Workplace Health & Safety
Workshop Housekeeping & Safety Inspection
Weekly or monthly inspection of a mechanical, fabrication or trade workshop covering housekeeping, machine guarding, electrical safety, compressed gas, chemicals, fire safety and amenities.
38 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| INSPECTION DETAILS | ||
| Inspection Date | ___________________________ | |
| Workshop / Location | ___________________________ | |
| Inspected By | ___________________________ | |
| Workshop Supervisor | ___________________________ | |
| HOUSEKEEPING | ||
| Floors clean, dry and free of oil, swarf and offcuts | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Walkways marked and clear of obstructions | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Benches tidy; tools returned to storage after use | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Waste and scrap bins available and not overflowing | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Spill kit available and stocked | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| MACHINERY & GUARDING | ||
| Fixed machines (lathes, drill presses, saws) guards in place | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Emergency stops accessible and tested | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Bench grinder tool rests and tongue guards adjusted correctly | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Machines with lockout facility and procedure displayed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Vehicle hoists: inspection current, arms and locks serviceable | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Jacks and stands rated and in good condition | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| ELECTRICAL | ||
| Portable tools and leads tested and tagged | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Power points and switchboard covers undamaged | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| RCD protection in place and test recorded | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No leads across walkways or through water | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| GAS CYLINDERS & WELDING | ||
| Gas cylinders upright, chained and capped when not in use | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Oxygen stored separately from fuel gases | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Flashback arrestors fitted on oxy-fuel sets | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Welding screens in place to protect others | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| CHEMICALS | ||
| Chemicals labelled and stored in suitable cabinet | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| SDS available for chemicals in use | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Flammable liquids stored away from ignition sources | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| FIRE & EMERGENCY | ||
| Fire extinguishers accessible, in date and suitable for hazards | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Exits clear and signed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| First aid kit and eyewash station accessible and stocked | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| NOISE, LIGHTING & AMENITIES | ||
| Hearing protection signage and earmuffs available | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Lighting adequate over benches and machines | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Ventilation / fume extraction operating | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Lunchroom and toilets clean | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| ACTIONS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Issues identified | ___________________________ | |
| Corrective actions and person responsible | ___________________________ | |
| Corrective Action Due Date | ___________________________ | |
| Inspector Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Supervisor Signature | ___________________________ | |