M.E. Workplace Inspection Checklist
Version #: 1.0
Department of Mechanical Engineering Workplace Inspection Checklist: Hardy Lab
Inspection Date: ______________
Department Rooms and Areas:
Inspector(s): _______________________________________________ Type:  Monthly  Term  External: _______
Room #
1A30
1A33
1A34
1A53
1A58
1A73
Room Name
Cold Room
Circular soil bin
Linear soil bin
Plastic processing lab
Dynamometer and fuel storage
Teaching lab
Room #
1A91
1A74
1A75
1A76
1A82
1A86
Room Name
Odor and soil and water lab
Fabrication shop
Fabrication shop
Hardy Lab
Electronics Instrumentation research lab
Electrical lab
Instruction: Mark room number, then mark a “” for Good, an “N/A” for not applicable, or write “NOTE” when discovering opportunities to improve, and make notes on the Deficiency List below;
for Term inspections attach any documentation of inventory inspections and other details; refer to previous inspection Deficiency List(s) to help ensure hazards have been effectively controlled
Inspection Record:
Room Number/Area
1A30, 1A33,
1A34, &
1A53
1A58,
1A58.1, &
1A58.2
1A73
1A74
Facility Condition and Housekeeping
Personnel Have Appropriate Training
Personal Protective Equipment
Ergonomics and Lifting Activities
Electrical Conditions
Equipment, Instruments and Tools
Chemicals and Hazardous Products
Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety
Initialed
Revised: March 2014
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1A75 & 1A76
1A82
1A86
1A91,
1A91.1 &
1A91.3
M.E. Workplace Inspection Checklist
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Deficiency List:
Room
Number
Opportunity for Improvement
(the problem)
Revised: March 2014
Proposed Course of Action
(the solution)
Responsible Party
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Refer to Local Safety
Committee
Target Completion
Date
Completed &
Initialed
M.E. Workplace Inspection Checklist
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WSEP Inspection Guidelines and Reference Notes for Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories and Spaces:
1.0 Inspections
1.1
Previous inspection records are available
1.2
Previous inspection findings and issues have been
addressed
2.0 Facility Condition
2.1
“No Food or drink in laboratories” is being honoured
2.2
Lab and storage areas uncluttered (i.e. aisles and
exits free from obstructions
2.3
Adequate work space is provided for personnel
2.4
Adequate lighting, ventilation and temperature
control in work area
2.5
Floors are clean and free of debris
2.6
Floors are in good condition (tile flooring, linoleum,
carpet, etc.)
2.7
Work benches and work surfaces are in good
condition
2.8
There are no observed water leaks or damage to
ceiling, walls or floors
2.9
No mould odors or mould growth is present
2.10
No visible potential airborne hazards observed (dust,
mists, vapors, gases)
2.11
Racking, shelves are secured to walls
2.12
Work spaces, storage areas, access points stairwells
are uncluttered
2.13
Exits are clearly marked and equipped with
emergency lighting
2.14
Door locks are functional
2.15
Fire extinguishers are available and tested annually
2.16
Fire extinguishers are free from obstruction
2.17
Electrical cords are secured down when exposed to
foot traffic
2.18
Breaker panels are free from obstruction
2.19
First aid supplies and register (log book) are readily
available and clearly visible
2.20
AED inspected
3.0 Training
3.1
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for Research
labs are kept and reviewed regularly.
3.2
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for
equipment used in Research labs, are kept and
reviewed regularly.
3.3
Staff who work in Research labs have WHIMIS
training and required WSEP. List is kept and refresher
courses are taken in a timely manner.
3.4
Grad students working in research labs have taken
appropriate WSEP courses and listing in Tech Office
2C94 is up to date.
3.5
All grad students have taken “Safety Orientation for
Employees” and listing is kept in Tech Office.
3.6
All personnel are familiar with applicable Job Safety
Analyses.
4.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
4.1
Personnel are wearing appropriate clothing and PPE
for the type of work being conducted (e.g. eye
protection in machine shop, at solder stations,
gloves, lab coats, coveralls.)
4.2
PPE is in good condition, is properly maintained and
stored; and is readily available
4.3
Personnel are observed wearing proper footwear
5.1
5.0 Hygiene
8.9
Revised: March 2014
5.2
5.3
6.0
6.1
6.2
6.3
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.3
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
Methods are in place to remind personnel about
good hand hygiene (i.e. hand washing signs posted in
washrooms, entrances, etc.)
Food or drinks are not present in laboratories or
areas where eating and drinking is prohibited
Food and drinks are not stored in laboratory
refrigerators or freezers
Other
Respiratory Equipment
Respiratory protection equipment is stored properly
Personnel using respiratory protect have been fittested
Personnel are wearing respiratory equipment as
required
Noise
High noise areas are identified and posted with
warning signs. (2C75 Machines lab or 2C95 Machine
Shop)
Ear plugs are kept in Tech Shop 2C94 and readily
available
Personnel working in areas with elevated noise levels
are aware of the hazards and understand rules
regarding hearing protection.
Ergonomics
“ECE Department Safety Manual” has information
and links in regard to understanding ergonomic
hazards and how to protect from musculoskeletal
injuries.
There is no indication from personnel of
musculoskeletal type injuries as a result of work
activities
Equipment and tools are in good working condition
and properly maintained
Work stations, surfaces and equipment are at an
appropriate height for the type of work being
performed
Chairs are appropriate for the task and in good
condition
Heavy objects are confined on shelves that are at
approximately waist height, Materials stored above
shoulder height are secured so that they do not fall,
etc.
Hazardous Materials Safety
Personnel are aware of the hazardous substances
they are working with and their proper handling and
storage
Appropriate hazard warning signs are posted (e.g.
WHIMIS, biosafety, radiation safety, noise, etc.)
Emergency response plans are available and
reviewed by all personnel (i.e. fire, power outage,
spill, etc.)
Emergency contact information is posted and
update-to-date
There are a minimum of two evacuation routes from
work areas
Hazardous materials inventory is kept and up to date.
(chemical, biological and radiological)
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS): Link to web
document “How to find MSDS on-line” is operational.
Personnel know the nearest location of emergency
shower and eyewash stations, and fire extinguishers
Laboratories and storage areas are locked and secure
when not in use
8.10
Warning signs are posted on laboratories, storage
areas (e.g. refrigerators) and equipment consistent
with hazards located within
8.11
All hazardous substance containers are labeled in
accordance with Workplace Hazardous Material
Information System (WHMIS) labelling requirements
or with the appropriate hazardous waste label
8.12
Hazardous processes producing volatile or obnoxious
fumes are performed in a fume hood
8.13
Flammable liquids are stored and used away from
ignition sources
8.14
Incompatible substances are appropriately
segregated
8.15
Unstable substances such as ethers and peroxide
forming chemicals are tested routinely (recorded
with test date and result)
8.16
All hazardous substances are stored below eye level
8.17
Hazardous substances are not stored under sinks
8.18
Procedures for emergency response and spill
response and clean-up are available and understood
by personnel
9.0 Laser/X-Ray Safety
9.1
There are operating procedures for the use of laser
and X-ray equipment
9.2
X-ray equipment registered with WSEP
9.3
X-ray equipment is in good operating condition and
properly maintained
9.4
Laser equipment registered with WSEP
9.5
Laser equipment is in good operating condition and
properly maintained
Other
10.0 Electrical Safety
10.1
Red emergency power shut-off buttons (3C63 and
3C73) are checked annually and records are kept in
the Tech Office 2C94.
10.2
Ground fault systems in 3C63 and 3C73 are checked
annually and in good working condition and records
are kept in the Tech Office 2C94.
10.3
Lock-out procedures are utilized prior to any work on
electrically energized systems or equipment.
10.4
Technicians know the location of electrical panels
and shut-off switches. List is kept in Tech Office
2C94?
10.5
There is at least one meter clearance around
electrical panels
10.6
Electrical equipment and power cords are in good
condition and properly maintained
10.7
There are sufficient electrical outlets (outlets are not
overloaded with electrical cords)
10.8
Insulated electrical tools are in good condition and
used when conducting electrical work
10.9
Power hand tools are checked and maintained
annually and records are kept.
10.10
Hand tools are double Insulated or have class “A”
ground fault interrupters
10.11
Electrical cords are CSA approved and in good
condition
10.12
Electrical cord plugs are installed in an approved
manner and have grounding conductor
10.13
Extension cords are not used as permanent wiring
(not from one room to another, not through ceiling
spaces, through walls or doorways)
10.14
Electrical extension cords are not run under
equipment
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10.15
Power strips and electrical cords are not daisy
chained (connected in series)
10.16
Electrical cords and/or electrical equipment are not
in contact with water (unless design for accordingly)
10.17
Electrical cords are not in contact with hot surfaces
Other
11.0 Fire Safety
11.1
The web link to the Engineering Evacuation Plan is
operational and information is readily available.
11.2
Floor Warden and Door Guard list kept in Tech Office
2C94 (for 3rd floor areas) is up to date and checked
bi-annually. All positions are manned adequately.
11.3
Evacuation information in “ECE Department Safety
Manual” is current, up to date.
11.3
Emergency fire sprinkler heads are not blocked by
materials on shelving or stacked from floor (materials
are not stored closer than 18” from ceiling)
11.4
Emergency exits are clearly marked
11.5
Emergency lighting is adequate and regularly tested
11.6
Fire doors are kept closed when not in use
11.7
Fire doors are held open by self-closing device (no
wedge or kick stand)
11.8
Fire extinguishers checked annually and free from
obstruction
12.0 Compressed Gas Cylinders
Personnel are aware of the hazards associated with
12.1
gas cylinders
Procedures for handling of compressed gas cylinders
12.2
are available and reviewed by personnel
12.3
MSDS are readily available
Gas cylinders are properly marked as to their
12.4
contents
Cylinder lines, piping and manifolds are labeled with
12.5
identity of contents
Cylinder hoses, tubing and regulators are in good
12.6
working condition
Empty gas cylinders are labeled “EMPTY” and moved
12.7
to an approved/designated area
Cylinders are properly secured to prevent falling
12.8
(secured with a strap or chain)
12.9
Cylinders are secured on carts during transport
Cylinder caps are applied when cylinders not in use
12.10
or in transport
Cylinders are kept away from sources of excessive
12.11
heat
Cylinders not in use are stored in
12.12
approved/designated area
Full and empty cylinders are stored separately in an
12.13
approved/designated area
APPENDIX
Acronyms
Class I
Flammable liquids with a flash point less than 37.8C
WSEP
Workplace Safety and Environmental Protection
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
RSO
Radiation Safety Office
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
TDG
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
WSEP: Call 966-4700 or www.usask.ca/wsep