  • Are spray booths constructed of metal, mansonry, or other substantial noncombustible material?
  • Are spray booth floors and baffles noncombustible and easily cleaned?
  • Is infrared drying apparatus kept out of the spray area during spraying operations?
  • Is the spray booth completely ventilated before using the drying apparatus?
  • Is the electric drying apparatus properly grounded?
  • Are lighting fixtures for spray booths located outside of the booth and the interior lighted through sealed clear panels?
  • Are the electric motors for exhaust fans placed outside booths or ducts?
  • Are belts and pulleys inside the booth fully enclosed?
  • Do ducts have access doors to allow cleaning?
  • Do all drying spaces have adequate ventilation?

    • Entering Confined Spaces

  • Are confined spaces thoroughly emptied of any corrosive or hazardous substances, such as acids or caustics, before entry?
  • Are all lines to a confined space, containing inert, toxic, flammable, or corrosive materials valved off and blanked or disconnected and separated before entry?
  • Is it required that all impellers, agitators, or other moving equipment inside confined spaces be locked-out if they present a hazard?
  • Is either natrual or mechanical ventilation provided prior to confined space entry?
  • Are appropriate atmospheric tests performed to check for oxygen deficiency, toxic substances and explosive concentrations n the confined space before entry?
  • Is adequate illumination provided for the work to be performed in the confined space?
  • Is the atmosphere inside the confined space frequently tested or continuously monitored during conduct of work?
  • Is there an assigned safety standby employee outside of the confined space, when required, whose sole responsibility is to watch the work in progress, sound an alarm if necessary, and render assistance?
  • Is the standby employee appropriately trained and equipped to handle an emergency?
  • Is the standby employee or other employees prohibited from entering the confined space without lifelines and respiratory equipment if there is any question as to the cause of an emergency?
  • Is the approved equipment required if the atmosphere inside the confined space cannot be made acceptable?
  • Is all portable electrical equipment used inside confined spaces either grounded and insulated, or equipped with ground fault protection?
  • Before gas welding or burning is started in a confined space, are hoses checked for leaks, compressed gas bottles forbidden inside of the confined space, torches lightly only outside of the confined area and the confined area tested for an explosive atmosphere each time before a lighted torch is to be taken into the confined space?
  • If employees will be using oxygen-consuming equipment such as salamanders, torches, furnaces, etc., in a confined space, is sufficient air provided to assure combustion without reducing the oxygen concentration of the atmosphere below 19.5 percent by volume?
  • Whenever combustion-type equipment is used in a confined space, are provisions made to ensure the exhaust gases are vented outside of the enclosure?
  • Is each confined space checked for decaying vegetation or animal matter which may produce methane?
  • Is the confined space checked for possible industrial waste which could contain toxic properties?
  • If the confined space is below the ground and near areas where motor vehicles will be operating, is it possible for vehicle exhaust or carbon monoxide to enter the space?

    • Environmental Controls

  • Are all work areas properly illuminated?
  • Are employees instructed in proper first-aid and otter emergency procedures?
  • Are hazardous substances, blood, and other potentially infectious materials identified, which may cause harm by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption or contact?
  • Are employees aware of the hazards involved with the various chemicals tehy may be exposed to in their work environment, such as ammonica, chlorine, epoxies, caustics, etc.?
  • Is employee exposure to chemicals in the workplace kept within acceptable levels?
  • Can a less harmful method or product be used?
  • Is the work area's ventilation system appropriate for the work being performed?
  • Are spray painting operatons done in spray rooms or booths equipped with an appropriate exhaust system?
  • Is employee exposure to welding fumes controlled by ventilation, use of respirators, exposure time, or other means?
  • Are welders and other workers nearby provided with flash shields during welding operations?
  • If forklifts and other vehicles are used in buildings or otter enclosed areas, are the carbon monoxide leveles dept below maximum acceptable concentration?
  • Has there been a determination that noise levels in the facilities are within acceptable noise levels?
  • Are steps being taken to use engineering controls to reduce excessive noise levels?
  • Are proper precautions being taken when handling asbestos and other fibrous materials?
  • Are caution labels and signs used to warn of hazardous substances (e.g., asbestos) and biohazards (e.g., bloodborne pathogens)?
  • Are wet methods used, when practicable, to prevent the emission of airborne asbestos fibers, silica dust and similar hazardous materials?
  • Are engineering controls examined and maintained or replaced on a scheduled basis?
  • Is vacuuming with appropriate equipment used whenever possible rather than blowing or sweeping dust?
  • Are grinders, saws, and other machines that produce respirable dusts vented to an industrial collector or central exhaust system?
  • Are all local exhaust ventilation systems designed and operating properly such as air flow and volume necessary for the application, ducts, not plugged or belts slipping?
  • Is personal protective equipment provided, used and maintained wherever required?
  • Are there written standard operating procedures for the selection and use of respirators where needed?
  • Are restrooms and washrooms kept clean and sanitary?
  • Is all water provided for drinking, washing, and cooking potable?
  • Are all outlets for water not suitable for drinking clearly identified?
  • Are employees instructed in the proper manner of lifting heavy objects?
  • Wher heat is a problem, have all fixed work areas been provided with spot cooling or air conditioning?
  • Are employees screened before assignment to areas of high heat to determine if their health condition might make them more susceptible to having an adverse reaction?
  • Are employees working on streets and roadways where they are exposed to the hazards of traffic, required to wear bright colored (traffic orange) warning vests?
  • Are exhaust stacks and air intakes so located that contaminated air will not be recirculated within a building or other enclosed area?
  • Is equipment producing ultra-violet radiation properly shielded?
  • Are universal precautions observed where occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials can occur and in all instances where differentiation of types of body fluids or potentially infectious materials is difficult or impossible?

    • Flammable and Combustible Materials

  • Are combustible scrap, debris and waste materials (oily rags, etc.) stored in covered metal receptacles and removed from the worksite promptly?
  • Is proper storage practiced to minimize the risk of fire including spontaneous combustion?
  • Are approved containers and tanks used for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids?
  • Are all connections on drums and combustible liquid piping, vapor and liquid tight?
  • Are all flammable liquids kept in closed containers when not in use (e.g. parts cleaning tanks, pans, etc.)?
  • Are bulk drums of flammable liquids grounded and bonded to containers during dispensing?
  • Do storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have explosion-proof lights?
  • Do storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have mechanical or gravity ventilation?
  • Is liquid petroleum gas stored, handled, and used in accordance with safe practices and standards?
  • Are no smoking signs posted on liquified petroleum gas tanks?
  • Are liquified petroleum storage tanks guarded to prevent damage from vehicles?
  • Are all solvent wastes, and flammable liquids kept in fire-resistant, covered containers until they are removed from the worksite?
  • Is vacuuming used whenever possible rather than blowing or sweeping combustible dust?
  • Are firm separators placed between containers of combustibles or flammables, when stacked one upon another, to assure their support and stability?
  • Are fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders separated by distance, fire resistant barriers, etc. while in storage?
  • Are fire extinguishers selected and provided for the types of materials in areas where they are to be used?
    • Class A Ordinary combustible material fires
    • Class B Flammable liquid, gas or grease fires
    • Class C Energized-electrical equipment fires.
  • Are appropriate fire extinguishers mounted within 75 feet of outside areas containing flammable liquids, and within 10 feet of any inside storage area for such materials?
  • Are extinguishers free from obstructions or blockage?
  • Are all extinguishers serviced, maintained and tagged at intervals not to exceed one year?
  • Are all extinguishers fully charged and in their designated places?
  • Where sprinkler systems are permanently installed, are the nozzle heads so directed or arranged that water will not be sprayed into operating electrical switch boards and equipment?
  • Are "NO SMOKING" signs posted where appropriate in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used or stored?
  • Are safety cans used for dispensing flammable or combustible liquids at a point of use?
  • Are all spills of flammable or combustible liquids cleaned up proptly?
  • Are storage tanks adequately vented to prevent the development of excessive vacuum or pressure as a result of filling, emptying, or atmosphere temperature changes?
  • Are storage tanks equipped with emergency venting that will relieve excessive internal pressure caused by fire exposure?
  • Are "NO SMOKING" rules enforced in areas involving storage and use of hazardous materials?

    • Hazardous Chemical Exposure

  • Are employees trained in the safe handling practices or hazardous chemicals such as acids, caustics, etc.?
  • Are employees aware of the potential hazards involving various chemicals stored or used in the workplace such as acids, bases, caustics, epoxies, phenols, etc.?
  • Is employee exposure to chemicals kept within acceptable levels?
  • Are eye wash fountains and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are handled?
  • Are all containers, such as vats, storage tanks, etc., labeled as to their contents, e.g., "CAUSTICS"?
  • Are all employees required to use personal protective clothing and equipment when handling chemicals (gloves, eye protection, respirators, etc.)?
  • Are flammable or toxic chemicals kept in closed containers when not in use?
  • Are chemical piping systems clearly marked as to their content?
  • Wher corrosive liquids are frequently handled in open containers or drawn from storage vessels or pipe lines, is adequate means readily available for neutralizaing or disposing of spills or overflows properly and safely?
  • Have standard operating procedures been established and are they being followed when cleaning up chemical spills?
  • Where needed for emergency use, are respirators stored in a convenient, clean, and sanitary location?
  • Are respirators intended for emergency use adequate for the various uses for which they may be needed?
  • Are employees prohibited from eating in areas where hazardous chemicals are present?
  • Is personal protective equipment provided, used and maintained whenever necessary?
  • Are ther written standard operating procedures for the selection and use of respirators where needed?
  • If you have a respirator protection program, are your employees instructed on the correct usage and limitations of the respirators? Are th respirators NIOSH approved for this particular application? Are they regularly inspected and cleaned, sanitized and maintained?
  • If hazardous substances are used in you processes, do you have a medical or biological monitoring system in operation?
  • Are you familiar with the Threshold Limit Values or Permissible Exposure Limits of airborne contaminants and physical agents used in your workplace?
  • Have control procedures been instituted for hazardous materials where appropriate, such as respirators, ventilation systems, handling practices, etc.?
  • Whenever possible and hazardous substances handled in a properly designed and exhausted booths or similar locations?
  • Do you use general dilution or local exhaust ventilation systems to control dusts, vapors, gases, fumes, smoke, solvents or mists which may be generated in your workplace?
  • Is ventilation equipment provided for removal of contaminents from such operationn as: Production grinding, buffing, spray, painting, and/or vaport degreasing, and is it operatin properly?
  • Do employees complain about dizziness, headaches, nausea, irritation, or other factors or discomfort when they use solvents or other chemicals?
  • Is there a dermatitis problem? Do employees complain about dryness, irritation, or sensitization of the skin?
  • Have you considered the use of an industrial hygienist or environmental health specialist to evaluate your operation?
  • If internal combustion engines are used, is carbon monoxide kept within acceptable levels?
  • Is vacuuming used, rather than blowing or sweeping dusts whenever possible for clean-up?
  • Are materials which give off toxic asphyxiant, suffocating or anesthetic fumes, stored in remote or isolated locations when not in use?

    • Hazardous Substances Communication

  • Is there a list of hazardous substances used in your workplace?
  • Is there a current written exposure control plan for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials, where applicable?
  • Is there a written hazard communication program dealing with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), labeling, and employee training?
  • Is each container for a hazardous substance (i.e., vats, bottles, storage tanks, etc.) labled with product identity and a hazard warning (communication of the specific health hazards and physical hazards)?
  • Is there a Material Safety Data Sheet readily available for each hazardous substance used?
  • Is there an employee training program for hazardous substances?Does this program include:
    • An explanation of what an MSDS is and how to use and obtain one;
    • MSDS contents for each hazardous substance or class of substances;
    • Explanation of "Right to Know";
    • Identification of where an employee can see the employers written hazard communication program and where hazardous substances are present in their work areas; The physical and health hazards of substances in the work area, and specific protective measures to be used; Details of the hazard communication program, including how to use the labeling system and MSDS's.
  • Does the employee training program on the bloodborne pathogens standard contain the following elements:

    • (1) an accessible copy of the standard and an explanation of its contents; (2) a general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases; (3) an explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens; (4) an explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which employees can obtain a copy of the written plan; (5) an explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and the other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials; (6) an explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment; (7) information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination, and disposal of personal protective equipment; (8) an explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment; (9) information on the hepatitis B vaccine; (10) information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials; (11) an explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the methods of reporting the incident and the medical follow up that will be made available; (12) information on post-exposure evaluations and follow up; and (13) an explanation of signs, labels, and color coding?

  • Are employees trained in the following:
    • How to recognize tasks that might result in occupational exposure?
    • How to use work practices and engineering controls and personal protective equipment and to know their limitations?
    • How to obtain information on the types, selection, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination, and disposal of personal protective equipment?
    • Who to contact and what to do in an emergency?

    • Electrical

  • Do you specify compliance with OSHA for all contract electrical work?
  • Are all employees required to report as soon as practicable any obvious hazard to life or property observed in connection with electrical equipment or lines?
  • Are employees instructed to make preliminary inspections and/or appropriate tests to determine what conditions exist before starting work on electrical equipment or lines?
  • When electrical equipment or lines are to be serviced, maintained or adjusted, are necessary switches open, locked-out and tagged whenever possible?
  • Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or of the double insulated type?
  • Are electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners, polishers, vending machines, etc., grounded?
  • Do extension cords being used have a grounding conductor?
  • Are multiple plug adaptors prohibited?
  • Are ground-fault circuit interrupters installed on each temporary 15 or 20 ampere, 120 volt AC circuit at locations where construction, demolition, modifications, alterations or excavations are being performed?
  • Are all temporary circuits protected by suitable disconnecting switches or plug connectors at the junction with permanent wiring?
  • Do you have electrical installations in hazardous dust or vapor areas? If so, do they meet the National Electrical Code (NEC) for hazardous locations?
  • Is exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or replaced promptly?
  • Are flexible cords and cables free of splices or taps?
  • Are clamps or other securing means provided on flexible cords or cables at plugs, receptacles, tools, equipment, etc., and is the cord jacket securely held in place?
  • Are all cord, cable and raceway connections intact and secure?
  • In wet or damp locations, are electrical tools and equipment appropriate for the use of location or otherwise protected?
  • Is the location of electrical power lines and cables (overhead, underground, underfloor, other side of walls, etc.) determined before digging, drilling or similar work is begun?
  • Are metal measuring tapes, ropes, handlines or similar devices with metallic thread woven into the fabric prohibited where they could come in contact with energized parts of equipment or circuit conductors?
  • Is the use of metal ladders prohibited in areas where the ladder or the person using the ladder could come in contact with energized parts or equipment, fixtures or circuit conductors?
  • Are all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labled to indicate their use or equipment served?
  • Are disconnecting means always opened before fuses are replaced?
  • Do all interior wiring systems include provisions for grounding metal parts of electrical raceways, equipment and enclosures?
  • Are all electrical raceways and enclosures securely fastened in place?
  • Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or enclosures?
  • Is sufficient access and working space provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operations and maintenance?
  • Are all unused openings (including conduit knockouts) in electrical enclosures and fittings closed with appropriate covers, plugs or plates?
  • Are electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles, junction boxes, etc., provided with tight-fitting covers or plates?
  • Are disconnecting switches for electrical motors in excess of two horsepower, capable of opening the circuit when the motor is in a stalled condition, without exploding? (Switches must be horsepower rated equal to or in excess of the motor hp rating)
  • Is low voltage protection provided in the control device of motors driving machines or equipment which could cause probable injury from inadvertent starting?
  • Is each motor disconnecting switch or circuit breaker located within sight of the motor control device?
  • Is each motor located within sight of its controller of the controller disconnecting means capable of being locked in the open position or is a separate disconnecting means installed in the circuit within sight of the motor?
  • Is the controller for each motor in excess of two horsepower, rated in horsepower equal to or in excess of the rating of the motor it serves?
  • Are employees who regularly work on or around energized electrical equipment of lines instructed in the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods?
  • Are employees prohibited from working alone on energized lines or equipment over 600 volts?

    • Noise

  • Are there areas in the workplace where continuous noise levels exceed 85dBA?
  • Is there an ongoing preventive health program to educate employees in: safe levels of noise; exposure; effects of noise on their health; and the use of personal protection?
  • Have work areas where noise levels make voice communication between employees difficult been identified and posted?
  • Are noise levels being measured using a sound level meter or an octave band analyzer and records being kept?
  • Have engineering controls been used to reduce excessive noise levels? Where engineering controls are determined to not be feasible, are administrative controls (i.e. worker rotation) being used to minimize individual employee exposure to noise?
  • Is approved hearing protective equipment (noise attenuating devices) available to every employee working in noisy areas?
  • Have you tried isolating noisy machinery from the rest of you operation?
  • If you use ear protectors, are employees properly fitted and instructed in their use?
  • Are employees in high noise areas given periodic audiometric testing to ensure that you have an effective hearing protection system?

    • Fueling

  • Is it prohibited to fuel an internal combustion engine with a flammable liquid while the engine is running?
  • Are fueling operations done in such a manner that likelihood of spillage will be minimal?
  • When spillage occurs during fueling operations, is the spilled fuel washed away completely, evaporated, or other measures taken to control vapors before restarting the engine?
  • Are fuel tank caps replaced and secured before starting the engine?
  • In fueling operations, is there always metal contact between the container and the fuel tank?
  • Are fueling hoses of a type designed to handle the specific type of fuel?
  • Is it prohibited to handle or transfer gasoline in open containers?
  • Are open lights, open flames, or sparking, or arcing equipment prohibited near fueling or transfer of fuel operations?
  • Is smoking prohibited in the vicinity of fueling operations?
  • Are fueling operators prohibited in building or other enclosed areas that are not specifically ventilated for this purpose?
  • Where fueling or transfer of fuel is done through a gravity flow system, are the nozzles of the self-closing type?

    • Identification of Piping Systems

  • When nonpotable water is piped through a facility, are outlets or taps posted to alert employees that it is unsafe and not to be used for drinking, washing or other personal use?
  • When hazardous substances are transported through above ground piping, is each pipeline identified at points where confusion could introduce hazards to employees?
  • When pipelines are identified by color painting, are all visible parts of the line so identified?
  • When pipelines are identified by color painted bands or tapes, are the bands or tapes located at reasonable intervals and at each outlet, valve or connection?
  • When pipelines are identified by color, is the color code posted at all locations where confusion could introduce hazards to employees?
  • When the contents of pipelines are identified by name or name abbreviation, is the information readily visible on the pipe near each valve or outlet?
  • When pipelines carrying hazardous substances are identified by tags, are the tags constructed of durable materials, the message carried clearly and permanently distinguishable and are tags installed at each valve or outlet?
  • When pipelines are hated by electricity, steam or other external source, are suitable warning signs or tags placed at unions, valves, or otter serviceable parts of the system?

    • Material Handling

  • Is there safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways?
  • Are aisleways designated, permanently marked, and kept clear to allow unhindered passage?
  • Are motorized vehicles and mechanized equipment inspected daily or prior to use?
  • Are vehicles shut off and brakes set prior to loading or unloading?
  • Are containers of combustibles or flammables, when stacked while being moved, always separated by dunnage sufficient to provide stability?
  • Are dock boards (bridge plates) used when loading or unloading operations are taking place between vehicles and docks?
  • Are trucks and trailers secured from movement during loading and unloading operations?
  • Are dock plates and loading ramps constructed and maintained with sufficient strength to support imposed loading?
  • Are hand trucks maintained in safe operating condition?
  • Are chutes equipped with sideboards of sufficient height to prevent the materials being handled from falling off?
  • Are chutes and gravity roller sections firmly placed or secured to prevent displacement?
  • At the delivery end of the rollers or chutes, are provisions made to brake the movement of the handled materials?
  • Are pallets usually inspected before being loaded or moved?
  • Are hooks with safety latches or other arrangements used when hoisting materials so tat slings or load attachments won't accidentally slip off the hoist hooks?
  • Are securing chains, ropes, chockers or slings adequate for the job to be performed?
  • When hoisting material or equipment, are provisions made to assure no one will be passing under the suspended loads?
  • Are material safety data sheets available to employees handling hazardous substances?

    • Transporting Employees and Materials

  • Do employees who operate vehicles on public thoroughfares have valid operator's licenses?
  • When seven or more employees are regularly transported in a van, bus or truck, is the operator's license appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven?
  • Is each van, bus or truck used regularly to transport employees, equipped with an adequate number of seats?
  • When employees are transported by truck, are provisions provided to prevent their falling from the vehicle?
  • Are vehicles used to transport employees equipped with lamps, brakes, horns, mirrors, windshields and turn signals in good repair?
  • Are transport vehicles provided with handrails, steps, stirrups, or similar devices, so placed and arranged that employees can safety mount and dismount?
  • Are employee transport vehicles equipped at all times with at least two reflective type flares?
  • Is a full charged fire extinguisher, in good condition, with at least 4 B:C rating maintained in each employee transport vehicle?
  • When cutting tools or tools with sharp edges are carried in passenger compartments of employee transport vehicles, are they placed in closed boxes or containers which are secured in place?
  • Are employees prohibited from riding on top of any load which can shift, topple, or otherwise become unstable?

    • Control of Harmful Substances by Ventilation

  • Is the volume and velocity of air in each exhaust system sufficient to gather the dusts, fumes, mists, vapors or gases to be controlled, and to convey them to a suitable point of disposal?
  • Are exhaust inlets, ducts and plenums designed, constructed, and supported to prevent collapse or failure of any part of the system?
  • Are clean-out ports or doors provided at intervals not to exceed 12 feet in all horizontal runs of exhaust ducts?
  • Where two or more different type of operations are being controlled through the same exhaust system, will the combination of substances being controlled, constitute a fire, explosion or chemical reaction hazard in the duct?
  • Is adequate makeup air provided to areas where exhaust systems are operating?
  • Is the source point for makeup air located so that only clean, fresh air, which is free of contaminants, will enter the work environment?
  • Where two or more ventilation systems are serving a work area, is their operation such that one will not offset the functions of the other?

    • Sanitizing Equipment and Clothing

  • Is personal protective clothing or equipment that employees are required to wear or use, of a type capable of being cleaned easily and disinfected?
  • Are employees prohibited from interchanging personal protective clothing or equipment, unless it has been properly cleaned?
  • Are machines and equipment, which process, handle or apply materials that could be injurious to employees, cleaned and/or decontaminated before being overhauled or placed in storage?
  • Are employees prohibited from smoking or eating in any area where contaminates that could be injurious if ingested are present?
  • When employees are required to change from street clothing into protective clothing, is a clean change room with separate storage facility for street and protective clothing provided?
  • Are employees required to shower and wash their hair as soon as possible after a known contact has occurred with a carcinogen?
  • When equipment, materials, or other items are taken into or removed from a carcinogen regulated area, is it done in a manner that will contaminate non-regulated areas or the external environment?

    • Tire Inflation

  • Where tires are mounted and/or inflated on drop center wheels, is a safe practice procedure posted and enforced?
  • Where tires are mounted and/or inflated on wheels with split rims and/or retainer rings, is a safe practice procedure posted and enforced?
  • Does each tire inflation hose have a clip-on chuck with at least 24 inches of hose between the chuck and an in-line hand valve and gauge?
  • Does the tire inflation control valve automatically shutoff the air flow when the valve is released?
  • Is a tire restraining device such as a cage, rack or other effective means used while inflating tires mounted on split rims, or rims using retainer rings?
  • Are employees strictly forbidden from taking a position directly over or in from of a tire while it's being inflated?



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