UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY
SHOPS & STUDIO SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
DEPARTMENT:
LOCATION/SHOP:
SUPERVISOR:
INSPECTOR:
DATE:
BLDG/RM NO:
PHONE/EMAIL:
JOB TITLE:
VIOLATION POINTS
Minor - 1 & 4
Major - 8 & 16
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ELECTRICAL:
All disconnects/breakers labeled - panels posted with Arc Flash warnings
Electrical cords across walkways protected
36" minimum access clearance around circuit breaker panels
Electrical cords inspected (not frayed, damaged, etc.)
Plug/Multi tap adapters use banned
Extension cords not used in place of fixed wiring
Energized/live parts of equipment are secured/not exposed
Circuits grounded/Ground pins on plugs
Explosion proof equipment used where needed
GFCI's in use in wet areas (bathrooms, near sinks)
Open slots in circuit breakers panels secured
Covers in place on receptacles, boxes, switches
Electrical hand tools grounded or double insulated
Equipment approved, UL/FM listed
Spray Painting operations inside approved spray paint booths (outlets, light fixtures)
Y
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MACHINE OPERATIONS:
Safety zones around shop equipment
Anti-restart on woodworking machinery
Abrasive wheels given "ring-test"
Push-sticks provided
Foot treadles guarded
On/Off switch accessible w/o reaching across Point of Operations
Air tanks >1.5 cubic ft (11.2 gal) capacity inspected/issued permit by Cal/OSHA
Compressed air nozzles have relief ports to safely vent when orifice is blocked
Barrier guards on moving machinery parts
Rotating shafts guarded
Point-of-operation (POO) & Pinch points guarded
Y
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Fan blades adequately guarded (< 1/2" opening)
Fixed machinery anchored to prevent movement
Lower portion of blades guarded
Belts/pulleys enclosed
Bench grinders (1/8" tool rest, 1/4" tongue guard maximum clearances)
Band saw blades guarded above guide rollers
Jointer guards installed with auto return
Radial arm saw blade guard/head auto return doesn't extend past end of table
Table saw-blade guard, splitter, anti-kickback
Shop equipment have lockable disconnect
Lockout/Tag Out used for equipment (maintenance/adjustments, repairs)
Gas welding torches equipped with flashback arrestors
Arc welders properly grounded
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GENERAL SAFETY/ADMINISTRATION/TRAINING:
Seismic securing of shelving equipment > 5'
Good personal hygiene practices maintained
Unstable storage practices/equipment
Employees practice safe manual lifting procedures/techniques
Hand trucks/carts available for moving heavy awkward items
Required literature posted (Cal-OSHA, WC, Annual Injury & Illness Summary)
Aisles (minimum 44” pathway)/Building exit corridors clear/unobstructed
Eyewash/Deluge Showers available where required (flushed/checked weekly)
Personal protective equipment used and stored properly
Appropriate fire extinguishers charged/mounted within 75’of all work stations
Compressed gas cylinders properly stored and secured/capped
Inspection performed of weight handling equipment (overhead cranes, hoists)
Welding curtains used
Space heaters have auto-tip-over switch
Smoking in designated areas only (>25’ from entrances, buildings, etc.)
Approved first aid kit available and its location known to all employees
Oxygen and Acetylene cylinder storage (minimum 20’ separation)
Y
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
“No Smoking” signs posted & observed
New/Initial hazardous materials purchases approved
Hazardous Materials inventory list available and up to date
Approved flammable lockers in use
Maximum storage: Flammables 60 gal., combustible 120 gal
Solvents >10-1 gallon containers stored in approved flammable lockers
Manufacturer’s label affixed/not defaced
Only 1-day supply of flammable material kept outside flame locker
Dispensing/secondary containers labeled
Y
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Are awkward postures assumed during work tasks
Dispensing containers bonded to prevent static electricity
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available & accessible
Hazardous Waste properly managed
Ventilation equipment available & used when required
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TRAINING
Mandatory Training current/documented (IIPP, HAZCOM, EAP)
Shop specific safety training conducted/documented as required
Confined Space Program in place where required
Fall Protection Program in place where required
Forklift Safety Training in place where appropriate
Lockout/Tag Out program in place where required
Inspection program for power tools/extension cords
CPR training for required workers (Electrical Trades)
Y
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WALKING/WORKING SURFACES:
Floors clean and dry
Storage of materials/equipment not protruding and/or cluttered
Soiled rags/trash disposed of daily
Stairs safe (secure rails, treads)
Trip hazards (electrical cords, debris) not present
Ladders safe (safe feet, inspected, tight rungs)
Guard rails installed around floor openings, lofts and catwalks to prevent falls > 30"
Scaffolding- >5' have top/mid rails, toe-board, mud sills, wheels locked
Y
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OMMITTED FROM FORM
- Compatible storage of hazardous materials
- Proper storage/containment/separation of acids
4 - Training provided (site specific)
(redundant)
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