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Inspection Checklists - Manufacturing Facilities

MaintainX
10/24/2021

Inspection Checklists - Manufacturing Facilities

    Training

    Is training provided for each person newly assigned to a job?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does initial training include a thorough review of hazards and incidents associated with the job?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is adequate instruction in the use of personal protective equipment provided?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is training for the use of emergency equipment provided?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are workers knowledgeable in the "Right to Refuse" procedures?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Environment

    Are resources available to deal with very hot or very cold conditions (drinking water, lined gloves, insulated boots)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the rain/cold weather gear that is provided comfortable, and light enough so as not to constitute a hazard?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are work surfaces and grip surfaces safe when wet?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do workers know the symptoms of heat cramps/heatstroke, or frost bite/hypothermia?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Work Process

    Are repetitive motion tasks properly paced and kept to a minimum?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the safety data sheets accessible to all employees?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are hazards signaled by signs and tags?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Have all trucks, forklifts and other equipment been inspected and maintained?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are lockout or tagout procedures in place and followed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is ventilation equipment working effectively?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the fume and dust collection hood working effectively?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the safety showers and eye wash stations in the proper locations and in good working condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire Emergency Procedures

    Is there a clear fire response plan posted for each work area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do all workers know the plan?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are drills held regularly?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are fire extinguishers chosen for the type of fire most likely in that area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there enough extinguishers present to do the job?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are extinguisher locations conspicuously marked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are extinguishers properly mounted and easily accessible?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all extinguishers fully charged and operable?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are special purpose extinguishers clearly marked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Means of Exit

    Are there enough exits to allow prompt escape?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do employees have easy access to exits?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Will exit doors open in an emergency to allow egress?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are exits clearly marked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are exits and exit routes equipped with emergency lighting?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are exits and exit routes accessible (e.g., no items stored in the pathway or doorway)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Warehouse and Shipping

    Are dock platforms, bumpers, stairs and steps in good condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are light fixtures in good condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all work areas clean and free of debris?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are stored materials properly stacked and spaced?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are tools kept in their proper place?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there metal containers for oily rags and similar rubbish?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are floors free of oil spillage or leakage?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is absorbent available for immediate clean-up of spills and leaks?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all hazardous products stored appropriately?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Loading/Unloading Racks

    Are steps, railings and retractable ramps on raised platforms in good repair?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is piping and in-line equipment in good condition and free of leaks?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are loading arms operating satisfactorily?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do submerged filling two-stage valves operate properly?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are bonding and grounding cables free of breaks or damage?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are connections tight and sound?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the general condition of wiring and junction boxes, etc. in good condition (visual inspection)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lighting

    Is the level of light adequate for safe and comfortable performance of work?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does lighting produce glare on work surfaces, monitors, screens and keyboards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is emergency lighting adequate and regularly tested?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Machine Guards

    Are all machine parts adequately guarded?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do machine guards meet standards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all guards in place and operating as designed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are lockout procedures followed when performing maintenance with guards removed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrical

    Is the Canadian Electrical Code followed for operation, use, repair and maintenance?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all machines properly grounded?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are portable hand tools grounded or double insulated?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are junction boxes closed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are extension cords out of the aisles where they can be abused by heavy traffic?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is permanent wiring used instead of extension cords?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Tools and Machinery

    Are manufacturers' manuals kept and followed for all tools and machinery?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do power tools conform to standards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are tools chosen to be models that can be used properly by employees (e.g., size, weight, ergonomic features)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are defective tools tagged and removed from service as part of a regular maintenance program?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are tools and machinery used so as to avoid electrical hazards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is proper training given in the safe use of tools and machinery?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Confined Spaces

    Are the confined space procedures and training available and followed by all involved?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are entry and exit procedures adequate?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are emergency and rescue procedures in place (e.g. trained safety watchers)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Housekeeping

    Is the work area clean and orderly?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are floors free from protruding nails, splinters, holes and loose boards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are aisles and passageways kept clear of obstructions?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are permanent aisles and passageways clearly marked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are covers or guardrails in place around open pits, tanks and ditches?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Floor and Wall Openings

    Are ladder-ways and door openings guarded by a railing?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do temporary floor openings have standard railings or someone constantly on guard?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Stairs, Ladders and Platforms

    Are stairs and handrails in good condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are ladders free of defects?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are ladders set up properly before use?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the elevated platforms properly secured and do they have handrails?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Elevating Devices

    Are elevating devices used only within their capacity?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are capacities posted on equipment?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are they regularly inspected, tested and maintained?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are controls of the "dead man" type?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are operators trained?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Sound Level/Noise

    Are regular noise surveys conducted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is hearing protection available and used properly?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Temporary Work Structures

    Are temporary work structures used only when it is not reasonably practicable to use permanent ones?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are excavations properly shored, free of large objects (rocks, etc.) at the edges?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Employee Facilities

    Are facilities kept clean and sanitary?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are facilities in good repair?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are cafeteria facilities provided away from hazardous products?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are hand washing facilities available, especially in washrooms and near eating areas?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Medical and First Aid

    Do all employees know how to get first aid assistance when needed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do the first-aiders know when and to which hospital or clinic an injured person should be taken?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there employees trained as first-aid practitioners on each shift worked?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are first-aid kits provided as per your jurisdiction's first-aid regulations?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are first-aid supplies replenished as they are used?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    Is required PPE provided, maintained and used?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Has the PPE been chosen to protect against the hazards that are present?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the PPE reliable?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is PPE used only when it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate or control the hazardous substance or process by other means?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the areas requiring PPE usage properly identified by warning signs?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Materials Handling and Storage

    Is there safe clearance for all equipment through aisles and doors?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is stored material stable and secure?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are storage areas free from tipping hazards?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are only trained operators allowed to operate forklifts?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is charging of electric batteries performed only in designated areas?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are dock boards (bridge plates) used when loading or unloading from dock to truck or dock to rail car?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are necessary warning devices and signs in use for railway sidings?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are specifications posted for maximum loads which are approved for shelving, floors and roofs?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are racks and platforms loaded only within the limits of their capacity?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are chain hoists, ropes and slings adequate for the loads and marked accordingly?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are slings inspected daily before use?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all new, repaired, or reconditioned alloy steel chain slings proof-tested before use?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are pallets and skids the correct type and inspected?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do personnel use proper lifting techniques?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the size and condition of containers hazardous to workers?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are elevators, hoists, conveyors, balers, etc., properly used with appropriate signals and directional warning signs?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hazardous Product / Chemical Storage

    Has the safety data sheet (SDS) been reviewed before handling, moving, or storing the product?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is appropriate PPE used for that product?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the storage area and products organized to keep incompatible products separated?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are hazardous products stored away from heat sources?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are containers checked for leaks or damage?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are containers stored in drip trays where necessary?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all products labelled, and are missing or damaged labels replaced immediately?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is spill cleanup material immediately available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are bonding and grounding connections immediately available for flammable products?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the ventilation for the storage area adequate for the products stored within?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

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