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Workshop Inspection Checklist

Use this inspection checklist to allow you to work systematically through the workplace, keeping the process focused, organized, and on task. Written records provide accountability for those in charge of safety and health.
MaintainX
07/21/2022

Workshop Inspection Checklist

Use this inspection checklist to allow you to work systematically through the workplace, keeping the process focused, organized, and on task. Written records provide accountability for those in charge of safety and health.

    Inspection Team Members:

    Workshop Room No:

    Workshop Supervisor:

    Inspection Date:

    Work Environment

    The general area is tidy and free of obstruction and mess.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Spaces between and under benches, cabinets and equipment are accessible for cleaning.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Walkways/floor areas are clear of obstructions and trip hazards (e.g. electrical cords).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Floor surfaces/coverings are even, not slippery and are in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Stair treads are in good condition (no worn or broken treads).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Handrails present, secure, and in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Landings are clear of obstruction.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lighting adequate and operational

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Temperature is comfortable

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Area is free from odours

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Noise level is acceptable or controlled to an adequate level

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ventilation is adequate

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hand basin or alternative means of decontaminating hands is available within the area.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Facilities for the storage of outer garments and personal items are available outside the room.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Walkways/forklift areas are clearly marked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Signage

    First aid signage is visible and contains details of first aid officers for the area.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    An Emergency Evacuation Diagram (from FMD) is located in the near vicinity and is clearly displayed.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exit signs are in place and illuminated.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Building warden signage is visible and contains details of building wardens for the area.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hazard/safety signage on entrance/s clearly visible and contains information including:

    Authorized access only

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No food or drink

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Type of chemicals

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lab supervisor details

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency Requirements

    Exit doors are marked, clearly visible and can be opened from inside (no pad-locks).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exit corridors are clear of obstructions (including outside of the building).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    A first aid kit is located in the near vicinity.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire equipment (fire blanket, extinguisher, hose reel) is accessible and clear of obstruction.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire equipment (fire blanket, extinguisher, hose reel) have been inspected/tagged within the last 6 months.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Overhead sprinklers and detectors are clear of obstruction.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Safety shower and emergency eye wash station is functional and easily accessible.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ‘Experiments in Progress’ are labeled with procedures outlining response in case of emergency

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrical

    Electrical equipment tested, tagged and in date.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All power leads, outlets and switches are in good condition (not broken).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Extension leads / power boards are used as designed (no temporary or makeshift leads/power boards, double adaptors, overloading).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hazardous Manual Tasks

    Frequently used items within easy reach between knee and shoulder height, heavy items stored at waist height.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Step ladders or stools are accessible to access items stored on high shelves if required and are in good condition.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Materials handling equipment available for heavy or awkward items and loads

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Personal Protective Equipment

    PPE is available and in good condition.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    PPE is stored appropriately.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Signage of PPE requirements displayed.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Chemical

    Chemicals stored in appropriate containers.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Containers are labelled correctly (e.g. not handwritten, label contains minimum chemical name and GHS pictogram).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Chemicals are stored according to compatibility. Compatibility chart is readily available.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Dangerous goods cabinets are used and maintained in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard including:

    Self-closing and close fitting doors

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Locking automatically (flammable)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Locking mechanism in 2 or more places (flammable/corrosive)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Self-releasing locking mechanism (oxidizing agents and organic peroxides)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Clearance from ignition/heat sources (flammable, oxidizing agents, organic peroxides)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Bunding

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ventilation

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other specific requirements

    Maximum volumes of chemicals in laboratory inventory has been checked (and recorded) against ChemAlert stock holdings in the past 12 months

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    There is bunding or spill trays for the storage of hazardous liquids.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Spill kits are available and maintained.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Refrigerators used to store flammable materials are intrinsically safe.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Refrigerators are suitably labeled (e.g. no food, no drink, no flammables, biohazard).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Segregated waste disposable containers are available and labelled correctly.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Materials that are subject to spontaneous combustion, such as oily rags and paint rags, placed in approved oily waste cans that are emptied daily.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Compressed Gas

    Compressed gas cylinder contents are appropriately identified.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Cylinders are secured appropriately by bracket or chain.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All cylinders are at least 3m away from ignition sources, combustible material and are stored according to dangerous goods class with compatible gases.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Empty cylinders are separated from full cylinders and clearly labelled

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Appropriate resources (eg. cylinder trolley) are available for transporting gas cylinders.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    The regulator is appropriate for the gas being used (e.g. stainless steel for corrosive gases, brass for non-corrosive gases)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gas lines are labelled and free of leaks, kinks, signs of wear & tear.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gas use is confined to areas with good local exhaust ventilation.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Cylinders, pipes and valves are protected from mechanical damage.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Cryogenics

    Dewars < 25 L have handles and loose fitting lids.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Dewars > 25 L have wheels and pressure release valves.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Cryogen storage areas are appropriately ventilated.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Wet Areas

    Floor/area free from water and being wet

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Drains (floors and sink ) clear and free flowing

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Taps free from drips

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Plant & Equipment

    Area around plant clean

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Plant and equipment maintained and in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Plant cannot be operated/accessed when unattended

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency stops are working.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Guarding on plant and equipment is in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Log book maintained for use

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Warning labels/procedures on equipment

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Welding screens maintained and in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other Comments:

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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