Integrated Risk Management
Master Workplace Inspection Checklist for General Shop Safety
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UIRM- FM_012_50
UIRM-001
March 2014
MASTER WORKPLACE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
General Shop Safety
Department/Unit:
Date Inspected:
Building Location(s):
Inspector(s):
Main Contact Name:
Room:
Ext.:
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Department Head Name:
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Date Reviewed by Dept Head:
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24.0
MACHINE TOOLS AND GUARDING
24.1
Are machine tools and guards in proper condition and well maintained?
24.2
Are mechanical power transmissions guarded?
24.3
Are pinch points, in-running nip points, and points of operation guarded?
24.4
Are fixed guards secured in position?
24.5
Are interlocked guards operative and in good condition?
24.6
Are automatic and operator guards properly adjusted?
24.7
Are operating controls guarded against inadvertent activation?
24.8
Are operating controls locked and the key removed when not in use?
24.9
Are emergency stop buttons operational, correctly positioned, labelled, and colour coded?
24.10
Is isolation and lock-out provided for servicing, set-up, lubrication, etc?
24.11
Are guards provided for rotating parts, chips or particles, sparks, kickbacks, etc?
24.12
Are operator and service manuals available?
Y
N/A
N
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24.13
Are safety interlocks appropriate for the operation?
24.14
Are safety interlocks maintained intact - not bridged or by-passed?
24.15
Are sprockets and V-Belt drives within reach of platforms and passageways or less than
seven feet from the floor, completely enclosed?
24.16
Are required signs/notices posted?
24.17
Are operating and maintenance records kept?
24.18
Are standard operating procedures in place?
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50.0
WOOD WORKING WORKSHOP
Y
N/A
N
Housekeeping
50.1
Are aisles (means of egress) properly marked and kept clear of materials and equipment?
50.2
Are wet surfaces covered with non-slip materials?
50.3
Are combustible scrap, debris and waste materials (i.e. oily rags) placed in covered metal
receptacles and removed from the worksite by the end of the day?
50.4
Are work areas clean and orderly?
Lighting/Ventilation
50.5
Is adequate lighting provided in all work areas and walkways?
50.6
Is the work area’s ventilation system appropriate for work being performed (e.g. dusts, fumes,
vapors, grinding, buffing, painting)?
50.7
Is there a dust collection system for wood shavings?
50.8
Are spray booths, dip tanks, and the like, cleaned regularly and maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions?
Personal Protective Equipment
50.9
Is required protective equipment posted?
50.10
Has the shop coordinator attended PPE coordinator training?
50.10
Is training provided to each employee who is required to use personal protective equipment
with training records kept in a training log?
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50.10
If protective equipment is required, is it appropriate for the job, in good condition, kept clean
and sanitary, and stored appropriately when not in use?
50.11
Are operators dressed safely for the job (no loose fitting clothing, jewelry, long hair, or opentoed shoes)?
50.11
50.12
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 against cuts, abrasions,
punctures, corrosive liquids and chemicals?
50.13
Is appropriate foot protection required where there is risk of foot injuries from hot, corrosive,
poisonous substances, falling objects, and crushing or penetrating actions?
50.14
Are first-aid kits easily accessible to each work area, with necessary supplies available,
periodically inspected and replenished as needed?
Fire safety
50.15
Are emergency telephone/pager numbers posted where they can be readily found in case of
emergency?
50.16
Are fire extinguisher(s) in your area free from obstructions or blockage and have employees
been trained to use it/them?
50.17
Is there a posted emergency evacuation plan for the shop?
50.18
Are gas connections that need to be turned off in case of fire clearly marked?
50.19
Are flammable materials stored properly?
Hazard Communication (Chemical Storage)
50.20
Are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) available for hazardous substances used in shop?
50.21
Are employee exposures to chemicals kept below permissible exposure limits? Does IRM
need to monitor?
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50.22
Are eye wash stations and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are
handled?
50.23
Are employees required to use personal protective clothing and equipment when handling
chemicals?
50.24
50.25
Is each hazardous substance container (i.e. vats, bottles, storage tanks) labeled with product
identity and a hazard warning (communication of specific health and physical hazards)?
When lunches are eaten on the premises, are they eaten in areas where there is no exposure to
toxic materials or other health hazards?
50.26
Are chemical piping systems clearly marked as to their contents?
Is lead solder used?
50.27
Is vacuuming used, rather than blowing or sweeping dusts, whenever possible for cleanup?
Electrical Safety
50.28
Do extension cords in use have a grounding conductor?
50.29
Are multiple plug adapters prohibited?
50.30
Is exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired by a qualified
electrician or replaced promptly?
50.31
Are flexible cords, cable, and raceway connections free of splices or taps and otherwise intact
and secure?
50.32
Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or of the double insulated type?
50.33
In wet or damp locations, are electrical tools and equipment appropriate for the use or
location, or otherwise protected (e.g. use of ground fault circuit interrupters)?
50.34
Are all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labeled to indicate use or equipment
served?
50.35
Are electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles, junction boxes provided with tightfitting covers or plates?
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50.36
Is the breaker panel accessible and each circuit properly labeled?
50.37
Can power to each machine be locked out for maintenance, repair, or security?
50.38
Are the non-current-carrying metal parts of electrically operated machines bonded and
grounded?
Training
50.39
Is there a training program in place to instruct shop users on the safe methods of machine
operations?
50.40
Do operators and maintenance workers have the necessary training in how to use the
safeguards and why?
50.41
Have operators and maintenance workers been trained in how and under what circumstances
guards can be removed?
50.42
Have workers been trained in the procedures to follow if they notice guards that are damaged,
missing, or inadequate?
Machinery
50.43
Is the owner’s manual for each machine stored at the shop?
50.44
Are all machines that are designed for a fixed location securely anchored to prevent walking,
tipping, or moving?
50.45
Is sufficient clearance (3 foot minimum) provided around and between machines to allow for
safe operations, set-up and servicing, materials handling, and waste removal?
50.46
Are machines properly grounded?
Maintenance and Repair
50.47
Is there a regular safety inspection of each piece of machinery or equipment?
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50.48
Have workers received up-to-date instruction on the machines they service?
50.49
Are workers trained in the requirements of lockout/tagout hazards, and are the procedures for
lockout/tagout evaluated or developed before they attempt their tasks?
50.50
Do workers lockout the machine from its power sources before beginning repairs?
50.51
Do workers have electrical plug locks or disconnect switches?
50.52
Where several persons work on the same machine, are multiple lockout devices used?
50.53
Do workers use appropriate and safe equipment in their repair work?
50.54
Is the maintenance equipment itself properly guarded?
Machine Guarding
50.55
50.56
Are guards in place to protect against point of operation, nip points, rotating parts, flying
chips, and sparks (e.g. gears, sprockets, pulleys, belts, and flywheels)?
Are guards securely positioned and functioning correctly and arranged such that they do not
present a hazard themselves? Guards must be affixed to the machine where possible, or
anchored securely elsewhere otherwise.
50.57
Are coolant splashguards in place to prevent employee exposure?
50.58
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?
Machine Operations
50.59
Are start, stop (must be red), and other operating controls within the operator’s easy reach?
50.60
Is a standard operating procedure (SOP) available for the machine and located at the
machine?
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50.61
Is there adequate supervision to ensure that shop users are following safe machine operating
procedures?
50.62
Are foot-operated switches guarded or arranged to prevent accidental actuation by personnel
or falling objects?
50.63
Are manually operated valves and switches guarded or arranged to prevent accidental
actuation by personnel or falling objects?
Questions?
Contact Integrated Risk Management at 416-979-5000, ext. 7096 or irm@ryerson.ca.
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