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