Machine shop safety checklist
Workers in machine shops are exposed to dermal contact and inhalation of the fumes from metalworking fluids and the hazards of working with machines. Procedures should be in place to limit worker exposure. The following checklist can be used on a regular basis to reinforce shop safety issues.
General
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Is the shop’s safety program posted in a
readily accessible location? |
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Are aisles (means of egress) properly marked
and kept clear of materials and equipment?
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Are wet or oily surfaces covered with nonslip
materials? |
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Is adequate lighting provided in all work areas and walkways? |
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Is the work area’s ventilation system appropriate
for work being performed (e.g. environments containing dust, fumes, or vapors, or for operations involving grinding, buffing or painting?) |
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Are operators dressed safely for the job (no
loose fitting clothing, jewelry, long hair, or
open-toed shoes)? |
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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? |
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Are protective gloves, aprons, shields, or
other means provided for workers to protect
against cuts, abrasions, punctures, corrosive
liquids and chemicals? |
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Is appropriate foot protection required
where there is risk of foot injuries from hot,
corrosive, poisonous substances, falling
objects, and crushing or penetrating forces? |
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Are first-aid kits easily accessible to each
work area, with necessary supplies available
and are they periodically inspected and
replenished as needed? |
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Machine guarding and operations
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Are guards in place to protect against point
of operation, nip points, rotating parts, flying
chips, and sparks? |
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Are coolant splashguards in place to prevent
employee exposure? |
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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? |
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Are start, stop (must be colored red), and
other operating controls within the worker’s
each reach? |
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Are foot-operated switches guarded or
arranged to prevent accidental actuation?
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Are manually-operated valves and switches
guarded or arranged to prevent accidental
actuation? |
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Emergency planning
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Are emergency telephone/pager numbers
posted where they can be readily found in
case of emergency? |
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Are fire extinguishers free from obstructions
or blockage, and have employees been trained
to use them? |
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Is there a posted emergency evacuation
plan for the shop? |
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Are gas connections that need to be turned
off in case of fire clearly marked? |
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Are flammable and combustible liquids
stored properly? |
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Are combustible scrap, debris, and waste
materials (i.e. oily rags) placed in covered
metal receptacles and removed each day? |
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Hazard communication/GHS (chemical storage)
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Are Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
available for all hazardous substances used? |
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Are eye wash stations and safety showers
provided in areas where corrosive chemicals
are handled? |
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Are workers required to use personal
protective clothing and equipment when
handling chemicals? |
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Is each hazardous substance container (i.e., vats, bottles, and storage tanks) labeled with a pictogram, signal word, hazard and precautionary statements, product identifier, and supplier identification? |
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Are chemical containers and piping systems
clearly marked as to their contents? |
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Electrical safety
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Are all machines properly grounded and
bonded? |
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Do all extension cords have a grounding
conductor? |
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Are portable electrical tools and equipment
grounded or of the double insulated type? |
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Are breaker panels accessible and each circuit
properly labeled? |
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Can power to each machine be locked out
for maintenance, repair, or security? |
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Machine maintenance and repair
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Are all machines that are designed to be fixed
securely anchored to prevent movement? |
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Is sufficient clearance provided around and
between machines to allow for safe operations,
set-up and servicing, materials handling, and
waste removal? |
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Is there a regular safety inspection of each
piece of machinery or equipment? |
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Are maintenance workers provided up-to-date
service instructions for each machine? |
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Is the owner’s manual for each machine
readily available? |
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Are maintenance and servicing workers
trained in the requirements of lockout/
tagout hazards? |
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Do maintenance workers lockout the machine
from its power sources before beginning
repairs? |
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Do maintenance workers have electrical plug
locks or disconnect switches? |
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Are multiple lockout devices used when several maintenance persons work on the same machine? |
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Copyright ©2017, ISO Services Properties, Inc.
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LC MAR 2019 14-71
171-0978 (1/19)
