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Workshop Safety & Machine Guarding

A ready-to-use checklist with 32 items in 5 sections, covering Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Machine Guarding & Tool Safety, Hazardous Materials & Fire Safety, Electrical & Air Systems, Housekeeping & Workspace. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 5 Sections
  • 32 Items
  • 26 Yes / No checks
  • 5 Scored ratings
  • 1145 Points

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1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 6 items

  1. Are safety glasses/shields worn by all personnel in the work zone? Yes / No 50 pts
  2. Is hearing protection available and used near high-decibel machinery? Yes / No 30 pts
  3. Are gloves appropriate for the task (and removed near rotating parts)? Yes / No 40 pts
  4. Is respiratory protection available for sanding or chemical tasks? Yes / No 35 pts
  5. Is all footwear closed-toe and slip-resistant? Yes / No 25 pts
  6. PPE Compliance Level: Rating
    • 100% Usage 40 pts
    • Minor Infractions 20 pts
    • High Risk/No PPE 0 pts

2. Machine Guarding & Tool Safety 7 items

  1. Are all fixed power tools equipped with functional blade guards? Yes / No 100 pts
  2. Are Emergency Stop (E-Stop) buttons accessible and functional? Yes / No 50 pts
  3. Are tool rests on grinders adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the wheel? Yes / No 30 pts
  4. Are all pulleys, belts, and gears fully enclosed? Yes / No 45 pts
  5. Are hand tools free of cracks, mushroomed heads, or splinters? Yes / No 20 pts
  6. Is a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) station present and stocked? Yes / No 60 pts
  7. Equipment Integrity: Rating
    • Fully Shielded 50 pts
    • Guarding Defects 25 pts
    • Immediate Injury Risk 0 pts

3. Hazardous Materials & Fire Safety 6 items

  1. Are flammable liquids stored in a grounded, fire-rated cabinet? Yes / No 50 pts
  2. Is an up-to-date SDS (Safety Data Sheet) binder accessible? Yes / No 30 pts
  3. Are oily rags disposed of in a lidded, metal "Oily Waste" can? Yes / No 40 pts
  4. Are fire extinguishers unobstructed and inspected this month? Yes / No 40 pts
  5. Are "No Smoking" and "Flammable" signs clearly posted? Yes / No 15 pts
  6. Fire Risk Management: Rating
    • Fully Compliant 40 pts
    • Improper Storage 20 pts
    • Critical Fire Hazard 0 pts

4. Electrical & Air Systems 6 items

  1. Are all power cords free of frays, tape-repairs, or exposed wires? Yes / No 45 pts
  2. Are extension cords prohibited for permanent equipment? Yes / No 25 pts
  3. Is the air compressor tank drained daily to prevent rust? Yes / No 20 pts
  4. Are pneumatic lines free of audible leaks or damage? Yes / No 20 pts
  5. Is there a 3-foot clearance around all electrical panels? Yes / No 40 pts
  6. Utility Safety: Rating
    • Code Compliant 30 pts
    • Minor Maintenance Gaps 15 pts
    • Hazardous Wiring 0 pts

5. Housekeeping & Workspace 7 items

  1. Are aisles and exits clear of stock, scrap, and cords? Yes / No 40 pts
  2. Is the floor free of oil, grease, or sawdust accumulations? Yes / No 30 pts
  3. Are workbenches organized with tools returned to shadows/bins? Yes / No 20 pts
  4. Is the lighting adequate for precision work (no shadows)? Yes / No 15 pts
  5. Is the First Aid kit and eyewash station accessible? Yes / No 50 pts
  6. Orderliness Score: Rating
    • 5S Standard 20 pts
    • Cluttered 10 pts
    • Unmanaged/Dirty 0 pts
  7. Final summary Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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