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Safety Update
• Are work surfaces and grip surfaces safe when wet?
• Are all work areas clean and free of debris?
Work Process
• Are stored materials properly stacked and spaced?
• Are repetitive-motion tasks properly paced and kept to a minimum?
• Are tools kept in their proper place?
• Are material-safety datasheets placed in locations accessible to all employees? • Are hazards signaled by signs and
• Are there metal containers for oily rags and for rubbish?
tags?
• Have all trucks, forklifts and other
• Is absorbent available for immediate cleanup of spills and leaks?
equipment been inspected and main- tained?
• Are all flammable and combustible products stored appropriately? For exam- ple, are Class I flammable products (as per NFPA or your local fire code) stored in Class I approved buildings or outside the warehouse?
• Are lockout/tagout procedures in place and followed?
• Is ventilation equipment working effectively?
• Are fume- and dust-collection hoods working effectively?
Loading/Unloading Racks
• Are the safety showers and eyewash stations in the proper locations and in good working condition?
• Are steps, railings and retractable ramps on raised platforms in good repair? • Is piping and inline equipment in good
Fire-Emergency Procedures
factorily?
• Do submerged filling two-stage valves
• Is there a clear fire-response plan posted for each work area, and do all workers know the plan?
operate properly?
• Are bonding and grounding cables
• Are drills held regularly?
free of breaks or damage?
• Are connections tight and sound? • Is the general condition of wiring and
• Are fire extinguishers chosen for the type of fire most likely in that area?
junction boxes in good condition?
• Are there enough extinguishers pres- ent to do the job, are they properly mount- ed and easily accessible, and their locations conspicuously marked?
Lighting
• Are all extinguishers fully charged and operable?
• Is the level of light adequate for safe and comfortable performance of work?
• Are special purpose extinguishers clearly marked?
• Does lighting produce glare on work surfaces, monitors, screens and key- boards?
Means of Exit
• Is emergency lighting adequate and regularly tested?
• Are there enough exits to allow prompt escape?
Machine Guards
• Do employees have easy access to exits?
• Are all dangerous machine parts adequately guarded?
• Are exits unlocked to allow egress?
• Do machine guards meet standards?
• Are exits clearly marked, and exit routes equipped with emergency lighting?
• Are lockout procedures followed when performing maintenance with guards removed?
Warehouse and Shipping
• Are dock platforms, bumpers, stairs and steps in good condition?
Electrical
• Are light fixtures in good condition?
• Are all machines properly grounded? • Are portable hand tools grounded or
• Are floors free of oil spillage or leakage?
condition and free of leaks?
• Are loading arms operating satis-
