May 2020 Safety Briefing Metal Shop Safety Checklist

Basic Stuff ● Are all machine operators formally trained and qualified using hands-on evaluation by a technical and safety qualified trainer? ● Are safety observers required during heavy or high-risk machine operations? ● Are workers trained in First Aid and CPR? ● Is the local rescue squad familiar with the shop and any unique hazards?

General ● ● ● ● Is ventilation appropriate for work being performed? Are operators dressed safely for the job? Are approved safety glasses worn at all times? Are protective gloves, aprons, & shields worn? Is appropriate foot protection required? Are first-aid kits easily accessible? Are fire extinguishers readily available? Machine Guarding and Operations ● ● Are guards in place to protect against point of operation, nip points, rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks? Are start, stop (red), and other operating controls within the worker’s reach? Are manually-operated valves and switches guarded or arranged to prevent accidental actuation? Are foot-operated switches guarded or arranged to prevent accidental actuation? Hazard Communication ● ● Are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available for all hazardous substances used in the shop? Are eye wash stations and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are handled? Are hazardous substance containers labeled with a pictogram, signal word, hazard, and precautionary statements? Are chemical containers clearly marked showing contents?

Electrical Safety ● ● ● Are all machines properly grounded and bonded? Are breaker panels accessible and each circuit properly labeled? Can power to each machine be locked out for maintenance, repair, or security? Is there an electrical safety board/electrical rescue equipment readily available? Is there an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) available? Machine Maintenance ● ● ● Is there a regular safety inspection of each piece of machinery or equipment? Are all machines that are designed to be fixed securely anchored to prevent movement? Is sufficient clearance provided around and between machines to allow for safe operations, set-up and servicing, materials handling, and waste removal? Machine Maintenance ● ● Are maintenance and servicing workers trained in the requirements of lockout/tagout hazards? Do maintenance workers lockout the machine from its power sources before beginning repairs? Is the owner’s manual for each machine readily available? Is there an expert/steward available for every machine?

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