Garage/Shop Safety Inspection Checklist
You can use this automotive repair checklist to ensure that safety policies are displayed and implemented in most automotive workshops.
MaintainX
07/22/2022
Garage/Shop Safety Inspection Checklist
You can use this automotive repair checklist to ensure that safety policies are displayed and implemented in most automotive workshops.
Date inspection conducted:
Location:
Name(s) of those participating in this inspection:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Safety glasses and/or goggles available + used?
Protective eyewear use specified in writing?
Noise protection provided for loud work?
Hand protection used/worn as required?
Foot protection worn as required?
Welding helmet, gloves, apron, and curtain available?
Respirator or proper ventilation available?
Supplies on hand for incidental chemical spills?
EMERGENCY/OSHA RELATED ITEMS
Emergency phone #’s and evacuation map posted?
Emergency eyewash and/or shower units accessible?
First aid kit + BBP kit available at work site?
First aid trained competent person available?
Fire extinguishers readily available (not blocked)?
Fire extinguishers inspected monthly/yearly as needed?
DOSH poster mounted in prominent location?
Safety bulletin board contains up to date information?
ELECTRICAL SAFTEY ISSUES
GFCI’s used for all portable electrical hand tools?
Extension cords rated for hard or extra hard usage? 3 wire marked = S, ST, SO, STO, SJ, SJO, SJT + SJTO
Certified or listed equipment used per manufacturer?
Electrical panels labeled appropriately?
Electrical panel knockouts in place?
Electrical panel access requirements maintained?
ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISSUES
Light bulbs for illumination protected from breakage?
Grounding and or bonding integrity maintained for chemical dispensing?
Electrical cords inspected & have all prongs in tact?
Strain relief in tact for all flexible cords & plug fittings?
Pressure washer grounded per NEC requirements?
Double insulated or grounded electric power tools used?
GENERAL SHOP SAFETY & HEALTH ISSUES
General housekeeping is neat and orderly?
Lockout/Tagout used for appropriate tasks?
Do all areas have adequate illumination?
New employees trained on safety procedures?
Job safety analysis or safe work procedures in writing?
At a minimum, monthly safety inspections done?
Near-miss/close call reporting system is in place?
HAZARD COMMUNICATION
MSDS openly available to all employees?
MSDS inventory contains all items in the garage/shop?
All hazardous containers labeled appropriately?
Flammable liquids are in FM/UL metal safety cans?
Flammable liquids storage containers labeled properly?
Oily rags placed in covered metal containers?
Hazardous liquids stored below eye level?
HOT WORK / WELDING SAFETY
Compressed gas cylinders stored secured upright w/caps?
Hot work permits used for grinding, cutting, welding?
Oxygen/acetylene torch units have flash back arrestors?
Grinders (portable + stationary) have guards in place?
Stationary grinding wheel tool rest is 1/8 inch or less?
Stationary grinding wheel tongue guard is ¼ inch or less?
Grinders inspected, ring tested + free of defects?
FALL PROTECTION
Wall openings + floor holes are covered or guarded?
100% fall protection in place above 6 feet in height?
Employees trained on operating aerial work platforms?
Ladders are safe and inspected as appropriate?
Extension + straight ladders extend 3’ beyond landing?
Stepladder or commercial stepstool used for high access?
Guard rails exist for platforms and scaffolding?
TOOL SAFETY
Portable jacks inspected according to mfg. requirements?
Safety jacks used while working under vehicles?
Ladders are safe and inspected as appropriate?
Extension + straight ladders extend 3’ beyond landing?
Stepladder or commercial stepstool used for high access?
Step ladders used only in open position?
Portable power tools provided with guarding?
TOOL SAFETY
Portable circular saws equipped with protective guards?
Unsafe hand tools prohibited?
Impact tools, hammers kept free of splinters/mushrooms?
Hoists inspected monthly and documented?
Hoists inspected annually by outside service?
Impact air tools have safety clips or retainers on them?
Compressed air used for cleaning limited to 30 psi?
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
LIST ITEM, THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE AND EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE
ACTION ITEM(S):
PERSON (S) RESPONSIBLE
TO BE DONE BY
STATUS
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