Automotive Shop Safety Checklist
Policies & Procedures
Rows
Yes
No
N/A
Safety policy displayed
1
2
3
Safety committee in place
4
5
6
Issue resolution procedures in place
7
8
9
New employees and contractor orientation in place
10
11
12
First aid kits and eye wash equipment available
13
14
15
Injury logs maintained
16
17
18
Emergency contact numbers displayed
19
20
21
Standard operating procedures for workshop activities
22
23
24
Unauthorized persons prohibited from entering shop
25
26
27
‘If you are injured’ explanation poster displayed
28
29
30
Manual Handling
Rows
Yes
No
N/A
Manual handling risks such as heavy and awkward items identified, assessed and controls implemented
31
32
33
The risks associated with awkward and sustained postures have been identified and assessed, and controls have been implemented to manage these risks
34
35
36
Mechanical equipment is utilized to lift items that are heavy or awkward
37
38
39
Mobile toolboxes are used to facilitate easy movement around the workshop area
40
41
42
Fire Protection
Rows
Yes
No
N/A
Fire extinguishers are made available, regularly maintained, and easily accessible
43
44
45
Fire fighting instructions provided to personnel
46
47
48
Phone number of fire department posted
49
50
51
Outside hydrants clear, accessible
52
53
54
NO SMOKING signs posted and enforced where needed
55
56
57
Workshop Areas
Rows
Yes
No
N/A
All exits clear and accessible
58
59
60
Toilets provided and clean
61
62
63
Kitchen/break area provided and clean
64
65
66
Hearing protection and audiometric testing provided and records maintained
67
68
69
Electrical equipment maintained per manufacturer’s recommendations and records kept
70
71
72
All hoists and trolley jacks serviced and maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations and records kept
73
74
75
Compressors inspected and serviced regularly
76
77
78
No goods stored on top of internal offices/buildings unless designed for load bearing purposes
79
80
81
Eye protection provided and required where needed
82
83
84
No electrical equipment used in ‘wet’ areas of workshop
85
86
87
Name of Controller
First Name
Last Name
Date of Control
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Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Signature
Submit
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