Safety First:Facility Safety Inspections

“Reginald C. Reese VP, Safety and Risk Management

REMINDER:

Your Maintenance Department should be conducting safety meetings regularly. This means their OWN meetings, not just attending driver meetings!

Their safety depends on them addressing the issues that they deal with daily in their area of operation.

When To Do Inspections

Daily Inspections by Maintenance SupervisorMonthly Inspections by Safety Committee

Today’s Agenda

Review Inspection ComponentsView ExamplesDiscuss Top OSHA ViolationsReview Inspection Tips

Goal of Facility Safety Inspections

Identify and Correct HazardsPrevent Accidents and Injuries

Self Inspection Areas

General AreaElectricalHousekeepingVehiclesToolsFirst AidFire Protection

SecurityMachineryMaterial StorageUnsafe PracticesOther

General Area

Floor conditionYard conditionAisle, clearance markingsFloor openings, require safeguardsRailings, stairs temp/permWall damageVentilationOther

General Area

General Area

General Area

General Area

General Area

General Area

General Area

General Area

General Area

General Area

Electrical

Unnecessary / improper useLights on during shutdownFrayed/defective wiringOverloading circuitsMachinery not groundedHazardous locationWall outletsOther

Electrical

Electrical

Electrical

Electrical

Housekeeping

Floors (Oil on floor, cords and hoses)MachinesBreak area / latrinesWaste disposalVending machines / food protectionAisles / stairsElectrical panels clearGrease rags properly stored

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Tools

Power tool wiringCondition of hand toolsSafe storageUse of correct tool for the job

Tools

First Aid

First aid kitsEmergency eye washAll injuries reported

First Aid

Censored

First Aid

First Aid

Fire Protection

Extinguisher chargedProper location of extinguisherAccess to fire equipmentExit lights / doors / signs

Fire Protection

Fire Protection

Fire Protection

Fire Protection

Fire Protection

Fire Protection

Fire Protection

Security

Doors / windows securedAlarm operationDept. shut down securityEquipment securedUnauthorized personnel

Security

Machinery

Unattended machines operatingEmergency stops not operationalPlatforms / ladders / catwalksInstructions postedMachine maintenance performed Guards in place (1/8” from wheel)Oiling, cleaningGuarding on compressorsWarning signs for auto start-upGrinders properly mounted

Machinery

Machinery

Machinery

Machinery

Material Storage

Proper flammable storageProper hazardous storageImproper stacking / loading Warning signs / ventilationLabeling of containersCompressed gas cylinders secured

Material Storage

Material Storage

Material Storage

Material Storage

Unsafe Practices

Excessive vehicle speedImproper liftingSmoking in danger areasHorseplayRunning in aisles / stairsImproper use of air hosesRemoving machine guardsWork on unguarded machinerySafety glassesProper use of jacks & jack stands

Safe Practices

Safe Practices

Safe Practices

Safe Practices

Safe Practices

Other

OSHA 300 Log (as of 1/1/02)Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Material Safety Data Sheets

TOP OSHA VIOLATIONS

Written Hazard Communication StandardHazardous Chemicals Information MSDS on Hand Hazardous Chemical LabelingAbrasive WheelLockout/TagoutGuarding of Pulleys

Machine Guarding to be Provided Machine Guarding-Point of OperationProtecting Open-Sided Floors, Runways, Etc.Eyewash FacilitiesAbrasive Wheel Grinders-Work Rests

Inspection Tips

Set a schedulePartner with maintenance personnelUse your Safety CommitteeDocument your efforts

Prioritize hazardsNote corrective actionNote completion date

Keep on file for reference and inspection

•What is the Company’s number one priority?

Safety